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July 8, 2014

Summer Black Tie Optional Wedding Attire

Summer Black Tie Optional Wedding

Black Tie Optional Dress

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Black Tie Optional Dress in July

I'm back from my mini break over the 4th, and hope that you all have been enjoying some of the summer relaxation July often has to offer!  Even formal wedding invitations usually relax dress code a little for this balmy month, which is why I'm bringing you this slightly laid-back, but still formal wedding-appropriate look today for a summer black tie optional event.

Black Tie Optional Dress for a Summer Wedding

While black tie events usually call for a formal long gowns, in the midst of July heat, heavy satins or sequins won't always work, so a flowy long dress like this will!  Many black tie weddings in the summer adopt a black tie "optional" dress code where some elegance and formality is expected but the full tux and black tie regalia is not.

This black, white, and blue maxi dress fits that kind of event perfectly because it can be dressed up with chandelier earrings and more sequin touches for even more glamour, or styled as you see here with more understated accessories, that will allow the back of this Sachin + Babi Gown to stand out! This gown is also a lovely choice for a less formal wedding, but if you want to beat the heat, and still have a bit of formality, this gown will also allow for that!

More Dresses for Summer Black Tie Weddings

I've included some more gowns in the Shop The Look below that will help any wedding-goer walk that fine line between the appropriate formal formality and comfort during blistering summer temperatures. Wondering what to wear if you're a fellow to these events? Gents should still wear dark a suit with a formal and dark tie, but full tuxedo and bow tie aren't required.

More looks:

Maxi Dresses

Formal Wedding Guest Dresses

Guest  of Wedding Dresses

Pieces in the shop use affiliate links from or retail partners and sponsors of this blog. Post has been updated with additional information as of 2017.

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Filed Under: Black Tie Wedding, Black Wedding Attire, Blue Wedding Attire, Evening Wedding, Female Wedding Guest, Formal Wedding, Summer Wedding, Wedding Fashion, Wedding Guest Dresses, Wedding Guest Outfits Tagged With: dress for wedding, long gown for a wedding, maxi dress, summer semi formal wedding

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  1. Angelica | The Bridal Detective says

    July 09, 2014 at 2:34 am

    This is genius because I love a black-tie wedding but it's true... humidity and heat just don't pair well with fancy schmancy dresses but this maxi dress is phenomenal!

  2. Krisstin | On the Go Bride says

    July 09, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Love that dress and the clutch is amazing!

  3. Ariana - Hey Wedding Lady says

    July 09, 2014 at 11:41 am

    So chic! Definitely a fabulous black tie look, but I love that it has some versatility in the different pieces!

  4. Jemma - You Mean The World To Me says

    July 10, 2014 at 4:30 am

    Those sandals are gorgeous!

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