Whether you just got a promotion or you are entering the job market for the first time, you could end up running into the phrase “business formal.” What is the business formal dress code? What does it ...

Few dress codes feel as religious as “business formal.” It’s more than just an outfit—it’s a statement of professionalism, confidence, and polish. Whether you’re heading to an important meeting, ...

In my imagination, the opera is the last bastion of a certain kind of sumptuous formality. White gloves, taffeta gowns, black tie, gem-encrusted lorgnettes: This is what I believe a night at the opera ...