What is the difference between white tie and black tie formal wear?

Answer 1

Black Tie * For men, black-tie denotes a single or double-breasted dinner jacket with a black silk bow tie (commonly know as a tuxedo) * For women this means a long, floor length evening dresses or evening separates. A short cocktail dress may be appropriate for some cocktail receptions, summer events, or daytime functions. * Men and women may wear traditional formal attire from their country. * Military personnel wear an equivalent uniform. * Gloves for women are optional. If worn, remove the right hand glove when going through a receiving line

White Tie This most formal style. It denotes full evening attire for both men and women. * Men wear a long black tailcoat and white piqué bow tie-or equivalent military uniform. * Women wear the dressiest floor-length formal gown. Gloves should be worn, but are increasingly optional. They are removed to eat, drink, or shake hands (the right glove)