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In 2024, plenty of purists will insist, with much tsk-tsking, that the rules of black tie attire have changed

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Rent or Borrow for One-Time Use If youre attending a one-off event, consider renting a smart casual outfit or borrowing from a friend

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Ceremonial clothing also signifies an individuals role and status in these events, reinforcing communal ties and shared beliefs

Its part of my annual holiday rituals, dancing around and making a big batch of this cornbread stuffing while a pot of turkey stock simmers on the stove, pies are cooling, and Alices Restaurant plays in the background (or rather, all of Arlos greatest hits, its kind of a whole thing) and since Ive probably already opened a bottle of white wine for the garlic butter sauce that I injected in the turkey thats roasting, its a merry affair