Do you have a party tonight and can’t choose what to wear? Do you face such a dilemma every time you get a formal invitation? Well, we all know that choosing the perfect attire for a particular occasion causes men stress. Do you have any idea about more formal occasions where there’s a dress code?
In this article, we will provide you with a complete guideline about types of dress codes according to Darren Yaw’s Malaysia staff. Darren Yaw is the esteemed fashion designer of the fashion brand GCG.
Darren Yaw Malaysia’s Design Concept
Darren Yaw Malaysia design team has shared excellent concepts of men’s dress code after researching various on different occasions. The Darren Yaw Malaysia staff have a lot of experience dressing men and women for formal occasions from galas, fashion shows and after-parties. “Although every person has his taste and preferences about his daily apparel, it’s better to follow the dress code in some special events,” said Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj.
What is the Men’s Dress Code?
Men’s dress code is nothing but a list of all probable dress code etiquettes and assembled them onto a simple, compact list. As Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj says, a dress code is a set of rules and special manners for dressing according to the occasion. That doesn’t mean you are bound to follow it. Rather, it gives you a clue about the perception and the environment of the event you’re planning to attend.
Some Legit GCG Recommended Dress Codes for Men
Darren Yaw‘s GCG fashion brand is proud to be a legitimate men’s sportswear brand sold across Asia in Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, even in Surabaya, Indonesia. Darren Yaw, speaking from his Malaysia office, talked about ways a man can represent himself more attractively and confidently. Let’s have a look at those etiquettes and some of its applications.
1. White Tie Dress Code
The white tie dress code is most often mistaken as an occasion, whereas men must carry a white tie. But this is not the case according to Darren Yaw Malaysia. White tie dress code is applicable for the formal and fancy occasions generally held in the evening like –
❖ Opera
❖ Gala
❖ State dinner
❖ Royal ceremony
❖ Debutante ball
According to Darren Yaw in Malaysia, a white tie dress requires some particulars that must be strictly followed. Extra accessories are irrelevant for those kinds of programs. To give perfect look by this dress code, the following apparels are a must-
❖ A black long-tailed three-piece tuxedo (jacket, trousers, and vest),
❖ White dress shirt
❖ Patent-leather shoes
❖ A white pocket square
❖ Finally, a white bow tie
2. Black Tie Dress Code
The black-tie dress code is another formal presentation of some fixed apparel. But here, you’ll get chances to alter or choose any elements. Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj has given an excellent example to give you a guideline about this code. Have you seen the James Bond series? Most of the parties Mr Bond attends with a black-tie dress code. The events of this are mostly dinner invitation like-
❖ Evening weddings
❖ Award ceremony
❖ Private dinners
❖ Fundraisers
❖ Gala
❖ Opera
The outfits you have to choose for this are nearly the same as the previous ones. As like-
❖ Black tuxedo (white and dark blue are fine, too)
❖ Black bow tie
❖ White pocket square (or a lapel pin)
❖ White tuxedo shirt (or an elegant, white dress shirt) with cufflinks
❖ Black patent leather shoes (with a dark blue tux, go with dark brown shoes
Here, according to Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj’s fashion suggestions, you can use some accessories like a tux with a black bow tie or white pocket square, wristwatch, sometimes a wedding ring also fits this code.
3. Business Formal Dress Code
Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj says this kind of dress code is applicable for the places where you run your business or service. It’s all about formalities maintained in that particular institution and expresses your obedience and respect to your profession. It includes the following also-
❖ Business meetings
❖ Business-related events
❖ Work environments
❖ Business dinner
❖ Conference
❖ Interview
❖ Funeral
You can try your personal preferences in this code to a great extent. But the thing you have to carry on your mind is that whatever you choose must connect to the profession and place you are holding. Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj suggests some apparel fit for this code-
❖ Classic necktie
❖ Press clean dress shirt
❖ Classic business suit
❖ Classic leather belt
❖ Polished leather shoes
You can carry a leather notebook and a professional working pen to give a complete look in a business formal dress code.
4. Semi-Formal Dress Code
Here is another dress code for your outings or any informal invitations.Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Rajhas designed for GCG using this code in two different courses of time. One category includes all your moves in the daytime, and another is for those which start after evening and continue till late at night, like cocktail parties.
You should notice the colours and patterns of your dresses in this regard. Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj suggests not to use a black suit or any wild designed shirt at your daytime events. You can choose lighter colours like cream or tan or blurred ones.
On the other hand, tailored trousers and a polished blazer can be a great choice for joining cocktail parties. Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj advises that neutral colours and normal patterns can give you a perfect look at that time.
5. Smart Casual Dress Code
According to Darren Yaw Malaysia’s Debbie Raj, this dress code is to give you release from any fixed apparel. It targets to present your smartness reflecting from your outlook. You can use this code while joining any startup company, any family gatherings, casual Sunday or afternoon social events. Wherever you go, just try to match the purposes with your get-ups.
Though there are specific rules, Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj says that options can vary. You can try a window pane check shirt, brown leather belt, blue cotton pants, light brown oxfords. Just make sure you represent yourself smart as well as casual.
6. Casual Dress Code
The main theme of this dress code is to give you comfort and make you feel relaxed. There are no specific rules. Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj generally selects a T-shirt or polo shirt with blue or grey jeans. Canvas or boot shoes easily match in this code. This code is applied in any informal outing solely or with your pets or any regular get together party with your friends and neighbours.
There are also some other dress codes like black tie creative or business casual dress code. Whatever code you are following, you must comply with your body fitness and the environment of that place. Perfect dresses with imperfect fitness are nothing but a mess.
So when you are gaining or losing weight, make sure that your clothes still have the same fitness as previous. Otherwise, you have to change those immediately. One last thing Darren Yaw Malaysia team lead Debbie Raj reminds you that your apparels are clean enough and wrinkleless.
This is all about the men’s dress code. Darren Yaw Malaysia and his Fashion firm GCG hope that you’ll enjoy your life by exploring amazing costumes following the perfect dress code for men.
