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No, women do not have to wear a gown to a black tie optional wedding

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The group rocked purple from head to toe at the 13th Soul Train Music Awards back in 1999

Use layering and fabric changes: Fall/Winter: Wool A-line skirts with tights and boots | Long-sleeve dresses with coats Spring/Summer: Cotton or linen A-line skirts | Sleeveless A-line dresses with sandals Think textures and layering to rotate them year-round

Whether youre celebrating with a big party, an intimate dinner, or a casual gathering, your birthday outfit can set the tone for the entire day

Five Key Components of an Elite Black Tie Fit The Ultra-Classic Tux : J.Crew Ludlow Italian Wool Shawl Collar Tuxedo, $815 The Pleated Tuxedo Shirt : Todd Snyder x Hamilton Pleated Tuxedo Shirt, $398 The Silky Bow Tie : Drake's Batwing Bow Tie, $145 The Retro-Cool Cummerbund : Banana Republic Silk Cummerbund, $75 The Shiny Black Shoes : George Cleverly Merlin Whole-Cut Patent-Leather Shoes, $895 It's also worth remembering that black tie is actually democratic in nature