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Saturday, January 2, 2010

What exactly does "black tie optional" mean?

Is it really optional? Should women wear cocktail dresses or evening gowns?
When you receive an invitation with a black tie optional dress code...here are some guidelines to keep in mind when choosing your attire...
Men ~ Black tie optional for men means that both a tuxedo or a black/dark navy or gray suit is acceptable. So if you do not own a tuxedo or are unable to rent one for the evening is it perfectly okay to wear a suit. Either way...you should wear a tie.
Women ~ Black tie optional for women means that it is acceptable to either wear a conservative but festive cocktail length dress or an evening gown. A fancy pair of stilettos and an evening handbag of the smaller kind would be great accessories.

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