The Met Gala in particular had the community buzzing, pairing different celebrities in duo mode like Lana Del Rey and Dua Lipa, expanding the narrative of the IRL event into moments of free-running fan fiction
Black Tie Attire for Women Formal (floor length) evening gown Dressy cocktail dress Your dressiest little black dress Black Tie Attire for Men Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers Formal (piqu or pleated front) white shirt Shirt studs and cuff links Black bow tie (silk, satin, or twill) Black cummerbund to match tie, or a vest Dressy braces to ensure a good fit (optional) No gloves Black patent shoes and black dress socks In summer, in the tropics, or on a cruise: White dinner jacket, black tuxedo trousers plus other black tie wardrobe Black Tie Etiquette It's important to treat black tie events with a certain amount of formality, consideration, and respect
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About three weeks before the wedding I was having breakfast with some friends explaining how I felt and I said Why cant I wear a black dress? I wasnt really considering it but they said, You can do whatever you want. That got me thinking, so I went to offbeatwed.com and found other brides in not only black but red, purple, and every other color imaginable
In 2016, Ripley's purchased it for $4.8 million, a price that at the time made it the most expensive dress ever sold at auction
