# So... how are men supposed to look for "business casual" shirts?

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> [@carrps](#):
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> What is a lounge suit? How does it differ from an ordinary suit?

An “ordinary suit” _is_ a [lounge suit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit). It was originally referred to as such because a century or so ago it was worn as informal leisure wear. Today it would not be considered leisure wear, but it is still less formal than [morning dress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_dress) or [white tie (full evening dress)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tie).

A tuxedo jacket is part of semi-formal [black tie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_tie). It is less formal than morning dress or white tie, but more formal than a lounge suit.

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