Jacket and tie: less formal than black tie, this event still requires men to wear a suit and tie and ladies to wear an elegant two-piece or sober dress. allows female guests to be a bit more experimental with their outfit.

Choose a button-up shirt, nice blouse, or a cardigan. Cotton or polyester materials with no logos are great. Khaki pants, chinos, dress pants, or skirts/dresses that are at least finger-tip length. Denim jeans and workout pants are NOT appropriate.

The idiom "dress to impress" means choosing your clothing to make a positive impression on others. The phrase suggests that you put thought into your attire to stand out, demonstrate your personal style, or fit into a certain social or professional context.