From Casual to Dazzle
Black Tie Optional
Translation: Dignified glamour. But
a full-fledged to-the-floor, walk-the-red-carpet gown isn't de rigueur; and
subtly witty touches keep stodginess at bay.
To pursue: Rich color, dressy fabrics like velvet and lace, frothy details.
Variations:To make a quieter (but still grand) entrance, long and flowing is always good.
AKA: "Black tie," "creative black tie," "black tie and long dresses," "bohemian black tie," "white tie," "Texas tuxedo," "gala garb," "formal attire.".
To pursue: Rich color, dressy fabrics like velvet and lace, frothy details.
Variations:To make a quieter (but still grand) entrance, long and flowing is always good.
AKA: "Black tie," "creative black tie," "black tie and long dresses," "bohemian black tie," "white tie," "Texas tuxedo," "gala garb," "formal attire.".
From the November 2003 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine