Black Tie Dresses

What, exactly, qualifies as a black tie dress?
The term “black tie” refers to formal wear worn by men, thus a “black tie” or tuxedo is among the most formal of attire.  The only thing more formal than black tie is white tie – the typical attire worn for state dinners, very formal weddings, etc.
So what [...]

Great Evening Attire Options

What should you wear for evening events?
While we’ve become much less formal in recent years, it’s still fun to get dressed up sometimes. Whether you’re going to a gala or barbecue with friends, a fancy wedding or date night with your husband, “live in the moment” and draw more fun from these special times by [...]

The Black Tie Test

The first black tie charity function I ever went to was both glamorous and educational.  It gave me a glimpse at an incredible lifestyle – and taught me some hard life lessons that I remember well to this day.
Here’s the story:
About 15 years ago when I was living in Houston, the nonprofit organization I was [...]