20 Dress Inspiration For A Black-Tie Event

Sitting on a black-tie invite? Don’t be flummoxed by a formal dress code: floor-length and fabulous gets a reboot this winter in gleaming jewel tones. Make a showstopping entrance in Christopher Kane’s fuchsia pink and lace confection, defy winter in sunshine yellow De La Vali satin, or make a statement in Balenciaga’s draped turquoise column.

Fans of classic black are also well catered to, with floor-length sequins at Dolce & Gabbana, strapless silhouettes at Alessandra Rich, and plush velvet at Alexandre Vauthier. Still wavering over what to wear? Consult Vogue’s guide to the black-tie dress code for the dos and don’ts.