Fancy affair (4)
'fancy affair' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for soiree that I've seen before include "Cultural at-home" , "Evening function" , "Party assembled in the evening" , "A social gathering in the evening" .)
'fancy affair' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for gala that I've seen before include "Special social or sporting occasion" , "Festive event" , "Special performance" , "Festive entertainment" , "Social occasion with special performances" .)