Formal Attire
We’re asking all invited guests to honor our desire to share an elegant, and fun-filled evening. In that spirit, we’re providing the following resources to help everyone understand the true definition of appropriate black tie attire.
White Tie
Women
- Formal (floor length) evening gown
- Long gloves (optional)
Men
- Black dress coat (tailcoat), matching trousers with a single stripe of satin or braid in the US; two stripes in Europe or the UK
- White piqué wing-collared shirt with stiff front
- Braces, to ensure a good fit
- Shirt studs and cuff links
- White vest
- White bow tie
- White or gray gloves
- Black patent shoes and black dress socks
Black Tie
Women
- Formal (floor length) evening gown
- Dressy cocktail dress
- Your dressiest “little black dress”
Men
- Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers
- Formal (piqué or pleated front) white shirt
- Shirt studs and cuff links
- Black bow tie (silk, satin, or twill)
- Black cummerbund to match tie, or a vest
- Dressy braces to ensure a good fit (optional)
- No gloves
- Black patent shoes and black dress socks
- In summer, in the tropics, or on a cruise: White dinner jacket, black tuxedo trousers plus other black tie wardrobe
For more information, see the full attire guide from Emily Post.