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State dinners and diplomatic receptions Royal affairs , such as coronations or royal weddings Royal Ascot Opera galas or prestigious cultural events Formal weddings , especially those involving high-profile individuals or traditional aristocratic settings This dress code's rarity stems from its exclusivity and the effort required to adhere to its strict standards

Etiquette was part of the great wave of civilities books that rolled out across America in the 19th and 20th centuries