Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Getty Images From cocktail attire and black tie optional to strict black tie events, we understand the importance of dressing appropriately. More importantly, we ...

Q I was just at the symphony and the performers were all nicely formally dressed, but they did not match. They all wore tuxedos, but some wore black bow ties and some wore white bow ties. This bothers ...

Q Help, I need your advice quickly. I have my wedding in three weeks and, after looking at the formal wear on the news last week in London, I'm not sure whether my vest and shirt lengths are correct.

In our gloriously dressed past, the lives of many men included a variety of events to which black tie and white tie were worn. Through most of the past century, formal did indeed refer to white tie ...

Have a formal event to look forward to this summer? Just make sure you don’t stumble on the dress code. What exactly is the ...

Even more formal than black-tie — which most Americans see as the pinnacle of formality— is the forgotten white-tie. Unless you're British, or a fan of "Downton Abbey," you've probably never heard of ...

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 ballroom ...

There are many different dress codes a couple can ask guests to follow for their wedding day. As a guest, this can get confusing with a fear of being either overdressed or undressed for the event. If ...

No hems grazed the red carpet when actresses Kate Capshaw and Rita Wilson swept into a black-tie gala in Beverly Hills. Far from it. Instead of the gowns usually seen at such affairs, the women -- ...