Wearing a white dress shirt is fine, but make sure it’s off-set with a colored tie or jacket.
Casual: Think dressing up your everyday look. Ladies can wear a simple blouse and tailored pants or skirt, a floral midi dress, or trendy jumpsuit. Guys can wear a button-down shirt or a polo. Khaki pants are preferred. You can also wear nice boots or clean and trendy trainers. Semi-formal: A blend of business and casual. Ladies can wear an a-line dress or a dress pant and blazer. Guys can wear dress pants, a button-down shirt, and a loose-fitting tie. Cocktail: The most common engagement party dress code. Ladies can wear an elegant cocktail dress with a modest hemline and heels. Guys can wear a suit, white button-down shirt, and a matching tie. Formal (also known as black-tie): Think of the fanciest party ever. Ladies can wear elegant jewels and dark colored, floor-length dresses. Guys can wear tuxedos — when specified, otherwise, a suit is more than adequate — with a black bow tie and shined dress shoes.
If you’re on the fence about a weather-related accessory, keep it in your car, just in case you want to put it on later.
Don’t be afraid to do a quick online search on the venue. Look at the pictures and notice how people are dressed or if the venue already has an established dress code.
For warm skin tones, wear honeys, olives, corals, and creams. For cool skin tones, wear blues, lavenders, roses, and grays. For neutral skin tones, wear blues, jades, reds, and whites.
Guys, it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed. Drive to the party with a fancier outer layer and a more casual base layer, so you’re prepared for any scenario. Ladies, consider bringing a pair of foldable flats you can tuck them into your purse or clutch and change into them whenever.
A velvet dress with a black heel for a formal party in the winter. A pleated skirt with tights, a form-fitting top, cardigan, and ankle boots for a casual party in the fall. A flowy floral midi dress with wedges and a floppy sun hat for a casual outdoor party in the spring. A slip dress and clutch for a formal, cocktail, or semi-formal summer party. A wide-legged jumpsuit with a dainty necklace and heels for a semi-formal indoor party. A solid-colored blouse tucked into dress pants with a blazer for a semi-formal party in any season.
A pair of tan-colored khakis with a white shirt and dark-colored sport coat for a casual party. A matching suit set and a button-down shirt for a formal or cocktail party. A button-down shirt with a patterned tie and a belt for a semi-formal or casual party. A pair of slacks with a sweater layered over a collared shirt for a casual party outside.
A form-fitting cocktail dress with hanging sleeves and rhinestone heels for an indoor cocktail party. [6] X Research source A lace jumpsuit with a cinched waist and white pumps for a semi-formal party. [7] X Research source A slip dress with stiletto heels for an indoor formal or semi-formal party. [8] X Research source An a-line dress with pockets and off-the-shoulder sleeves for a cocktail or formal party. A boho-style mini dress with frills for a casual party indoors or outdoors. You don’t have to wear white! Pick a dress or outfit you feel the most comfortable and confident in.
Ditch the tie and unbutton your collar if the party’s more casual. Try a bow tie that matches a pocket square for a formal or cocktail party. Coordinate your outfit with your partner’s so you match. Wear a solid-colored dress shoe no matter the dress code.
