Small businesses will use the designation "semi-formal" on the invitation ... Otherwise, wear a skirted suit, cocktail dress with jacket or a long-sleeved, knee-length dress.

Men: Wear a tuxedo, a long ... dress pants or a skirt with a nice blouse. • Men: Wear a jacket and slacks, with or without a tie. Colors or patterns can be a bit bolder than with semi-formal ...

Semi-formal allows you to play around. with things. It's probably, arguably, the most fun dress code out there. Benedict Browne, London-based menswear stylist, says: "No one likes or understands ...