Semi-formal look help

[Wheeeezer]

Okay, so there's this party that will be held in less than a week and I still don't know what to wear. Since the party is done mostly outdoors, I don't want to use a suit jacket or a blazer because it is really hot nowadays in my country. I decided to go with a sweater-shirt-tie combo.

Here's the lower part of the clothing that I will be using (Navy pants and dark brown shoes):



Right now, I'm confused with my upper clothing. My question is; what color sweater, shirt and tie would be the best to use?

Thanks in advance

 

[NefariousSabatour]

...you know that "semi-formal" traditionally means tuxedo, right?

 

[Wheeeezer]

...you know that "semi-formal" traditionally means tuxedo, right?

Haha really? Well, at least I do now, thanks for the tip Nefarious!

 

[garrincha]

Why would you want to wear a sweater if it's "really hot" outside??

 

[JamesBond08]

I think it's a good option to wear sweater/shirt combo. The tie is optional, but you might not need it.

Anyway I prefer sweater/shirt combo than the classic one with a jacket, if you are going to a less formal party.

And you shouldn't worry much about the heat, it's always about choosing between jacket and sweater anyway.

Wearing just a shirt is so boring and common, so definitely wear a sweater!

What colour? My suggestion - with navy trousers I would combine a nice white or light blue dress shirt with a grey woollen sweater (V-neck or crew neck) And don't forget to wear your shirt collar tucked in your sweater.

Hope this will help you

 

[GBR]

Just wear a decent shirt, if it is hot and not especially formal neither tie nor sweater are needed.

 

[JamesBond08]

Here are some suggestions for your shirt/sweater party combos

 

[JamesBond08]

 

[Wheeeezer]

Why would you want to wear a sweater if it's "really hot" outside??

Well, it's more a of a summer sweater, it's really thin.

I think it's a good option to wear sweater/shirt combo. The tie is optional, but you might not need it.

Anyway I prefer sweater/shirt combo than the classic one with a jacket, if you are going to a less formal party.

And you shouldn't worry much about the heat, it's always about choosing between jacket and sweater anyway.

Wearing just a shirt is so boring and common, so definitely wear a sweater!

What colour? My suggestion - with navy trousers I would combine a nice white or light blue dress shirt with a grey woollen sweater (V-neck or crew neck) And don't forget to wear your shirt collar tucked in your sweater.

Hope this will help you

Exactly what I thought on how wearing just a shirt is boring. Thanks!
Oh and the suggestion you made looks a lot like the picture I used on my first post. That is definitely going on my color options.

Any more color suggestions guys?

Oh and would it better to use a tie with the combo or not?

 

[JamesBond08]

Well, it's more a of a summer sweater, it's really thin.

Exactly what I thought on how wearing just a shirt is boring. Thanks!
Oh and the suggestion you made looks a lot like the picture I used on my first post. That is definitely going on my color options.

Any more color suggestions guys?

Oh and would it better to use a tie with the combo or not?

I think you can wear it both with or without tie, depends on the type of the party, your combo, or simply how do you feel to do it

Here are some suggestions more. Although some of them are with a jacket too, they look pretty nice so you can consider them.

Let us know what did you finally decide to wear

 

[A R Harrison]

As mentioned above, 'semi-formal' means 'black tie'. Pretty sure these looks fall under 'smart casual'.