Black tie optional dresses
Formal midis, long dresses and gowns in satin, velvet and taffeta. Black tie optional gives you the most room, so there is a bit of everything here.
Checked in stock November 8, 2026
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47 picks
- Theia, Hayden Satin Midi
- Few Moda, Amaris Velvet Midi
- Amanda Uprichard, Lyra Midi Dress
- Club L, High End Velvet Midi
- Theia, Zenobia Satin Gown
- Sachin and Babi, Tyra Floral Dress
- Camilla and Marc, Odessa Satin Dress
- Few Moda, Balsam Gown
- Bec + Bridge, Cinder Strapless Maxi Dress
- English Factory, Velvet Satin Combo Midi Dress
- Jaus, Scarlet Dress
- SIRAPOP, Exclusive Kendall Satin Dress
- Rococo Sand, Fawn Strapless Maxi Dress
- Rat & Boa, Rosso Dress
- Sau Lee, Leana Satin Gown
- We Wore What, Cowl Halter Maxi Dress
- Dress the Population, Sera Gown
- Seroya, Monique Satin Maxi Dress
- Cult MIA, Lara Jacquard Cowl Neck Midi
- Hansen & Gretel, Evalina Taffeta Gown
- SIR, Amelie Slip Dress
- Lavish Alice, Liora Satin Maxi Dress
- Simon Miller, Laurel Moire Midi Dress
- Tuckernuck, Helene Dupioni Midi Dress
- Odd Muse, Drape Maxi Dress
- Show Me Your Mumu, Lisa Maxi Dress
- Pepper Mayo, Rowan Ray Cowl Maxi Dress
- Viktoria & Woods, Insatiable Dress
- St. Agni, 90s Silk Twill Slip Dress
- Rosetta Getty, Twist Front Long Sleeve Gown
- Ancegria, Atlein Gown
- Third Form, Essence Panelled Maxi Dress
- Amanda Uprichard, Ashton Maxi
- Over the Moon, The Emma Dress
- V. Chapman, The Vivian Dress
- Birdy Grey, Devin Chiffon Dress
- Dress the Population, Maxwell Dress
- Sau Lee, Pia Satin Gown
- Elliatt, Isadora Off The Shoulder Gown
- Jaus, Yasmin Gown
- Rumored, Gala Gown
- Cocosin, Liora Backless Satin Gown
- Cinq à Sept, Liora Gown
- Elliatt, Alexandra Halter Gown
- Dress the Population, Brighton Dress
- Amanda Uprichard, Ashton Maxi
- Black Halo, Coressa Gown
What black tie optional means
The couple will wear black tie and welcome guests who do, but a step below is fine too. A floor-length gown, a formal midi or an elegant long dress all work, in satin, silk, velvet or crepe. It is dressier than cocktail attire, so skip anything casual or very short.
Quick answers
Do I have to wear a gown to a black tie optional wedding?
No. A formal midi or a polished long dress is just as right. A gown is welcome but not required.
Can I wear a cocktail dress to black tie optional?
A dressy midi in satin or velvet works. A short or casual cocktail dress is too far down.
What is the difference between black tie and black tie optional?
Black tie expects a gown. Black tie optional lets you choose between a gown and a formal shorter dress.