dress black tie wedding How to Dress: A Guide to the Black-Tie

Floor-length gown The safest option for a traditional evening black tie optional wedding

Look for a style that showcases either the black or the white while using the other as an accent

For a more refined look, drape a sleek blazer over your shoulders and swap the heels for elegant pointed-toe flats

The elegantly dropped waist is shaped into points from which the full taffeta skirt falls to ballerina length

If youre looking for some 2000s outfit ideas for everyday wear or your next themed party, weve gone back into the archives to find some iconic celebrity outfits of the decade and pulled pieces that you can use to recreate your favorite looks