“Two Studies With Rocks and Trees,” July 12, 1810.Credit...Caspar David Friedrich ... powerful “Monk by the Sea” of 1808-10 — dress a universal unknown in a cleric’s robe.

Perhaps you’ve found yourself the recipient of an invitation with a black-tie dress code. Maybe it’s a wedding, a gala, or another equally formal event. At a time when our day-to-day attire ...

Dress shirts, like ties, have migrated from the center to the periphery of many white-collar workers’ wardrobes. But trends suggest that may change. By Max Berlinger It wasn’t long ago when ...