While our wedding is black tie, I am not looking for anything stiff ... but guests should feel free to break the seasonal 'rules' a little bit when it comes to dress colors. I want to look out ...

Women: Fortunately, I speak cocktail fluently. Black tie is a martini, formal is a dirty martini, and cocktail is a spicy ...

Maybe it’s a wedding, a gala ... but also use your discretion. Not every black-tie event is the same, so the rules may vary, but the important thing is always to respect the host and follow ...

We're here to officially tell you, once and for all, yes, you *can* wear black to a wedding – as long as you abide by certain style rules ... and a black-tie dress code will warrant something ...

The hosts' message began by dubbing the wedding "The Black Tie Event of the Fall!" then continued to list some important things for guests to keep in mind for the evening. The reception — which ...

Dear Miss Manners: I received an invitation to the wedding of a colleague’s child. Every piece of correspondence noted, “This is a black-tie affair. Please dress accordingly.” My husband ...