After Five Attire

After a hard day's work, we all want to have some fun, get refreshed or take care of our personal and professional commitments. Some of us head out to parties, others head out to attend important functions and some of us go out for company meetings. Dressing up nicely is extremely important for any function. Your after five apparel should complement the theme of the function. You just can't wear anything and leave from your place. You have to be impeccably dressed, as they say Clothes Make a Man.

An after five wear or attire is often the attire you choose to wear for a formal or casual function. The professional attire which you wear from nine to five is called your work clothing and the attire for example, a cocktail dress or cocktail suit which you choose to wear for an important casual or formal function is called an after five attire or a cocktail attire After the clock rings five in the evening, anything you wear is going to create an impression wherever you go..

		After Five Apparel for Men The usual after five attire for men is the evergreen formal black suit. Now once you've worn the suit, the next and the most important thing to get is a good tie for this black suit. In some cases a tie may be optional, but take my advice if you want to turn some heads around, wear a tie that complements your suit. The suit's color should always be decided according to the season. In winter, black is the all-time favorite while on hot days light colors are preferred. The choice of fabric also depends on the season. If it's hot, a light fabric such as linen would be ideal while in cold seasons a heavier fabric like wool would be a smart choice. The color of the tie should complement the color of the suit and the shirt. To play safe, most of us opt for vintage silk ties; they are classy and define men's formal fashion. If you are attending a casual function, like a cocktail party (indoor/outdoor) or a wedding reception, you can drop the suit and wear a nice jacket with or without a tie. Always wear a well-ironed, good pair of pants and please avoid jeans, not even clean black jeans. Jeans are never bad, but if you are attending a function or a party make sure your dress suits the theme, because an after five dress code is always specified in these functions and you should adhere to this dress code.

After Five Apparel for Women Different types of attire are chosen for different occasions, and for women the after five attire consists of cocktail dresses, gowns and suits. If you are attending an opening or a formal wedding, a business function, or collecting an award, choose a formal skirt, or some nice pants. Going out clubbing and dancing essentially requires party attire which involves comfortable dressing. Opt for short skirts/dresses, comfortable pants and shorts which will allow you to groove on the dance floor. Dancing makes the body sweat so choose the outfit accordingly. It is not tough anymore to go shopping for plus size clothing for women; you just have to figure out what to wear. Cocktail dresses or gowns can be worn even to weddings held after 6:00 pm; just be careful not to wear white at a wedding because that color is reserved for the bride. A lot of accessories and jewelry complement after five dresses. Just remember to wear the right shoes and carry a matching purse. Accessorize according to the bling factor of your outfit. The fancier it is, the lesser jewelry you should wear and vice versa.

Dressing up nicely puts a positive impression in front of your seniors, colleagues, friends and peers and it shows that you consider every gathering important and are thankful for the invite. Never underestimate the power of clothing, you would be amazed how much respect an individual can get by just dressing up nicely.