. The catch: we were camping. That’s right—I’m expected to dust off my finest finery, most expensive perfume and toe-tangling heels, all while applying my makeup in a tent, fighting off bugs and ...

It’s hard to remember that weddings are supposed to be fun when you’re busy stressing over whether your Nuuly rental is black-tie appropriate. And honestly, that’s one of the easy ones. Weddings in ...

Wedding dress codes like “black tie optional” are meant to signal a desire for formality without the pressure. But they often cause more confusion than clarity for guests. Dress codes, many of which ...

When the invite says black-tie, consider it your cue to dress to the nines. Floor-length gowns in rich fabrics like satin, silk, or velvet fit the assignment perfectly. Don’t be shy about bold sequins ...

The wedding of a college classmate had a “smart, but not too smart casual” dress code. Emily Coyne, founder of Emily Coyne Events based in San Francisco, said wacky dress codes come down to couples ...