“Black-tie dress code” is up there with “black ice” in the terror stakes. It rivals “black hole” with its power to confuse and befuddle. As for “black ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Joe Bromley30 December 2024 It’s black tie season!

It’s black tie season! With festive cheer comes dress codes to wrangle, and the toughest ones to nail can be the classics. What exactly is the difference between black tie and white tie? How long or ...