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There remains, however, one perplexing line item on many invitations: What to wear, a.k.a., the dress code. I have seen them all - I think. "Cowboy Casual," "Black-Tie Fun," "Creative Casual" and ...

You unfold the card and read the invitation, envisioning platters of free food and a chance to chat with friends. But then you see the last sentence. There, at the very bottom -- the dress code.

Constance Grady is a senior correspondent on the Culture team for Vox, where since 2016 she has covered books, publishing, gender, celebrity analysis, and theater. When Hannah Calkins, a 32-year ...

A proper dress code should be understandable to its intended audience. Once upon a time, it was understood that “formal” meant white tie, “informal” meant black tie, and the absence of a ...

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.

In order to demystify invitation dress codes, we consulted "The Pocket Butler," an etiquette guide written by longtime butler Charles MacPherson.In his book, MacPherson breaks down the dos and don ...

Kate Middleton is set to have some special guests at her annual Christmas concert — see the lucky recipients open their invitations (complete with her royal cypher and the dress code).

‘I feel that maybe I should put a tomato in my hair . . . or something.’ – Astrid Munoz NOTHING strikes fear in the heart of even the most confident fashionista more than two litt… ...