my 20 year class reunion is coming up and the invitations say semi-formal.....i know what i am wearing but my boyfriend say semi-formal does not require a tie....i say it does....who is right? and does he need to also wear a jacket?
2007-09-27 07:54:08 · 12 answers · asked by cookiesmom 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's always better to be more dressed up than underdressed. I think he SHOULD wear a tie, and he might as well wear a jacket because 1) it looks good, 2) it won't kill him, and 3) he can always take it off if he's overdressed. Wearing a jacket and no tie will not look as good. If he wants to wear khaki's instead of dress pants though, that's what I would consider semi-formal for guys.
2007-09-27 07:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by candikisses0918 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If "semi-formal" has been specified, a tie is advisory. Maybe "required" is too strong a word, but it would be a good idea. I lean to your side. A sports jacket is definitely not necessary, but it probably wouldn't hurt anything either.
2007-09-27 08:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by robertspraguejr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, semi-formal means shirt and tie, formal means shirt, tie, jacket.
2007-09-27 08:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You win. From the link below:
"Men:
Full Suit: Jacket, Tie, Button-Down Shirt and Matching slacks. (Vest Optional)"
2007-09-27 08:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by rod85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A jacket yes, a tie no. But if I were you i would convince him to go with the tie regardless of what the invitation says.
2007-09-27 07:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by Blue 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Semi formal is a suit and tie. Formal would be a tux. Informal would be no tie.
2007-09-27 07:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by Lepke 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the person that said jacket and no tie.
2007-09-27 07:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Squeakers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go jacket, no tie.
It's a 20 yr reunion. Time to relax and party. Leave the stuffy cr@p at home.
2007-09-27 07:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes semi- formal he shoul wear a tie. a jacket would be nice tell him he should look classy not trashy. tell him to look nice so you can show him off .
2007-09-27 07:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say either a jacket or a tie, not both, or maybe a sweater vest.
2007-09-27 07:57:45 · answer #10 · answered by beba 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋