For a black tie optional wedding men can wear a tuxedo but it s not a requirement.
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If they end up going tuxedo less though they should wear a formal dark suit and tie instead.
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Women can go the long evening gown route but a dressy suit or shorter cocktail dress is fine too.
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Black tie optional gives the guest the ability to choose formal or slightly informal attire.
Apart from white tie attire black tie is the most formal of all dress codes.
The benefit of black tie optional for parties is that it gives you the option to wear a formal cocktail dress instead of a full length gown.
Both men and women can complete their black tie optional look with the right accessories.
The allover lace and unique green hue of this black tie wedding guest dress makes it a head turner.
While cocktail dresses can be an appropriate option for black tie long dresses tend to be a more elevated choice.
A guide to black tie optional wedding attire for men and women cocktail a small step above semiformal though not as formal as black tie optional or formal cocktail attire is a popular dress code.
As such it requires a sophisticated level of dressing.
It s actually simpler than it sounds.
If you re attending a black tie wedding look and feel great in one of these stunning black tie wedding dresses.
Many women would prefer to wear a cocktail dress because the dress can be re used for other occasions.
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Dressy separates such as a well tailored pair of slacks and a silk blouse are also appropriately formal.
Wedding season means the need for a few new dresses to wear as a wedding guest.
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For women the code typically calls for a floor length dress or gown.
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