Selecting the Perfect Bag Your prom bag should hold essentials while complementing your red dress
Charcoal grey and dark navy suits will look best with black shoes but medium grey and the popular bright navy can be worn with black, dark brown or a cherry brown shade
Ive worn Ingrid about 7 times over the past month or so (if you follow along with my Insta Stories, youve likely seen it quite a few times!) to the farmers market on Sunday with a big straw tote and flat sandals, to casual summer barbecues, to evening events styled more formally than you see here (think black accessories, a bold lip and no hat!) and to more casual daytime events exactly as pictured
While its true that suit wearing used to be far more commonplace, and was the unofficial uniform for men throughout the 1900s-1960s, cultural norms have made the suit far less popular than it used to be
Suits and Tuxedos The Foundation of Formal Elegance Men should always wear suits or tuxedos at formal events, with tuxedos being strongly preferred if the invitation includes phrases like black tie optional, black tie preferred, or simply black tie. This preference for tuxedos can be traced back to the late 19th century, when this garment was introduced as a more casual alternative to the ubiquitous tailcoat, offering gentlemen a sophisticated yet slightly more relaxed option for evening events
