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Whether all your friends are suddenly hosting formal weddings or youve snagged an invitation to a swanky red carpet event, youll likely need some black-tie formal wearor at least know what it is in the future

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Some say the look took inspiration from velvet smoking jackets, which were popular with gentlemen of the English upper classes, worn to protect suits from cigar smoke