Occasion Wear

A buyer’s guide to choosing a wedding or party dress versatile enough to restyle for dinners, parties and future events instead of wearing once.

The no-black rule is leftover Victorian folklore. We test common wedding guest attire myths against what modern etiquette authorities actually say.

A line-by-line breakdown of what an American wedding guest spends on attire, gifts, travel and extras, plus sample budgets to use before you RSVP.

A glossary of tuxedo, morning suit and formalwear terms, from lapel styles to waist coverings, so you can read any rental menu with confidence.

Creative black tie keeps black tie formality with room for personality. Where the code sits, what works, what to skip and how to read the invitation.