The dress code “Resort Semi-Formal" or "Country Club Semi-Formal”, sometimes also referred to as "Resort Elegant", is dressier than “Resort or country club casual” and is considered to be similar to “Dressy casual”, but is more summery.

Resort wear is typically made of lightweight and breathable fabrics, such as silk, high-quality cotton, georgette, or poplin. Colors like turquoise, aquamarine blue, navy, sand, terra cotta, fuchsia, lime green, tangerine, and sunflower are all appropriate.

Dress code „Resort Formal“ also called "Resort Evening" or "Country Club Formal" is one of the strictest codes. It's a step above "Resort Semi-Formal" and only a step down from "Formal“. Resort wear is usually made of lightweight and breathable fabrics like silk, high-quality cotton, georgette, or poplin. Colors like turquoise, aquamarine blue, sand, terra cotta, fuchsia, lime green, tangerine, and sunflower are all appropriate. Wear patterns like stripes, polka dots, and bold floral prints.

Resort formal attire is sometimes called Country club formal, Beach formal, or Garden attire, depending on the occasion.

Dress Code "Dressy Casual" calls for a just slightly dressier and more elegant style of normal casual wear.

Dress Code “Business Casual” attire combines elements of traditional business wear with a more laid-back style, creating a professional yet relaxed look suitable for the office.

The dress code “Business Formal”, or just “Business”, which is similar to the dress code "Black Tie," is the most formal business attire and calls for professional, crisp, and neat clothing. The standard dress code in a business formal environment is conservative, dark,​ and restrained. In general, the darker the color of the suit, the more formal it is.

Cocktail Attire is a semi-formal dress code appropriate for mostly evening occasions like stylish dinners, weddings, upscale get-togethers and cocktail parties. There is not much difference between dress codes "Lounge Suit" and "Cocktail", except that "Cocktail Attire" is a little less formal than "Lounge Suit Attire" and can be a more flirty and revealing. So keep it dressy and elegant, but not too formal.

Dress Code “Lounge Suit” attire is slightly more formal than “Cocktail Attire,” yet it’s still perfectly appropriate for events described as “Informal". Keep in mind that informal doesn’t mean casual — there’s an important distinction between the two, especially depending on the setting.

The "Semi-Formal" dress code sits gracefully between "Formal or Black Tie Optional" and "Cocktail" attire. It is more polished and conservative than typical cocktail wear, yet less rigid than full formal dress. While formal events often call for long ball gowns, semi-formal attire allows for a more playful and comfortable approach—perfectly stylish and appropriate for occasions that still require a touch of elegance.

The Formal or Black Tie Optional dress code sits gracefully between Semi-Formal and Black Tie attire. It carries the refined spirit of a formal affair but allows guests a touch more freedom in how they express it. In essence, it means exactly what it says — the event is formal enough to call for a full black tie (a tuxedo, floor-length gown, and elegant accessories), yet wearing one is not mandatory.