Best of Miss Manners: Guest who receives invitation to ‘black tie only’ wedding is low-key mad

Best of Miss Manners: Guest who receives invitation to ‘black tie only’ wedding is low-key mad

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received a wedding invitation that states “black tie only.” This leaves a bad taste in my mouth: It seems to say that I’m important enough to invite to your wedding, but that you don’t think I have the sense to show up and look nice.