The single most important thing to understand about black tie at a glance is this: the dress code is set by the couple, not the venue, not the other guests, and not how you personally define formal
The dress is adorned with intricate lace fabric that enhances its graceful allure
Classic Reuben with Spicy Russian Dressing Ingredients Russian Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared (or homemade) horseradish spread 1 - 2 tablespoons grated onion, see Notes 2 tablespoons dill relish, see Notes 2 tablespoons red cherry peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon of brine from jar of red cherry peppers, see Notes 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste Fine sea salt, to taste The Reuben: 8 slices marbled rye bread 1 pound corned beef, or pastrami, sliced to desired thickness, see Notes 8 Swiss cheese slices, sliced to desired thickness, see Notes 1 - 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained very well and patted dry, see Notes Russian Dressing, see above recipe Instructions Make the Russian Dressing
The beauty of cocktail attire is that its easy to let your personality shine
Keep Accessories Simple If youre already dressing one step above the dress code, keep your accessories simple