The picture was taken at the Annual Banquet in 2019 and illustrates White Tie and Black Tie dress codes. Members are also wearing badges of office or status on ribbons.
Livery Dinners in the Hall | White tie dress code is compulsory for members of the Court. Women should wear long dresses or evening trousers with shoulders covered. Black tie dress code is acceptable for those not on the Court. |
Annual Banquet | Black tie dress code applies. Apprentices who don’t have a dinner jacket may wear a suit and tie. |
Education Trust Supper | Business casual, informal, no ties required |
Livery Lunches | Business attire/Lounge suits |
Lectures, SIMposium & technical visits | No dress code unless specified. |
Livery Weekend | This is mainly casual dress. There is usually a dinner where the dress code is either lounge suit or black tie. Full details are given when you book. |
Badges and Decorations | This means Livery badges of office or Livery status and military or honour awarded by the King. |
For further advice on dress codes please go to the following web sites
Protocol, Etiquette and Dress Codes – Livery Committee website
Dress Codes – Debrett’s website