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Here are a few rules to keep it all straight: White Tie or Ultra Formal Men Full tuxedo including vest and white tie Women Long dress or dressy evening separates Black Tie or Formal Men Tuxedo Women Cocktail, long dress or dressy separates Black Tie Optional or Black Tie Invited Men Tuxedo or dark suit Women Cocktail, long dress or dressy separates Creative Black Tie Men Modern twist on tuxedo such as a dark shirt with no tie Women Cocktail, long dress or dressy separates Semi Formal or Business Formal Men Dark Suit for evening, Dark or light suit for daytime Women Tailored dressy suit or dress Cocktail Attire Men Dark Suit Women Short, elegant dress Dressy Casual Men Trousers and sports coat Women Dressy pants and sweater or jacket Business Casual or Smart Business Casual Men Collared shirt (long-sleeved buttoned shirt without a tie or nice golf shirt)

This is why I included them in my list of Working Girl Wardrobe Essentials, because, well theyre essential

"I remember going to an office where they literally fished a dress out of a white plastic bag

When coordinated carefully with the rest of your accessories, they add a touch of sophistication