What does a woman wear to a black tie event?

If you receive an invite with the term “black tie optional” know that it mostly applies to men who may or may not own or want to wear a tuxedo. For women, it means you have the option of wearing a full-length gown, or opting for a cocktail dress, so long as the hemline isn't too short or the style isn't too revealing. read more

Black tie is a dress code for social functions that start after 6 p.m., and basically translates to “this party is fancy and men should wear tuxedos.” While the intricacies of black tie formal wear applies more to men than to women, it’s still important to understand that your attire should definitely be appropriate. read more

Dress According to Invitation Interestingly, a black-tie event does not always mean that women should wear long black dress. Modern fashion and customs have given women more flexibility when it comes to dressing for a formal black -tie event. read more

Gentlemen: There's really nothing as sophisticated as a man in classic black tie. He should wear a dinner jacket (also known as a tuxedo jacket) and matching trousers, bow tie, and cummerbund or waistcoast, and black patent-leather or calfskin pumps or laced oxfords. read more