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Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Festive and Formal

Galas, Balls, Opening Nights, Bar Mitzvahs, Formal Weddings, defining formal dress codes can be dizzying, so we’ve simplified them for you by category.

Festive attire is similar to Cocktail but lots more fun - try brilliant brights and metallics! For a Black Tie event, go long or short, but we’ve found that particularly after work, women are opting for shorter looks. White Tie dress means lovely and long to wear at galas, state dinners, inaugural balls, debutante balls, or other very formal events.

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Summer Formal Outfit View  |  Category View
TEMPERLEY LONDON Silk-chiffon strapless gown
$1,995.00
Net-A-Porter
Padma Bean Necklace
$1,600.00
Bergdorf Goodman
BIJOUX HEART 24-karat gold-plated pearl earrings
$385.00
Net-A-Porter
MARCHESA Embroidered silk-chiffon gown
$5,280.00
Net-A-Porter
RACHEL GILBERT Alisha silk embellished cutout dres
$1,159.00
Net-A-Porter
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Mini Loubi satin clutch
$725.00
Net-A-Porter
Theia One-Shoulder Silk Gown A divine dress with
$595.00
Saks Fith Avenue
EMBROIDERED TULLE DRESS
$360.00
Topshop
RACHEL GILBERT Ivana ruffled raw-silk gown
$1,185.00
Net-A-Porter
ERICKSON BEAMON Brave New World Swarovski crystal
$430.00
Net-A-Porter
KENNETH JAY LANE Swarovski-embellished floral brac
$375.00
Net-A-Porter
LANVIN Pouchette Oulala Mariage satin clutch
$1,090.00
Net-A-Porter
Notte by Marchesa Strapless Ribbon Gown
$990.00
Bergdorf Goodman
STUART WEITZMAN TEALIGHTS
$450.00
Zappos
Robert Rodriguez Flower-Shoulder Gown
$595.00
Bergdorf Goodman
JIMMY CHOO Suave mirrored-leather sandals
$525.00
Net-A-Porter
Crystal Drop Earrings
$115.00
Nicole Miller
Paradiso
JIMMY CHOO Suave mirrored-leather sandals
$525.00
Net-A-Porter
Robert Rodriguez Strapless Pleated Silk Dress
$565.00
Bergdorf Goodman
LANVIN Riviere de Strass crystal drop earrings
$690.00
Net-A-Porter
PHILIPPE AUDIBERT Roselyne Silver Plated Bracelet
$355.00
Net-A-Porter
Dresses That Tango
Dancing Dresses to Tango
$0.00
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DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN Foxy pleated crepe dress
$380.00
Net-A-Porter
DVF Brighton pleated silk-chiffon dress
$545.00
Net-A-Porter
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk-blend matelasse dress
$2,790.00
Net-A-Porter
ISSA Strapless sequined silk dress
$1,465.00
Net-A-Porter
Red Valentino Ruffled Dress
$595.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
Silk Habotan Dress
$300.00
Nicole Miller
MILLY Herringbone silk mini dress
$350.00
Net-A-Porter
D & G Puff hem dress
$1,125.00
Net-A-Porter
Midsummer Party
Notte by Marchesa Ruffle-Hem Shift Dress
$595.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Aidan Mattox Floral-Print Chiffon Gown
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Floral-print silk tunic dress
$995.00
Net-A-Porter
Shoshanna Strapless Tiered Silk Dress
$330.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Nicole Miller Metallic-Stripe Gown
$630.00
Neiman Marcus
Summer Festive
Tory Burch METALLIC ARDELL DRESS
$495.00
Tory Burch
Ippolita Paparazzi Bangle in Clear Quartz
$525.00
Bergdorf Goodman
CALVIN KLEIN STRAT ACRS FRAME CLUTCH
$118.00
Zappos
Stephen Dweck Knotted Circle & Crystal Earrings
$295.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Truly, Mady, Deeply Dress
$375.00
Nicole Miller
BCBGMAXAZRIA Floral Silk Chiffon Dress
$348.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
Judith Leiber Oval Sided Crystal Clutch
$1,395.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
Asta Barrington Ruched Organza Stole
$395.00
Barneys New York
KATE SPADE CAGE SANDALS
$320.00
Zappos
Lee Angel Metal Petal Bracelet
$190.00
Bergdorf Goodman
GREEN ONYX FLOWER EARRINGS
$365.00
Vivre
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SANDALS
$854.00
Zappos
Shoshanna Floral-Print Chiffon Dress
$385.00
Bergdorf Goodman
PHILIPPE AUDIBERT Roselyne Silver Plated Bracelet
$355.00
Net-A-Porter
BADGLEY MISCHKA REY SANDALS
$219.00
Zappos
Maison Martin Margiela Leather Strip Clutch
$500.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
JEWELED STARFISH BRACELET
$1,025.00
Vivre
Summer Weddings with J. Crew
Strapless Silk Taffeta Gracen Dress
$215.00
J. Crew
Jillian Strappy High-heel Sandals
$88.00
J. Crew
Beaded Bloom Clutch
$175.00
J. Crew
Draped Glass Necklace
$150.00
J. Crew
Silk Taffeta Blakely Dress
$250.00
J. Crew
Floral Fantasma Clutch
$128.00
J. Crew
Crystal Angel Earrings
$65.00
J. Crew
Halsey Crystal Strappy Sandals
$198.00
J. Crew
Vintage Poppy Erica Dress
$250.00
J. Crew
Nicolette Strappy Heels
$188.00
J. Crew
Ribbon-tied Long Pearl Necklace
$200.00
J. Crew
Twisted Triple-strand Pearl Bracelet
$150.00
J. Crew
Lola for J.Crew Sun Hat
$165.00
J. Crew
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Yves Saint Laurent Belle du Jour Clutch
$525.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
Crystal and Blue Topaz Earrings
$495.00
Vivre
Jimmy Choo Halter Back Heels
$595.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Party Dresses from Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller Strapless Crinkled Dress
$290.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller TECHNO METAL DRESS
$420.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller TECHNO STRETCH METAL DRESS
$410.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller SHELL FANTASY DRESS
$420.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY DRESS
$375.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller CRYSTAL DROP EARRINGS
$75.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller RAFELLA HEELS
$225.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller LYLA BEADED CLUTCH
$285.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller FALL BRONZE CHAIN NECKLACE
$295.00
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller LYLA ZIP AROUND CLUTCH
$225.00
Nicole Miller
White for Spring Formals
Carmen Marc Valvo One-Shoulder Ruffle Gown
$745.00
Bergdorf Goodman
BADGLEY MISCHKA RALPH
$259.00
Zappos
Notte by Marchesa Two-Tone Silk Gown
$1,155.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Adriana Orsini Double Knot Drop Earrings
$95.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
Festive Flair
Carlo Fellini Rhinestone Satin Frame Clutch
$76.00
Nordstrom
Black Tie Bliss
Ilana Wolf Reversible Satin Wrap
$140.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
HEART EARRINGS
$300.00
Vivre
Joomi Pretty Bijoux Statement Ring
$213.00
Max & Chloe
Long and Lovely
Debutante White Leather Gloves
$200.00
La Crasia Gloves
NEW ITEMS
David Meister Velvet Crumbcatcher Dress
$288.00
Saks Fifth Avenue
Zac Posen Iconic Cap-Sleeve Dress
$990.00
Bergdorf Goodman
David Meister One Shoulder Metallic Dress
$488.00
Bloomingdale's
Cala Sequin Heel SALE
$69.99
Ralph Lauren
Out of Stock
The English Ball- Our Ladies in White
$0.00
W2WW Blog
What to Wear in Cannes
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