Black tie for men typically means a dinner jacket (tuxedo) which traditionally comes in black (although other colours are now available and acceptable), so you do generally see a lot of black at black tie events
Velvet, satin, and crepe in shades like burgundy, emerald, navy, or plum are ideal
Even here, the word invited is worth taking seriously
The sheer plunge adds a touch of intrigue, while the rhinestone detailing throughout gives the dress an eye-catching sparkle
She was immediately drawn to him: I arrived and saw this rather glorious-looking blond boy with fantastic blue eyes, and I just went, Shit, because I knew that was it and there was nothing either of us could do about it. She was the epitome of Edwardian chic in her custom hand-beaded lace Alexander McQueen gown
How can it be that there is such strong consensus about the colors of the actual dress, but such striking disagreements about its colors in this particular image