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party formal 

Party formal is a dress code classification above casual and up to black tie. For men this can be sport coat, dress shirt and slacks to suit and tie and even black tie. Jeans of any kind do not fall under this category. For women this can be a cocktail dress to a suit and even a gown.

The dress code for guests invited to the party celebrating the host's important birthday was party formal.

party formal by On the cool side February 8, 2013