Central to this attire is the tailcoat, which evolved from the 19th-century frock coat, paired with a white waistcoat ... For both dress codes, formal wear is a must, but women don’t have ...

But for some select occasions—think official state dinners at The White House, the Met Gala, and the occasional society wedding—a white tie dress code is still used to indicate the formal and ...

Here’s a handy guide to help you decide what to wear when the dress code is… • Women: Wear a formal, floor-length ... a long black jacket with tails, a white collared shirt, a white vest ...