Stylist Advice- What to wear to a black tie optional event with the boss? Try an evening wrap!
If a black tie optional event is mostly business men, can this reader dare to bare with a backless dress? Dear Sharon: I would sincerely appreciate your input on an issue I am having with a business black tie optional event. I am attending a "black tie optional" awards ceremony anddinner for a builders' association in Western NY (near Canada). My completely platonic date is my boss. The builders' association is pretty male dominated, but I'm sure most will bring their wives/girlfriends to this particular event. I have this gorgeous vintage Ann Taylor black suede dress that comes to just above the knee, has bracelet-length sleeves, and is backless almost to the waist but a little higher. I am dying to wear it! Would that be