What is a black tie wedding and how to dress up if you are invited to one? A black tie dress code indicates that the event is going to be very formal. If the couple have specified a black tie dress code, this means dressing to the nines in your absolute best attire – think about the kind of outfits you’d see on a Hollywood red carpet or Gala dinner. Let’s take a look at various examples to nail a black tie wedding guest look easily!
Black Tie Wedding Guest Outfits For Men
For the guys, a black tie dress code means a formal, tailored suit and bow tie with a fitted tuxedo or dinner jacket, along with leather dress shoes and a well-groomed appearance. When it comes to the color of your suit, black or dark navy is the most appropriate choice, though some celebrities show that you can try various colors like slate blue, burgundy and purple for your dinner jacket, and shoes can be substituted with loafers.
A black waistcoat, black pants, a black tie, a white shirt and a navy velvet blazer for a touch of color and a fresh feel in the classic black tie look.
A bold and catchy black tie look with a black waistcoat and pants, a green velvet dinner jacket with black touches and a chic accessory.
A chic black tie guest look with black trousers, a black bow tie, a white shirt with black buttons, an emerald velvet blazer and a matching waistcoat.
A chic look with black torusers, a black velvet bow tie, a white shirt with black buttons and an elegant navy velvet dinner jacket.
David Gandy wearing black trousers, a white shirt with black buttons, a black corduroy dinner jacket with matte lapels and a printed bow tie.
Chris Evans wearing a white shirt, a black bow tie and pants, a slate blue velvet dinner jacket for a fresh take on black tie looks.
Black trousers, a white shirt, an emerald velvet blazer and a black bow tie for a chic black tie wedding look.
An elegant outfit with a white shirt with red buttons, black trousers, a burgundy velvet dinner jacket and a black bow tie.
Grey dinner jackets with black lapels, white shirts, black trousers and elegant shoes, black bow ties and red handkerchiefs.
Elegant teal tuxedos with black lapels, black bow ties and shoes make up super stylish black tie looks with a twist - the color.
Elegant black tuxedos with velvet dinner jackets and velvet loafers, white shirts and simple black trousers are great for a black tie wedding.
Classic black tuxedos with shiny lapels, black socks and elegant shoes are all guys need to look super stylish at a black tie wedding.
Black Tie Wedding Guest Outfits For Women
For ladies, a floor-length evening gown would the most appropriate choice to suit a black tie event. A mid-length dress can also be suitable if the style is formal and sophisticated, but you’d definitely want to steer clear of a mini dress or separates for a black tie occasion. Dark, rich colors like black, navy, emerald and red are often best suited for this dress code as opposed to lighter tones, though the latter are fine, too, especially for some kinds of spring or summer weddings.
Heels, jewelry and formal hair and makeup styling are also recommended for a black tie wedding. When in doubt, opt to dress up rather than down – it’s best to be overdressed than underdressed within this kind of setting. Get inspired by the ideas we’ve prepared for you!
A beautiful and elegant green midi dress with a square neckline, puff sleeves, matching ankle strap shoes and a gingham box bag.
A beautiful and feminine blush sleeveless maxi dress with a high neckline and feather slit skirt, statement earrings and a chic bracelet.
A beautiful and refined hunter green fitting midi dress with puff sleeves, a turtle neckline, statement burgundy earrings.
A beautiful black tie style dress with a white strapless ruffle bodice, a black midi skirt with pockets and black shoes for a chic monochromatic look.
A beautiful off the shoulder midi fitting dress with a plain bodice, puff sleeves and a floral print skirt, lemon yellow shoes and statement earrings.
A black off the shoulder maxi dress with long sleeves, a thigh high slit, a train and black shoes for a super sophisticated look.
A black sequin maxi dress with a slit and a deep neckline, short sleeves with slits, black block heels to shine bright.
A blue sleeveless maxi dress with prints and a tiered skirt plus a small train is a very stylish idea for a black tie wedding.
A blush fully embellished maxi dress with spaghetti straps and a light pink airy A-line maxi dress with ruffled sleeves and a high neckline.
A chic bright wedding guest midi dress with ruffles and a floral print, black shoes and a tiny white clutch for a black tie wedding.
A classy and elegant red fitting maxi dress with a halter neckline is a timeless piece to wear to a black tie wedding.
A delicate blush off the shoulder maxi dress and a neutral printed clutch for a very girlish look at the wedding.
A fantastic black midi dress with colorful floral embroidery, a high neckline, capelet-like sleeves and a semi sheer skirt, black shoes and a clutch.
A fantastic red A-line dress with ruffle sleeves, a high neckline, a floral embellished bodice, a printed skirt, red shoes with pompoms.
A fantastic sunny yellow maxi dress with a criss cross neckline, an open back, silver shoes and a mother of pearl mini bag.
A feminine pink maxi dress with a square neckline, draped puff sleeves, a pleated skirt and elegant earrings for a black tie wedding.
A gorgeous and refined blush maxi fitting dress with a high neckline, long sleeves and embellishments and embroidery plus a shiny clutch.
A gorgeous bright wedding guest maxi dress with a hot pink touch in the center and red all around, with catchy sleeves, a hot red clutch.
A gorgeous yellow one shoulder maxi dress with a small train and no sleeves is a lovely idea to stand out at a black tie wedding.
A hot pink fitting midi dress with a cutout neckline and semi sheer puff sleeves, statement earrings for a black tie wedding.
A lovely green one shoulder plain maxi dress with a long sleeve, a thihg high slit, silver shoes and a burgundy clutch.
A lovely light pink floral print midi dress with spaghetti straps and embroidery, a blush spaghetti strap maxi dress with a ruffle skirt and polka dots.
A lovely purple draped one shoulder midi dress with an asymmetrical skirt, clear lace up shoes and a white bag.
A navy off the shoulder A-line high low maxi dress, nude shoes and a blush clutch plus statement earrings for an elegant wedding.
A purple high low maxi dress with puff sleeves and a deep neckline, a belt, an emerald clutch is amazing.
A purple midi dress with ribbed touches, accented shoulders, metallic shoes and an embellished black clutch.
A red maxi dress with spaghetti straps, a depe neckline, a pleated skirt and nude shoes plus a neutral clutch.
A refined and beautiful fuchsia fitting midi dress with short sleeves, accented shoulders, a cutout back with a sash and a wide brim hat.
A refined black mermaid dress with lace appliques and embellishments plus a deep V-neckline is wow.
A refined black velvet mermaid dress with no sleeves and a deep neckline is a chic and cool idea for a black tie wedding.
A refined plain black fitting dress wiht a halter neckline and a slit, a chic black bag and cool floral earrings.
A shiny gold midi dress with long sleeves and a back slit, black heels and a cool necklace for a brighter look.
A shiny pink printed midi dress with a high neckline, long sleeves and accented shoulders, hot pink shoes and a printed clutch, statement earrings.
A silver sequin A-line midi dress with a high neckline, long sleeves, blue velvet embellished shoes and statement earrings.
A super elegant and refined maxi sleeveless dress with a high neckline done in black and white, a striped bag and chic earrings.
A timeless naxy midi dress with black velvet polka dots, accented shoulders and short sleeves, black and gold shoes and a black bag.
An exquisite navy mermaid off the shoulder dress with a ruffle skirt is a very chic and beautiful idea.
An out of the box solution for a black tie wedding - a blush maxi dress with ruffles, open shoulders and a bow, long sleeves and a polka dot print.
Beautiful midi polka dot dresses with a high neckline and puff sleeves plus black shoes are great for wedding guests.
Various elegant black tie wedding guest looks - black halter neckline and criss cross neckline maxi dresses and a blue floral print mermaid one.