For anyone who wants to go the suiting route, the brief is pretty simple (and literal): you’re to wear a black bow tie with your dinner ... While one woman’s “dress to impress” may mean ...

As for the black bow tie itself? Debrett’s advises men ... overcoats and white silk scarves are all permitted. White-tie rules for women are less strict and similar to those for black tie ...

Men’s black tie is easy and instantly pleasing. There’s something about a pristine cut, a sleek lapel and a bow tie that brings the phwoar-factor. But women in black tie attire? Now that’s a ...