What to wear to a fall wedding as a guest: every dress code translated for September to November, what changes at a vineyard, a barn or a city ballroom, the fabrics and colors that work, and how to stay warm after sunset....
What to wear to a spring wedding, by dress code, venue and month: printed silk for daytime and garden ceremonies, clear color for cocktail hour, lighter gowns for black tie, the colors to avoid and shoes that will not sink into the lawn....
Our edit of the best designer cocktail dresses, organized by silhouette and fabric, with what cocktail attire actually requires, a dress-for-the-occasion table, what a tailor can fix, and six dresses under $1,500....
How to dress for a winter wedding by dress code: floor-length velvet for black tie, sleeved midis for cocktail attire and wool for daytime, plus the fabrics, colors and coats that work in the cold....
What to wear to a holiday party, decoded by invitation: the office party, cocktail parties, black-tie galas, dinners and at-home gatherings, with outfit formulas and pieces from top luxury houses....