According to Debrett’s, a true men’s black tie outfit will feature a dinner jacket made from barathea ... ladies avoid “tight ‘red-carpet’ dresses” or “those with a dramatic split ...

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

It’s black tie ... dresses” or “those with a dramatic split as they can be uncomfortable or inappropriate at a formal event that involves both a reception and a sit-down dinner.” ...