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Wording for dress code!

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StoopitAutocarrot · 14/10/2021 16:53

Local group of Scottish country dancers. Normally we would have a st Andrew’s ball with “ formal dress encouraged” ie long or evening wear frocks, kilts for men. After an 18 month pause, we are just getting going again, and while we will have a ball this year, it will be a more low key affair. The men will still probably choose to wear kilts, but for the women less formal attire would be expected- naice frock but probably not full length.

How do we word this on invitations? It’s a bit more that “smart casual” but it’s not quite “ dress to impress”

Thanks for any suggestions :-)

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SwayingInTime · 14/10/2021 16:55

I think that’s ‘lounge wear’ but now that sounds like cashmere jimjams!

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StoopitAutocarrot · 14/10/2021 17:14

Someone did say we should specify “ no pyjamas!”

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TyrannosaurusRights · 14/10/2021 17:45

Cocktail attire

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EdmontinaDonsAutumnalHues · 14/10/2021 17:49

‘Dancing wear’.

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EdmontinaDonsAutumnalHues · 14/10/2021 17:51

‘Dancing attire’ sounds prettier!

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Bimblybomeyelash · 14/10/2021 17:58

Relaxed formal?!

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Cherrydown · 14/10/2021 18:03

Glad rags

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StoopitAutocarrot · 14/10/2021 18:06

Kilts and glad rags might work!

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lobsteroll · 14/10/2021 18:23

Could you say "kilts and cocktail dresses"?

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londonmummy1966 · 14/10/2021 18:41

Black tie? as long these days is usually white.

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