8 Looks to Wear to a Black-Tie Wedding

Keep it fancy and fun with these fabulous wedding guest styles.

July 25, 2022

By: Jen Glantz

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Deciding on your perfect look to wear to an upcoming wedding can be filled with endless decisions and lots of time spent trying on all the garments hanging in your closet. Plus, if you find yourself invited to a black-tie wedding, you might feel the added pressure to wear something that’s extra fancy, timeless, and will stand out for all the right reasons.

If you’re wondering what to wear to your next formal wedding, here are eight looks that are perfect for a black-tie celebration.

Power Pantsuit

While you might immediately think about wearing an evening gown to a black-tie wedding, you can switch it up and stand out by wearing a power pantsuit. To make this look more formal, choose a satin, lace, or even sequined fabric for the jacket, pants, or camisole underneath.

SHOP THE LOOK: Macy's, $118.00

Satin Maxi Dress

If you’re heading to a formal wedding in the summer and don’t want to pick a dress that’s heavy, go with a one-shoulder satin maxi dress. The smooth and sleek fabric will hang nicely on your body and give you a boost of comfort throughout the evening.

SHOP THE LOOK: ASOS, $58.00

Cap-Sleeve Dress with High-Low Skirt

Looking for a traditional and timeless dress? Finding a gown that mixes cap sleeves with a high-low skirt gives the style a bit of an elegant flair. The cap sleeves provide some romantic charm to the top of the dress while the high-low skirt gives the style a layered look.

SHOP THE LOOK: Amazon, $79.99

Scoop-Neck Sequin Gown

When it comes to a formal occasion, you can never go wrong with sequins! If you’re someone who likes to stand out or you’re heading to a wedding in the winter, look for a sequin gown that has a front or back scoop neck so the gown can have a more formal feel to it.

SHOP THE LOOK: Amazon, $179.20 - $280.00

Long-Sleeve Chiffon Dress

Heading to a wedding in cold weather? Velvet or satin fabrics will keep you warm, but they can get too hot once you hit the dance floor. Instead, go with a long sleeve chiffon dress. The fabric will keep you feeling breezy, but it will also give you kind of coverage you’re looking for during chilly months.

SHOP THE LOOK: SHEIN, $32.00

Lace Jumpsuit

As you look for the perfect style, perhaps you’ll realize that going with a jumpsuit over a dress just feels right. If so, look for a lace fabric jumpsuit in darker colors (burgundy, hunter green, and dark blue) for winter celebrations and lighter colors (rose, teal, and peach) for summer and spring weddings.

SHOP THE LOOK: Lulus, $74.00

Velvet Maxi Dress

For a winter black-tie wedding, where some of the celebration will be hosted outdoors, you might want to go with a velvet maxi dress (whether short or long sleeve). The velvet fabric will keep you warm and it’ll also give the dress a formal twist.

SHOP THE LOOK: Amazon, $78.99 - $109.99

Strapless Gown with Accessories

Searching for a look that you can accessorize with all of your favorite jewelry? Go with a strapless gown in satin, lace, or even velvet for a formal feel. Then, add on your favorite necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and shoes.

SHOP THE LOOK: Amazon, $96.99 - $224.40

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