women's black tie wedding guest dress A Guide to Dresses: Code Decoded — Trend Formals piece outfit is the ultimate choice for wedding guests Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses

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- Material: Made with 95% polyester and 5% spandex, this dress offers breathability and flexibility, keeping you comfortable throughout the day

- Advertisement in Seventeen magazine, 1962

18 Salma Hayek Getty Images Images What: Prada Where: Academy Awards in 2005 Why: Hayek played up her best assets, her famous curves, in this navy and black embroidered dress

Black tie traditionally translates to floor-length gowns in luxe materials like silk, chiffon or velvet

If the occasion is more relaxed, try a romantic floral or soft geometric pattern that makes simpler dresses feel more celebratory