Posts Tagged ‘formal attire’
What is appropriate attire for attending a NYC Ballet?
What is appropriate attire for attending a NYC Ballet? I am invited to attend a ballet at Lincoln Center in February. What a treat to be invited to the NYC Ballet at Lincoln Center. Going to a ballet at Lincoln Center is a special treat and an occasion to dress up. If you are attending…
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Can you wear a white dress to a black tie event?
Yes you can wear a white dress or any color dress to a black tie event. When black tie is specified on an invitation it means the event is formal. You should get dressed up. Formal for women usually means a floor length gown. However in today’s more casual world some women think wearing dressy…
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What does “white tie” mean for men?
White tie means full evening dress, refined elegance, no embellishment, the most formal dress . Emily Post’s definition is: a black tailcoat, matching trousers with a single stripe of satin or braid in the U.S.; two stripes in Europe or the U.K.; a white piqué wing-collared shirt with stiff front; braces, to ensure a good…
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