For a black-tie-optional affair, a tux isn't required, and a suit styled more formally will suffice
Traditional Black Tie Requirements: A black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels Matching tuxedo pants with a satin stripe down the leg White formal shirt with a wing or turndown collar Black bow tie (matching the lapel fabric) Black patent leather shoes Black over-the-calf socks A cummerbund or formal vest (traditionally) Sounds rigid, but there are plenty of ways to personalize your outfit
This palette works especially well for outdoor sessions near water, in gardens, or against white blooming trees
Reiss is mostly known for work wear but they have a decent selection of floor length, formal dresses too
Sizes: XXS-XL Colors: Eggshell Materials: Acrylic, polybutylene, nylon Weve all seen the viral TikTok videos of this dress, not to mention how its been styled by celebs like Kim Cattrall, Nicola Coughlan, and, of course, Kim Kardashian herself