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This is the most formal of all wedding dress codes (think state dinners and the Oscars). He should wear: A tuxedo, a long black jacket with tails, a white pique vest and a bow tie. Formal black shoes and even white gloves for dancing are appropriate.

Wedding Casual for Women: For daytime, choose a short dress in a floral print or bold color for summer weddings, sunshine yellow, hot pink azalea in a breathable fabric. For casual evening wedding, a short dress but in a darker color such as brown, black or navy, or choose a simple cocktail dress.

The most formal dress code of all requires men to wear a tuxedo and a white bow tie while women should opt for a floor-legth ball gown. If you get invited to a wedding with a white tie dress code, prepare for it as if it was a state dinner at the White House.