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Probably, its an effort to look as serious and businesslike as possible and in reality, while a black suit certainly is serious, its not all that appropriate for most business settings and so it ultimately looks somewhat out of place

From the setting to the wardrobe to the flow of the evening, every decision contributes to the overall tone

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To curate a list of the most breathtaking options to shop right now, ELLEs fashion director, Alex White, selected her favorite LBDs to shop below

For Men No Suits, even black because the black-tie dress code means a tuxedo or formal dinner jacket outfit