Shorter dresses in formal fabrics or with elevated details (and paired with glam accessories) are typically acceptable at a black-tie wedding. Caution: don't go too short, and stick with formal hues. No pastels.

An all-black suit and a white shirt and bow tie are acceptable if you don’t have a tuxedo or the means to rent one.

Yes, if your children are invited and you plan to bring them, they are also required to dress up in the requested attire.

Companies like Rent the Runway, Nuuly, Generation Tux, and Men's Wearhouse, offer a huge selection of designer formalwear looks that are perfect for black-tie weddings.