Luxe Tip | Dressing Accordingly.

Ever got invited to an event and the dresscode says (insert dresscode) and you don't know what it actually means or what you should wear? Well check out the guide below to help on future occasions:


If The Invitation Says...                    A Gentleman Wears...

Black Tie                                           Dinner Clothes (tuxedo)
White Tie                                         Evening Clothes ("white tie and tails")
Black Tie Optional                            Tuxedo or Dark Suit
Semiformal                                         Dark Suit
Festive Informal                                 Suit and brightly colored Tie
Cocktail Attire                                    Dark Suit or Dressy Sports Coat
Business Attire                                   Suit and Tie
Business Casual                                 Sports Coat, tie is optional
Casual Chic                                         Sports Coat or Sweater and Slacks
Casual                                                 Jeans, Slacks, Shorts

Dressing accordingly can make all the difference when meeting people. You don't want to come to a black tie event wearing jeans, a blazer and a black tie....It doesn't work.

-Phaon Spurlock, The Southern Gentleman