Decoding the Dress Code

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Festive Attire

• Women – short cocktail dress, long dressy skirt and top or dressy pant outfit.
• Men – seasonal sport coat or blazer in any color, open collar shirt or shirt with “festive”/holiday themed tie.

Dressy Casual

• Women – street length dress, skirt and dressy blouse or dressy pants and dressy blouse.
• Men – seasonal sport coat or blazer in any color and slacks, open collar shirt, no tie.

Business Casual

• Women – skirt, khakis or pants, open collar shirt, knit shirt or sweater, conservative in style.
• Men - seasonal sport coat or blazer in any color and slacks, open collar shirt, no tie.

Sport Casual

• Women – khakis, casual skirt or denim pants, polo shirt, plain t-shirt or casual button down shirt.
• Men - khakis or denim pants, polo shirt, plain t-shirt or casual button down shirt.

Beach Casual

• Women – sundress, khakis, denim pants, cropped pants or shorts, polo shirt, plain t-shirt or casual button down shirt.
• Men – khakis, shorts or denim pants, knit or polo shirt, jacket or sweater are optional.

Holiday Casual

• Women – see “business casual”, add a holiday theme or holiday colors to your choice in wardrobe.
• Men – see “business casual”, add a holiday theme or holiday colors to your choice in wardrobe.

Casual/Informal – Usually means “anything goes”. However, keep in mind the type of event that you will be going to. If a wedding invitation states “informal” your best bet probably isn’t to wear jeans.

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