If a floor-length gown feels a little too formal for the occasion, ankle-length or midi-length dresses are also appropriate attire for black tie optional events that lean more casual, such as a daytime garden wedding
Want a more casual look
Back neckline with button-and-loop closure unbutton and step into the dress
The colors you wear for black tie optional wedding attire will mainly depend on the season, venue, and time of the celebration
From sleek minimalist satin gowns to dramatic sparkly evening dresses and chic fitted minis, black dresses are perfect for prom, cocktail parties, pageants, vacations, galas, and formal occasions
A unique gown, like Emelina by Maggie Sottero, features that gorgeous hourglass silhouette, but with a fresh spin on the flared skirt