Dress Code: Decoded MEN BEAUTY With the silly season well and truly upon us now, there is no doubt your social calendar is quickly filling up with festive invites. From cocktail parties to more formal affairs, the confusion surrounding what to wear can be overwhelming. Here we decode the dress code for you. WHITE TIE Also referred to as full evening dress, full dress, or evening dress, this is the most formal of all the dress codes. For men, white tie calls for full coat and tails: black tailcoat worn over a white starched shirt, marcella waistcoat and a white bow tie worn around a detachable collar. Accessorise with cufflinks and shirt studs. Traditionally, white tie called for a top hat, however this is no longer the case. BLACK TIE Slightly less dressy than the white tie code, black tie generally requires a tuxedo and white dinner shirt with black bow tie. Accesorise with freshly polished patent leather shoes and a white handkerchief or pocket square tucked into the left breast pocket of the jacket. Don’t ruin the look with white or coloured socks! Make sure you wear long, black socks so that you don’t accidentally flash any bare flesh whilst seated. COCKTAIL Although the cocktail dress code used to stipulate a black suit with white shirt, these days it’s perfectly acceptable to stray from black, as long as you stick with a darker colour in an appropriate fabric. A tailored, slim cut charcoal or black suit with a white shirt and patterned tie will ensure you stand out from the crowd, without drawing too much attention to yourself. As with the other codes, ensure your shoes are freshly polished, your suit is wrinkle-free, and your shirt is crisply ironed. LOUNGE SUIT Whilst ‘lounge suit’ may sound a bit daunting, it actually just means your regular old every day business suit. This is where you can get a bit more creative with colour, wearing a navy, blue, grey or taupe suit paired with a patterned or coloured shirt. It is customary to wear a tie, and you may accessorise with a pocket square if desired. SMART CASUAL This is where you get to ditch the suit and tie! Pair a blazer or sports coat with slacks or chinos, and a collared shirt, preferably in a lighter colour. You can leave the tie at home, and if it’s too hot, it’s perfectly acceptable to ditch the jacket. Just make sure your shirt is freshly pressed and tucked neatly into your pants. Denim is to be avoided, and shorts are also a no-no. 54 Pindara Magazine 2015
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