# Desperate Sartorial Help Reqd

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-sartorial-help-reqd/88003>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 17, 2001, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-sartorial-help-reqd/88003 "2001-10-17T16:13:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![ashtayk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@ashtayk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ashtayk)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-sartorial-help-reqd/88003/1 "2001-10-17T16:13:30Z")

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I need to know whether grey formal trousers, a white shirt, formal tie and a black blazer is regarded as a formal dress for a business meeting. I have a business dinner tomorrow and I do not own a suit (trouser and jacket made of the same cloth). I am new to the US and hence this calrion call for help.

If the grey/white/black does not count as a suit then I ned to sepnd some money and buy a new one tonight. Help!

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**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-sartorial-help-reqd/88003/2 "2001-10-17T16:22:25Z")

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We’re going to have to get clear on terms here.

If you mean you’re supposed to wear “formal” attire, that means a tuxedo.

If you mean you’re supposed to wear “business” attire, then what you’ve described should be fine.

Hope this helps.

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**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-sartorial-help-reqd/88003/3 "2001-10-17T19:02:55Z")

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Make sure that your belt and shoes are in excellent shape and if possible wear a reasonably elegant watch. Details count.

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**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desperate-sartorial-help-reqd/88003/4 "2001-10-17T19:34:49Z")

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Make sure that your belt and shoes are in excellent shape and if possible wear a reasonably elegant watch. Details count.