Whether you just got a promotion or you are entering the job market for the first time, you could end up running into the phrase “business formal.” What is the business formal dress code? What does it ...

Few dress codes feel as religious as “business formal.” It’s more than just an outfit—it’s a statement of professionalism, confidence, and polish. Whether you’re heading to an important meeting, ...

Wedding season is in full swing, which means you've probably gotten an invite to one requiring "formal" attire. Formal wedding attire usually means “finding that sweet spot between elegant and ...

A funeral fit for a Queen requires a strict dress code which mourners had to stick to, according to etiquette experts Debrett's. Debrett's, a publisher of guides on what to wear for aristocratic ...

As people up and down the country are basking in the rare heatwave, racegoers heading to Royal Ascot this year are getting dressing upped to the nines for the annual event The fifth and final day of ...

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Black-tie invitations might not arrive very often, but when they do they can present a real sartorial challenge. For all its specific rules, this formal dress code is confusing and intimidating in ...

Cruise lines often include a formal evening on their itineraries, where guests can get dressed up and wear their best clothes. But for some guests, the evening is one they’d rather skip. A cruise ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. On dress codes: “Aren’t they meant to be broken? Yes and no. While ...