What should you wear when the invitation says "Semi-formal"?

Formal Gatherings - semi-formal and formal gatherings are confusing sometimes.
Philippines
July 4, 2007 3:20am CST
Nowadays dress code has been complicated. What are your guidelines in dressing accordingly to avoid mixing up formal, semi-formal from smart casual, casual, foraml party attire. It's confusing sometimes.
2 responses
• Philippines
4 Jul 07
semi-formal?it is up to you, how to dress up for the occasion..but when it is meant semi-formal,it is expected that you wear a shirt that has collar or you can wear a jeans and a nice cool shoes....
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• Philippines
5 Jul 07
no probs...and thanks for the response...
• Philippines
5 Jul 07
thanks for your post!
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
4 Jul 07
Semi Formal Dress - A lovely dress
I would think semi formal meant dressy but not formal dressy like no ball gowns but a nice dress perhaps, or dress suit. It's more than just pants and top and or jeans and casual wear. It's like a step up from that and a step down from being formal - ok have i confused you now LOL
• Philippines
4 Jul 07
it's ok this topic is really confusing. LOL thanks for your post!
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
5 Jul 07
Thank you for best response!