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23-12-2025
WHAT TO WEAR TO A BLACK TIE WEDDING – A GUESTS GUIDE
Find the best Black Tie Dress
WHAT TO WEAR TO A BLACK TIE WEDDING – A GUESTS GUIDE
Now that the trend for black tie weddings has well and truly established itself in the UK, the challenge of finding an appropriate dress to wear to this event has become one that is preoccupying female wedding guests of all ages. To help navigate the question of what to wear as a guest to a Black Tie Wedding , we have put together the guide below.
Destination UK City Hotel Versus Mexico Beach Vibes
The most relevant consideration when selecting your black tie wedding guest dress, is the location of
the wedding. Whilst the bride and groom and all the guests may be from the UK, the wedding venue
may be anywhere from Marylebone to a Roman Villa or a Mexican beachside hotel, all of which can
make a difference to your choice of dress.
For black tie weddings in a London or city venue, the choices are wide. Think editorial monochrome
pictures with metallic dresses in gold or silver to add nighttime sparkle. Our Alexandra dress with its
mettalic ruffles, thigh split and and open back in gold, metallic light pink, or black is the kind of look
that always feels right for a black tie wedding in a plush hotel environment. Alternatively, an Aline
ballgown in black like our stunning Clementine gown can be a show stopping look for black tie
wedding guests wanting to make an entrance. Our hot tip- skirts that are bigger than the brides can
cause an issue on the night, so stick to less poof on your ballgown choice where possible!
For black tie weddings abroad, the choices may be more weather dependant. If you know that your
black tie destination wedding is somewhere very hot, you may want to stick to lighter fabrics like
chiffon gowns for your ultimate black tie wedding guest look. Perfect for dancing the wedding away
is our Florence chiffon gown with pleated skirt and triple knot cut out bodice. Coming in raspberry,
cornflower blue and yellow, this stunning gown is a best selling wedding guest look for a reason.
Alternative looks in the black tie wedding guest collection in chiffon include the tiered sapphire
gown in ever popular black and yellow and the satin corset top with tiered chiffon skirt Alice Gown.
Colour Options for Black Tie Wedding Guests
Contrary to popular opinion a black tie wedding guest dress does not mean wearing black.
In fact, while guests may want to consider the fact that they will be attending with a plus one in a
dinner suit, almost any colour will look good with a Tuxedo anyway, and popular colour choices for
Black Tie Wedding guests tend to be dictated more by the season than anything else. In Spring or
Summer think blush pink and other pastels , and in Winter metalics like gold or definitely classic
black or navy gowns are an option. Neutrals like our Nina or Tallulah slinky tight fit satin gowns in
champagne are also a popular choice, but beware of the bridesmaids palette before opting for this
colour choice as a wedding guest, in case that’s the wedding parties shade of choice !
Is It Too Dressy ?
Generally, black tie weddings are an opportunity for wedding guests to dress up and nothing is considered too much! Full length dresses sweeping the floor are generally required, and from sexy backless numbers to embellished corset gowns, this is your time to go full on glam! Tight fit structured gowns like our Bobbie gown with added corset bling in any shade always look the black tie wedding guest part, but if that is not your vibe then floaty chiffon gowns giving Greek goddess vibes will work equally well. The good news is if a ballgown is your dream wedding guest look then a black tie wedding is your time to go for it. From the polka dot tulle of our Tara Gown to the classic red or black strapless ballgowns like our Sasha dress, this is your dress up moment!
