Saks Bridal Department is known for their extensive wedding dress collection, so we picked out three dresses perfect for a black-tie wedding! From hand-beaded applique to cathedral-length trains to a Kate Middleton-inspired look, here are three wedding dresses ideal for a formal setting. On Allison: Topshop dress
Black-tie events — like a wedding or gala — are the most formal kind of event, usually taking place in the evening, requiring men to wear tuxedos (hence the black tie) and women to don gowns. Today, the terms are looser, and many events will be "black-tie optional," which means you have a bit of leeway (think cocktail dresses in addition to gowns). Keep reading for our tips for dressing for black tie, and our shopping widget is full of perfect dresses, statement jewelry, and even some dressy jackets in case you want to add a layer.
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>> This holiday season, we're dreaming of a black-tie affair, complete with gorgeous dresses, decadent baubles, and overflowing champagne. Care to join the party? Then check out the slideshow for four new renditions — think minimal with a twist to sequins, and even a sweet short look thrown in — on black-tie dressing.
Black tie weddings are so much fun. It's a Fab chance to get fancied up and walk arm in arm with a man in a tux. Sexy! Date or not, it's imperative that you dress the part. Black tie weddings call for long gowns or dressy separates. Think of it as getting dolled up for the Oscars . . . minus the red carpet and the mini gold man. And the celebs!
I started you off with this Prada Gathered Satin Clutch ($695) because the satin rosettes are sure to make you an instant hit. Let's see what you all came up with!
Look # 1, created by Ashley2007, is beyond black tie appropriate. The Azzaro gown is a surefire way to turn heads.
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Black tie weddings are so much fun. It's a Fab chance to get fancied up and walk arm in arm with a man in a tux. Sexy! Date or not, it's imperative that you dress the part. Black tie weddings call for long gowns or dressy separates. Think of it as getting dolled up for the Oscars . . . minus the red carpet and the mini gold man. And the celebs!
I'll start you off with this Prada Gathered Satin Clutch ($695) because the satin rosettes are sure to make you an instant hit.
Let's go Fab Finding! Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with black tie wedding.
Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.
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When it comes to choosing an outfit for an invitation event, men and women alike have questions about what's appropriate and acceptable. I just received an e-mail asking if a light- colored suit would be acceptable for a man to wear at a black tie event, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to run through the basic rules of thumb.
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