Weddings can be extremely traditional and formal affairs, with the bride and groom sometimes opting to inform their guests of a specific dress code to mark the occasion. Black-tie events, while they are generally less daunting than their white-tie alternative, can still sometimes cause panic when it comes to choosing your perfect wedding guest outfit.
Whereas male guests can be expected to turn up donning a smart and well-tailored tuxedo, the options for women can seem more confusing.
Inspiration
A black-tie event is sophisticated, formal, glamorous and flawless.
For female guests, this usually equates to stunning floor-length gowns or dresses, with cocktail or midi-length gowns a firm no.
Dark colours and luxurious fabric choices such as silk look stunning on a well-cut evening gown, but you can brighten your look with an elegant well-cut blazer or tuxedo to keep chills at bay. Black, navy or deep jewel-toned hues such as emerald green all work well.
A wedding guest outfit should of course be dance-floor friendly. Cowl necklines, backless designs or thigh-skimming splits are all acceptable, but classic, timeless and feminine shapes are also the name of the game.
Darted bodices help to give a formal and structured look to gowns, whereas asymmetric necklines can provide a twist on the traditional.
In keeping with traditional wedding etiquette, guests should avoid shades of white or cream, leaving them exclusively for the bride.
Outfit Options
A vast range of elegant wedding guest dresses can be found at specialist outlets such as ohelloclothing.com/collections/wedding-guest-dresses.
Dresses can be found in a range of styles and silhouettes in beautiful black-tie-appropriate colours and fits.
With a wide range of options available to suit every individual style, you can be certain that you will look and feel the very best version of yourself when you are attending a black-tie wedding event.
