The same silhouette can read traditional or contemporary depending on fabric, neckline, sleeve type, and accessories
(It's no coincidence that classic tailoring is more about harmony and has less of this dissonance.) Black shoes with black jeans creates less contrast, but its still more of a look
By renting your black tie look, you can wear a high-end designer gown at a fraction of the retail price while practicing a more conscious approach to fashion.
This is what I do when I'm making a fast lunch just for myself and don't have any other dressings on hand
In 1922 the service dress combinations got their own designations: Service dress blue A was all blue with blue cap, B with white cap, and C with white cap, trousers and shoes
Any of these styles would be a staple addition to your wardrobe for both work and play when constructed from long-lasting materials in timeless black