Dress Code Definitions
New dress codes arrive daily. Some may be confusing since
they are new. Still, most are descriptive, and we can decode them. Below are
the most common dress codes. Hopefully, you can decode any new dress
codes with these. If not comment below and ask.
Dressy Casual
Slacks with a nice top (for either gender), a knee-length skirt
with a quality top, or a dress that you would wear to a restaurant is fine.
Shorts may be fine in certain situations, but these should not be too short or
cut-offs—no t-shirts or flip-flops.
Resort Attire
This means good quality summer attire that you would feel
comfortable wearing to a golf club or country club. This could include
good quality shorts, button and polo shirts, short skirts, sandals, and newish
sneakers—no flip-flops, tank tops, t-shirts, or too much skin.
Evening Resort Attire
Very similar to what we would feel comfortable wearing to a
country club in the evening. Slacks and a nice shirt (jacket optional) for men
and a dress or nice separates are perfect for women—no sneakers, flip-flops,
t-shirts, or shorts.
Cocktail Attire
Usually, this is the basic black dress and a suit for a man. For warmer weather, just think of that dress in lighter fabrics and you are on your way.
Formal Attire
Long gowns or short dresses in quality material, or a dressy
pantsuit is perfect for the ladies. Men can wear a dinner jacket and nice
slacks or a dark suit. After 6 pm, men should wear a tux.
Black Tie
Quite formal, yet like formal. Long gowns in satin or velvet,
beaded or sequined separates for the ladies. Men would wear a tux.
Black Tie Optional
This means that men have the option of wearing the tux. A
black suit is perfect. Women should dress the same as for the formal
evening.
White Tie
Very formal attire is required for this type of event. Men
should wear a long black dinner jacket with tails, a white vest with a white
bow tie. Women should wear a long, very formal evening gown. She should
wear gloves with strapless gowns.
Ballet and Opera
Although there is no official dress code for guests, it is polite
to dress up. Opening night can be very dressy. In a city such as New York, many will dress
formally. In most other parts of the country, cocktail attire is best. The typical event typically calls for dressy business attire, although you may
see those dressed in blue jeans.
You may hear of or be asked to participate in an event that requires
a strange new dress code, such as 'Texas Formal'. These types of codes
are confusing because they do not exist. I hope you can decode them close
enough so you will feel comfortable in your choices.
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