DAY 9 of 30 FASHION CODES IN 30 DAYS

On Day 9 of 30 Fashion Codes in 30 Days, we find ourselves at decoding the dress codes. Although dress codes are designed to provide guidance on what to wear, they can often make choosing an outfit more complex. With all the rules and requirements, navigating your way through each form of attire can be incredibly challenging.

CASUAL

Casual is the most relaxed of all dress codes and is extremely common. As such, it is incredibly easy to dress for, making it hard to go wrong with your outfit. That said, there are ways to ensure your casual look is more stylish than most. Ladies and gents try investing in classic items that never go out of fashion, such as jeans, sweaters, sneakers, T-shirts, and denim jackets. Also, be sure to stick to basic colours to make coordinating looks easier. Then, create outfits that blend comfort with contemporary style. You can also add fun accessories and statement pieces for a personal touch.

Smart Casual Dress Code

Smart Casual is a standard dress code and an important one to get right. To correctly dress for this style of attire, aim for an appearance that’s more elevated than your usual casualwear yet still relaxed and comfortable. You can do so by combining everyday garments with more sophisticated items. Of course, precisely how you interpret this dress code is up to you. You may want to wear jeans with a T-shirts and blazer or chinos with a chambray shirt. The choice is yours. Just make sure you strike the right balance of smart and casual, and that you’re dressed appropriately for the event you’re attending.

Business Casual Dress Code

Although often confused, smart casual and business casual are different dress codes. In particular, the main difference between these two smart yet relaxed codes is that business casual must also project an air of professionalism. Often called upon for modern offices, business casual attire doesn’t require a suit. Instead, a less formal outfit, such as chinos with a sweater or dark jeans with a blazer, works perfectly. When it comes to selecting a shirt, choose a style that’s ideal for the office, such as a classic coloured Oxfords or checkered button-down. Complete your outfit with smart footwear like brogues, loafers in suede or matte leatther.

Business Formal Dress Code

Business formal is a dress code reserved for conservative offices and corporate meetings/events. It denotes a smart style of dress that is stylish and simple.

Guys, to dress business formal, you should select an office-appropriate, notch-lapel suit in a dark colour, such as navy or charcoal. Then add a business shirt in a standard colour, such as white or blue. To complete your look, be sure to add a tie and black leather shoes. In particular, standard Oxfords or Derby shoes make an excellent option. Ladies, you might opt for the beige or nude spectrum.

Semi Formal Dress Code

Semi Formal can be a tricky dress code to navigate. It sits a notch above cocktail attire and just below the black tie. As such it demands a look that is classically sophisticated yet also somewhat contemporary. Like cocktail attire, a suit makes a better choice than a tuxedo for a semi formal event. However, you should be sure to maintain a polished appearance for semi-formal functions. To do so, select a light suit, such as one in beige, for a daytime event or a dark suit, like one in navy, for the evening. Then add a dress shirt and a tie if you wish. For the ladies, do a nice gown with nice pointed heels and statement accessories.

Black Tie Creative Dress Code

Black tie creative invites you to have fun with traditional black tie attire while maintaining a similar level of polish. Therefore, it’s the perfect dress code to showcase your flair for fashion.

Black Tie Dress Code

Black is a formal style of dress that applies to sophisticated evening events. The dress code requires gents to wear a tuxedo, which can also be called a dinner suit.

White Tie Dress Code

White tie is the most formal of all dress codes and reserved for only the fanciest events, such as landmark birthdays and weddings. To nail the code, you’ll need to dress to the nines. That means dialing things up even further than your sleek, black tie tux.

Unless you know the code, it has no meaning. Now that we have decoded dress code, go ace that occasion.