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Lounge Suit / Cocktail Dress (Informal) Evening For Him
(USA and Canada)
Neck suggest another item to be added
Tie Required.
Bow ties are acceptable but are very unusual and should be avoided.
The top button of the collar of the shirt must be done up.
Tie pins are generally out of fashion.
Avoid novelty items. |
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Coat suggest another item to be added
Overcoat If weather permits.
The classic supplement to a suit. |
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Jacket suggest another item to be added
Suit Jacket Dark colors are best for evening occasions. Very dark, if being worn to a 'Black Tie Optional' occasion.
During the day dark colors are most suitable in winter, and lighter colors in summer. |
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Top suggest another item to be added
Dress Shirt Collared.
Clean and well pressed. White is always the safest color.
Ideally the shirt should be french cuffed and worn with cufflinks. |
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Bottom suggest another item to be added
Ankles suggest another item to be added
Dark Socks Ideally the same color as your suit.
At least as dark as your suit.
Mid-calf length.
No logos or pictures. |
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Footwear suggest another item to be added
Dress Shoes Preferably black.
At least as dark as your socks.
Always wear lace up shoes. |
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Accessories suggest another item to be added
Cufflinks Worn with a french cuff dress shirt.
Avoid novelty items. |
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Watch If desired.
Should be a good quality analogue watch. |
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Notes suggest another item to be added
Business Standard | For men, 'Lounge Suit', or 'Informal' social attire is essentially the same as 'Business Standard' attire. |
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Informal? This dress code is traditionally known as 'Informal'.
Where the dress code is listed on the invitation as 'Informal', it might be worth checking whether 'Informal' is intended to be 'Lounge Suit' or 'Cocktail Dress' as detailed here or 'Smart Casual' as this is often a matter of confusion. |
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