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The coating also makes the laces durable and has water-resistance properties

Formal wear still needs to be smart and elegant, but doesnt have the same strict standards as black tie

Not to worry: We've scoured the internet for floor-sweeping gowns from R29 reader-favorite retailers like Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Shopbop, and more to help find a black tie dress fit for the lavish affair

Black dress by Who What Wear | sneakers by Steve Madden | bag by Staud | Lack of Color hat c/o Le Fleur | Quay Australia sunglasses Photography by Matt Thompson

There's a little something for everyone in this lineup, including options for every style and budget