XIII Международная студенческая научная конференция Студенческий научный форум - 2021

When we are dealing with the British, whether it is a working negotiation to conclude a cooperation, or a holiday about an important event, we need to know that the dress code in England is an important part of the event. Therefore, not to get into an awkward situation, you need to have an idea of the varieties of the English dress code and always follow this point, so as not to offend people.

Suppose you are invited to an American party, where the dress code is clearly marked. But you don't know what that means. Let's analyze each case in detail.

Casual or informal. This type of dress code is considered freestyle. Simply put, a person can choose clothes to their liking and not bother with a suit. Of course, it is desirable to come in neat, clean clothes without holes and stains.

Smart casual, casual dressy, as well as dressy casual. This option is more strict than the previous one. The basic rule is you need to do without shorts, T-shirts and worn jeans. The ideal option is trousers or stylish jeans with a shirt for men and a skirt or knee-length dress for women.

Business casual. The name of this style contains a contradiction between these two words. On the one hand, business requires you to look appropriate, and on the other-at ease. This suggests that the best option for men will be a pantsuit, where you can do without a tie, and for women is a dress below the knees or a skirt in combination with a blouse or shirt.

Garden attire or beach formal. Many Russian-speaking people are puzzled by this dress code. It is characterized by the use of bright colors in clothing. Special attention is paid to shoes: you need to take care of a comfortable model in which it is easy to walk on the ground, such as ballet flats and wedge shoes. In addition, the unspoken rule of this style for women is summer bright loose dresses.

Cocktail attire style. This type of dress code allows you to dress up. Of course, you will have to do without sandals and shorts, and you also need to stick to dark tones. Men may prefer dark suits, both with and without a tie, or trousers with a shirt and jacket. Women prefer classic knee-length dresses, especially black, which, as the famous fashion designer Coco Chanel said, should be in every women's wardrobe.

Business formal. This type of dress code is assigned to important press conferences, business meetings and events that have a working purpose. Men usually wear a strict suit with a tie, and women prefer pantsuits, or strict dresses in a business style.

Black tie optional. This style requires more careful observance. It is best for men to give preference to a suit in dark colors with a tie, and for women is a pantsuit in neutral colors or a classic knee-length dress.

Black tie. This style is very often seen on invitations to weddings, or other events of special significance. For men, this is a must have tuxedo with a black tie and patent black shoes. For women, these are long evening dresses in neutral or dark colors.

White tie. If you see such a dress code in the invitation, you know that you are very honored, because this is the highest requirement of the dress code, which is necessary for very special celebrations. The ideal option for women is an evening long dress with gloves, and if you wear jewelry-then it must be precious stones, without costume jewelry. Men in this case should come to the event in a black tailcoat with a white bow tie and a white vest, always in black patent leather shoes.

We have analyzed the main and most important dress code options that can be found in invitations. It is really very important to observe the dress code of the event, otherwise you can get into an unpleasant situation that can have bad consequences.