Dress Codes from Semiformal to Carolina Classy
Outward appearance is not only an important aspect of how you present yourself-it reflects the importance you attach to the situations and people around you.
| Dress Code |
Gentlemen |
Ladies |
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| Semiformal |
- Dark, business suit
- Matching vest (optional)
- Dress shirt
- Conservative tie
- Dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
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- Short afternoon or cocktail dress
- Little black dress
- Long dressy skirt and top
- Dressy separates
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| Business Formal |
- Dark business suit
- Matching vest (optional)
- Dress shirt
- Conservative tie
- Dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
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- Suit
- Business-style dress
- Dress with a jacket
- Stockings (optional in summer)
- Heels, low or high
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| Business Casual |
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer with slacks or khakis
- Dress shirt with optional tie, or casual button-down shirt
- Open-collar or polo shirt
- Loafers or loafer-style shoes and socks
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- Skirt, khakis or pants
- Open-collar shirt, knit shirt, or sweater
(no spaghetti straps or low-cut necklines)
- Casual-style dress
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| Carolina Classy |
- Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt
- Open-collar or polo shirt
- Nice jeans
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- Sundress
- Skirt and dressy top
- Dressy pants, nice jeans and dressy top
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Adopted from Emily Post Attire Guide: Dress Codes from Casual to White Tie.