Attire Guide: Dress Codes from Casual to White Tie

Black tie, white tie; formal, semi-formal. Festive! Casual! Hitting the right note with attire can be confusing. Here are the details of how to dress appropriately for any occasion:

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Casual

Casual dress code refers to clothing that is informal and comfortable, yet clean and professional. It’s best to go with nicer casual wear and avoid the baggier items you wear around the house.

Women

Sundress
Long or short skirt
Khakis or nice jeans
Shorts (depending on occasion and climate)
Plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, turtleneck
Casual button-down blouse

Men

Khakis or good jeans (clean, no holes)
Cargo or Bermuda shorts—depending on occasion and climate
Plain T-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, turtleneck
Casual button-down shirt and/or sweater
Loafers, sneakers (with or without socks), sandals

Dressy Casual

A dressy casual dress code is a versatile balance between formal and casual. This is the ideal choice for networking (or socializing) after work, fundraisers, or dinner at a nice restaurant.

Women

Dress
Skirt and dressy top
Dressy pants outfit
Nice jeans and dressy top

Men

Seasonal sport coat or blazer, and slacks
Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt
Optional tie

Semi-formal

Semi formal attire- cocktail dress and button down shirt

A semi-formal dress code is best described as being more formal than what you would wear to an office, but slightly less formal than what you would wear to a formal event. Do keep in mind that if the event is later than 6 in the evening, you’ll want to err on the side of formality.