Black-tie events are kinda becoming unacknowledged style competitions. Who looked the sharpest? Who pulled off the tux with the highest degree of difficulty? Who looked like a try-hard or a didn’t-try ...

In the interest of a pleasant New Year's Eve, free of bickering about dress codes, Miss Manners will now hold a Formal Dress Clinic for Gentlemen. Hosts have done everything they can to create ...

LITTLE ROCK — Q. Can you explain what is the most “correct” styling for a formal white dinner jacket? I know the shawl collar is right, but satin or self? Vent or no? I’m thinking about wearing one to ...

The holy grail of party blazers, with a big shiny shawl collar and the deepest, darkest green velvet. Mr Porter This almost-black shade of midnight blue helps the velvet blazer feel a little less ...

Have a formal event to look forward to this summer? Just make sure you don’t stumble on the dress code. What exactly is the ...