Dressing For The Ocassion (Dress Codes)

More often than not, we come a cross people that might need a little help or two in addressing the dress code etiquette, when attending an event. Below is a list of dress codes, next time you are attending an event and it is a black attire affair, then you know what that means and you will know what to wear.

White Tie
A white tie event is more formal than Black tie. The dress code etiquette means men wear full formal attire, with white tie, vest and shirt. Women only wear elegant gowns. Hair is worn up. These type of events are usually charity or society balls. 

Black Tie / Formal

This is a formal event calling for formal attire. Men wear tuxs or dark suits and women wear preferably elegant gowns, though cocktail dresses ( over knee length) are now acceptable. Hair must be styled and be worn up or down. 

"Formal wear" differs from culture and city.

Cocktail

Cocktail dress code etiquette usually means semi-formal short or long for ladies and dark suits for the men. These cocktail dresses can be of different lengths.


Casual
You may wear anything from a cotton dresses, skirts blouses to a T-shirt. Appropriate shoes are part of this etiquette code, Please note* flip-flops or slippers is actually inappropriate, flip-flops are only to be worn at the beach.



Smart Casual
This etiquette dress code varies from countries and even companies. Generally, a safe attire for a smart casual is an office attire with some added accessories - to not make it look like "office wear". Patrons should at least wear a smart jacket and closed shoes. It is acceptable for ladies to turn up in pants. I would recommend both the men and ladies to not wear denim preferably.

From your,
Event Specialist
Elegant Creations Events