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Creative Black Tie
Creative Black Tie allows you to interpret Black Tie with a modern flair. Women may still wear a cocktail dress or gown, or evening suit, and men may wear a tux but with a bolo tie, black shirt without a tie, or something more daring but in keeping with the theme.


Excerpt from "Mr. Manners Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life"
I somehow doubt that Mr. and Mrs. Manners would accept an invitation that stated--Dress: Creative Black Tie.