Is it ok to wear a Business Suit to a Formal Evening Party ? or should I get another Dress wear suit ?

July 21, 2010 by admin · 7 Comments
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romona asked:

Im male

thanks for tips keep em coming
its not a Wedding

Its a Leavers Party for the Boss whos being transferred to another country
asking the host is not practical as there isnt one in this case

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7 Responses to “Is it ok to wear a Business Suit to a Formal Evening Party ? or should I get another Dress wear suit ?”
  1. Mona Lisa Overdrive says:
    July 22, 2010 at 7:00 am

    “Formal” means tuxedo, either black tie or white tie.

    “Black tie is a dress code for formal evening events, and is worn to many types of social functions … Briefly, men wear a dinner jacket (tuxedo coat); trousers, uncuffed, with one stripe on leg seams; shirt (stiff wing or soft folded collar) with either a placketed, pleated, piqué, or ruffled front; a black bow tie; a black evening waistcoat or a cummerbund; black, patent leather or calf Oxfords or court shoes; cuff links and shirt studs; accessories” Mona Lisa Overdrive

  2. Love says:
    July 24, 2010 at 1:51 am

    Dress looks better Love

  3. Aporia says:
    July 25, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Ask the host what the dress will be. If they say “black tie” then you need a tuxedo (with a black tie of course). White tie would be the most formal evening wear. A nice business suit is fine if they say that it will not be black tie.

    If you are a lady attending such an event, then a nice dressy dress if it’s just business suits, a lovely full length evening gown if it’s black tie and a ball gown if it’s white tie.

    Technically formal means black tie or white tie, but not everyone knows the rules anymore, so we have to confirm. Aporia

  4. mandalore16 says:
    July 29, 2010 at 4:40 am

    It will depend on your gender. Tuxedos (or extremely nice suits) for men, evening gowns for women. If you are a woman, business suits tend to be frowned upon.

    It will really depend on the occasion. Weddings you would want to wear a tux, but if it has something to do with your company, a nice business suit would be acceptable. mandalore16

  5. Ron John says:
    July 30, 2010 at 3:57 am

    I agree with everyone else. Formal does mean Tuxedo. Just for reference a business suit at a party is semi-formal. Most people do not specify black or white tie unless it is political, they just say formal. Personally, I think every man should own a tuxedo just for these occasions. Ron John

  6. msnoose says:
    July 31, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    Even though it says “formal” it is a business affair and not a formal wedding, etc so I believe a dark suit would be proper with a solid or very small print tie. I think people use the word formal now because otherwise some people would show up in shorts, flip flops & mini skirts & tank tops. But you have to check with others first to be sure. Try & ask his secretary or personal assistant to make sure it doesn’t say “black-tie” which definitely means a tux.

    Have a great time & relax & enjoy. msnoose

  7. Sean K says:
    August 2, 2010 at 10:55 am

    a business suit looks nice everywhere, you can never go wrong, as long as it fits you like its tailored. look professional, dark colors for night, brighter colors for daytime. dress well! Sean K

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