Should I wear a black dress to a black tie event?

A black dress can be worn to a black tie event but any color gown that flatters your skin tone is appropriate for a black tie event. Black tie merely means the function is formal and commences after five or six o’clock in the evening, or after sundown in the winter months. Check the invitation…

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What is a shirtwaist dress?

The shirtwaist dress is a classic style dress. Its origin is based on a man’s tailored shirt with a skirt added. Shirtwaist dresses are usually one-piece dresses without a waist seam and worn belted or unbelted. Usually, they are made in cotton or silk fabrics. Shirtwaist dresses are versatile and can be worn just about…

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