Jacket and trousers: Wear a black dinner jacket or tuxedo jacket (the design must include buttons, pockets and satin lapels)
Detachable long sleeves, finished with fabric-covered buttons at the wrists, complement a strapless sweetheart neckline bodice with exposed boning, both adorned with delicate eyelash lace trim
If you arent sure if youll like this much kale in the salad, try starting with 2 to 212 cups, making up the difference with extra grated carrot or fennel
~ Bikinis, Bell-Bottoms and Little Black Dresses, by Kate Mulvey
Put simply, black tie is a rare chance to get dressed up to the nines
Remove from the skillet onto a paper towel-covered plate and season with salt and pepper Put the cut lettuce in a bowl, add the dressing, and toss to coat