Whether you’re attending a swanky cocktail party, a black-tie affair or a fancy soirée, there’s one wardrobe staple that never disappoints: the classic black cocktail dress. Chic, versatile and ...

Black tie attire calls for tuxedos and ball gowns, dress shoes, elegant jewelry, and more. Whether it’s end-of-year festivities or an upcoming spring wedding, black tie attire is an eventual must-have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...