By the 1840s, the black tailcoat and white accessories became the standard for formal evening wear among the upper classes
Smart casual men wardrobe basics: 15 essentials items to perfect your look Because the smart casual style is relatively conservative, its less influenced by short-lived fashion trends
Shift Dresses If comfort and style had a love child, it would be the shift dress
She accessorized her bridal ensemble with the diamond and pearl Antique Corsage Tiara, which was her "something borrowed," courtesy of her mother-in-law
5 Pippa Middleton attended the premiere of the film Shadow Dancer in London in August 2012 wearing a black and white dress by British designer, Alice Temperley
Ideal for costume parties, themed events, or just asserting your general disapproval of things, this dress allows you to keep it dark, polished, and deadpan in every setting