Decoding the Dress Code

DECODING THE Dress Code White Tie The most formal of all dress codes Long, elegant evening gowns dre expected for women Long gloves should be worn for cocktails and dancing, and removed for dinner Black Tie Often the dress code for Creative Black Tie weddings, anniversary parties, and other important occasions Wear a long evening gown or a cocktail dress for a black tie affair Formal, but less so Choose dark, conservative colors such as black, grey, than strict black tie or brown Cocktail dresses in brighter colors and less conservative cuts may be appropriate Opt for creativity in accessories if it goes with the rest of your outfit Black Tie Optional May also be referred to simply as "formal attire" Semi Formal Less formal than black tie, but conservative and formal attire is still expected Close to black tie optional, but no expectations of wearing an evening gown Look for a long dress, pantsuit, or cocktail dress in darker, Choose a little black neutral hues dress in a cocktail style and dress shoes You can also opt for a long, dressy skirt with an appropriately formal top Festive Holiday parties and others with themes might request festive attire from you Cocktail This does not mean a costume, but rather cocktail attire with a festive angle A dress code that expects you to be put-together, but not overly stiff Aim for classy creativity, and be careful not to be underdressed A little black dress is almost always a great choice for cocktail attire You can also choose a knee-length skirt or dress pants and a dressy blouse Provided by: LENDINGxury Luxury eny www.endingluxurynet Sources http://lifehacker.com/what-all-of-those-confusing-dress-code-terms-really-mea-1724671659 http://emilypost.com/advice/attire-guide-dress-codes-from-casual-to-white-tie/