Dressing up for the theater has also been a casualty of this cultural shift. While some attendees might still choose to go ...

The suit The workhorse of the business formal dress code is the suit. Think Harvey Specter in Suits, wearing the power suit to assert his authority over others in every room he enters.

The US Senate has passed a resolution formalizing business attire as the proper dress code for the floor of the chamber by unanimous consent. This comes after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

The Senate has unanimously passed a formal dress code requiring business attire on the chamber floor, including a coat, tie and slacks for men. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., had ...

White tie is the most formal dress code, and it’s also the most elegant and sophisticated with more rules than a black-tie event.” For example, a classic tuxedo won’t cut it for men.

And remember, obeying a dress code doesn’t have to mean making a lifetime commitment. You can always rent the persona — sorry, party look — rather than buy. Your Style Questions, Answered ...