Black Tie Optional can be one of the most bewildering invitations for a guest to receive. But the good news is that it's not that hard and it gives you a range of options (meaning you might just be able to wear something out of your own closet!)
All that "Black Tie Optional" means is that you have the option of wearing anything from a cocktail dress to a formal gown. I usually try to fall somewhere in the middle so that I feel comfortable with whichever direction the crowd has tended to go. (Nothing like showing up in a ball gown, when everyone else is in comfortable wrap dresses!)
This embroidered illusion dress works, because it is cocktail length, and the beading and fabrics make it fancier. It also has the allure of black without being the least bit funereal.
Buy this JS Boutique Embroidered Dress.
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