Traditional black tie also features a white evening ... it was the regular evening dress for gentlemen. Today, a white tie dress code is typically reserved for presidential dinners, state dinners ...

You don't need equal parts black and white to deliver a stunning red carpet look. Carey Mulligan's asymmetrical Schiaparelli gown used white as an accent to highlight its stunning craftsmanship.

First lady Melania Trump wore a black and white gown to celebrate President Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday, Jan. 20.