answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Either a formal gown or a cocktail dress.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What should women wear to a black tie optional event?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

If your date is wearing tux to black tie optional event do you have to wear long gown?

Women's black tie must not always be a long gown; indeed, several fashion authorities consider a "short, dressy cocktail dress" acceptable. http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Ladies.htm


What is a Black-tie event?

An event that requires formal attire. A tuxedo or black suit and tie for men and formal or cocktail dress for women


Is it appropriate for men to wear casual shoes to a black tie event?

No, it is not. A black tie event insinuates that tuxedos or very nice suits are the proper attire for the occasion. So men should be expected to dress like that, and women shouldn't wear short skirts or sleeveless dresses.


Do women have to wear black to a black tie event?

No. While men wear tuxedos--well-dressed men wear a black bow tie--women have more latitude. However, black is a popular color for women's evening-wear, given its simplicity and formality.


What type of dress clothing is appropriate for a black tie event?

The types of dress clothing that are appropriate for a black tie event are usually a black tux for men with vest and or cumberbun and for a women a floor length gown that is somewhat fancy.


Is the women in black scary?

YES! it should be a 15!


What has the author Phyllis Payne written?

Phyllis Payne has written: 'What Black women should know about lupus' -- subject(s): African Americans, Black Women, Diseases, Lupus, Women, Black


Can women wear black to white tie event?

absolutely, a white tie event only refers to the men, it means very formal and consists of a tuxedo with tails.


Do you keep fur hat on when in an event or take off?

Men should always take their hats off. Women may keep them on at an event, but it would rather silly, so off it should come. If at church women can leave their fur hat on.


What color shirt should you wear with a women's black suit?

white


Does Black and White Cocktail event mean women can wear cocktail dresses in colors other than black and white?

If 'black and white' is specific on the invitation then that is just what it means. Do not wear another color.


Should black women only date black and why?

No!! There is no reason that a person date one type of person. A person should date anyone they are attracted to.