dress code gala dinner Black Tie - at Gstaad Palace Bow Tie Gala Dinner Dress

You want to opt for darker-colored trousers as they appear smarter, tend to show less creasing, and carry spills and stains better (because rogue wine spills happen when you're on the dancefloor!)

Keep in mind that black is the most formal shoe color, so go with leather shoes instead of suede

This creates an elongating effect on the bodice of the wedding dress

Size and Fit The model is 5'10" and wearing a size 2

Don't be embarrassed, especially in this modern world of e-mails and text messages, to shoot the host with whom you are most familiar a short note saying how dressed up do you want people at the event? If you don't feel comfortable doing that, ask around among other attendees