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Title: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:30:34 AM
I got an invitation to a party that says "business party attire" for the dress code. I understand what business formal and business casual is but what is "business party attire"? I assume it involves a suit and dress shoes, but what about a tie?
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Assuming it's straight after work, wear your everyday suit. If your boss has taken his tie off, take off yours too.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:36:11 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Assuming it's straight after work, wear your everyday suit. If your boss has taken his tie off, take off yours too.

It's not straight after work and my boss is a woman. :P
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:37:27 AM
Also, would it warrant a more colourful attire (say, a shirt and matching socks) or actually a more white shirt/black socks attire? :P
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:39:46 AM
As it's not "business formal" you can go more colourful, but I'd stick to a tie.

Is it a work day? What time is it? Is dinner and/or cocktails involved?

So glad to work in an industry without a dress code. Our team is going to a tech journalists' pub quiz tonight. There's free food and drink (which at this end of the month is a major motivator). Dress code is "whatever".
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:50:56 AM
It's a party (not a formal dinner) organised by a client. Starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The venue is a club. :)
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Syt on October 22, 2014, 05:54:49 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:36:11 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Assuming it's straight after work, wear your everyday suit. If your boss has taken his tie off, take off yours too.

It's not straight after work and my boss is a woman. :P

Then put on a dress.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:59:02 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:50:56 AM
It's a party (not a formal dinner) organised by a client. Starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The venue is a club. :)
Always go one step smarter than you think when it's a client's do. I'd stick with smart suit and colourful accessories. Also check out the club's website to see what the clientèle usually wear.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: CountDeMoney on October 22, 2014, 06:58:45 AM
For Christ's sake, Marti.  You've been a working professional for how long now?

Show up in a double-breasted dildo.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: garbon on October 22, 2014, 07:28:06 AM
Quote from: Syt on October 22, 2014, 05:54:49 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:36:11 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Assuming it's straight after work, wear your everyday suit. If your boss has taken his tie off, take off yours too.

It's not straight after work and my boss is a woman. :P

Then put on a dress.

Better yet, find out her outfit ahead of time and wear the exact same thing. Imitation, flattery and all that.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 07:29:17 AM
Just make sure your gimp mask matches your socks.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: garbon on October 22, 2014, 07:32:12 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 07:29:17 AM
Just make sure your gimp mask matches your socks.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/rotary-club-president-accidentally-buys-4455505

QuoteRotary Club president accidentally buys GIMP SUIT for charity sponsored swim
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 07:44:17 AM
I asked my (other) boss who will not be attending. He told me he does not know but advised me to take a tie in my pocket and put it on in the loo if everybody is wearing a tie. :P
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: derspiess on October 22, 2014, 08:51:02 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:36:11 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Assuming it's straight after work, wear your everyday suit. If your boss has taken his tie off, take off yours too.

It's not straight after work and my boss is a woman. :P

Then dress like her.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: DGuller on October 22, 2014, 08:57:18 AM
You can never go wrong with a tracksuit.  :)
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Gups on October 22, 2014, 08:59:16 AM
Quote from: DGuller on October 22, 2014, 08:57:18 AM
You can never go wrong with a tracksuit.  :)

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTEhRLJdQo1z75YI_3CX0xHuEnmaU-bL99naARyjzwcUfq7ZQpJNSiCTOYS)

I beg to differ
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: garbon on October 22, 2014, 08:59:18 AM
Quote from: derspiess on October 22, 2014, 08:51:02 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:36:11 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Assuming it's straight after work, wear your everyday suit. If your boss has taken his tie off, take off yours too.

It's not straight after work and my boss is a woman. :P

Then dress like her.

Look at all these hilarious straight people. A man in a dress? hahahaha
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: DGuller on October 22, 2014, 09:02:07 AM
Quote from: Gups on October 22, 2014, 08:59:16 AM
Quote from: DGuller on October 22, 2014, 08:57:18 AM
You can never go wrong with a tracksuit.  :)

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTEhRLJdQo1z75YI_3CX0xHuEnmaU-bL99naARyjzwcUfq7ZQpJNSiCTOYS)

I beg to differ
Well, obviously it has to be a nice tracksuit.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Syt on October 22, 2014, 09:12:55 AM
Quote from: DGuller on October 22, 2014, 09:02:07 AM
Well, obviously it has to be a nice tracksuit.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.izismile.com%2Fimg%2Fimg2%2F20091014%2Fadidas_wedding_05.jpg&hash=204ea37625c4f29ee7fede98afc7bbcdef34326b)
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Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: crazy canuck on October 22, 2014, 11:04:26 AM
Quote from: DGuller on October 22, 2014, 08:57:18 AM
You can never go wrong with a tracksuit.  :)

Dont forget the thick gold chain.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: derspiess on October 22, 2014, 11:04:49 AM
Quote from: garbon on October 22, 2014, 08:59:18 AM
Look at all these hilarious straight people. A man in a dress? hahahaha

Okay.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Grey Fox on October 22, 2014, 11:38:03 AM
Quote from: garbon on October 22, 2014, 08:59:18 AM
Quote from: derspiess on October 22, 2014, 08:51:02 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 22, 2014, 05:36:11 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 22, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Assuming it's straight after work, wear your everyday suit. If your boss has taken his tie off, take off yours too.

It's not straight after work and my boss is a woman. :P

Then dress like her.

Look at all these hilarious straight people. A man in a dress? hahahaha

No, that's not the joke.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Jacob on October 22, 2014, 11:39:14 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on October 22, 2014, 11:38:03 AM
No, that's not the joke.

Way to miss the point garbon.
Title: Re: Business Party Attire?
Post by: Legbiter on October 22, 2014, 11:45:19 AM
Sports jacket, chinos and a colorful pocket square might do. :hmm:

Otherwise just attend suited up.