What to wear to a gala is an ever-evolving question—as is the quest to find the perfect gala gown.

White or gray gloves are appropriate. • Women: Wear a floor-length evening gown, a knee-length dress with heels, or your dressiest black dress. Dressy separates, like a knee-length skirt and she ...

The advice for female guests is brief: “Women should wear a full-length evening dress or ball gown with or without long sleeves. Long gloves may be worn with sleeveless dresses.” ...

A sleek black satin ballet flat can add a minimalist accent to a classic evening dress. Or take style notes from the unofficial queen of the ballet flat, Alexa Chung and go for metallic or ...