"A tuxedo shirt and cufflinks always unless you're wearing a Thom Browne tuxedo ( he prefers a slightly wrinkled texture to his button downs to break up the formalness of the suit)." Black Tie Optional What to do
It was as American as it could get
The fitted construction through the torso and hips creates an elongated, sculptural line that reads as formal and intentional at a distance, and the flare at the knee creates movement and drama during the walk and the turn that rewards the social nature of a black tie party
A big summer trend, its still going strong as the year comes to an end, with a continued presence in the most recent ready to wear collections shown by designers Oscar de la Renta, David Koma, Brandon Maxwell and Alaa
H ow to style a black maxi dress I hope you enjoyed this style guide and it has given you some inspiration for how to style a maxi dress
If your black-tie invite extends to the whole family, you can stick to the same rules as for the grown-ups: dresses and smart suits