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DressDex · By Formality

By Formality

The ten point scale grouped into four bands, most formal first. Open a band for its own hub of dress codes.

  • Most formal

    Formality 9 and 10. Formality 9 and 10 on the DressDex scale. Four codes where the invitation has already made almost every decision for you.

  • Formal

    Formality 7 and 8. Formality 7 and 8 on the DressDex scale. Seventeen codes that all ask for tailoring, and disagree about almost everything else.

  • Semi formal

    Formality 5 and 6. Formality 5 and 6 on the DressDex scale. Thirteen codes that ask you to look considered without asking for a suit.

  • Casual

    Formality 1 through 4. The bottom of the DressDex scale, plus the four codes that carry the word casual from a step above it. Seven codes where the cloth does all the work.

Two oatmeal tailored suits on mannequin forms, a two piece suit with a dark green tie and pocket square, and a skirt suit with an olive and copper silk scarf, on a walnut plinth with brown leather accessories.