Dress codes, decoded
Dress Code Guides
What "business casual", "smart casual", "cocktail" or "black tie" actually mean, what to wear for each, and what to avoid. Every guide includes ready-to-wear outfit formulas.
For men
Business Casual for Men Business casual for men explained: what to wear and avoid, the core pieces, six outfit formulas, and how it differs from smart casual and business professional. Smart Casual for Men What smart casual means for men: the pieces that work, what to avoid, six outfit formulas for dinners and dates, and how it differs from business casual. Winter Layering for Men How men should layer for winter: base, mid and outer layers, the best fabrics, six layered outfits for work, weekends and travel, and how to avoid bulk. Semi-Formal Attire for Men What semi-formal attire means for men: suits, colours, shirts and shoes, day vs evening, six outfit formulas, and how it differs from cocktail and black tie. Old Money Style for Men How to dress in old money style as a man: the quiet-luxury pieces, colours and fabrics, six outfit formulas for work, weekends and summer, and what to avoid.
For women
Event dress codes
Black Tie Dress Code The black tie dress code explained for men and women: tuxedo details, gowns and alternatives, black tie optional, creative black tie and common mistakes. Cocktail Attire Cocktail attire explained for men and women: suits, dresses, lengths, colours and shoes, how it compares to semi-formal and black tie, with outfit formulas.
Outfits by occasion
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