These Are the Black Tie Dresses Wedding Guests Are Wearing In 2025

I recently returned from a friend’s wedding in Montecito, California, where attendees arrived in their finest wedding guest attire for the occasion. The dress code was black tie—one of the dressiest and most elegant for wedding attire—and I was curious to see what guests would wear to the events throughout the weekend. I ordered several dresses, including some vintage options, colorful pieces, and more classic black styles. After trying them on, I eventually landed on a strapless gown from The New Arrivals—a brand I’ve been looking to recently for eveningwear and occasionwear. Though I opted for black, the style I chose also comes in a range of beautiful shades.

For the big event, guests opted for a range of styles that adhered to the black tie dress code. Some of the standouts included dresses designed with sleeveless turtleneck silhouettes, pastel colors such as robin egg blue and cotton candy pink, and unexpected pops of lace. Ahead, shop some of the most memorable styles, as well as more black tie dresses from my edit.