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If you’ve received an invite to a black tie wedding, you’re in for a treat! Expect a gorgeous venue, great food and entertainment, and a room full of friends and family dressed to impress.

The black tie wedding dress code is one of the most formal, calling for men to wear classic tuxedos and women to wear gorgeous evening gowns. 

Black tie weddings are an opportunity to go all out, get super fancy, and dress your best. And with so many evening gown options to choose from, finding the perfect one is easy to do!

If you’re shopping for a gown to wear as a guest to an upscale wedding, here are eleven black tie wedding guest dresses we think you’ll love:

What NOT to Wear to a Black Tie Wedding 

The black tie dress code requires a fancy, elegant, and polished look. 

If you’re attending a black tie wedding, now is not the time to wear your:

For a black tie event, you should wear a floor-length gown or — at the very least — a very fancy midi dress or tea-length dress that hits mid-calf.

While you want to look ultra-fancy, don’t go too over the top. Keep it classy. 

This is one moment where you don’t want to be the best-dressed person in the room. That role is for the bride!

Discover ALL the black tie fashion rules in our post, Black Tie Wedding Attire Dos and Don’ts!

Mac Duggal 49454 Dress 

The Mac Duggal 49454 dress offers a timeless look in a figure-flattering silhouette with a dramatic bow accent on the shoulder. This floor-length gown features a sleeveless bodice with a V-neckline and a low back. 

Available in classic black as well as pretty shades of powder blue, candy pink, and red, it’s a perfect choice for a black tie wedding in any season.  

Sachin & Babi Zoe Gown 

The Sachin & Babi Zoe Gown is dramatic in a two-tone look with distinctive details. This elegant design screams sophistication. It has a pleated Italian Mikado ballgown skirt with side pockets and a contrasting silk blouse-inspired bodice with voluminous long sleeves, a V-neck, and puffed shoulders. 

Choose from an array of rich jewel tones and eye-catching color combinations.

Amsale Evening Dress P787M 

In smooth Mikado fabric, the Amsale Evening Dress P787M features a figure-flaunting fit and flare silhouette. It comes with a sleeveless top, a V-neckline, draping at the bodice, and a V-back with a bow detail at the back waist. 

This sculptural gown is perfect for the woman who likes to show off her curves. It also comes in various timeless neutrals, rich jewel tones, and contemporary muted hues.

Mac Duggal 12231 Dress 

The Mac Duggal 12231 dress is gorgeous for the wedding guest who loves to shimmer and shine. This elegant gown features long sleeves, a wrap silhouette with a high leg slit, and an asymmetrical bodice that drapes off one shoulder. 

This dress is a showstopper in the best way possible, with beautifully beaded and embellished cuffs that give it a formal and festive look. 

Jenny Yoo Liv Dress 

The Jenny Yoo Liv dress is oh-so-chic in pebbled crepe fabric. Clean and modern, this gown features a strapless bodice with a draped cowl neck and a bias-cut skirt. The unadorned, minimalist aesthetic makes it easy to pair with all sorts of jewelry and hair accessories. 

Attending a wedding this winter? Next summer? Next fall?

This dress comes in an array of neutral, pastel, and muted hues, so it’s perfect for wearing in any season.  

Sachin & Babi Bonnie Gown 

The Sachin & Babi Bonnie Gown is black tie perfection, made from stretch Mikado fabric with a smooth finish. This elegant evening gown features a figure-flattering column silhouette and a polished look. It also boasts a one-shoulder bodice, a foldover detail, and an exaggerated bow detail on the shoulder. 

This is the kind of dress that’ll have you wishing for more invites to other formal events!  

Teri Jon 259056 Dress

A gorgeous all-over metallic jacquard pattern makes the Teri Jon 259056 dress suitable for even the most formal weddings. This A-line gown features an off-the-shoulder bodice with scrunched ruffles around the neckline. It also has short sleeves that hold the bodice in place — making it comfortable to wear — and a full skirt that offers upscale elegance from top to bottom.

LulaKate Sabrina Bodice with Long Brunch Skirt 

In faille fabric that makes it perfect for fall or winter, the LulaKate Sabrina Bodice with Long Brunch Skirt is timeless and modern at the same time. This formal dress features a straight-column silhouette with a sleeveless bodice, a boat neckline, and a wide inset waistband with subtle pleat details. 

LulaKate also offers the Long Brunch Skirt with different bodices. These include halter, strapless, and V-neck options.

Mac Duggal 11642 Dress 

With an open back and a high neck, the Mac Duggal 11642 dress offers a chic, sexy look in a leg-baring silhouette. It features a sleeveless bodice with an open back, ruched accents that gather diagonally at the hip, and an A-line skirt with a high slit. 

This halter neck gown is available in colors appropriate for every season, but it’s especially rich in Mac Duggal’s deep ocean blue hue.  

Jenny Yoo Sylvie Dress 

A timeless, understated slip-dress silhouette makes the Jenny Yoo Sylvie dress a gorgeous option for a black tie wedding. In smooth satin with Old Hollywood glamour, this dress features a draped cowl neckline, slim spaghetti straps, and a V-shaped back. 

Pair it with a sequin clutch or sparkling heels and jewels to create an even more elegant look.

Amsale Evening Dress P456M

Long dresses are the standard for a black tie wedding, but you can wear a midi dress if it’s as formal as the Amsale P456M Evening Dress. Detailed with a strapless scoop neck with an illusion insert, this dress features a full A-line skirt with structured pleats, side pockets, and a high-low hem. 

With its mid-calf hemline, you’ll definitely want to accessorize with an amazing pair of shoes!  

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No matter which gown you choose, be sure to accessorize with jewelry, stunning shoes, and an evening-appropriate handbag. Black tie weddings are formal, fancy, fabulous occasions, so don’t hesitate to pull out all the stops!

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