| OCCASION |
MEN |
WOMEN |
White Tie |
- Black tailcoat, matching trousers with a single stripe
of satin or braid in the US; two stripes in Europe or the UK
- white piqué wing-collared shirt
with stiff front
- white vest
- white bow tie
- white or gray gloves
- black patent shoes and black dress
socks
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- Formal (floor length) evening gown
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Black Tie |
- Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers
formal (piqué or pleated front) white shirt
- black
bow tie (silk, shiny satin or twill)
- black cummerbund
to match tie, or a vest
- dressy suspenders to ensure a good fit (optional)
- black
patent shoes and black dress socks
- no gloves.
- In summer or on a cruise: white dinner jacket,
black tuxedo trousers plus other black tie wardrobe.
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- Formal (floor length) evening gown or short, dressy cocktail
dress
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Black Tie
Optional |
- Either a tuxedo (see 'Black Tie' above) or
- dark suit,
white shirt and conservative tie
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- Formal (floor length) evening gown or
- short, dressy cocktail
dress or
- dressy separates
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Creative
Black Tie |
- Tuxedo combined with trendy or whimsical items, such
as a black shirt or a matching colored or patterned bow
tie and cummerbund
- black shiny patent or dressy black
leather shoes and black socks
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- Formal (floor length) evening gown or
- short, dressy cocktail
dress or
dressy separates or
- any of the above accessorized with
such items as a feather boa, colorful shawl or colorful
jewelry
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Semiformal |
- Dark, business suit (usually worsted wool)
- matching vest
(optional)
- white shirt
- conservative tie
- dressy leather shoes and dress (dark)
socks
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- Short afternoon or cocktail dress or
- long dressy skirt
and top
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Festive
Attire |
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer in color of choice and
slacks
- open-collar shirt or
- shirt and "festive" or
holiday-themed tie
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- Short cocktail dress or
- long dressy skirt and top or
- dressy pants outfit
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Dressy
Casual |
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer and slacks
- open-collar shirt
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- Street length dress or
- skirt and dressy top or
- dressy pants outfit
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Business
Casual |
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer with slacks or khakis
- open-collar
shirt
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- Skirt, khakis or slacks
- open-collar shirt, knit shirt
or sweater
(no spaghetti straps or decolleté)
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Sport
Casual |
- Khakis or clean, pressed jeans
- plain tee shirt (no slogans),
polo shirt or
- casual button-down shirt
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- Khakis or clean, pressed jeans
- plain tee shirt (no slogans),
polo shirt or
- casual button-down shirt
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Beach
Casual |
- Khakis or shorts (cargo or Bermuda)
- knit or polo shirt
- sport jacket (optional) or sweater
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- Sundress, khakis or shorts (cargo or Bermuda)
- open-collar,
knit, or polo shirt
- lightweight jacket or sweater
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Holiday Casual |
- Clothing is the same as for 'Business Casual' with some
holiday colors or designs.
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- Clothing is the same as for 'Business Casual'
with some holiday colors or designs.
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Emily Post Institute |
