Time For “Black Tie” Invitations

If you don’t own a gown and don’t particularly want to buy one for a one-off occasion, it’s perfectly acceptable to wear a cocktail dress you already have.

However, if you do go this route, make sure to keep the colours rich (black, jewel tones, chic metallic, and brown) so as not to look too casual.

Conversely, women can wear a full or ankle-length gown in luxurious fabric, tiny clutch or jewelled purse, best jewellery, heels.

Men: Black suit, tuxedo, white dinner shirt with black bow tie; accessories such as cufflinks and shirt studs add polish.

	Longines Evidenza Watch PRICE: €1.730 The Longines Evidenza watch is a ladies diamond bezel stainless steel bracelet watch with quartz movement. The perfect accessory to enhance your every look, it is a real must-have.
	Michael Kors Studded Clutch PRICE: €622 A polished chain-link strap adds cross-body versatility to a svelte calfskin-leather clutch fashioned with gleaming rounded studs and silvertone hardware.
	V-Neck Two Tone Dress PRICE: €225 Long illusion v-neck two-tone dress with a beaded and embroidered waist and a sheer back.
	Annoushka White Gold Nevada Earrings PRICE: €11.350 These glamorous earrings have been exquisitely set in 18 karats white gold and feature beautifully unique Nevada turquoise and green garnet stones alongside sparkling yellow diamonds.
	Dolce & Gabbana Patent Pumps PRICE: €565 Crafted in Italy from glossy patent leather, these stiletto shoes bear a pointed toe for a razor-sharp look.
	Victoria Beckham Cami Cut-Out Fitted Dress PRICE: €1.880 A timeless dress for anything from business meetings to dinner dates and parties.
	Black Tie Black & White Colour Palette Dress PRICE: €250 The black and white colour palette and simple silhouette make it simple and classic, but the lines on the skirt make it an updated classic.
	Alexandra Wang Metallic Leather Wallet PRICE: €425 Signature Prisma hardware gleams at the corners of a gusseted wallet fashioned from gleaming rose-gold leather with an optional crossbody strap for effortless hands-free carry.
	Marco Bicego Masai Triple Diamond Bracelet PRICE: €3.360 Handmade using the traditional guitar string technique, it has been crafted in exquisite yellow gold with white gold accents and is complemented with sparkling brilliant cut diamond embellishment.
	Keepsake Motion Dress PRICE: €180 Feel the rhythm as you dance all night in this Motion Dress. Lightweight fabrication allows for effortless wear and darting provides feminine shape.
	Gucci Dionysus Crystal Pumps PRICE: €595 Beautifully elegant for any special occasion.
	Missoni Open Back Lurex Gown PRICE: €1.490 Pair this vintage-inspired gown with heels and a silver pendant to complete your alternative red-carpet look.
	Stretch Silk Dress PRICE: €625 A glamorous pick for every fete on your social agenda.
	BOSS Rounded Cufflinks PRICE: €70 These cufflinks are a stylish accessory for sophisticated shirts.
	Silk Cummerbund PRICE: €20 This elegant and sophisticated cummerbund is the perfect addition to your formal wear.
	Paul Smith Pocket Square PRICE: €60 Perfect for adding subtle colour to formalwear.
	Z Zegna Trim Fit Wool Suit PRICE: €1.250 Fine wool and a sleek aesthetic shape a trim-cut suit featuring a two button jacket with slim notch lapels and flat-front trousers with sharp creases.
	White Wool Dinner Jacket PRICE: €627 Single breasted winter white (Ivory) dinner jacket, made from 100’s wool, four sleeve buttons.
	Frederique Constant Classics Watch PRICE: €2.200 Limited to only 188 pieces, the Classics Art of Porcelain watch by Swiss brand, Frederique Constant, is a superior timepiece that will bring elegance and sophistication to every wrist.
	Ted Baker Shoes PRICE: €180 These gently pointed shoe in high shine leather with a sock and lining with a polka dot.
	David Donahue Classic Wool Tuxedo PRICE: €800 Sharp satin trim distinguishes a classic tuxedo featuring a single button jacket with bold peak lapels
	Wool Tuxedo Jacket PRICE: €800 Our elegant tuxedo is impeccably tailored in pure wool for a luxurious drape.
	Black Self-Tie Bow Tie PRICE: €45 This black self-tie bow tie, with thistle ends and collar size adjuster, is ideal for any black tie occasion.
	Plain Wine Red Bow Tie PRICE: €12 This pre-tied bow tie has a luxury satin finish. Easily adjustable neckband.
	Eton Slim Fit Tuxedo Shirt PRICE: €235 A pleated front and sleek shirt studs define an exceptional tuxedo shirt cut from pristine cotton and fitted with a wide spread collar and rich French cuffs.
	The Jack’ Plaid Suspenders PRICE: €135 Textured black-and-blue plaid patterns handsome suspenders that secure your trousers with classic, dashing style.
	Burberry Latham Tuxedo Jacket PRICE: €1780 Featuring a modern, slim fit and shawl lapels, Burberry’s Latham tuxedo jacket is a suave choice for formal functions.