Black tie is far more familiar to many than white tie, Post said. BLACK TIE/CREATIVE/FESTIVE Attire is the same as black tie but with colors or embellishment added for a bit more dazzle.

Black-tie does not have to be black. Bold jewel tones, for instance, are a festive option for the holidays and winter months. Plan your accessories carefully.

The season’s triple-virus threat not withstanding, parties are back. And they’ve brought with them the potential for some dress code chaos. White tie, black tie, black tie creative/festive ...

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.

NEW YORK (AP) — The season’s triple-virus threat notwithstanding, parties are back, and they’ve brought with them the potential for some dress code chaos. White tie, black tie, black ti… ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The season’s triple-virus threat notwithstanding, parties are back, and they’ve brought with them the potential for some dress code chaos. White tie, black tie, black ti… ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The season’s triple-virus threat notwithstanding, parties are back, and they’ve brought with them the potential for some dress code chaos. White tie, black tie, black ti… ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The season’s triple-virus threat notwithstanding, parties are back, and they’ve brought with them the potential for some dress code chaos. White tie, black tie, black tie ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The season’s triple-virus threat notwithstanding, parties are back, and they’ve brought with them the potential for some dress code chaos. White tie, black tie, black ti… ...