What is black tie dress code?

Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.

What is the dress code for a black tie event?

The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.

Who made the little black dress famous?

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.

What does black tie dress code mean for ladies?

For ladies, black tie dress code means that there is an expectation to dress formally. This typically involves wearing a full-length gown. Bold statement jewelry and pumps are also commonly worn to black-tie events. For handbags, women usually opt to carry small clutches with black tie attire. Explore a wide variety of gowns, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

What makes the Chanel little black dress so special?

What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.

When did Coco Chanel make the little black dress popular?

Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.

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By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Brindisi, Bt

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By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in London, GB

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By Proenza Schouler

Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Fendi

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Nina Ricci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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By Ralph Lauren

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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$7,687

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By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

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$1,850

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By Dolce Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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$4,950

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood mini dress ▪ Constructed from black faux astrakhan fur ▪ Built-in corset

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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

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$4,118

Chanel Polar Dream Collectible Dress with Fantasy Fur 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

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Category

2010s Casual Dresses

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$3,250

John Galliano F/W 2001 black lace knit dress with fur appliqués

By John Galliano

Located in Rome, IT

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano F/W 2001 black lace knit dress with fur appliqués

$7,181

LANVIN 2004 fur shawl collar black velvet raw cut high low gown dress FR38 S

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Dolce Gabbana

Located in New York, NY

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$3,945

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By Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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$880

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By Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 2004 Collection Black Dress with Mink Fur M

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

Collectible TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Stretch Dress Designer Size - M Fall/Winter 2004

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TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 2004 Collection Black Dress with Mink Fur M

$2,495

1920s Black and Gold Silk Lame Coat with Fur

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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1920s French Evening Gowns

1920s Black and Gold Silk Lame Coat with Fur

$3,550

ROBERTO CAVALLI c. 2000 Vintage Fur + Silk Ensemble Maxi Dress Gown + Shawl Cape

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Leonardo, NJ

ONLY Roberto Cavalli c. 2000 Vintage Jet Black Gown Black + Tiger Print Humungous Shawl Dress + Shawl

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

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$9,000

Sarli Italian Couture Fur Trimmed Green on Black Striped Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unleash your wild side with this striking green and black gown! The unique rabbit fur stripes add

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Sarli Italian Couture Fur Trimmed Green on Black Striped Gown

$1,650

Roberto Cavalli blue tiger print silk evening dress with fox fur stole, fw 2000

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Important Roberto Cavalli evening dress ▪ Bias cut silk with blue and black tiger print ▪ Fox fur

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli blue tiger print silk evening dress with fox fur stole, fw 2000

$18,532

Vintage Lillie Rubin Victorian Inspired Black Jersey with Fur Shoulders 1970s

By Lillie Rubin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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$850

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By Gianni Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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$880

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By Gianni Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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$1,200

Dolce Gabbana black silk and fox fur wrap coat with floral embroidery, fw 1997

By Dolce Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana black silk evening wrap coat ▪ White fox fur collar ▪ White and purple hand-sewn

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce Gabbana black silk and fox fur wrap coat with floral embroidery, fw 1997

$10,982

1990s Roberto Cavalli Backless Bias-Cut Gown with Fur Detail

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

Cavalli way with fur.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Roberto Cavalli Backless Bias-Cut Gown with Fur Detail

$2,200

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Velvet Evening Ensemble with Mink Fur, FW 1999

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

This Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture evening ensemble features a tailored black velvet jacket with

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Velvet Evening Ensemble with Mink Fur, FW 1999

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black chenille fur mini dress with fringe detail at bottom. This dress has a soft hand with a deep

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$1,950

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By Reed Krakoff

Located in San Francisco, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Blouses

REED KRAKOFF Size 4 Navy Wool Fur Panel Sleeveless Vest Dress Top

Miniature Early 20th Century Watercolour - Portrait of Lady Dunbar

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine miniature portrait Lady Dunbar in a fur shawl and black dress. Presented in a brass frame

Category

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Materials

Watercolor

Miniature Early 20th Century Watercolour - Portrait of Lady Dunbar, Unknown

$386

RALPH LAUREN Lauren Collection Black Mink Fur Collar Halter Evening Dress Gown

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Thiensville, WI

RALPH LAUREN Lauren Collection Black Mink Fur Collar Halter Evening Dress Gown Brand

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RALPH LAUREN Lauren Collection Black Mink Fur Collar Halter Evening Dress Gown

$594

2010 Runway Chanel Black Dress with Faux Fur Trim

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

Runway documented Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Fall 2010 collection black silk dress with faux fur

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2010s French Evening Dresses

2010 Runway Chanel Black Dress with Faux Fur Trim

$1,375

Gianni Versace 1990s Black Leather and Mink Fur Strapless Mini Dress

By Versace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gianni Versace vintage 1990s strapless mini dress in luxurious buttery black leather with mink fur

Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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$995

Vintage Celine Black Strapless Silk Fur Dress Size 40

By Celine

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The dress is made of silk with mink detail. It features off shoulder style, floor

Category

Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Celine Black Strapless Silk Fur Dress Size 40

$2,250

F/W 1994 Chanel Black White Faux Fur Mini Dress by Karl Lagerfeld

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Concord, NC

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black and white faux fur mini dress from the Fall Winter 1994 collection

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1990s European Day Dresses

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$5,895

Victor Costa Vintage Black Velvet Dress with Fox Fur Sleeves

By Victor Costa

Located in Sparks, NV

Elegant vintage black velvet sheath dress with giant fox fur sleeves by Victor Costa. Details

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa Vintage Black Velvet Dress with Fox Fur Sleeves

$595

Fendi Black Silk Mesh Tiered Hourglass Fur Floral Applique Maxi Dress

By Fendi

Located in Boca Raton, FL

mesh. The dress begins with a U-shaped halter neckline decorated with weasel fur floral embellishments

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fendi Black Silk Mesh Tiered Hourglass Fur Floral Applique Maxi Dress

$1,600

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By Valentino

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Valentino 7O's style dress made in a crushed velvet and fox fur cuffs sleeves. Raglan sleeves, slit

Category

1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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$1,017

CHANEL Dress - F/W 2010 - Size 2 Black Cream Cashmere, Woven Tweed Fur Trim

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Category

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CHANEL Dress - F/W 2010 - Size 2 Black Cream Cashmere, Woven Tweed Fur Trim

$2,200

Christian Dior black jacquard evening fur coat and maxi dress, fw 1998

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior black jacquard evening coat and dress set ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Jacquard

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$20,591

2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black taffeta strapless dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur from Alexander McQueen dating

Category

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2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur

$595

Junya Watanabe Leather and Fur Dress

By Junya Watanabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Junya Watanabe black leather knee length panel dress featuring black fur that is suspended

Category

1990s Japanese Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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$2,650

Vintage 1960s 60s Black Velvet Sheath Dress with Mink Fur Trim

Located in Sparks, NV

Chic black velvet cocktail dress with a platinum and brown mink fur collar. Details: Fully

Category

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$450

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By Suzy Perette

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Category

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$975

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By J Mendel

Located in Thiensville, WI

J Mendel Paris black satin strapless evening gown. Hi-lo hemline is trimmed with genuine sable fur

Category

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By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in London, GB

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Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: Young Modes CLAUDIA YOUNG c.1950's Black Velvet Mink Fur Cuff Cocktail Dress Circa

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$394

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By Michael Casey

Located in San Francisco, CA

sheath with silk satin flowing overlay, and brown fox fur shoulder straps. Wear throughout silk. As-Is

Category

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$875

1960s Oscar de la Renta Vintage Dress with Fox Fur Cuffs

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Sparks, NV

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Category

1960s American Evening Gowns

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$1,295

1960s Victor Costa Lace Corseted Cocktail Dress with Fox Fur Trim

By Victor Costa

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Category

1960s Cocktail Dresses

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Questions About Black Fur Dress

What is black tie dress code?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.
What is the dress code for a black tie event?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.
Who made the little black dress famous?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
What does black tie dress code mean for ladies?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
For ladies, black tie dress code means that there is an expectation to dress formally. This typically involves wearing a full-length gown. Bold statement jewelry and pumps are also commonly worn to black-tie events. For handbags, women usually opt to carry small clutches with black tie attire. Explore a wide variety of gowns, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
What makes the Chanel little black dress so special?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
When did Coco Chanel make the little black dress popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.

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Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.