Black tie dress codes for women are more open to interpretation than ... women’s black tie attire is a golden opportunity to bring out the big guns. Crystals, heirloom jewels and cascades ...

“Women should wear a full-length evening dress or ball gown with or without long sleeves. Long gloves may be worn with sleeveless dresses.” In an attempt to define what black tie really ...

Women tend to have more flexibility with a black tie dress code, though Debrett’s advises ladies avoid “tight ‘red-carpet’ dresses” or “those with a dramatic split as they can be uncomfortable or ...