How to Dress for Any Occasion: A Complete Guide

By SLC@MRKOACHMAN | May 10, 2022

Not sure what to wear for different events? Here below we present to you an easy guide to dress code for any occasion and what to wear.

With so many different dress codes out there, it can be difficult to know what to wear for any occasion, even when the dress code is clearly communicated.

First thing you must know is that the occasion dictates how we should dress to suit the mood of the events. This article will serve as a mood board for anyone confused when picking outfits for occasions, so let’s dive right in!

 

 

A Complete Guide To Dress Code – All Events And Occasions

1.   DRESS CODE FOR ROYAL/HIGH-CLASS EVENTS

Have you ever wondered what you could wear for royal events? Events like installation of a king, or basically, events that require you to meet royalties and elites whether as a host or as a guest.

Here are a few suggestions:

• One option is to wear flowing robes to such events. There are a variety of such in the men’s fashion industry today, be it an Agbada (for formal West African dress code) or a cloak, as seen in the first two looks above.
• You may also create a royal look with a custom made tuxedo – the color should be royal blue, ivory, or purple. It may be sequined (i.e. covered with beads or jewels or sequins) to elevate the formality of the outfit. When going for a traditional tuxedo, you should add a statement bow tie to complete the look.
• For formal morning or daytime events, a morning suit would be appropriate. It consists of a morning coat, waistcoat, and formal trousers. The Morning Suit is the formal Western dress code for day attire for formal events such as weddings, memorial services and other daytime affairs in the presence of the monarch.

  

2. DRESS CODE FOR FORMAL EVENTS

 

 

Now, these include a variety of events such as Business formal, semi formal events and formal evening occasions. For work, it involves you showing up with strict corporate outfit such as a business suit with or without suspenders. For semi formal events – you may wear three piece suits or double breasted suits, and for formal evening events – a tuxedo is a perfect look.

 

3. HOW TO DRESS FOR CASUAL EVENTS

 

This includes a number of events such as casual outings, hangouts, strolls, weekend getaway, and various other casual outings.

A simple but casually sophisticated look would be great for this. Imagine a plain colored t-shirts/ checkered shirt/ Cuban collar shirt, paired with the right trouser style. Footwear should be casual i.e. sneakers, white soles and the likes.

4. HOW TO DRESS FOR BUSINESS CASUAL EVENTS

Above are some pictures depicting business casual for both Western and African traditional wear. For a more comprehensive guide, check out our article on how to style business casual outfits.

5. WHAT TO WEAR FOR SUMMER OUTINGS

When the occasion calls for a beach wear, or a pool party and you do not know what outfits to put on, beach shorts and white tees are always right for these. You could also try out vintage shorts and shirts also.

 6. WHAT TO WEAR TO DINNER DATES

Dinner dates are almost like inevitable for every gentleman out there.

There is also a detailed publication on outfits you could wear for dinner dates ranging from vintages to African prints to custom two-piece suits and more. You should definitely check them out here.

7.  DRESS CODE FOR RELIGIOUS OCCASIONS

 

For religious occasions, go for anything between smart casual and formal but also observe the dress code set by your religious institution.

We have a detailed publication on how to dress for a religious occasion. You should definitely check them out here.

 

FINAL NOTE

The simplest code to dressing is to dress largely according to your body type, the occasion, and season. And by taking a hint from the guide which we’ve covered here today, you can rest assured that you’ll find what outfits you can wear for different occasions.