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Light grey pairs well with various shades of brown shoes, allowing for more versatility in your outfit choices

Nothing poses a getting-ready quandary quite like black tie optional. Its vague and can result in guests wearing a hodgepodge of looks that are all over the map when it comes to levels of formality, Alexandra Macon, Vogue contributing editor and co-founder of wedding e-commerce site Over the Moon says

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The elevated fabric choice signals dressy while the simple silhouette stays casual

Yes, black is completely appropriate for black tie optional weddings

So, when you're invited to a black tie optional wedding, you probably second guess what you should wear and what this on-the-fence dress code actually means