| OCCASION/ DRESS CODE | MEN | WOMEN |
| White Tie | - Black tailcoat, matching trousers with a single stripe of satin or braid in the US; two stripes in Europe or the UK
- white piqué wing-collared shirt with stiff front
- white vest
- white-colored (e.g., mother of pearl) studs and cufflinks
- white bow tie
- white or gray gloves
- black patent shoes and black dress socks
| - Formal (floor length) evening gown
- Debutante - elbow length white gloves
- Past Debutante - elbow length black gloves
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| Black Tie | - Black tuxedo jacket and matching trousers formal (piqué or pleated front) white shirt
- black-colored (e.g., onyx) studs and cufflinks
- black bow tie (silk, shiny satin or twill)
- black cummerbund to match tie, or a vest
- dressy suspenders to ensure a good fit (optional)
- black patent shoes and black dress socks
- no gloves.
- In summer or on a cruise: white dinner jacket, black tuxedo trousers plus other black tie wardrobe.
| - Formal (floor length) evening gown
- dressy cocktail dress
- Your dressiest little black dress
- Page - wrist length white gloves
- Future Debutante - elbow length white gloves
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| Creative
Black Tie | - Tuxedo combined with trendy or whimsical items, such as a black shirt or a matching colored or patterned bow tie and cummerbund
| - Formal (floor length) evening gown
- dressy cocktail dress
- your dressiest little black dress
- fun or unique accessories
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| Black Tie
Optional | - Either a tuxedo (see 'Black Tie' above) or
- Dark suit, white shirt, and conservative tie
- dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
| - Formal (floor length) evening gown
- dressy cocktail dress
- a little black dress
- dressy separates
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| Semiformal | - Dark, business suit
- matching vest (optional)
- dress shirt
- conservative tie
- dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
| - Short afternoon or cocktail dress
- a little black dress
- long dressy skirt and top
- dressy separates
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| Festive
Attire
(usually for the holidays) | - Seasonal sport coat or blazer in color of choice, and slacks
- open-collar shirt
- dress shirt and optional "festive" or holiday-themed tie
| - Cocktail dress or
- long dressy skirt and top
- a little black dress
- feature holiday colors and accessories
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| Business Formal * | - Dark business suit
- matching vest (optional)
- dress shirt
- conservative tie
- dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
| - Suit
- business-style dress
- dress with a jacket
- stockings (optional in summer)
- heels, low
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| Business
Casual* | - Seasonal sport coat or blazer with slacks or khakis
- dress shirt with optional tie, or casual button-down shirt
- open-collar or polo shirt
- loafers or loafer-style shoes and socks
| - open-collar shirt, knit shirt, or sweater (no spaghetti straps or decolleté)
- casual-style dress
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| Dressy Casual/
Cotillion Style Attire | - Navy or dark blazer and slacks or Khakis
- dress shirt
- tie
- dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
| - Conservative dress
- skirt and dressy top
- dress shoes (low heels) or flats
- Grades 5-8 wrist length white gloves
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| Casual | - Khakis or good jeans (clean, no holes)
- cargo or Bermuda shorts-depending on occasion and climate
- plain t-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, or turtleneck
- casual button-down shirt
- sweater
- loafers, sneakers (with or without socks), or sandals
| - Sundress
- long or short skirt
- khakis
- shorts (depending on occasion and climate)
- plain t-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, or turtleneck
- casual button-down blouse
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| Spring Ball
Attire Grades 5-8 | - Either dark suit or
- khaki pants and dark blazer
- white shirt, and conservative tie
- dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
| - Conservative white or pastel cocktail dress
- wrist length white gloves
- dressy separates
- dress shoes (low heels)
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| Winter Ball
Attire Grades 5-8 | - Either dark suit or
- khaki pants and dark blazer
- white shirt, and conservative tie
- dressy leather shoes and dark dress socks
| - Conservative holiday cocktail dress
- wrist length white gloves
- dressy separates
- dress shoes (low heels)
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