strapless light blue dress Annie Mini - US 0 95% Polyester / 5% Spandex SIZING Strapless Floral A Line Corset

The 2 exceptions are black-tie optional (where elevated cocktail-length passes) and creative black-tie (where the host explicitly invites unconventional formal interpretations)

But its better to wear what suits you

Figure-enhancing bodycon silhouette

Catch the attention of the room in this chic and stunning formal dress perfect for bridesmaids, wedding guests, and graduations

Black Tulle Gown with Iridescent Accents A shimmering black gown featuring violet and blue undertones, adding a celestial and ethereal effect

Im in the art and design scene, and as I neither live in the UK or US, most official events (award ceremonies, bigger openings) are still very underdressed, most certainly not black-tie