What should I wear to a black tie celebrity wedding?

[Fushcia]

A friend is getting married in NYC later this year. The dress code is black tie. The venue has not been disclosed and will not be disclosed until the day of the event to avoid media attention as they are within the celebrity sphere (I know them through family and am very much not from this world)
Any advice on something suitably glamorous given there may be a few A listers present and I don’t want to look out of place? I’m 5’7, size 8-10. Budget not really an issue

This version of the Saloni one is beautiful

This is the VB dress Claudia Winkleman wore on Strictly last year - it looked incredible on her

What has the model got in her hand? Some very expensive clutch, no doubt, but it looks like a pack of wet wipes.

Just been to pick up her prescription I think

The Victoria Beckham one, looks perfect.

For an American black tie wedding you definitely need to wear a formal long dress.

Black is fine, as are other dark or jewel colours.
As it's October you could go for velvet... but I would look for something in a crepe or maybe stretch satin.

Stay away from any floral or pastel chiffon-ey dresses, thats too summery and not formal enough.

I would look for something dramatic with clean lines.

What fun!

Omg that's gorgeous

I would second the VB suggestions. The tailoring is amazing.

I’m also a fan of some of the ghost dresses for black tie. Very classic. https://www.ghost.co.uk/angelica-navy-high-neck-satin-maxi-dress-d12g003-k10

@CharlotteStreetW1 My DD is a bridesmaid later this year and is wearing a solace dress. It’s very heavy! It’s not one of those but if op likes plain and structured dresses, they fit the bill.

@oneoneone OP I assume is British! Maybe we don’t have to copy the Americans for once? It’s better to be yourself but might be a bit chilly for October? Need a fur jacket!

That’s a gorgeous dress.

It’s often still really warm in mid-October - I wouldn’t worry about being cold!

It is a bit fussy though .
I love the teal halterneck

I just wore this to a fancy event and had so many nice comments! It’s a stunning dress

www.self-portrait.com/products/aw25-champagne-sequin-embroidered-midi-dress?currency=GBP&srsltid=AfmBOoq-NrLjG9MkrWMlsl169-dtC3eDQCGniEUDw0bhv3Ul6T-PGv37JRc

This dress is stunning, I’d love to see it in real life. And how fancy would you feel in Balmain!

I second whoever suggested Solace London, their dresses are absolutely fantastic, I was lucky enough to pick up two in a sample sale and wish I’d bought more and sorted myself for black tie for life!

I love this too! I think the orange colour would look much better on me though as muted colours tend to wash me out. Is orange too intense for a wedding?

They do look lovely. I‘m based in london so maybe should go into Harvey Nichols to try some on

I think orange is fine for a wedding, could you try both? see how the colours look in real life, and with glam makeup?

@Fushcia Yes. DD did that and you get a feel for the fabrics and how they hang on you. They are structural and DDs is stunning. Hers is navy but plenty of brighter options! There’s more choice on line and their web site is very good.

Confirming that American 'black tie' definitely needs a long dress. You can wear a cocktail dress to most 'black tie' events in the UK (and obviously to your cocktail reception the day before in your case) but American black tie is full length.

I have nothing to offer but have bookmarked to look at the very lovely dresses.

No, the orange would be fine!

It's far too fussy and the high split is awful - they're trying to sexify up a long floral dress.

I love those.