Is this too casual for a black tie wedding?

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Wedding is black tie, at noon but in a relaxed venue. Heels are not recommended.
Too casual? Too black? Despite that I really like it

I think it’s too casual, looks like a beach/ holiday dress.

Agreed, far too casual

I’m afraid so. It’s a nice dress but not suitable for that occasion.

The style is way too casual and the colour is way too black…

A lovely dress but not quite right.

Way too casual. It’s a holiday dress, not black tie.

I.wouldn't wear black but otherwise think it fine.

Black tie at noon?! 🤨 The definition of black tie is after dusk/6pm. Do they mean morning dress/lounge suits? Wearing a dinner jacket at noon is a whole load of wrong and gives me the ick. Wear whatever you want, I think the dress is fine. If the person writing the invitation has put an objectively incorrect dress code on the invitation I doubt they will care or enforce it.

Too casual.

I agree with PP that the dress code is wrong. It should be either lounge suits or morning suits at that time of day according to tradition. However most people are discarding the old rules (never mixing silver and gold jewellery comes to mind) and few people would have a wedding where everyone is expected to change for the evening so let's ignore that.

On your actual question I am afraid although pretty that dress is too casual. Debett's, paraphrased, says:

Key Guidelines for Black Tie:
Dress Length: Floor-length gowns are traditional, but modern black tie allows for shorter cocktail dresses.
Alternatives: Elegant evening trousers or palazzo pants are acceptable, but they should be well-tailored.
Fabrics: Look for luxurious materials like silk, velvet, or crepe.
Accessories: Fine or costume jewelry is appropriate (avoid tiaras).
Outerwear: An elegant evening coat or wrap is ideal.

Hopefully that helps.

Looks like a beach dress far too casual. I think black is ok but you need something a little more formal looking. Also factor in the weather especially if it’s now maybe factor in a cooler colour

Yeah sorry it's too casual

Definitely not black tie.

Yes

Far too casual and I would avoid black for a wedding

Darn it. I thought it was too casual but I was hoping someone would say its OK but it's a pretty universal no. I have something dressier I can wear instead

Black tie wedding at noon? . The demands on wedding guests nowadays. 🙄. It’s not enough that guests are expected to pay for a
present and often accommodation but also
stump up for a gown now. Sorry OP not a huge help to you I know.

Lots of weddings have black tie now. It's become quite fashionable. I think it was an American style and then people here have copied it.

Sorry, yes

The dress has great potential to be made black-tie appropriate. I also have been to many weddings where black is entirely appropriate, and besides, this dress is black and white.

Am going to go against the grain here and say if you want to wear it, wear it. But, you must style your hair into an updo, apply v. good make-up, and accessorise it with some really good jewellery.

Also, I would adjust the sleeves so they sit lower, making it an off-the-shoulder dress.

I agree. Black tie at noon is absurd. That dress is fine. Wear pointy, black, preferably patent kitten heels.

It doesn't need to be black OP if that's why you chose it?

It is too casual. Black tie rather formal so this is far too casual. It looks like something you'd wear on holiday or on a beach.

Black tie is pretty usual among my family /social group.

but in a relaxed venue.
What sort of venue?

I have plenty of black tie dresses but I'd feel ridiculous getting into one at noon, particularly in a casual venue. My husband really enjoys black tie events but I'm sure he'd feel the same - is this a mistake?

Way too casual for black tie I’m afraid.

Lovely dress but the ruched top and the fabric make it a summer dress.