With the flurry of holiday parties quickly approaching, it is a great time to revisit the various categories of formality and what they mean.
When dressing for any special event, always dress for yourself first. Arrive in your own authentic style, but remember that you never want to change the vibe of the event so always pay attention to the formality listed on the invitation. Here is a recap from How to Win at Shopping, available at https://davidzyla.com/shop/:
-Black tie for women means a formal short or long dress. For men, it means a tuxedo.
-Black tie preferred or optional for women means a formal dress, cocktail dress, or dressy separates. For men, it means a tuxedo or a dark suit.
-Semi-formal for women means a cocktail dress or dressy separates. For men, a dark suit is appropriate.
-Festive attire for women means a cocktail dress, dressy separates, or your version of a Little Black Dress. For men, a jacket and tie will do the trick.
-Casual dress for both men and women translates to wear something presentable, in good condition that you wouldn’t mind being photographed in.