semi formal attire

[imported_nightfox]

So, I need to wear semi formal clothing for an event in school. Would nice shoes, khakis, white button down shirt do?

 

[Ns1]

what exactly is this event

 

[imported_nightfox]

senior banquet

 

[blackdogdeek]

semi-formal defition from wikipedia so take it with a grain of salt.

from my experience semi-formal means a suit and tie but not a tux.

EDIT: nice shoes, khakis and white button down = casual.

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: nightfox
So, I need to wear semi formal clothing for an event in school. Would nice shoes, khakis, white button down shirt do?

Put on a tie and I'd say you're good to go.

 

[slsmnaz]

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
from my experience semi-formal means a suit and tie but not a tux.

what I thought too

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
semi-formal defition from wikipedia so take it with a grain of salt.

from my experience semi-formal means a suit and tie but not a tux.

EDIT: nice shoes, khakis and white button down = casual.

meh, I'd probably do full suit - tie, although I'm pretty sure your definition is correct.


but this is a senior banquet, not some fancy schmancy shindig.

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: slsmnaz

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
from my experience semi-formal means a suit and tie but not a tux.

what I thought too

:thumbsup:

 

[Train]

If your overdressed you can always throw the jacket in your car and/or lose the tie.

Always better to be the only one in a Jacket & Tie than the only one not.

 

[Descartes]

IMO, if the word "formal" is ever in there then it usually means it's time to throw on the suit. I often just wear the jacket and forget the tie; it's easy enough to put it on should you need to do so. Then again, it's easier to take it off

 

[jonessoda]

Semi-formal is suit and tie. Formal is either black tie (tuxedo), white tie (tailcoat), or morning dress (cutaway jacket, ascot, etc.).

 

[D1gger]

Sounds like a suit and tie event to me.

 

[Terabyte]

Originally posted by: nightfox
So, I need to wear semi formal clothing for an event in school. Would nice shoes, khakis, white button down shirt do?

Put on a tie and you're good to go.

Bring a backup suit in case you see people wearing suits at the event. In that case, change, and go.

 

[MaxDepth]

Semi-formal = Tuxedo shirt and jacket with bowtie, and board shorts.

You'll be the hit of the event, trust me.

 

[imported_nightfox]

Thanks for the advise. I'll try to find some nice black pants to replace khakis and a then get a black tie.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Semi formal is a tuxedo up top and bermuda shorts and flip flops on bottom.