I have received an invitation to a computer museum's awards ceremony happening in a few weeks and have never heard of black-tie optional. Does it mean that I need to wear both a suit and tie? Or just show up for the event wearing a suit?
2006-09-28 15:09:49 · 9 answers · asked by wsamson_7121 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
So, should I wear a tie to the event or not?
2006-09-28 15:44:19 · update #1
So, should I wear a tie to the event or not?
2006-09-28 15:44:40 · update #2
Black-tie optional means that you have the option to go full formal and wear a tuxedo or choose to wear more of a cocktail attire instead: a nice dark suit and a regular tie.
I wouldn't recommend wearing a regular suit that you would normally wear to work, though. Dark blends work best with a crisp white shirt and colorful silk or satin tie. You could even dress it up by placing a matching hankerchief in your coat pocket.
If you're bringing a female companion along, her choice would be either to wear a full-length ball gown (black tie) or a nice cocktail dress, which is usually shorter in length and not as fancy. This is where the term "little black dress" might come in handy. The couple should at least dress at the same "level", however. Either you both go black tie or not.
2006-09-28 15:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Social_Butterfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a black tie is not an absolute necessity -- specially if your name is Marlon Brando --but in your case i would strongly suggest you put a black tie in your pocket -- and see how the mood and the look is once you get there..if all or most have black ties then go to the w.c. and wear one. it solves the issue. yes, a suit you should wear and no need to bring your pajamas along.
2006-09-28 15:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social Butterfly is absolutely correct...and FYI "black tie" refers to the black tie one would wear with a Tuxedo, it does not mean you need to wear a "black" tie with a suit: Black Tie Optional means "Tuxedo" optional, but still requires a suit.
2016-09-14 07:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by caryn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black tie opt is saying a tux or a suit with a tie.
2006-09-28 15:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by tucuxii 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that it would mean that you either wear a black tie (if you have one and want to) most people may- or any other other color you want to! If I got such an invitation I probably would pick another color-just to be different-but that is just me! I am a woman what do I know?
2006-09-28 15:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means you can dress semi-formal or go all out with a suit, and tie.
2006-09-28 15:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Music Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that means a suit is optional, but you should probably wear something nicer than sweat pants.
2006-09-28 15:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by marcia_mahoya 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can either fully dress suited up (tie and all) or just dress shirt/no tie
2006-09-28 15:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means a tux or a suit should be worn.
2006-09-28 15:18:01 · answer #9 · answered by Barry G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋