TikTok user Natalie probably didn’t expect to get over 10 million hits on a video of her trying on wedding guest dresses for a “black tie” theme. But, perhaps unhappily considering how negative some ...

Getty The bridesmaid expected a similar theme ... But the black-tie optional wedding would have no wine service at its buffet dinner, and would only offer an open bar at cocktail hour.

with the lines between white tie and black tie, semi-formal and cocktail blurring, adding further confusion. With few of us attending white-tie royal galas or state dinners, it’s safe to leave ...