| LOUNGESUIT | Loaf getting flatter, not for formal dinner (6,4) |
| RAISE | It means getting more bread that's flatter, not soft |
| BREAD | Loaf, getting in bad again (5) |
| BLANDISH | A bit emotionless, getting flatter (8) |
| DRESSING | Getting straight, preparing for formal dinner? (8) |
| INABOWTIE | How an archer may be dressed for formal dinner? (2,1,3,3) |
| BANQUETING | Having a formal dinner |
| DRESSSHIRT | Formal dinner item |
| STATEROOMS | Word for grand/palatial apartments or suites for formal occasions that also refers to captains' cabins; or, ships' private compartments generally (10) |
| MONKEYSUIT | £500 leads to legal action for formal diner (6,4) |
| SIMILITUDE | Characters utilised M1 for formal comparison (10) |
| CEREMONIES | Church about to be given sums of cash for formal events |
| ETONCOLLAR | Money raised by cop for formal wear (4,6) |
| CLOTHESPUN | "I'm well-suited for formal events," e.g.? |
| SPORTSWEAR | Have fun using oath that isn't suitable for formal occasion, maybe |
| DRESS | Prepare for a formal dinner |
| DRESSY | Appropriate for a formal dinner |
| SPORTCOAT | One not brought to a formal dinner |
| TOASTMISTRESS | Female emcee at a formal dinner, for example |
| ENTREE | French word for a dish served between the main courses of a formal dinner, or according to Mrs Beeton, a side dish served with the first course (6) |
