{"id":826085,"date":"2024-10-10T01:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T06:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=826085"},"modified":"2024-10-01T05:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T10:49:32","slug":"black-tie-wedding-guest-dresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/black-tie-wedding-guest-dresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div id=\"attachment_826086\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-826086\" class=\"size-full wp-image-826086\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ee\/af\/eeaf2172608e3831.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-826086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/photographergreece.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Phosart<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-places-buy-wedding-guest-dresses-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding guest dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be challenging. Adding the extra complexity that comes with it being for a black-tie wedding takes it up a notch. For those invited to a formal affair, start by looking over the invitation and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/everything-you-need-know-about-wedding-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any specific dress code guidelines since every wedding is different. While it&rsquo;s essential to choose something that makes you feel comfortable and confident, you also need to ensure your outfit aligns with the black-tie dress code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the invitation specifies &ldquo;black-tie wedding,&rdquo; and you&rsquo;re unsure what that means, you&rsquo;re not alone. We&rsquo;ve compiled helpful tips, from understanding the dress code to online shopping ideas and outfit examples, to get you started.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for Purchasing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Tie <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Guest Dresses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing black-tie wedding guest dresses sometimes requires more time and effort. With specific dress code restrictions, you can&rsquo;t just hit &lsquo;purchase&rsquo; for any dress you find online. You must be mindful of the colors, fabric, and formality. Before diving into where to buy black-tie wedding guest dresses online, here are some tips to consider.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the wedding invitation for specific dress code requirements that could influence your outfit choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the wedding season before purchasing your wedding guest dress&mdash;this could influence the color, style, or fabric choice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, purchase your dress months in advance. This will give you ample time to make any necessary returns or alterations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t rule out luxury dress rental services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t forget to accessorize with elegant pieces like a classy clutch, sparkling necklace, or elegant heels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When purchasing online, it&rsquo;s important to review the return policy in case the dress doesn&rsquo;t fit or meet your expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Purchase Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every store will carry dresses that fit the formal requirements of a black-tie wedding. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s so important to be selective about where you shop. To help you start your search, here&rsquo;s a list of top retailers known for their elegant, high-quality gowns that are perfect for a black tie affair.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4kThsf9_JnQ4q-_xPo4xJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropologie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+MlN-mGEMbTYn5NMpS4R-TQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revolve<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+6j8udlYHk4T8ONVW8THLng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neiman Marcus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+ILTTqYcwNDo9ovAPd9LJ9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dillard&rsquo;s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+pfnGJWhNjZqaZwvvznARtg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sachin and Babi<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+C6v3xyIQZOsUFW_h9lRNEw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent the Runway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress Ideas for those Attending a Black Tie Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&rsquo;ve got these tips and a list of where to shop for elegant black tie wedding guest dresses, it&rsquo;s time to start shopping. To help you get started, we&rsquo;ve rounded up some stunning black tie wedding guest dress ideas from each retailer that&rsquo;ll have you looking and feeling like a million dollars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-826091 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e4\/6d\/e46dddc7f45794e1.png\" alt=\"Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+RLjtqIUZH3IhXeZLNLNGuw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BHLDN Luella Strapless Side-Slit Stretch Velvet Maxi Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4fmiYsZUdp3yiw0mX5PLVQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BHLDN Selma Halter-Neck Satin Maxi Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+ekUvBD7Fa4B9iCDxyyKGcg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BHLDN Saylor Cowl-Neck Satin Maxi Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+YsAX0aGHhWYuHGD_dyNJJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">By Anthropologie Long-Sleeve Off-The-Shoulder Knit Maxi Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UYo-X-OlBQ4bxxsR9082kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mac Duggal Square-Neck Ruffled Tiered Tulle Tea-Length Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Z9Ik4e5auze12onTdaju7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Significant Other Lana Cowl-Neck Tie-Back Satin Maxi Dress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-826092 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fb\/c7\/fbc7a951591bea41.png\" alt=\"Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4fR6jJGpYpMQ30j1klkDGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sathia Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+rJvuRoVJhVpfCwg0sWnWBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Donya Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+9lOfy3LvWJ-SoUAAlDPVMg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rosy Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+fuT8eOObV-OKfPoj7xPnmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pernille Silk Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4TFXdDKezGJcivtqgX8k4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anaiis Silk Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4K3LjS3DfeBaGmDWt6DF0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Oren Silk Dress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-826093\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/28\/a9\/28a9cebdd44391a2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+l1jlbZQHIDhNuLZFZ47PAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Julia Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+r9p155ch7Teblagkiy-71Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">x REVOLVE Silk Rosalie Dress<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+7dXZwaRakz2cK3zCEM2dSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dorothea Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+qZrqGOk-zdvHRLTMqxAhKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Penelope Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4dO-KkrOfFNuFEkrNx5s0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alice Strapless Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UGv8pdziYjXq9KHq2PBeJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">x REVOLVE Angel Strapless Midi Dress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-826094 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/09\/a9\/09a9353c27b05fbb.png\" alt=\"Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+enhPThFA_NTkdMj-O4Zf0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pleated Off-Shoulder Stretch Crepe Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+JPZloU4W4So8oDBnjRVoUg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Metallic Organza Backless Halter Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+DYfQDhNoh9N_TFfCUcbwXg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Floral Crushed Velvet Backless Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+5LeOTGIWieHs_6MwxHg2Mw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Off-Shoulder Stretch Velvet Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+7eEEsJCkXL0ARjKcmpsD7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Angelique Metallic Jacquard Column Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+N86t0ozv2-0Xz_DqucmIyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Romee Draped One-Shoulder Column Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+uyWFxYECAPXo6vegki1nHw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Backless Maxi Cami Dress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-826095 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f7\/fb\/f7fbd3e2c36a668c.png\" alt=\"Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+idgWBHR58uCkMPRl3xWSQA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bonnie Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+F2JJ6fp4HlaK7D1U3MgkTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kruse Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+3fBSp2pgFafDOpsQ6glRfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Agyness Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+ffHRdz6Tk_4QiEvVxfv3pg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mae Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+nieBV6wQ0FpzKoSB_-qLnA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Candice Gown<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+MWv8bQebG1A6mzAVwQSdjw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Maia Gown<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you&rsquo;ve been invited to a wedding, but instead of &ldquo;black tie,&rdquo; the dress code reads &ldquo;black tie optional.&rdquo; What does that even mean? To clear up the confusion, here&rsquo;s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-does-black-tie-optional-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdown of what black tie optional really means<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus a few outfit ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_826090\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-826090\" class=\"size-full wp-image-826090\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/utility\/black-tie-wedding-guest-dresses.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-826090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rickybaillie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ricky Baillie<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a wedding guest dress can be challenging. Adding the extra complexity that comes with it being for a black-tie wedding takes it up a notch. For those invited to a formal affair, start by looking over the invitation and wedding website for any specific dress code guidelines since every wedding is different. While it&rsquo;s essential to choose something that makes you feel comfortable and confident, you also need to ensure your outfit aligns with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1517,1640],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-826085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-black-tie-wedding","category-wedding-guest-fashion"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/826085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=826085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/826085\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=826085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=826085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=826085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}