The Japanese describe it well: “TPO” – Time, Place, Occasion. The rule of dressing correctly according to Time, Place, Occasion. The first school dress code law was established in 1969 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, known as Tinker vs. Des … Continue reading →

Black tie may be the second most formal evening dress code, but for many people, it’s the most formal they need to wear. Unless you are rich, famous or political, white-collar invitations are rare. But chances are you’ll be invited … Continue reading →

It has been said that a trip to the racecourse is usually only about a third of the time spent watching the game, with the rest spent socializing. If you receive an invitation to attend a high-profile horse race, you … Continue reading →

Should there be a dress code in college? All of us spent our childhood following the rituals laid down by educational institutions. Moving to 18 means a lot of changes for students. You are finally eligible to vote and decide … Continue reading →

By Joanne Entwistle While fashions in furniture and architecture have not generally been perceived as a problem, fashionable dress has been frequently criticized by clergy, philosophers, moralists, and academics for centuries. The condemnations have been numerous and varying; fashionable clothes … Continue reading →

By Susan B. Kaiser The “trickle-down” theory offers a straightforward way of predicting fashion diffusion: a hierarchical process whereby individuals with high status establish fashion trends, only to be imitated by lower-status individuals wearing cheaper versions of the styles. Subsequently, … Continue reading →

By Katalin Medvedev Display of wealth through dress became customary in Europe in the late thirteenth century. Therefore, a person’s class affiliation could be assessed with relative ease. Because dress was recognized as an expressive and a potent means of … Continue reading →