In Western clothing, semi-formal is a grouping of dress codes indicating the sort of clothes worn to events with a level of protocol between informal and formal.

What is meant by semi formal attire?

Semi-formal attire is an outfit that is dressier than what you'd wear to an office but not as dressy as a formal evening gown or tuxedo. ... Semi-formal attire is typically worn to weddings, holiday parties, and to fine restaurants.

What does semi-formal mean for a man?

Men's semi-formal wedding attire is an ambiguous dress code that is slightly more relaxed than formal attire. Think of semi-formal clothing as straddling the fence between black-tie and your weekly business casual wardrobe. ... Skip the tux, and opt for a well-tailored suit or a sophisticated blazer and pants combination.