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If guests choose not to go full black-tie, they should err on the side of more formal than not, avoiding casual fabrics like cotton, linen, and denim, as well as forgoing relaxed footwear such as sneakers and flat sandals

With thin shoulder straps that lead to the open back, this beaded evening gown offers a sexy look with every turn at prom, galas, and other formal events

The interesting historical twist is that the tuxedo style we know today as black tie actually began as a less formal way to dress for dinner, adopted by the Prince of Wales in the 1860s

Pull-on design

Crisp, short-sleeved button-up shirts are a classic choice