Black Tie Wedding

I am going to a black tie wedding (black tie invited) on Sunday at TRibeca Rooftop, and have no clue of what to wear. Do I need to wear a long gown?? (I hate long dresses). I found this dress in Bloomies which I like. Do you think it is appropriate?? I will dress it up with very nice jewelry, shoes and bag??

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Usually 'black tie' requires very formal evening wear. I would wear a black or dark colored gown or cocktail dress. The dress in the picture is perfect. I would pair it with really nice shoes and jewelry

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I think you'll be fine in this dress...if your FH is be wearing a dark suit right you'll look elegant and appropriate.

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Thank you!! That's what I thought.

FH is wearing dark suit so I guess all I need to do is wear hair nice and dress up the dress with nice jewelry and shoes.

Thanks girls!

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'Black Tie' is formal evening wear. You should wear a long evening gown.

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Posted by serendipity0680

'Black Tie' is formal evening wear. You should wear a long evening gown.

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Thats 'white tie'...black tie entails wearing dark suits and dresses (could be cocktail dress)

ETA: Here are some dress code definitions from about.com:

Black Tie means formal. Men wear tuxedos, women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.

White Tie means ultra-formal. Men wear full dress, with white tie, vest, shirt. Women wear long gowns.

Formal usually means the same as Black Tie, but in some trendier cities like New York or Los Angeles, it could mean a black shirt, no tie with a tux. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.

Ultra-formal means White Tie. Men wear full dress, with white tie, vest, shirt. Women wear long gowns.

Black Tie Optional means you have the option of wearing a tuxedo, but it should clue you into the formality of the event, meaning a dark suit and tie would be your other option. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.

Black Tie Invited means you have the option of wearing a tuxedo, but it should clue you into the formality of the event, meaning a dark suit and tie would be your other option. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.

Creative Black Tie leaves room for trendy interpretations of formal wear. He can go more modern with a tux -- maybe a black shirt, no tie. She wears long or short dresses or evening separates (maybe a long lace or sequined skirt with a sleek cashmere sweater).

Semi-formal is the trickiest of all dress codes. Usually it means that tuxes are not required, nor are long dresses. An evening wedding (after 6 PM) would still dictate dark suits for him, and a cocktail dress for her. Daytime semi-formal events mean a suit for him and an appropriate short dress or dressy suit for her.

Cocktail Attire means short, elegant dresses for her and dark suits for him.

Dressy Casual usually means no jeans or shorts. Similar to business casual, but a tad dressier.

Casual generally means anything goes.

Informal can mean the same as casual. However, when associated with a wedding or other special event, some form of decorum and good taste should prevail. A dress for her or a nice pair of slacks and shirt for him are informal, but respectful of the event.

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Thank you Sylwia!!!

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the dress looks fine, def wear accessories..

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Posted by vita930

I am going to a black tie wedding (black tie invited) on Sunday at TRibeca Rooftop, and have no clue of what to wear. Do I need to wear a long gown?? (I hate long dresses). I found this dress in Bloomies which I like. Do you think it is appropriate?? I will dress it up with very nice jewelry, shoes and bag??

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i went to a black tie wedding at tribeca rooftop on a friday night weeks ago.. mostly everyone wore long dresses.. but there were a handful that wore short dresses but they accessorized... nice shoes and jewelry!! have fun.. that place is beautiful and the food is amazing!!