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Black-tie optional weddings are becoming more common these days, with couples wanting to encourage their guests to get dressed up without the pressures of buying or renting a tux. This wedding dress code is one of the more generous options because it acknowledges that not everyone has the means and access to afford what's typically required of black-tie attire. But what exactly is black-tie optional, and what are the boundaries of this particular dress code? Meet the Expert. Adriana Gonzalez-Ramirez is a personal stylist at Wishi, an online styling service founded by acclaimed celebrity stylist Karla Welch.

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Because last week's column was kidnapped by my wife, Lisa and I are still in Borders on Oxford Street, where she's just told me that there's a "sexual issue" with Andrew. I sort of teeter for several long moments. Part of me - the masculine part - wants to leave it right there. I'm very far from prudish, you understand, but sex has its place.

We may earn a commission if you buy something from any affiliate links on our site. In a world where attire is becoming increasingly casual across the board, dress code dilemmas are ten-a-penny. Read more: The Biggest Spring Trends. Even Diana Vreeland , that legendary arbiter of taste, is no help here. So, we know when to leave.