In a movie scene, at a casino, you will see people wear designer tuxedos and luxury dresses. Genuinely, this is not what you will see in the actual land-based casinos.
The dress codes are more relaxed nowadays.
If you are having a plan to visit a casino and concern about what to wear, or you need a guide to assist?
Congratulation! Now, we are here to figure out and get you the most comfortable dresses and attires for your best night.
Rules of Dress
Each casino has its dress codes, so it is a good idea to check the place through the website before you standing in front of it and feel embarrassing.
There are common rules that we believe in every place not allow you to wear it. This will help you to make an easier decision.
- Do not wear flip flops
- Avoid wearing sneakers
- No dirty, torn clothes
- In the daytime, casinos are more relaxed, so wearing casual clothes are fine. Once the sunsets, do not wear shorts or t-shirts.
- To access lounges or clubs, wearing something different from casino dresses make sure you check it first.
- The more luxurious the casino is, the more beautiful dress you should wear.
Dress codes and meanings
White Tie
It is the highest level of formality. This is not very common for casinos today only typically holds special events.
Men:
- Fitted black dress coat with tails and trousers with a satin stripe
- A white tux shirt with a bib front (stiff and starched)
- Wing Collars
- Shirt studs and cuff links
- White vest and white bow tie
- Black, patent leather shoes, like Oxfords
Women:
- Floor-length gowns and ballgowns
- Elegant jewelry
- Small purses, like a clutch bag
- Optional: white gloves, fur wraps
Black Tie
It is more common, but still not that popular in casino today. It is reserved for evening events (after 6 pm) and special events or VIP lounges.
Men:
- A dinner jacket (a shorter jacket with no tails) and matching trousers
- Typically black, but other colors are also accepted; usually rich colors like burgundy or navy blue
- Botton-down collared shirt (typically white)
- Tie or bow tie
- Black formal shoes and black socks
- Waistcoat/cummerbund optional
Women:
- Floor-length gowns are preferred, but tasteful and elegant cocktail dresses can also be appropriate
- Well-cut pantsuits are another good option
- Evening shoes with a heel
- Go for more classic silhouettes and designs, less trendy
- Stick with dark or rich colors
- Take a less-is-more mentality with accessories: keep it simple, clean, and elegant
Black Tie Optional
This basically means wearing a dress as formal as you can. It is also acceptable to do a button-down shirt with a tie, trousers, and formal leather shoes.
Men:
- A larger variety of dark-colored suits are acceptable
- A white dress shirt with a tie is okay, no jacket or vest needed
Women:
- There is little difference in these requirements from the Black Tie dress code. The only difference is that cocktail dresses are more widely accepted provided that the hemline is not too short.
- Stick to rich or neutral colors: black, white, metallic, burgundy, red, navy blue
Semiformal
Semiformal is a little bit more clear than Black Tie Optional. This is usually reserved for nice events before noon because daytime attire, in general, is less formal.
Men:
- Ditch the tux and pick a less formal suit like one made from wool or cashmere
- Feel free to skip the tie
- Wear trousers, khakis and jeans are not appropriate
- Choose a collared and/or button-down shirt, polos and t-shirts are still too casual
Women:
- Shorter dresses and cocktail dresses, especially your trusty Little Black Dress
- An elegant, long skirt with a nice blouse or other classy separates
- Consider a wider range of shoes: heels, strappy sandals, or flats
- Stick with dark colors for the evening and choose a lighter color for the day
Business Formal
This is a safe bet for any casino you go to if you don’t know the dress code. Business Formal is also comfortable enough that you won’t mind spending the evening in it.
Men:
- For men, business attire and semiformal attire are pretty much the same things.
- Dark suits with light-colored button-down shirts
- Ties are optional
- Leather shoes
Women:
- Pencil skirts or other similarly conservative-length skirts with stockings or hose
- Slacks (not too tight)
- Blouses
- Blazers and jackets
- Understated jewelry
Business Casual
This is when you want to look nice but don’t want to look like you’ve tried too hard. This is another good option for what to wear to a casino on a normal day.
Men:
- Sports coat or blazer
- Slacks or khakis
- Button-down, collared, and polo shirts are all appropriate
- A tie is not usually worn but can work in a business casual situation
- Loafers
Women:
- Skirts, pants, and khakis are appropriate
- No stockings or hose are needed
- Collared shirts, blouses, and sweaters
- No cleavage or revealing clothing
- Shoulders should be covered by sweaters or jackets
Casual
We’ve finally reached the lowest level of formality in the dress code. Despite being the lowest level, “Casual” does not mean that you slap on any old thing in your closet. You still want to look nice. Think of casual wear as the outfit you’d wear on a first date.
Men:
- No ties
- No suits
- All colors and patterns are good
- Plain t-shirts* and jeans
- Shorts during the day only
Women:
- Sundresses, skirts, khakis, or jeans
- Shorts are only acceptable during the day
- Plain t-shirts* and less formal blouses
* Some casinos have a hard “no t-shirts” rule, but many will allow any casual wear
