Black Tie means a bow tie not a black coloured tie

[David Dubh]

So I'm not sure why this is being flogged so much. Black tie means black bow tie. White tie means white bow tie, if your scottish white lace jabot can be used (see Sir Sean Connery being gonged). When you receive an invitation dress appropriately!! If it says black tie then that is what is expected, formal wear is usually suite or higher. If the invite is to a picnic of horse riding then you aren't going to wear black tie. But please dress in clean non holed clothing, don't wear your pj's and slippers (this is a disturbing trend)

[Ruanaidh]

Sasha Baron Cohen"s Ali G is the Chav Supreme. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fOIM1_xOSro