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The little refers to the shorter style and not a long evening gown

Gentlemen: White dinner jackets made their debut in the 1930s as "a way for well-heeled vacationers to dress formally in the tropical heat without having to endure the heavy and dark-colored fabrics that were standard for evening wear at the time," blacktieguide.com reports

Black tie optional exists to provide flexibility, not to discourage formal attire

An elegant clutch: Practical and stylish, a chic clutch is a must-have for a black tie dress code