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The phrase "black ties" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to refer to formal attire, specifically black tie dress code events.
Example: "The invitation specified a black tie dress code, so I made sure to wear my best tuxedo."
Alternatives: "formal attire" or "evening wear"
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You know the kind: Large hall; black ties; long dresses.
It turned out that the men all wore black ties.
We agree with the black ties on this one.
Staff are impeccably turned out, in classic French waiter garb of white jackets and black ties.
"You're not seeing black ties," said Thomas King, 22, of White Plains, N.Y.
Wine was ordered by the bottle; Champagne was shouted for by businessmen in black ties.
There will be no black ties for the Folio, said Kidd.
One or two of the guys are dressed in white suits, red shirts and black ties.
Waiters wear brocade vests and black ties; diners are more casually attired.
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"Just black tie".
I was in black tie.
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