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, chinos 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 |