Tenue de ville dress code

In dress code tenue de ville the ladies are expected to wear a cocktail dress, short dress or a suit, optional finished with a hat or other hair accessories. This neat clothing style is often requested at weddings, outdoor parties and openings.
Under the explanation and tips you will find the dresses in our collection for the Tenue de Ville dress code.

Taupe Short evening dress with lace top layer and chiffon jacket with half-length sleeves with flounce
Short evening dress in a straight fit with half-length sleeves and a high V-neckline
Red Short evening dress with small sleeves and satin jacket
Short evening dress to just above the knee, the dress is covered with lace that continues into the transparent Spanish sleeves.
Glitter cocktail dress with long sleeves, a feminine V-neckline, and a short skirt with a small slit
Short evening dress with pleated skirt, sweetheart neckline and ¾ sleeves covered with delicate lace
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What does Tenue de Ville mean?

Literally translated it is clothing that you wear to the city. The name dates from the past when people were formally dressed to visit the city. Tenue de Ville is a neat dress code, stylish without the chic and glamour. It is mainly worn for occasions which taken place during the day. The ladies mainly wear light colours and pastel shades. The men usually appear in a stylish suit, in dark blue or grey, with a light shirt and dark shoes. The classic style for women is a suit or dress, but nowadays neat dresses or a skirt with blouse are a great choice. Pay attention to the skirt reaches the knee. Your complete outfit must be stylish and elegant. So, opt for pumps or neat ballerinas, subtle accessories, calm makeup and a modest hairstyle.

Tips for Tenue de Ville

  • Tenue de Ville is neat, not chic.
  • Choose light colours or pastel shades.
  • Cocktail dress up to / over the knee.
  • Low heels or ballerinas.
  • Be subtle with accessories and details.
  • Calm makeup and hairstyle.
Prom Evening Wedding Cocktail Dresscodes Black tie White Tie Gala Wedding Tenue de ville Cocktail Great Gatsby Smart Casual Casual chic Summer Chic
Taupe Short evening dress with lace top layer and chiffon jacket with half-length sleeves with flounce

Short evening dress with lace top layer and chiffon jacket

Short evening dress in a straight fit with half-length sleeves and a high V-neckline

Short evening dress in a straight cut with half-length sleeves

Red Short evening dress with small sleeves and satin jacket

Short evening dress with small sleeves and satin jacket

Short evening dress to just above the knee, the dress is covered with lace that continues into the transparent Spanish sleeves.

Short evening dress with lace and half-length Spanish sleeves

Glitter cocktail dress with long sleeves, a feminine V-neckline, and a short skirt with a small slit

Glitter cocktail dress with long sleeves and V-neck

Short evening dress with pleated skirt, sweetheart neckline and ¾ sleeves covered with delicate lace

Short evening dress with pleated skirt and 3/4 lace sleeves

Short evening dress with waterfall sleeves, a lace-embellished V-neckline and a straight skirt that hits below the knee

Short evening dress with waterfall sleeves and V-neckline

White Chiffon cocktail dress with pleated sleeves and skirt above the knee

Chiffon cocktail dress with pleated sleeves

Short evening dress with glittery bodice, a round neckline, chiffon skirt to the knee and a bolero jacket

Short evening dress with glitter bodice, a chiffon skirt

Blush Short evening dress with transparent cape sleeves, boat neck and skirt that falls over the knee

Short evening dress with boat neck and cape sleeves

Navy Blue Boat Neck Off-the-Shoulder Straight Evening Dress with Sequined Lace Bodice and Chiffon Jacket

Straight evening dress with sequin bodice and chiffon jacket

Pink short evening dress decorated with rhinestones, a bolero jacket and straight skirt with horizontal pleats.

Strapless short evening dress with straight skirt and jacket

Gala jump suit with asymmetric bodice and off-shoulder neckline

Gala jump suit with asymmetric bodice and off-shoulder neckline

Champagne Short evening dress with ¾ sleeves, finished with beads and feathers, and straight skirt to the knee.

Short evening dress with ¾ sleeves, finished with beads and feathers

Navy blue maxi evening dress with lace bodice, three quarter sleeves and skirt that falls below the knee

Maxi evening dress with lace bodice and three quarter sleeves

Straight evening dress with lace skirt to the knee, wrap over V-neckline and a long stole

Straight evening dress with lace skirt, wrap V-neckline

Short evening dress with transparent short sleeves, matching satin jacket and artistically printed with a colorful print.

Short evening dress with small sleeves and satin jacket

Lace evening dress with a round neckline, long trumpet sleeves and a skirt that falls above the knee.

Lace short evening dress with round neck and trumpet sleeves

Short evening dress with matching chiffon jacket, richly decorated with colourful applications

Short evening dress with matching chiffon jacket

Taupe Straight evening dress with sequin bodice and chiffon jacket

Straight evening dress with sequin bodice and chiffon jacket

Short evening dress with cap sleeves, a wrap over V-neckline, waistband with pearls and beads

Short evening dress with cap sleeves and a V-neckline

Blue Short evening dress with sequin beaded off-shoulder neckline

Short evening dress with sequin beaded off-shoulder neckline

Straight evening dress with lace bolero jacket with ¾ sleeves and short skirt that falls below the knee

Straight short evening dress with lace jacket with ¾ sleeves

Cocktail dress with lace top, a high v-neck, chic cap sleeves and chiffon circle skirt to the knee.

Cocktail dress with a high v-neck and lace cap sleeves

Straight lace evening dress to the knee, a high round neckline, bare shoulders and matching chiffon jacket.

Straight lace evening dress to the knee with chiffon jacket

Short prom dress with boat neckline, lace bodice and knee-length chiffon skirt

Short prom dress with boat neckline and lace bodice

Straight evening dress with lace applications, V-neckline, pencil skirt that falls below the knee and a matching cape

Straight evening dress with lace applications, pencil skirt

Short velvet evening dress with half-length sleeves, a feminine V-neckline and a straight skirt that falls below the knee

Short velvet evening dress with half-length sleeves

Short prom dress with heart-shaped bodice, covered with transparent lace and a flowy chiffon skirt that falls above the knee.

Short prom dress with heart-shaped bodice, covered with lace

Short lace dress to the knee in dark grey, with a sweetheart off-shoulder neckline and short sleeves

Straight lace short evening dress with sweetheart neckline

Style your evening outfit with accessories

Navy blauwe pumps van suède met hoge hak

Evenings shoes

Vintage haarband met zwarte veren

Hair accessories

Zwarte Vintage clutch met leather look

Evening bags

Antracietgrijze oorbellen met een mantra geïnspireerd patroon

Earrings

Your perfect Tenue de Ville dress

The dress code Tenue de Ville appears on many wedding invitations. Although it literally means "City wear", you cannot appear in jeans and a T-shirt. The name may sound chic, it is a stylish and elegant style. Without the glitter and glamour, since Tenue de Ville is mainly worn during daytime. The ladies can wear a short dress but pay attention to the length of the skirt. This should reach to or over the knee. The A-line or flared dresses are often worn. Miniskirts and tight dresses are not suitable for this dress code. Summer tones or light colours are an ideal choice, avoid busy prints or black. After all, you don't want to stand out in a negative way. Wear stylish pumps or smart ballerinas under your dress. These can be in the colour of the dress or a suitable shade, as long as it remains stylish and elegant.