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The Women's Edit

From grand evening gowns to polished separates, explore modern formalwear inspired by elegance, color, and refined detail.

Ball Gowns & Grand Evening Gowns

Ball Gown / Grand Evening Gown
Tulle A-line gown, off-the-shoulder
Soft pastels · Accessible: under $200
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A full skirt and a soft off-the-shoulder line give you the grand silhouette while the cut stays entirely modern.
Fit guide: Tulle skirts run long; check the length against your heel height before ordering. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Ball Gown / Grand Evening Gown
Satin ball gown with sweetheart bodice
Jewel tones · Moderate: $200 to $350
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Heavy satin holds a full skirt beautifully and catches candlelight without any surface embellishment.
Fit guide: Structured bodices run snug; size up for a seated dinner and have the waist taken in. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Ball Gown / Grand Evening Gown
Velvet grand gown, square neckline
Jewel tones · Elevated: $350 to $500
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A square neckline and deep velvet nod to the period while the shape stays clean and contemporary.
Fit guide: Velvet has little give across the back; order your usual size and adjust the straps. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Ball Gown / Grand Evening Gown
Embroidered organza gown with soft train
Soft neutrals · Investment: $500 and above
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Subtle floral embroidery over champagne organza is the most dramatic option here and still reads refined.
Fit guide: A train is lovely but plan for a wrist loop or bustle if you will be moving between rooms. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Evening Gowns & Dresses

Gowns & dresses
Draped emerald satin gown
Jewel tones · Elevated: $350 to $500
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Fluid floor-length drape and a deep jewel tone read Regency without costume.
Fit guide: Runs long. Most gowns in this cut need hemming for heels under 3 inches. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Gowns & dresses
Floral brocade sheath dress
Floral · Accessible: under $200
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Brocade used with restraint keeps the pattern refined rather than theatrical.
Fit guide: Structured brocade runs snug at the hip, so size up for a seated dinner. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Gowns & dresses
Sapphire chiffon column gown
Jewel tones · Investment: $500 and above
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Soft chiffon movement photographs beautifully in candlelight.
Fit guide: Column cuts run narrow through the hip; chiffon overlays hide a size up well. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Jumpsuits & Pantsuits

Jumpsuits
Wide-leg crepe jumpsuit
Soft neutrals · Moderate: $200 to $350
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A polished alternative to a gown with easy movement for a long dinner.
Fit guide: Long in the torso, so petite sizing is worth it if you are under 5’4”. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Skirts, Blouses & Elevated Separates

Trousers & skirts
Pleated blush midi skirt
Soft pastels · Accessible: under $200
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Pairs with a shirt you already own for a graceful look that is friendly to a smaller budget.
Fit guide: Sits at the natural waist; check the length so it hits mid-calf as intended. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Shirts & blouses
Silk ribbon-tie blouse
Soft neutrals · Accessible: under $200
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One soft neckline detail is enough to nod to the era.
Fit guide: True to size; silk has no stretch, so go up if you are between sizes. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Shoes, Bags & Accessories

Shoes
Gold-trimmed evening pumps
Black & metallic · Accessible: under $200
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A comfortable heel height for a seated dinner with a candlelit shimmer.
Fit guide: Narrow toe box; consider a half size up for a long evening. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Accessories
Pearl drop earrings
Soft neutrals · Accessible: under $200
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The single considered accessory that finishes almost any look here.
Fit guide: One size. Look for a lightweight drop if you are wearing them all evening. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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The Men's Edit

From timeless tailoring to statement dinner jackets, explore polished formalwear at a range of budgets.

Suits & Tuxedos

Suits & tuxedos
Tailored plum tuxedo
Jewel tones · Investment: $500 and above
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Color, not costume: classic tailoring in an unexpected evening shade.
Fit guide: Classic tailored fit; trouser length almost always needs a quick hem. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Suits & tuxedos
Navy wool-blend two-piece suit
Jewel tones · Accessible: under $200
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A well-cut navy suit is the most versatile way to dress for this evening, and it reads formal without a tuxedo.
Fit guide: Classic fit through the chest; the trouser almost always benefits from a quick hem. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Suits & tuxedos
Midnight blue tailored suit
Jewel tones · Moderate: $200 to $350
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Midnight blue reads deeper than black under candlelight and photographs beautifully.
Fit guide: Tailored cut; allow for a hem and, if needed, a light waist adjustment. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Suits & tuxedos
Classic satin-lapel tuxedo
Black & metallic · Elevated: $350 to $500
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The traditional answer, in better cloth: entirely correct for a candlelit private dinner.
Fit guide: Tailored through the waist; budget for a hem and a sleeve shortening. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Suits & tuxedos
Black slim-fit evening suit
Black & metallic · Accessible: under $200
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A clean black suit is the most economical route to black-tie-optional dress, and it takes a bow tie or a long tie equally well.
Fit guide: Slim cut through the waist; order your jacket size and have the trouser hemmed. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Suits & tuxedos
Charcoal three-piece suit
Soft neutrals · Moderate: $200 to $350
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The waistcoat adds the formality a two-piece can lack, and charcoal photographs beautifully by candlelight.
Fit guide: Check the waistcoat length first. It should just cover the trouser waistband. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Dinner Jackets & Blazers

Jackets & waistcoats
Midnight velvet dinner jacket
Black & metallic · Elevated: $350 to $500
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Velvet adds luxe texture to an otherwise classic evening silhouette.
Fit guide: Slim through the shoulder; size up if you plan to wear a waistcoat underneath. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Jackets & waistcoats
Satin-lapel dinner jacket
Black & metallic · Accessible: under $200
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Worn over trousers you already own, a satin lapel does the formal work of a full tuxedo.
Fit guide: Slim through the shoulder; size up if you plan to wear a waistcoat underneath. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Jackets & waistcoats
Forest green velvet blazer
Jewel tones · Moderate: $200 to $350
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Texture and a deep jewel tone over black trousers: expressive, still entirely formal.
Fit guide: Velvet has little give across the back; size up if you are between sizes. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Jackets & waistcoats
Burgundy jacquard waistcoat
Jewel tones · Moderate: $200 to $350
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A patterned waistcoat is the piece here that leans most toward the Regency era while staying modern under a jacket.
Fit guide: Adjustable back strap on most styles; check the shirt-collar opening at the neck. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Jackets & waistcoats
Burgundy velvet dinner jacket
Jewel tones · Moderate: $200 to $350
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Wine velvet over black trousers is the single most distinctive thing a guest can wear without a full tuxedo.
Fit guide: Velvet has no give, so size up if you are between sizes or layering a waistcoat. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Trousers, Shirts & Formal Separates

Shirts & blouses
Ivory french-cuff dress shirt
Soft neutrals · Accessible: under $200
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A richer shirt is often the single change that lifts a suit you already own into evening dress.
Fit guide: True to size; check sleeve length so the cuff shows a half inch past the jacket. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Trousers & skirts
Charcoal wool dress trousers
Black & metallic · Accessible: under $200
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The quiet half of a separates look: pair with a dinner jacket or velvet blazer for a complete evening outfit.
Fit guide: Look for an unfinished or long inseam so they can be hemmed to your shoe. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Trousers & skirts
Satin-stripe evening trousers
Black & metallic · Moderate: $200 to $350
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Coordinates with a dinner jacket or velvet blazer to build a full evening look from separates.
Fit guide: Choose an unfinished or long inseam so the hem can be set to your shoe. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Shirts & blouses
Crisp white cotton dress shirt
Soft neutrals · Accessible: under $200
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A fresh white shirt with a firm collar quietly upgrades any suit you already own.
Fit guide: Buy by neck and sleeve rather than S/M/L where the retailer offers it. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Shoes & Accessories

Shoes
Black cap-toe oxfords
Black & metallic · Accessible: under $200
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A polished leather oxford finishes every look here, from separates to a full tuxedo.
Fit guide: Leather dress shoes run narrow; a half size up is kinder over a long seated dinner. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Accessories
Silk bow tie and pocket square set
Jewel tones · Accessible: under $200
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The least expensive way to bring a jewel tone into a black or navy suit you already own.
Fit guide: Adjustable neckband. Choose self-tie if you like a softer, less uniform knot. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Accessories
Mother-of-pearl cufflinks
Soft neutrals · Accessible: under $200
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One considered detail at the wrist, and the reason a french-cuff shirt is worth the swap.
Fit guide: One size. Check the closure style if you prefer easy fastening with one hand. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Shoes
Velvet evening loafers
Black & metallic · Accessible: under $200
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A velvet loafer is a comfortable alternative to a laced oxford, and it is correct for evening.
Fit guide: Velvet loafers run narrow; size up a half if you wear a wider shoe. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Accessories
Plum silk necktie
Jewel tones · Accessible: under $200
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One jewel-tone detail at the neck ties a plain suit to the evening's palette.
Fit guide: Look for a 3-inch blade in woven silk rather than a shiny satin finish. Check the retailer's size guide before ordering.
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Already Own a Great Suit?

A navy, black, charcoal, or deep jewel-toned suit you already own can work beautifully for The Gilded Invitation. Refresh the look with a refined shirt, velvet or textured dinner jacket, pocket square, cufflinks, polished shoes, or another thoughtfully chosen finishing detail.

You do not need to purchase an entirely new wardrobe to look appropriate for the evening.

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The Women's Edit

Ball Gowns & Grand Evening Gowns

Tulle A-line gown, off-the-shoulder

Satin ball gown with sweetheart bodice

Velvet grand gown, square neckline

Embroidered organza gown with soft train

Evening Gowns & Dresses

Draped emerald satin gown

Floral brocade sheath dress

Sapphire chiffon column gown

Jumpsuits & Pantsuits

Wide-leg crepe jumpsuit

Skirts, Blouses & Elevated Separates

Pleated blush midi skirt

Silk ribbon-tie blouse

Shoes, Bags & Accessories

Gold-trimmed evening pumps

Pearl drop earrings

The Men's Edit

Suits & Tuxedos

Tailored plum tuxedo

Navy wool-blend two-piece suit

Midnight blue tailored suit

Classic satin-lapel tuxedo

Black slim-fit evening suit

Charcoal three-piece suit

Dinner Jackets & Blazers

Midnight velvet dinner jacket

Satin-lapel dinner jacket

Forest green velvet blazer

Burgundy jacquard waistcoat

Burgundy velvet dinner jacket

Trousers, Shirts & Formal Separates

Ivory french-cuff dress shirt

Charcoal wool dress trousers

Satin-stripe evening trousers

Crisp white cotton dress shirt

Shoes & Accessories

Black cap-toe oxfords

Silk bow tie and pocket square set

Mother-of-pearl cufflinks

Velvet evening loafers

Plum silk necktie

Already Own a Great Suit?