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A call for formal clothes (similar to black-tie optional attire) offers a bit more flexibility than black tie, so ankle-length dresses and dressy separates are acceptable, as well as fitted, darker-hued suits paired with a crisp white button-down and tie

I find that it needs the strong sunshine to work well though with black tie and shoes

As one of the most formal wedding dress codes (second only to white tie attire), a black tie wedding is your chance to dress to the nines

Black skinny jeans or straight-leg black denim keep the focus on the jacket, while black ankle boots or chunky loafers add weight at the bottom

No vents is most formal and pockets should be jetted as opposed to having flaps