Looking the Part: How to Convey Your Dress Code on an Invitation

Sending out an invitation for a social event is often a challenge…especially formal wedding invitations. You’re going to want to make sure that you convey the correct amount of information on the invitation, and at the same time make sure there is no room for misinterpretation about any of the details on the part of your guests.

Understandably, the dress code is one of the most important things at a wedding or any event, and so it is vital to make sure that you get that sorted when it comes to the invitation. Let’s talk about how you can convey a dress code at any point on an invitation with grace and precision.

Be Honest

In all truth, one of the most important things that you can do when attempting to communicate your need for a dress code on an invitation is to just be honest about what you expect from your guest. Be clear about exactly what kind of dress code you’re planning for, whether this is smart casual, formal, or fairly relaxed. It’s important to be honest, because this means that there is less room for misinterpretation.

If you are vague about the kind of clothing that you want people to wear, then you’re going to wind up with deviations from your ideal dress code. This can leave people feeling awkward which is, of course, something to avoid at all costs.

Learn the Terminology

One of the best things that you can do to make sure that your dress code is properly interpreted is to make sure you understand the terminology that goes into it. Not everyone understands what smart casual is, or informal, and this means that there is room for error. You need to make sure that you specify accurately what you want, as so to avoid any confusion.

A quick Google search will often reveal everything you need to know.

Be Detailed

When all is said and done, the best thing that you can possibly do to make sure people follow your dress code to just be honest about what you want. You should specify exactly the kind of dress code you want, how you want things to play out, and what this will mean for your event. If you want a certain type of tie to be worn, specify it. If you want a particular colour of dress to be avoided, specify it. The more detail you put into a dress code, the more success you will have.

If you’re looking for some simple wedding invitation designs to convey your dress code then you’re in the right place. We have everything from elegant floral wedding invites, to traditional invitation designs. And if you’re worried about not having enough space on you invite to properly convey the dress code you want for your wedding, then take a look at our collection of matching wedding information inserts.

For the modern event organiser out there, you might be keen to learn that we now have a range of electronic invitation products. So, for example, we have our wedding invitations for mobiles, and digital funeral invitation templates. All these products can be sent out by text alongside our digital RSVP service. This gives you plenty of space to detail online exactly what dress code you would like you guests to arrive in.