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When the dress code calls for black-tie wedding guest dresses, there’s no need to have formalwear anxiety. In fact, your look will be quite easy to achieve if you keep a few things in mind: First, the words black tie are synonymous with floor-length hemlines in the fashion dictionary. Think ankle-skimming gowns and glamorous maxis. In some cases, you can get away with a show-stopping midi—as long as it comes equipped with a few bells and whistles—like the elegant bows on the Valentino dress or the iridescent shimmer on Staud’s number below.
In addition to the length of the dress, fabrics are of the utmost importance, too. This is your moment to go all out with sumptuous, flowy silks, luxurious chiffon, and dreamy layers of tulle. A few embellishments here and there won’t hurt, either. The sequins on Carolina Herrera’s awe-inspiring number will make you feel like royalty and set you up to win best-dressed guest.
So save the cotton minis for less formal cocktail events, and prepare to bring on the ritz and glitz with 36 Vogue-approved black-tie wedding guest dresses, below.