Summary The three formal dress codes for men are white tie, black tie, and black tie optional White tie affairs are the most formal and require a coat with tails, white shirt, and white bow tie A black-tie event can be a wedding, holiday party, charity event, formal dinner, or other red carpet type affair An appropriate black tie outfit requires a tuxedo in dark colors with a bow tie Dressing for black tie optional includes either a full tuxedo or a three-piece suit Have you ever received an invitation with the dress code of black tie optional
Quick Answer: For a Sweet 16 party, your outfit should match the formality of the event: Formal Party: Girls: Cocktail dress or formal gown Guys: Suit or dress shirt with slacks Semi-Formal Party: Girls: Knee-length dress or skirt with top Guys: Sport coat and slacks or dress shirt with a tie Casual Party: Girls: Nice top with jeans or skirt and blouse Guys: Collared shirt with jeans or polo shirt with khakis Decoding the Invitation One of the first steps in selecting an appropriate outfit is decoding the invitation
Considering the fact that I photographed this outfit the day after the actual party, I added a biker jacket to make the outfit a little more day time appropriate, which I think worked out pretty good
Styling Your Gown Pair Nina with our Lindy train for the ultimate dramatic entrance
