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
"Dress Like you’re going somewhere better later"
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
Semiformal
A semiformal 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.
Women
• Short afternoon or cocktail dress
• A “little black dress”
• Long dressy skirt and top
• Dressy separates
Men
• Dark, business suit
• Matching vest (optional)
• Dress shirt
• Tie
• Leather dress shoes and dark dress socks
Business formal
A business formal dress code is characterized by a suit jacket with matching pants or a skirt. The darker the suit, the more formal. There are seasonal variations as well as matching accessories to personalize your look, but they should not be a distraction in any way.
Women
• Suit
• Business-style dress
• Dress with a jacket
• Stockings (optional in summer)
• Heels, low or high
Men
• Dark business suit
• Matching vest (optional)
• Dress shirt
• Conservative tie
• Leather dress shoes and dark dress socks
Business Casual
Casual business attire is pretty ambiguous, but generally means slacks, khakis, or a skirt with a dress shirt, blouse or polo. Dresses and seasonal sport coats fall into this dress code as well.
Women
• Skirt, khakis, or pants
• Open-collar shirt, knit shirt or sweater (no spaghetti straps or décolleté)
• Dress
Men
• 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
Festive Attire (usually for the holidays)
A festive dress code is often the choice for holiday or New Year’s parties. It’s essentially cocktail party attire with a seasonal and festive holiday touch.
Women
• Cocktail dress
• Long dressy skirt and top
• Dressy pants outfit or separates
• A “little black dress”
• Feature holiday colors
Men
• Seasonal sport coat or blazer in color of choice, and slacks
• Open-collar shirt, or dress shirt
• Tie—festive or with a holiday theme
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