What Should I Wear? Dress Codes Explained

Freemasonry Today

Since dress codes for Masonic events can be interpreted in many ways, this guide provides explanations and examples for appropriate attire for various occasions.

Formal

Men: Tuxedo (Grand Lodge officers/appointments) or dark suit (members)

Women: Long or tea-length dress, dressy palazzo pants or skirt with elegant blouse

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Woman in full-length navy blue dress.
Woman in full-length green dress and silver heels.
Woman in black long sleeve dress top and full length pink skirt.
Man in long-tailed jacket, black dress pants and bow tie.

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Grand Lodge Officer/Appointment

Man in dark suit and tie.

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Member

Semi-Formal

Men: Tuxedo (Grand Lodge officers/appointments) or dark suit (members)

Women: Cocktail dress, palazzo pants or skirt with elegant blouse

Smiling woman outdoors in knee-length yellow dress.
Smiling woman with black dress pants and shirt.
Woman in red dress and black high heels.
Man in suit with bow tie.

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Grand Lodge Officer/Appointment

Man in suit, collared shirt and tie.

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Member

Business

Men: Suit/jacket and tie

Women: Dress, skirt, suit or dress slacks with appropriate blouse/sweater/jacket, jumpsuit or leggings with tunic

Woman in grey blazer and pants.
Woman in grey, knee-length dress.
Smiling woman in red, knee-length dress and grey leggings.
Man dressed in dark suit and tie.

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Man dressed in dark suit and tie.

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Business Casual

Men: Jacket and collared shirt (Grand Lodge officers/appointments), pants with collared shirt (no tie) or polo shirt (members)

Women: Pants, khakis or casual skirt with sweater or casual blouse, comfortable shoes or boots

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Woman in grey top and black dress pants.
Woman in white sweater and tan pants.
Smiling man in collared shirt and dark blue pants.

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Smiling man wearing blue polo shirt and tan pants.

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Man in collared shirt, blazer and tan pants.

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Grand Lodge Officer/Appointment