Notice that most dress codes specify what is expected of the gentleman, rather than the lady. One would think husbands would be used to this by now, but the reason for it is practical.

When I asked him about the evolution of invitation dress codes, he said, traditions regarding etiquette, such as table manners, often "evolve slowly" in society. "If you look at Emily Post's ...

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Perhaps you’ve found yourself the recipient of an invitation with a black-tie dress code. Maybe it’s a wedding, a gala, or another equally formal event. At a time when our day-to-day attire ...

As the most formal dress code, black-tie is traditionally reserved for ceremonies that take place after 5 p.m., which Lahey says ties back to the historical divide between daytime and evening wear.

1. Send Save-the-Dates Out Far in Advance. Get your guests excited for the wedding and have them mark their calendars with your save-the-dates. This invite usually has minimal details including ...