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The dreaded black tie optional doesn't have to be so anxiety inducing. Instead, take it as a suggestion that the event is not as formal and many varieties of dress should be acceptable. Ladies: For ...

From cocktail attire and black tie optional to strict black ... Let’s put it this way: there’s no “white tie optional"; this ...

Like “black tie optional,” formal attire is slightly more pared back than classic black tie. Almost a fusion of cocktail and black tie dress codes, “formal attire” gives women more freedom ...

Though black tie veers into strict dress shoe territory, cocktail attire can allow more room for fun footwear. You can never go wrong with a classic black oxford or brogue lace-up, or a sleek ...

formal and black-tie optional weddings imply similar levels of dress, according to Brown and Sabatino. "Black-tie optional means that you can wear a tux or a gown, but you won't be underdressed if ...