Q I just got an invitation to a small New Year's Eve party. It asks us to come in Black and White Attire. Does it necessarily mean formal or just a color combination? Thanks. A It does not necessarily ...

Let's cut to the chase: dress codes are hard to follow. After all, there are SO. MANY. of them. From white and black tie to whatever smart-casual actually means, it's kinda impossible to get to grips ...

One of the thrills in this age of Evite, email, text and Facebook invitations is receiving a printed invitation in the mail. The calligraphy on the front, the elegant or creative design, and, no doubt ...

When in doubt, leave your top hat at home. (Sorry. I couldn't resist the picture of the cat in a top hat.) So here's a little primer to clear things up for you: White tie is the most clear-cut—and the ...

Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer took coordinated dressing to a whole new level at the Richard Quinn show during London Fashion Week on Friday in London. The sisters and nieces of the late ...

The Princess of Wales paired the peplum dress with Bahrain pearl earrings, a diamond thistle brooch and black suede ...

SF INVITE ONLY & YUKSEL PRESENTS invites you to 1ST ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE PARTY at exclusive brand new boutique Lounge MadaRae. Come dressed in your most stylish black and white ensemble for an evening ...

Getting all dolled up is fun but also kind of stressful when there’s black-tie attire involved. Black-tie fashion implies a formal event, which comes with the pressure of dressing appropriately for ...

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 ...

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have been invited to a black-tie dinner at a fancy private club. Is a knee-length dress acceptable attire? The dress I would wear is sleeveless, decorated with rhinestones ...