- Some rehearsal dinners specify that all guests must wear formal attire. These types of dinners are usually held in an upscale restaurant. Men will need a long-sleeved, collared shirt and tie, and either a suit jacket or blazer with a pair of slacks. Women can wear a classy skirt and blouse, a dark-colored pantsuit or a full-length dress suitable for a formal dinner. Black dresses are an appropriate choice. Men should wear dress shoes, and women can wear a pair of heels, classy pumps or any other type of shoes suitable for a formal affair.
- Semi-formal rehearsal dinners typically mean that guests can wear business casual clothing. Suitable semi-formal attire for men includes short-sleeved collared shirts without ties, nice sweaters, a pair of khakis and loafers. Women can drape themselves in a classy gown, a shirt and trousers or a nice skirt. Men can wear loafers instead of dress shoes, and women can wear a pair of dress sandals or short heels.
- Some rehearsal dinners are casual events, such as a barbecue held in the backyard of a home or dinner in an informal restaurant. Casual dinners often have very relaxed dress codes and are treated more like parties. In this setting, men can wear T-shirts and jeans with sneakers or loafers. Women can wear a nice pair of jeans with a halter top and comfortable flats. If the rehearsal dinner is a barbecue or cookout, knee-length shorts and sandals and T-shirts may be appropriate for men and women, but guests should check with the hosts to confirm that this kind of relaxed attire is acceptable.
- For a formal rehearsal dinner, men's accessories include a bow tie, full-back vest, leather belt, cufflinks, a nice watch and a pocket square. Women's accessories for a formal rehearsal dinner include sparkling earrings, clutch bags, pashminas and silk shawls and wraps. Women can wear stylish hats and designer glasses to casual rehearsal dinners.
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