Nur Aiken, a senior at the Patrick School in Hillside, N. J., wore a white, floor-length dress with a crystal bodice and plunging neckline to her senior prom. The dress, unabashed by drama and ...

According to Sanchez, the rules have shifted in the last few years when it comes to formal and black-tie attire. "The modern approach to formal dressing is less about strict rules ...

Men typically wear tuxedos, but dark suits can be an alternative as long as they maintain a formal look. Women are expected to wear floor-length gowns, but modern styles with bold colors and select ...

The onset of summer also means the arrival of wedding season. If you received an invitation with a formal dress code that you’re trying to decode, it’s suggested that women wear floor-length gowns or ...

How formal is formal anyway? We’ve got you. “A silk slip dress is a timeless choice for a formal wedding,” says Keane. Think Victoria Beckham chic. The versatile style, which can be worn for various ...

Sure, most formal social occasions call for black or white tie, but dress codes are no longer as clear cut as they used to be. Guests can now get away with wearing short dresses or dark suits to most ...

For more than a year, the shimmery, floor-length prom dress Blake Waskow purchased before the pandemic has “just been sitting around,” she said. When school buildings closed due to COVID-19 last year, ...