Summer is the time for weddings and dances. We have already received two invitations for this season. One is for a wedding of a friend of my son's and one is for a party. I don't know about you, but I am always a little bit uncertain about what to wear. Formal, semi-formal, black tie, black tie optional. What do all these terms really mean? It's not only a question for men. What is black tie optional for women?
Black Tie Optional For Women
Black tie optional was created to give men the option of wearing either a single or double breasted dinner jacket with black silk bow tie or, less formally, a tuxedo or a dark colored suit, white shirt, and evening tie. What exactly does that mean for women?
Black tie optional for women means that the woman would be able to wear a long, floor length evening dress or could instead choose a floor length gown, evening suit, or short cocktail dress. Black tie optional gives the guest the ability to choose formal or slightly informal attire. Black tie optional for women does not mean that any dress is appropriate for the event.
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Those are beautiful dresses!
ReplyDeleteI must say I didn't know what Black tie optional meant until I read your post :P Thanks for sharing that info :)
That bracelet is cool and something I would really like. I love how Shopcade seems to offer dressy and not-so-dressy items; a little something for everyone. :)
ReplyDeleteI always wondered what black tie optional meant. I learned something today! All of those dresses are great picks. I like the top right one the best
ReplyDeleteI have a few black tie optional events to attend this summer and I will be visiting Shopcade to accessorize.
ReplyDeleteWow, how sad that I didn't have a clue that Black Tie optional ment. Other than High school prom I've never had an opportunity to really dress up like this. I wish we had more events that were classy in our lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful dresses! I have so many black tie events coming up!
ReplyDeleteHuh, I like what I learnt today! Thanks for explaining.
ReplyDeleteI love the choices that you presented. I would be completely over my head in selecting something black-tie appropriate. Thanks for the easy guide!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the dress on the bottom right. The one to its left inspires me to work on my shoulders......I'd never be able to wear that!
ReplyDeleteI love these little black dresses :-)
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting post. It really helps to define the Black tie optional thing. You know what another great post would be? Examples of each kind of invitation style. Black Tie, Black Tie Optional, casual, etc.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Pinterest with shopping ability! That bracelet is so pretty!
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