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If your event is in an area not quite warm enough for bare arms, choose something long-sleeved or drape a silk pashmina as an elegant outer layerand when in doubt, consult the dress code, as a black-tie wedding and a backyard wedding have a very different look

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Row 1: Red Dress "Mad Crushing on You"Dress by Theory at Rent the Runway // Orange Dress "Tuck it Away" Dress by Viktor + Rolf at Rent the Runway // Green Lace Cap Sleeve Dress by London Times on Amazon.com // Dark Green Dress by Ivy & Blue on Amazon Row 2: Marigold Dress: Amber Orange Issa Flippy Dress at Rent the Runway // Colorful Print Dress by Lela Rose at Rent the Runway // Cobalt Blue Pleated Neck Dress by Tahari at Nordstrom Asymmetrical Dress by Tadashi Shoji at Nordstrom This article was originally published on August 30, 2014, and updated most recently on September 20, 2025

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Yes, black tie attire is generally considered more formal and sophisticated than standard formal attire