Calum Marsh: 'Black tie,' modern or otherwise, entails more than just a simple dinner jacket and trousers You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

We have all been there. An invitation arrives in your mailbox, you open and instantly read the dress code: It's black tie. But what does black tie mean in an age when everything seems to be casual or ...

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