“Even a basic voluminous satin or viscose shirt worn a size or two up can transform your evening wardrobe,” says Stubbs.

Ties are similar to dress shirts in that you want to stick to your basic colors and simple patterns; wild patterns and (dare we say it) novelty ties should be reserved for the cocktail attire ...

Barbie’s boyfriend Ryan Gosling was in cabaret-singer mode in a tie-less black dress shirt and blazer with sparkles stretching down the lapel. And then there was Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson ...