Help! Black Tie Attire

So ladies, what is the attire protocol for women when invited to a black tie wedding in Central Park when one of the hosts of honor just happens to be a Rockefeller?

Will only a long flowing dress beaded with miles of sequence suffice or can you get away with a dress that falls to the knee?

According to the ehow articles below, black tie for men means only one thing: a tux. The article for women states that women should wear a dress that is as long and or as fancy as possible. Dresses that fall to the knee would be considered as semi-formal.

Black Tie for Women

Black Tie for Men

What do you think appropriate attire for a woman should be to a black tie wedding? Have you ever been in attendance to one or was yours a black tie affair? What was the general attire for the men and women?

I just love receiving suggestions for post ideas from some of my readers who are looking for help from my bridal following. This one came from someone near and dear to me so any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

From Rags to Riches – Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman went with a long red dress with white gloves to the formal opera. Her hunky man Richard Gere wore a stunning tux.



Some gorgeous black tie suggestions by Outblush.com

All under $300

1 - Calvin Klein Sleeveless Empire Waist Gown ($116 on sale)

2 - BCBG Max Azria Pleated Silk Gown ($298)

3 - Aqua Side Pleated Strapless Gown ($270, in 3 colors)

4 - Amsale Long Silk Gown with Rosettes ($290)

5 - Laundry by Shelli Segal Halter Matte Jersey Gown ($275)

6 - Amsale Charcoal One Shoulder Gown ($290)

More details on these six dresses here.

All under $500

1 - BCBG Max Azria Strapless Silk Gown ($360)

2 - Mignon Short Sleeve Evening Gown in Dove-Silver ($438)

3 - Adrianna Papell Mesh Overlay Strapless Gown in Navy ($196)

4 - Tasdashi Mesh Gown ($320)

5 - JS Collections Satin Stripe Gown ($300)

6 - Love by Enzoani Taffeta Strapless Evening Dress in Blush ($498)

More details on these six dresses here.