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Ivan Sputnik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 02:32 PM
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What does "dressy casual" mean?
I'm going to my wife's high-school reunion party, and the dress code is "dressy casual." What does that mean, specifically for men? Is it like "business casual"? No jeans and sneakers, obviously, but can I wear a nice polo shirt?
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 02:34 PM
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1. I would think dressy casual could mean a nice polo, with slacks or
khakis, and a nice sport coat. Dress socks and loafers would round out the outfit.

I used to sell men's tailored clothing. Ask me anything if you think it will help. :-)
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:59 PM
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15. Ya fogrot the whites shoes & belt. hello?
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 02:35 PM
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2. I think also a sports jacket would be appropriate.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 02:35 PM
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3. I would say no polo shirt but a button down without a tie would work
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 02:37 PM
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4. A polo and dress-shirt-no-tie are both appropriate "dressy casual"
options.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 02:53 PM
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6. Okay cool
If it were me, I would do the button down though.
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supernova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 02:44 PM
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5. "Dressy casual" is now what used to be called "preppy"
Anything that would be OK at the country club or the yachting club is considered dressy casual. and ties are for anything after 5pm.

Polo shirts, Izods, chinos, etc. loafers but no tennis shoes and no denim.
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:58 PM
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14. Blue duoble breasted gold-buttoned jacket and white bremuda shorts
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Nye Bevan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:06 PM
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7. No shorts, no blue jeans, no sneakers, shirt must have a collar (nt)
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swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:12 PM
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8. Look as wanky as possible.
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:34 PM
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9. LOL SWAG
:thumbsup:
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:52 PM
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11. ding ding ding ding ding!
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SteppingRazor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:38 PM
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10. Always better to go overdressed than underdressed...
especially to a high school reunion. You'll look more successful than everyone else.

I'd avoid suits, but I'd go with slacks and a sport jacket, tie optional.
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kwassa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:54 PM
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12. A polo shirt with a tie is a good choice
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 03:57 PM
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13. roflma. A pillots uniform is good too.
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mwooldri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:36 PM
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20. Polo shirt AND tie? Who ton earth wears THAT?
Ties go with business/dress shirts only. Polo shirts are meant to be worn without ties. As are a lot of dressy shirts.
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Lance_Boyle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:23 PM
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16. Gimp suit. n/t

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democracyindanger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:24 PM
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17. CLEAN gimp suit. nt
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:26 PM
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18. Plaid polyester golf pants, pink polo, white patent leather shoes and belt
:hi:
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tonekat Donating Member (832 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:34 PM
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19. Don't forget the Boater! n/t
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alcibiades_mystery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:37 PM
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21. I wouldn't wear a polo shirt to dressy casual
Put on a nice button up shirt and a sports jacket.
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:37 PM
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22. Kilt, Doc Martens, striped high-rise tube socks, "I'm With Stupid" tee
oh, and always best to carry an inflatable sheep under one arm. You HAVE to know how to accessorize!

If you can pull off a beret, even better.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 04:40 PM
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23. Leisure Suit!
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