long cool woman in a black dress The Hollies - Long Cool

THERES MORE TO BLACK TIE THAN THE TUX When it comes to black tie, a simple button down just wont do

From delicate ruffles to subtle smocking, these dresses can be dressed up with a pair of strappy sandals and statement earrings or kept simple with sneakers and a sun hat for a laid-back look

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Definitely avoid anything that can be considered sportswear (track jackets, jerseys, sneakers, hats, etc)

The main types of men's dress shoes ranked from most to least formal are: oxford shoes (most formal closed lacing), derby shoes (formal to business casual open lacing), brogue shoes (smart casual decorative perforations on oxfords or derbies), monk strap shoes (business casual to formal buckle closure), loafers (smart casual slip-on), Chelsea boots (smart casual elastic side panel), and chukka boots (smart casual to casual ankle boot with open lacing)