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Saks Bridal Department is known for their extensive wedding dress collection, so we picked out three dresses perfect for a black-tie wedding! From hand-beaded applique to cathedral-length trains to a Kate Middleton-inspired look, here are three wedding dresses ideal for a formal setting. On Allison: Topshop dress Read more
Black-tie events — like a wedding or gala — are the most formal kind of event, usually taking place in the evening, requiring men to wear tuxedos (hence the black tie) and women to don gowns. Today, the terms are looser, and many events will be "black-tie optional," which means you have a bit of leeway (think cocktail dresses in addition to gowns). Keep reading for our tips for dressing for Read more
Black tie weddings are so much fun. It's a Fab chance to get fancied up and walk arm in arm with a man in a tux. Sexy! Date or not, it's imperative that you dress the part. Black tie weddings call for long gowns or dressy separates. Think of it as getting dolled up for the Oscars . . . minus the red carpet and the mini gold man. And the celebs! I started you off with this Prada Gathered Satin Read more
Black tie weddings are so much fun. It's a Fab chance to get fancied up and walk arm in arm with a man in a tux. Sexy! Date or not, it's imperative that you dress the part. Black tie weddings call for long gowns or dressy separates. Think of it as getting dolled up for the Oscars . . . minus the red carpet and the mini gold man. And the celebs! I'll start you off with this Prada Gathered Satin Read more
When it comes to choosing an outfit for an invitation event, men and women alike have questions about what's appropriate and acceptable. I just received an e-mail asking if a light- colored suit would be acceptable for a man to wear at a black tie event, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to run through the basic rules of thumb. Click here to read more Read more
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It's time to celebrate the most romantic season of the year with our first featured wedding! Each week we will be sharing an inspiring real wedding with insight from the bride on everything from the decor details to the honeymoon plans, as well as lots of gorgeous photos from the big day. Pin your favorites to take part in our Pinterest contest — you could win a romantic getaway! Kicking off Read more
While buttoned-up or black tie certainly suits some brides' ideal aesthetic, we can't get enough of these beautifully bohemian weddings. Colorful, playful, bright, and airy, each of these designs offer dreamy inspiration for hippie-chic brides or grooms. Click through, and prepare for true bohemian rhapsody. Read more
Brad Pitt was still decked out in his tuxedo when he was spotted at the Eden Roc Hotel in France today. He held onto a glass as he left the building in his black-tie look. Earlier today Brad promoted Killing Them Softly with a photocall, press conference, and a red-carpet premiere. He was without his real-life leading lady Angelina Jolie for the glamorous events, as she's busy getting ready to Read more
Vanity Fair and Gucci hosted a glamorous bash at the Hotel Du Cap during the Cannes Film Festival in France on Satruday. Naomi Watts stepped out for the affair after partying at Calvin Klein's fete on Thursday with Diane Kruger and Jessica Chastain. Jennifer Connelly, in a black Gucci dress, and husband Paul Bettany showed up following a red-carpet appearance for Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Read more
