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Blazer Over A Dress If you will be indoors and want to layer something over your dress, a blazer is a great option

There are certain examples of black-tie being worn at opera houses and in academic circles

The way the black stands out against the red desert dirt is so beautiful

Spring dresses just don't get cuter than this

With sheer long balloon sleeves, this off-the-shoulder short party dress is effortlessly stylish for homecoming, wedding receptions, and other semi-formal events

In general, however, black-tie doesn't mean black, and colour is usually welcome as long as the silhouette feels formal enough (floor-length dresses would be a safe bet)