It’s black tie season! With festive cheer comes dress codes to wrangle, and the toughest ones to nail can be the classics. What exactly is the difference between black tie and white tie?

Even more formal than black-tie - which most Americans see as the pinnacle of formality- is the forgotten white-tie. Unless you're British, or a fan of "Downton Abbey," you've probably never heard ...

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What exactly is the difference between black tie and white tie? How long or short should you go with your dress? What style of jacket should you wear? Well, here’s your crash course guide (with a ...