About Emma Barnes Expertise I love fashion, and can help all others who need help,I try and keep up with many trends,I have a 25 yr son,his girl friend keeps me on top of that.
Experience I have worn many items in the name of fashion.
Question What are the differences between a formal dress and a semi-formal dress? Does the formal one have to be longer?
Answer HI Annie,
Formal
usually means the same as Black Tie, but in some trendier cities like New York or Los Angeles, it could mean a black shirt, no tie with a tux. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
Semi-formal
is the trickiest of all dress codes. Usually it means that tuxes are not required, nor are long dresses. An evening wedding (after 6 PM) would still dictate dark suits for him, and a cocktail dress for her. Daytime semi-formal events mean a suit for him and an appropriate short dress or dressy suit for her.
