At a time when our day-to-day attire tends toward the casual, a black-tie dress code can feel daunting, leaving people to wonder if what they already have in their closets will cut it. You never ...

But what does black tie mean in an age when everything seems to be casual or the standards of ... An elevated bolo tie, or bow made from ribbon or leather are all great alternatives.

Arriving at a formal work dinner in a tweed sports jacket, black-tie charity ball in a minuscule skirt or smart casual brunch in a sequinned slip dress can leave you feeling more exposed than ...