32 Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses That Are Perfectly Formal
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So you’ve been invited to a black-tie wedding. Before descending into a formalwear-induced anxiety spiral, consider the benefits. For one, this is your chance to go all-out with a statement evening look you’d never otherwise get the chance to wear. (Plus, the people-watching is guaranteed to be incredible.) The main thing to keep in mind is the definition of the dress code—effectively, “black tie” is code for floor-length hemlines, so leave the midi dress at home in favor of something ankle-sweeping. From there, you’ll find there’s a lot of variation within the black-tie wedding guest dress options.
Vogue’s Favorite Black-Tie Wedding Guest Dresses:
The Black Midi
Alaïa strapless midi dress
The Sequin Maxi
Simkhai Bex embellished maxi dress
The Luxe Long-Sleeve
Tom Ford open-back gown
The Knotted Dress
Tory Burch knotted dress
The Floral Gown
Carolina Herrera Poppy silk gown
The Printed Midi
La DoubleJ Muumuu midi dress
The Satin Maxi
Zara satin long dress
The Feather Strapless Dress
Oscar de la Renta strapless silk gown
If you’re stuck on where to start, consider the setting. A black-tie event in an upscale city venue requires a different sort of formal dress than a black-tie event in a beachy locale. Think about fabrics and the season, as well as the as well as silhouette: Do you go light and dreamy, with layers of tulle and pleated chiffon? Or moody and sophisticated with luxe silk or liquid paillates? When in doubt, a classic A-line or halter style offers just enough formality.
From simple black dresses to shimming sequins, our edit of best black-tie wedding guest dresses are sure to make a splash.
Black Magic
It’s in the name: If you’re not sure what to wear for this dress code, black is generally a safe bet. Experiment with the shape, whether it’s Givenchy’s column dress with a timeless square neckline or Alaia’s strapless drop-waist dress. Since the palette is so restrained, use your accessories to bring a little personality to your look.
Givenchy
crepe-cady gown
Solace London
Joni maxi dress
Alaïa
strapless midi dress
Norma Kamali
stretch-crepe maxi dress
Shimmer and Shine
Go ahead and take inspiration from the champagne toast with your black-tie wedding guest dress. Lighter versions from the likes of Staud and Galvan are better for earlier ceremonies, while Simkhai’s dark chocolate sequined dress and Stella McCartney’s fuchsia, tulle-trimmed gown are perfect for after-hours glamour.
Elly Leavitt is Vogue's lifestyle shopping editor, covering design, travel, and weddings. She has held editor positions at Hearst and Domino; her writing can be found in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Town & Country, Esquire, Elle Decor, and more. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe's. You will ... Read More
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