Dressing for the Occasion
Proper Party Attire
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Occasion |
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White Tie |
-Black dress coat -White piqué wing-collared shirt with stiff front -Braces, to ensure a good fit - Shirt studs and cuff links - White vest - White bow tie -White or gray gloves -Black patent shoes and black dress socks |
- Formal (floor-length) evening or ball gown - Long gloves (optional) |
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Black Tie |
- Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers - Formal white shirt - Shirt studs and cuff links - Black bow tie - Black cummerbund or vest - No gloves - Black patent shoes and black dress socks |
- Formal (floor-length) evening gown - Dressy cocktail dress - Your dressiest “little black dress” |
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Creative Black Tie |
- Tuxedo combined with trendy or whimsical items, such as a black or other colored shirt, or matching colored or patterned bow tie and cummerbund |
- Formal (floor-length) evening gown - Dressy cocktail dress - Your dressiest “little black dress” - Fun or unique accessories |
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Black Tie Optional |
- Tuxedo - Dark suit, white dress shirt, conservative tie - Leather dress shoes and dark dress socks |
- Formal (floor-length) evening gown - Dressy cocktail dress - A “little black dress” - Dressy separates |
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Semiformal |
- Dark business suit - Matching vest (optional) - Dress shirt - Tie - Leather dress shoes and dark dress socks |
- Short afternoon or cocktail dress - A “little black dress” - Long dressy skirt and top - Dressy separates |
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Festive Attire |
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer in color of choice and slacks - Open-collar shirt, or dress shirt - Tie—festive or with a holiday theme |
- Cocktail dress - Long dressy skirt and top - Dressy pants outfit or separates - A “little black dress” - Feature holiday colors |
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Business Formal |
- Dark business suit - Matching vest (optional) - Dress shirt - Conservative tie - Leather dress shoes and dark dress socks |
- Suit - Business-style dress - Dress with a jacket - Stockings (optional in summer) - Heels, low or high |
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Business Casual |
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer with slacks or khakis - Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt - Optional tie - Loafers or loafer-style shoes, and socks |
- Skirt, khakis, or pants - Open-collar shirt, knit shirt or sweater (no spaghetti straps or décolleté) - Dress |
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Dressy Casual |
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer with slacks or khakis - Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt - Optional tie
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- Dress - Skirt and dressy top - Dressy pants outfit - Nice jeans and dressy top |
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Casual |
- Khakis or good jeans - Cargo or Bermuda shorts - Plain T-shirt, polo shirt, turtleneck - Causal button-down shirt, and/or sweater - Loafers, sneakers, sandals |
- Sundress - Long or short skirt - Khakis or nice jeans - Shorts - Plain T-shirt, polo shirt, turtleneck - Casual button-down blouse |
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