The Vogue Guide To A Black-Tie Dress Code

Few phrases strike fear into the heart quite like “black-tie dress code.” It sits somewhere between “tax audit” and “we need to talk"; mysterious, loaded and potentially disastrous if misinterpreted. When your inbox pings with an invitation specifying “black tie” and no further clues, it's easy for panic to set in. After all, the collective decision to dress in a highly unambiguous manner for a terrifyingly specific occasion is about as stressful as it sounds.

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In a world where attire is becoming increasingly casual across the board, dress code dilemmas are