long gowns for ladies and black tie for men
That would be a formal occasion, so formal dress, which means a very nice dress or suit.
In a semi-formal occassion a man would wear: dress shoes, dress pants, and a nice button up shirt with a tie.
I would recommend a ballet flat or a wedge
They are suitable for any occasion.
Men wear Tuxedos mostly are at least a suit. Women wear formal dresses or ball gowns. it is a very formal occasion.
Yes, it can be an adjective based on the noun form. Formal has a connotation of an important or official occasion (e.g. formal dinner, formal wear, formal complaint).
You should wear what makes you most comfortable. If the occasion calls for formal attire and a cocktail dress makes you uncomfortable, there are other formal attires you can try.
A little or short black dress is probably not appropriate for a formal occasion, something longer would be more suitable, or maybe a smart business suit
Yes a black dress is good for any occasion.
Formal wear is something that is important for all of us. Whether you are looking for the perfect formal or semi-formal
For a special occasion it is often more appropriate for a lady to wear a dress, but would partially depend on whether formal or casual attire is suggested by the host.
While most people wear Western style clothing (read jeans and tshirt/dresses/tuxedos, depending on the occasion) some people still wear kimonos, especially for formal ceremonies and festivals.