DRESS CODES AT A GLANCE
If the invitation says…Then you should wear…Black Tiedinner clothes (tuxedo)
| For Men | |
| White Tie | evening clothes (white tie/tails) |
| Black Tie Optional | a tuxedo or dark suit |
| Semiformal | a dark suit |
| Festive Informal | a suit and brightly colored tie |
| Cocktail Attire | a dark suit or dressy sports coat |
| Business Attire | a suit and tie |
| Business Casual | a sports coat; tie is optional |
| Casual Chic | a sports coat or sweater & slacks |
| Casual | jeans, slacks or shorts |
Black Tielong gown, cocktail dress, or long skirt and dressy blouse (tuxedo)
| For Women | |
| If the invitation says… | Then you should wear… |
| White Tie | long ball gown |
| Black Tie Optional | cocktail dress or suit, skirt & dressy blouse or slacks & dressy blouse |
| Semiformal | cocktail dress |
| Festive Informal | casual sportswear outfit with a “twist,” dressy blouse & pants, ruffle bloused & tea length skirt |
| Cocktail Attire | cocktail dress or little black dress, dinner suit |
| Business Attire | skirt or pant suit, work dress |
| Business Casual | slacks or skirt with sportswear jacket or sweater |
| Casual Chic | dress jeans with fun blouse or sweater |
