Formalwear is a type of clothing that is typically worn to formal events such as weddings, galas, and other special occasions. The most common items of formalwear include a tuxedo (6 letters), GLOVES (6 letters), TAILS (5 letters), TIARA (5 letters), WAISTCOAT (9 letters), CLOAK (5 letters), ballgown (8 letters), and blacktie (8 letters). Tuxedos are typically black or white suits with a bow tie, while GLOVES are usually made of leather or fabric. TAILS are a type of jacket with long TAILS at the back, and a TIARA is a type of headpiece often worn by women. Waistcoats are sleeveless jackets that are usually worn over a shirt, and cloaks are long garments that are usually made of velvet or fur. Ballgowns are long, elegant dresses that are often worn to formal events, and blacktie is a type of dress code that requires men to wear a tuxedo and women to wear a formal dress.