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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was at a wedding a couple of years ago where the groom sent out multiple reminders that the event was black tie. Not black tie optional. I'd say half the women, including me, were in knee-length black dresses. I felt fine in mine.

Just wear a nice dress you feel good in, and don't stress too much.[/quote]

And this is the thing.  Most people really don't like dressing for a black tie event.  They may not have the clothes already on hand -- so the event becomes expensive and inconvenient to have to buy/rent clothes for it.  Or they may not like black tie clothes as much as non-black tie.  For instance, my DH looks much sexier in a suit, and more puffy  in a tuxedo, as do most men.  Tuxedos are a big horizontal stripe across their midsection. Often not very flattering, even when skinny.  And most women prefer a knee length look. Most of us look less stylish and attractive in a floor length dress. Agree with the other poster that some women like floor length speicifcally because it covers them up.  Point is, the *majority* of people would prefer to not hvae to wear black tie.  So if you are a couple having a wedding, and insist on black tie (and like the above poster, send regular reminders of the dress code because you're clearly getting the message from your guests that they may not be planning to wear black tie), you're basically just being a self-obsessed bridezilla/groomzilla who wants your guests to cave to your whims.  No different than ridiculous weddings where the couple insists everyone wear "peach and lilac" that we criticize on this site.  [/quote]

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