Wedding dress codes like “black tie optional” are meant to signal a desire for formality without the pressure. But they often ...

When a wedding invite comes in the mail, we go through a roller coaster of emotions. It starts with excitement about the where and when and ends with anxiety over showing up wearing the wrong thing.

A smart-casual wedding dress code means polished yet relaxed outfits, avoiding anything too formal, bold, or overly casual. Consider the wedding’s time and location to guide your outfit—light fabrics ...