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Semi-formal. Even the name sounds like a contradiction. If you've been told that the event you're attending has a semi-formal dress code, it's okay to be a little bit confused. Though "semi-formal" resides in the blurry area between "casual" and "formal," there are still a few standards that you have to meet to dress appropriately. If you want to know how to dress semi-formal for guys, just follow these steps.

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Wear the right accessories. You can wear a simple tie that matches your suit for a semi-formal event. The tie should be light for a light-colored suit and dark for a dark-colored suit. You can have some fun and pick a tie with stripes or a fun pattern, as long as it isn't too silly. You should wear a simple black belt with your pants, one that isn't too thick.
• You can also add some flair to your outfit by wearing a red pocket pocket handkerchief or a white silk scarf.
• If you're accompanying a date to an event, you can add a nice touch by wearing matching accessories. For example, if she's wearing long gold earrings, you can wear a gold tie or put a gold silk handkerchief in your pocket.
• Cufflinks can also be a nice addition to your look.

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Wear the right shirt. For semi-formal attire, you'll need to wear a button-down shirt. The most classic and dependable look will be the white button-down shirt, but you can have a little more fun with semi-formal attire and pick a shirt with a subtle pattern or stripes if you're attending a daytime semi-formal event.[1]
• It's important to clean and iron your shirt before you wear it. No matter how nice the shirt is, you won't look right if it looks worn and wrinkly.
• If the shirt has a subtle pattern, make sure it matches the suit and tie you're wearing. This doesn't mean it has to be the exact same color as the suit and tie, but that the colors should be in the same color family.
• Having a patterned shirt can also help you add a personalized look to what may feel like a formulaic outfit.