BLACK TIE

“In such a short period of time, she had experienced so many emotions, the loss of a loved one and guilt, the news of bankruptcy, anger and anxiety about the future for herself and for her children, and now they have won the lotto jackpot that can return them to their previous position of financial comfort.”



It was the Black Tie that gave him status. But it was the lottery ticket that gave the family security.

Black Tie is a name given to a particular type of dress, that is expected or accepted at certain social gatherings.Black Tie, for a man,would indicate black trousers, black jacket,white shirt and a black Bow Tie.This is all understood just by the two words Black Tie.In the United Kingdom it can some times be referred to as a DJ or Dinner Jacket. In the USA, a Tuxedo.This is also the dress often worn by musicians in a symphony concert, and surprisingly, also by waiters in a fine restaurant. In this short story, the Black Tie suit of trousers and jacket play a crucial role at the end, to bring the story to a satisfying conclusion.