Editorials

When the Invitation Says Sunshine: What to Wear to a Winter Destination Wedding

For a winter destination wedding, choose fabrics that breathe, a light layer for the evening and a gown that travels well.

Mikado, Taffeta or Brocade: The Wedding Guest Dress Built to Hold Its Line

How mikado, taffeta and brocade feel, catch the light and hold their shape, and the formal wedding gowns each one suits best.

The Dress Code, Decoded: What to Wear to a White-Tie, Black-Tie or Semi-Formal Wedding

White tie calls for a floor-length gown and traditionally long gloves; black tie for a polished evening gown; semi-formal for an elegant midi or cocktail dress, with room for a simpler full-length ...

The Richest Colors of the Season, for the Mother of the Bride & Groom

Emerald, burgundy or plum: how to choose a jewel tone, or a green mother of the bride dress, that complements the wedding palette without copying it.

Made in Spain, Made for the Mother of the Bride

Three Spanish houses, three kinds of mother: clean lines for the contemporary, soft movement for the romantic and quiet structure for the classic.

After Midnight: Couture for the Mother of the Bride, Built to Last Until Dawn

For wedding celebrations that continue until dawn, discover couture defined by considered construction, intricate hand-applied embellishment and silhouettes designed for the entire evening.

When You Want More Coverage but Still Want to Make an Entrance

Coverage never means settling for less. How the right sleeve, neckline or single striking detail lets a mother of the bride or groom make an entrance.

The Formal Dinner: Gowns Made for the Table

At a formal dinner, the table frames what is seen: how necklines, fabrics and silhouettes hold up by candlelight, at close range and through every course.

Read the Room, Not Just the Invitation: What to Wear to a Formal Evening

The invitation sets the dress code; the room tells you how to wear it. How to dress for an awards night, a theater premiere and a milestone celebration, whether hosting or attending.