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Evening gownRelated: White tie sets the clearest dress-code expectation for a full-length gown.
WaistcoatRelated: Its prescribed waistcoat is a central visible element of the white-tie ensemble.
Ball gownRelated: A floor-length ball gown is a traditional option for women at white-tie events.
Dress shoeRelated: Its strict conventions favor exceptionally formal shoes, often patent leather.