If you get an invitation to a black-tie wedding, you'll want to dress to impress. For the ladies, an evening gown is the preferred option while tuxes are appropriate for men.

According to Debrett’s, a true men’s black tie outfit will feature a dinner jacket made from barathea (a super soft silk, wool and cotton weave) or ultra-fine herringbone.

Black tie optional means the hosts would love for you to go all out in a tux or gown, but they understand if you can’t. A dark, well-tailored suit and a formal cocktail dress are perfectly ...

WHEN LUKE VACHON attended a formal wedding in Hudson, N.Y., a few months ago, he jilted the blah black tux. Instead of wearing a predictable 007-style ensemble like most male guests, the Montreal ...

Formal If you've received an invitation with 'black-tie optional' or 'formal' on it, don't stress! It's still a fancy affair, but gentlemen, you can skip the tux and opt for a dark suit (though a ...

We’ve rounded up affordable, re-wearable dress options perfect for every type of spring wedding—from beachfront to black-tie optional. These picks strike the balance between trendy and ...

Shop the style in men's suit sizes 34 short to 48 long and waist sizes 29 to 42, with an optional matching vest. If pink isn't your vibe, have no fear—this suit is also available in green, blue ...

What to Wear to a Black Tie Wedding Black Tie is a step down from White Tie in that tuxedos do not require tails or gloves, and you have the option to swap out the White Tie vest for cummerbunds ...

Black tie means black tie, and you risk being a fashion faux pas if you don't stick to the dress code. "Traditionally, black tie means a gown and a tux," Brown said of the attire for women and men.

It's your safest bet. The members of the wedding party will be wearing black-tie attire, and it's respectful for guests to honor that level of formality in their dress.