The types of dress clothing that are appropriate for a black tie event are usually a black tux for men with vest and or cumberbun and for a women a floor length gown that is somewhat fancy.
An event that requires formal attire. A tuxedo or black suit and tie for men and formal or cocktail dress for women
Either a formal gown or a cocktail dress.
black bow tie
In a word, no! If you choose not to wear formal attire to a "black tie optional event" the expectation is that you will wear a dark suit with a necktie if a guy or a cocktail dress if a woman.
Navy blue maybe but try to stick to black. If you would like, you can wear blue accents. But, since it is black tie, you should dress in darker clothes. Some people do dress brightly at these event, though. You may not be the only one.
A 14-year-old guy can wear a classic black suit with a white dress shirt and a tie to a very formal wedding. Ensure that the suit fits well and is properly tailored. Complete the look with dress shoes and opt for subtle accessories like a pocket square or a tie clip.
yes you have to
No, it is not. A black tie event insinuates that tuxedos or very nice suits are the proper attire for the occasion. So men should be expected to dress like that, and women shouldn't wear short skirts or sleeveless dresses.
No.
Yes.
a red shirt or black tie, it can be any color shirt, but make sure the tie has atleast some black if not all of it is black.