In addition to the date, time and location, party invitations usually indicate also the proper dress code. Terms like white tie or black tie reveal to the guests what they should wear, so that they are not over- or underdressed for the occasion. If the invitation says white or black tie, it is quite clear what to wear, but terms like black tie optional or smart casual are bit more challenging because there is no
White Tie
White tie (full dress, evening dress) is the most formal dress code. Man will wear a black tailcoat, matching trousers with a single stripe, white wing collar shirt, white vest, white bow tie, white or gray gloves and black dress shoes. Woman will have a formal evening gown. White tie is considered correct evening dress only for events that begin after 6.00 pm. The formal attire for daytime events is a morning dress. White tie might be worn at the opera, evening wedding or at a ball
Black Tie
Black tie is less formal than the white tie. Man wears a black tuxedo jacket, formal white shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund and black dress shoes. Woman wears a formal evening dress or cocktail dress. Like the white tie, tuxedo is worn only after 6.00 pm. Black tie can be worn at the theater, informal parties, or at a dinner.
Black Tie Optional
Black tie optional means that man can wear a tuxedo or dark suit with white shirt. Woman can have a formal evening dress, cocktail dress or dressy separates. If the invitation says black tie optional, there should be a further explanation of the nature of the event.
Semi-formal
If the invitation says semi-formal, dark, business-type suit with or without a matching vest, white shirt and a conservative tie for man. Short cocktail dress or long skirt and top for woman.
Cocktail Attire
Men wear dark suits. Women wear cocktail dresses with high heels and evening bags. Your attire should be elegant, but not quite formal.
Business
Men wear business-type suits. Women can wear tailored dressy suits or dresses.
Informal
Informal is more formal than casual but less formal than semi-formal.
Casual
Man wears slacks or khaki pants and a dress shirt with or without a tie. Woman may wear a skirt or slacks with a blouse or a casual dress.
http://www.gentlemansstyle.com/2014/dress-code/
White Tie
White tie (full dress, evening dress) is the most formal dress code. Man will wear a black tailcoat, matching trousers with a single stripe, white wing collar shirt, white vest, white bow tie, white or gray gloves and black dress shoes. Woman will have a formal evening gown. White tie is considered correct evening dress only for events that begin after 6.00 pm. The formal attire for daytime events is a morning dress. White tie might be worn at the opera, evening wedding or at a ball
Black Tie
Black tie is less formal than the white tie. Man wears a black tuxedo jacket, formal white shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund and black dress shoes. Woman wears a formal evening dress or cocktail dress. Like the white tie, tuxedo is worn only after 6.00 pm. Black tie can be worn at the theater, informal parties, or at a dinner.
Black Tie Optional
Black tie optional means that man can wear a tuxedo or dark suit with white shirt. Woman can have a formal evening dress, cocktail dress or dressy separates. If the invitation says black tie optional, there should be a further explanation of the nature of the event.
Semi-formal
If the invitation says semi-formal, dark, business-type suit with or without a matching vest, white shirt and a conservative tie for man. Short cocktail dress or long skirt and top for woman.
Cocktail Attire
Men wear dark suits. Women wear cocktail dresses with high heels and evening bags. Your attire should be elegant, but not quite formal.
Business
Men wear business-type suits. Women can wear tailored dressy suits or dresses.
Informal
Informal is more formal than casual but less formal than semi-formal.
Casual
Man wears slacks or khaki pants and a dress shirt with or without a tie. Woman may wear a skirt or slacks with a blouse or a casual dress.
http://www.gentlemansstyle.com/2014/dress-code/
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