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In their survey, Conway and coauthors Rosa Lafer-Sousa and Katherine Hermann of MIT found that women were more likely to see the dress as white and gold and that the odds of seeing the dress as blue and black decreased with age

The dress and tights combo creates a sleek, monochromatic look thats perfect for a romantic evening out

For those who prefer not to wear dresses, a formal jumpsuit in a dark hue or a women's tuxedo would be appropriate

Get our examples of black tie looks here Final thoughts If youre not used to wearing black tie, the idea can seem daunting at first but in reality, its quite a simple style