Men sport tuxedos or dinner jackets, and while some women opt for evening dirndls in honor of Austrian tradition, most wear chiffon gowns in a rainbow of colors. Dress, $7,500. Delpozo ; Frilly ...

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I am permanently in a wheelchair. Long dresses and wide leg pants get caught in the spokes. What can I wear that will cover my legs, look formal and festive and be comfortable? — Barbara ...

Formal clothing is the bane of my existence. Since I was a kid, I've never felt comfortable in fancy dresses or delicate shoes. ... People wore a variety of outfits, from evening gowns to T-shirts.