Navy suit and tie
A well-cut navy suit with a light blue shirt and a burgundy silk tie is the most versatile formal wedding outfit for men. The white pocket square adds the festive touch an office suit lacks.
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A formal wedding sits just below black tie. For men that means a dark suit and tie, or a tuxedo if you own one; for women a floor-length gown, an elegant midi or cocktail dress, or dressy separates. If the invitation says black tie, the tuxedo and the floor-length gown become the rule; "black tie optional" leaves the choice to you.
Two old rules still hold. Leave white, ivory and anything that photographs like them to the couple, and skip an outfit that competes for attention. Beyond that, the time and the place guide you: an evening reception suits darker, richer colors and satin, a daytime ceremony lighter colors and fabrics.
Plan for a long day: shoes you can dance in, a wrap or a jacket for the evening, and a small bag that holds your phone.
Formal wedding guest outfits to try on
Five outfits that meet a formal dress code. Try one on your own photo before you buy or rent it.
Tuxedo
Required at black tie and welcome at any formal evening wedding: a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a pleated dress shirt and a black silk bow tie, with patent leather shoes.
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Floor-length gown
A floor-length gown is right for black tie and never wrong at a formal evening wedding. A rich jewel tone like emerald stays well clear of the bride's white.
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Satin midi dress
A satin midi dress is formal enough for most formal weddings, easier to move in than a gown and right for a daytime ceremony. Dusty blue keeps it soft without coming near white.
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Dressy jumpsuit
A floor-length crepe jumpsuit looks as polished as a gown and is easier to dance in. Gold earrings and heeled sandals lift it to an evening dress code.
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FAQ
What does "formal attire" mean on a wedding invitation?
Dark suits and ties for men; floor-length gowns, elegant cocktail dresses or dressy separates for women. It is one step less strict than black tie, where men wear tuxedos and women floor-length gowns.
Can I wear black to a formal wedding?
Yes. Black is widely accepted at evening and formal weddings, especially in an elegant fabric. Add color with jewelry or a clutch if you want it to feel less somber.
Can a man wear a tuxedo if the invitation says formal?
Yes. A tuxedo is never underdressed at a formal evening wedding; a dark navy or charcoal suit with a tie is the equally correct alternative.