22 Glamorous Dresses to Wear to a Black Tie Wedding (2024)

Flirty and feminine, this fitted halterneck dress with a sexy open back and flowy silhouette was made for endless twirling.

Size Range: 0-12

Material: 100% silk

The genius of this maxi? It can be wrapped and tied in 19 different ways, so you'll never get bored of wearing the same style.

Size Range: XS-3XL

Material: 100% polyester

This navy strapless gown with a modern high-low silhouette is as elegant as can be. And when paired with a punchy evening bag? Let's just say you'll be eliciting double takes wherever you're standing.

Size Range: 0-24

Material: 100% polyester

When we think black tie attire, we think sophisticated with a side of sass. This bronzed beauty with a sexy side slit is exactly what we had in mind.

Size Range: XXS-XXL

Materials: 95% polyester, 5% spandex

A little bit feminine, a little bit borrowed from the boys, this strapless tuxedo-style gown is the perfect mix of trendy and sophisticated.

Size Range: 0-14

Material: 90% polyester, 10% elastane

Between the one-shoulder silhouette and the flattering ruched detailing, it's hard not to see why this Norma Kamali dress is a fan favorite. Better still: It comes in a rainbow of shades, so you can find one that perfectly complements your style.

Size Range: XXS-XL

Materials: 95% polyester, 5% spandex

With a one-shoulder design and dramatic draping overlay, this Ramy Brook maxi is truly fit for a goddess. Pair with strappy heels for an effortless finish.

Size Range: 00-16

You can't go wrong with a classic, and by that, we mean a cowl neck slip dress. They're minimalist, elegant, and oh-so-sexy (but in a refined way), and are a style you'll have in rotation for years to come.

Size Range: 0-26W

Material: Polyester

Kate Middleton wore this metallic pink gown last year on her royal tour of the Caribbean, and we haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. Take a page out of the Princess's stylish handbook and make this your pick for the upcoming wedding on your agenda.

Size Range: UK6-UK14

Material: 56% wool, 22% silk, 22% polyester

This yummy velvet dress with a deep V-neckline is just begging to be worn to your next winter wedding.

Size Range: 0-26

Material: Polyester

Dannijo takes your average satiny halter dress and levels it up with a gorgeous crystal-encrusted strap and criss-cross back. It's a sultry visual, yet elegantly understated for all formal affairs.

Size Range: XS-XL

Material: 100% silk

This fit and flare ball gown is regal but understated enough that it won't upstage the bride. Oh, and did we mention the dress has pockets? One word: Game-changer.

Size Range: 2-18

Material: 100% polyester

Statement shoulders are having a moment in a big way, and what better time to take the style for a spin than at a black-tie wedding?

Size Range: 0-16

Material: 100% polyester

Want to take your autumn glam up a notch? This luscious burgundy dress with all-over ruffles and a gold embellished waist is just the ticket.

Size Range: XS-XL

Materials: 82% viscose, 9% silk, 9% nylon

One thing's for sure: You'll certainly be the star of the dance floor when you wear this figure-hugging sparkly number.

Size Range: 0-14

Material: 100% polyester

A simple slinky dress in a seasonless neutral hue is a foolproof choice no matter the time of year.

Size Range: 2-12

Materials: 80% triacetate, 20% polyester

A black dress will never let you down. But a black gown with crystal embellishments? You're bound to stand out in a sea of black gowns.

Size Range: UK4-UK16

Materials: 70% wool, 30% silk

When in doubt, stick to florals. This strapless gown is a seasonally appropriate choice during the warmer months, but an unexpected option in winter.

Size Range: 0-20W

Materials: 100% polyester

A black-tie wedding couldn't be a better time to take summer's hottest color for a spin. Try this fit and flare pink ball gown topped with a bow—it's ladylike as can be.

Size Range: 0-14

Material: 100% polyester

Everything from the asymmetrical hemline to the frilly feather-trimmed details makes this dress extra... but in the best possible way. Wear it when you want that extra oomph factor.

Size Range: IT36-IT52

Materials: 78% acetate, 22% viscose; trim: 100% feathers (ostrich)