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Casual: Can also be called “informal.”

Essentially, this means that anything
goes...almost. You should still be tasteful and
avoid worn out clothing with holes, tears, and
stains if possible.

Smart casual: This can also be called “casual

dressy” or “dressy casual.” The general
consensus is that you should aim for
what Cynthia Nellis at About Style defines as,
“dressed-up versions of casual looks.” For
men, that might mean a nice pair of trousers
—or very nice jeans—with a polo or button-up
shirt.
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 Business casual: This is probably the
most confusing of the bunch because it
mixes the words “business” (professional
and proper) with “casual” (what seems
like the exact opposite). The truth is it
varies by industry, age group, and
location. Men should wear dress pants or
khakis, with a collared shirt and a belt.

 Business formal: You’ll usually find this

dress code being used for business
lunches or conferences. According to Leah
Bourne at Stylecaster, guys should be in a
suit and tie, and gals should be in a
tailored dress or pantsuit. Think a more
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Semi-formal: This one can be a little tricky,
because it’s basically just a hair below “black tie
optional.” The dress etiquette guide at Emily Post
suggests men at least wear a darker colored
business suit and tie (vest optional). Dress shoes
are expected. Basically, the main difference
between “black tie optional” and “semi-formal”
dress code is that this one isn’t sorta-kinda asking
you to wear a tuxedo or evening gown.
Black tie: This is considered to be the second
highest level of formal attire. This is usually the
kind of dress code you’ll be given for weddings or
special life events (like an anniversary
party). According to the wedding planning blog The
Knot, Men should wear a tuxedo with a black bow
tie, cummerbund, and a nice pair of leather dress
shoes.
White tie: Can also be called “ultra-formal”
because this is considered the highest level of
dress code. As wedding printing company Hobart’s
Printing explains, men should wear a white bow tie,
black coat with tails, and a white pique vest over a
white formal dress shirt.