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Black tie was invented in the Edwardian era and entailed dressing smartly for dinner and drinks functions with a start time later than 6pm

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[8] In South Africa, the Salvation Army used the dress in a 2015 campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence, with the slogan: "Why is it so hard to see black and blue?" [56] See also References "White and gold version of 'the Dress' in auction for Comic Relief charity"

The couple and their wedding party will be wearing their best black-tie attire on the big day, and it's respectful for guests to replicate that level of formality in their outfits