What does semi-formal mean?

BMW F22 · 12-25-2010, 05:01 PM

If you're going to a holiday party/company party and it says semi-formal, what do you wear? I looked it up and it says usually a suit but I would like to get other opinions. I don't want to under dress and especially don't want to OVER dress. Thanks guys!!

skinnycow · 12-25-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

If you're going to a holiday party/company party and it says semi-formal, what do you wear? I looked it up and it says usually a suit but I would like to get other opinions. I don't want to under dress and especially don't want to OVER dress. Thanks guys!!

semi-formal to me is like nice jeans and a dress shirt :]

Tondtar · 12-25-2010, 05:26 PM

To me semi-formal definitely means, no jeans.

Formal : Suits and Ties

Semi-formal : Dressy and no jeans but you can forgo the ties or tux

burningchicken · 12-25-2010, 05:50 PM

semi is what you would wear to a high school homecoming
either black or khaki pants with a nice button down or dress shirt

for formal I would think of a suit or prom attire.

BTM · 12-25-2010, 05:53 PM

semi-formal = tuxedo tee /collinse90

but cereal folks...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=semi-formal

CollinsE90 · 12-25-2010, 06:01 PM

Haha I swear to god I was about to say tuxedo tee hahahahah

But serious, I actually wear vest and ties out, total opposite of a southerner

BTM · 12-25-2010, 06:03 PM

lol called it

the_stig · 12-25-2010, 06:28 PM

"you can never be overdressed. everyone else is just underdressed"
-from some movie i don't remember

radix · 12-25-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

If you're going to a holiday party/company party and it says semi-formal, what do you wear? I looked it up and it says usually a suit but I would like to get other opinions. I don't want to under dress and especially don't want to OVER dress. Thanks guys!!

Wear a suit with a belt, if you find yourself overdressed, take off your jacket. If your boss is a guy, and he takes off his jacket, then you can take off yours.

radix · 12-25-2010, 06:59 PM

Also, both my signature and avatar are technically semi-formal attire, but you shouldn't have to wear a tuxedo or dinner jacket, and probably won't be expected to. A nice black suit should do. To clarify my last post a bit... If alcohol is to be served at this party, then often times through the course of the evening people start to loosen up. When the big boss takes off his coat, it's a good sign you should too.

klipseracer · 12-25-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by radix

Also, both my signature and avatar are technically semi-formal attire, but you shouldn't have to wear a tuxedo or dinner jacket, and probably won't be expected to. A nice black suit should do. To clarify my last post a bit... If alcohol is to be served at this party, then often times through the course of the evening people start to loosen up. When the big boss takes off his coat, it's a good sign you should too.

+1.

EDIT: Semi formal will mean slightly different things depending on where you are going, in other words, whose interpretation. Take that into consideration.

Schm · 12-25-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

semi-formal = tuxedo tee /collinse90

+111

BMW F22 · 12-25-2010, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the replies guys! I guess I will wear a suit then. I was actually thinking of wearing jeans and a blazer. However, I looked it up and it said suit and most of you seem to think suits are the way to go. I have nice black pinstripe suit that I just got recently. I suppose I can wear that.

ideliver · 12-25-2010, 11:29 PM

semi formal is suit and tie...with lace up shoes...POLISHED

samwoo2go · 12-26-2010, 05:46 PM

semi-formal is like just putting the tip in

gun6slinger9 · 12-27-2010, 03:44 AM

dress pants collared shirt... suit, pea-coat, long jacket... I would wear a tie just incase and take it off if no one else is wearing one

ABQ325i · 12-27-2010, 08:35 AM

It also depends where in the country you are.

Here in the Southwest semi-formal is what skinnycow mentioned, dress shirt and jeans. Formal means dress shirt, jeans and a bolo

DenverJayhawk · 12-27-2010, 09:28 AM

semi casual usually means business casual. Slacks, Collared shirt. Throw in a sport coat or blazer if you want to take it a step above and dress more nicely than the crowd.

escobar929 · 12-27-2010, 09:32 AM

you can never go wrong w/ a tuxedo shirt

but to me semi-formal, mean dress pants and a nice button down shirt, no tie or jacket necessary

jlstyle · 12-27-2010, 11:14 AM

I usually wear nice suit and dress shirts to semi formal parties.
Of course, ladies come in dresses as well.

Formal: Tux
Semi-formal: Suit w or w/o a tie.

BMW F22 · 12-27-2010, 11:17 AM

I guess suit it is. It's gonna be at some mansion so the decor is pretty formal feeling. I figured most people will be in semi-formal attire so I will wear a suit and take off the jacket if it's too much.

Year's_End · 12-27-2010, 02:48 PM

google it for christ's sake

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burningchicken Lieutenant 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	semi is what you would wear to a high school homecoming either black or khaki pants with a nice button down or dress shirt for formal I would think of a suit or prom attire.
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radix you know he kills little girls like you 403 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Also, both my signature and avatar are technically semi-formal attire, but you shouldn't have to wear a tuxedo or dinner jacket, and probably won't be expected to. A nice black suit should do. To clarify my last post a bit... If alcohol is to be served at this party, then often times through the course of the evening people start to loosen up. When the big boss takes off his coat, it's a good sign you should too.
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BMW F22 Major General 3730 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Thanks for the replies guys! I guess I will wear a suit then. I was actually thinking of wearing jeans and a blazer. However, I looked it up and it said suit and most of you seem to think suits are the way to go. I have nice black pinstripe suit that I just got recently. I suppose I can wear that.
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BMW F22 Major General 3730 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I guess suit it is. It's gonna be at some mansion so the decor is pretty formal feeling. I figured most people will be in semi-formal attire so I will wear a suit and take off the jacket if it's too much.
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