When the Invitation Says White Tie: Two Dozen Gowns, and the Rules That Come With Them

The most formal line an invitation can carry asks more of a guest than simply a good dress, and Vogue has gathered 24 gowns that meet it. A stylist who works with brides explains what the occasion actually requires, so the rules come before the shopping. For readers in Palm Beach, New York and the Hamptons, it is an edit worth saving before the next envelope of that kind arrives. White tie rewards the guest who gets the details right, and this is a sensible place to start.

With reporting from Vogue.