I have to go to a birthday party and the invitation says "dressy evening casual." I'm not sure what that implies exactly? I don't want to show up over or under dressed.
2007-06-21 01:25:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would wear a skirt that is a little dressier than what you would wear to the office (maybe is a pretty paisley or has a big sash) and pair it with a silk blouse or a dressy cardi/twin set. No panty hose and pretty dress sandals and matching purse/clutch.
For guys, I would recommend a pair of dress khaki's, blue blazer and a oxford cloth shirt - but no tie. Wear a pair of bucks or loafers.
2007-06-21 07:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Julie R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, that is the most awkwardly put dress code I have ever heard! But I suppose it just means make an effort, but not too much! Maybe a nice dress, or skirt and blouse, or smart trousers...but nothing over the top - no evening dresses, or ball gowns.
If its a birthday party, dress codes are rarely taken very seriously in my exerience, so wear something you feel comfortable in!
2007-06-21 11:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by imicola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is dressy casual? No one knows for sure because ‘officially’ there is no such term!
Dressy Casual calls for dressed-up versions of casual looks. For him, it could be trousers and a sportcoat, for her a dressy pants look. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts and other casual looks are not appropriate for Dressy Casual.
2007-06-21 08:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by Robert S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress pants or slacks or a nice skirt and pair it with a pretty blouse. Something like if you were going out to eat at a really nice restaurant. No jeans, no mini skirts, no tennis shoes, etc.
2007-06-21 08:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by floridasun5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably just like a skirt and a nice shirt or something. I'd type it in a search engine and go to images.
2007-06-21 09:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sierra. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For men it usually means a suit without a tie
2007-06-21 10:28:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gentlemen: Suit, jacket, tie, shined shoes.
Ladies: Coctail length dress of modest cut and style (no plunging necklines or backless please), open toe shoes or sandals and moderate jewelry.
2007-06-21 10:43:28 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not long and fancy but not jeans either
2007-06-21 08:28:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋