Vogue's Guide to Summer Black-Tie Outfits

Vogue has published a guide to the best black-tie outfits for warm weather events, featuring nine refined looks from designers such as Colleen Allen, Dôen, Jacquemus, Danielle Frankel, Erdem, Sir, Dries Van Noten, Heirlome, and Zara. The guide emphasizes texture, tailoring, and standout accessories like sculptural clutches and statement earrings. Key pieces include a marigold jacquard gown by Colleen Allen, a fringe-embellished satin shift by Dôen, a golden yellow gown with matching capelet by Colleen Allen, a romantic rose-hued gown by Danielle Frankel, a multicolored dot-matrix maxi by Dries Van Noten, a draped silk two-piece by Heirlome, a black portrait-neckline dress by Jacquemus, and a floral-print gown by Erdem. Accessories from Sophie Buhai, Calvin Klein Collection, Balenciaga, Hunting Season, Tom Ford, JuJu Vera, Saint Laurent, Cult Gaia, Chanel, Alaïa, Neous, Toteme, Valentino Garavani, and Khaite are recommended. The guide also suggests vintage-inspired looks, such as Zara's beaded bias-cut gown reminiscent of 1930s glamour.