Women tend to have more flexibility with a black tie dress code, though Debrett’s advises ladies avoid “tight ‘red-carpet’ dresses” or “those with a dramatic split as they can be ...

A black-tie wedding is an event where it's expected that guests dress formally. Evening gowns and tuxes are typically expected, but you can usually find more info on the couple's wedding website.

For a true black tie event, a black tux is the standard. Black-tie attire is the most formal dress code for evening events, requiring tuxedos for men and floor-length gowns for women.

“Folks don’t seem to understand that a black tie event is an experience, not just an excuse to look nice. There is luxury at a black-tie event,” one commenter wrote.

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