On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Thomas Dalton <thomas.dalton(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 23 June 2012 19:12, Joseph Fox
<josephfoxwiki(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Semi-formal, so I would think a shirt and
trousers, probably with a tie, are
a definite yes. If you have space for a suit then maybe that is a better
pick.
Can I suggest people avoid terms like "semi-formal"? It's so ambiguous
as to be meaningless. Black-tie is (well, was) sometimes described as
"informal evening wear" (with white-tie being formal), so
"semi-formal" could even describe something more formal than
black-tie. You're using it to mean something even less formal than a
lounge suit. That's a very wide range!
Unless you are setting a dress code that is clearly an unambiguously
defined (like "black-tie" or "morning wear"), then don't give it
a
name. Just describe what you mean. I would describe the dress code the
organisers seem to be trying to go for as:
"Smart trousers and shirt, jacket and tie optional, for men. Similar,
or a smart dress for women. Equivalent national dress is also
welcome."
I think that describes exactly what we want. (And even if you can't,
you're still allowed to come.)
James Hare
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