What is business formal attire?

Answer by  sonyacarlson (695)

Business formal attire is very neat, handsome clothing. Men should wear suits and ties. Women can wear suit coats with a skirt or a nice dress.

Answer by  alexgin (71)

For men it is a suit and tie. For women this consists of either a skirt suit or a pant suit.

Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

Business-formal-attire for (U.S.)men: (white) long-sleeve(possibly short-sleeve in summer/warmer-climates) dress-shirt (often with button-down-collar); (black/blue/brown/grey) business-suitcoat, optional-matching-vest, & matching dress-pants/slacks/trousers; matching-belt or suspenders; an appropriate-conservative (not too bold/large/small) tie (optional-clasp); appropriate-underwear; dark-colored (black/blue/brown/gray matching-suit) socks; polished dress-shoes; Similar for women, but often a conservative-dress/skirt & nylon-pantyhose (instead of pants/slacks/trousers & socks).

Answer by  Aubs (1089)

Business formal attire typically includes the use of a suit, tie, and dressy shoes. Many offices require business casual (slacks, button-up shirts), but formal attire dictates that a suit stay buttoned with a tie intact.