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Just make sure you don’t stumble on the dress code.What exactly is the difference between black tie and white tie? How long or short should you go with your dress? What style of jacket should you wear ...

From black-tie elegance to casual celebrations, this guide ensures you’ll dress appropriately and stylishly for any wedding invitation. Whether it’s a beach ceremony, garden party, or grand ...

The ominous "Black Tie" invitation arrives at your door. Here are a few formal wear dress code tips to keep in mind for your next black tie gala or wedding.

Planning a black tie wedding? Discover elegant venue ideas, dress code tips, reception details, and expert advice to create a ...

White Tie. As the dress code of debutante balls and state dinners, white tie is the highest level of formality any event code can go. If the invitation states the wedding is a white tie affair, ...

Deciding what to wear ultimately comes down to the fine print on the invitation—the dress code. While the intention is to provide guidance on guest attire, dress codes can often lead to confusion.

Please stop with party dress codes. ... I’m referring to invitations for various events — weddings, ... we could choose to wear the all-black clothes we have when the invitation says all-white.