the_gripmaster

In places like Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, what type of clothing is usually worn at:

• wedding ceremonies and other formal parties
• informal parties
• workplaces who are white-collar (technical) workers

Vash the Stampede

Well... pretty much the same as you'd wear in the UK, really.

I've worn the same outfits to events in the UK that I did to corresponding events in Australia, and never been out of place.

the_gripmaster

How about in Brisbane? No place in the UK is as hot as Brisbane. I guess it is not so comfortable putting on a suit and walk around in Brisbane.

Centurion

In Brisbane, generally think pants (get used to it - trousers) and open shirts for men.

My father in law got remarried and insisted his best man and he wore a suit. It has become a bit of a joke for years now and every now and again we drag out the photo's of two blokes who look like they have had buckets of water thrown on them. 34 degrees and a suit do not mix.

phat-dave

I'm in Brisbane.

* For weddings I'd wear trousers/collared shirt - no tie
* Informal parties - tshirt/jeans unless themed
* Workplace - trousers/collared shirt - no tie (unless its winter)

ABCDiamond

I've been in Brisbane area now for 6 years, and that sounds about right to me. Although many parties that we go to, most men wear shorts in summer.

When I was working in Sydney, a Tie was required, for most people, in the office, summer and winter.

moneypenny20

It is but you also have to bear in mind that most places, especially offices are air conditioned so quite chilly.

Geelong Gent

Very traditional shorts, socks and sandals

Ties must be wide as your shirt collar and with as much flanel and colour as drugs you took in the 70's

Hebe

I think Melbourne and Sydney are probably a little more formal than some of the other states.

Weddings, races, or other formal occasions - dressy for woman and for men suits and ties.

Informal 'do' - smart casual - only jeans if they are dark denim and not worn out. At friends houses pretty much anything goes!

Work - depends on where you work - OH in the media - suits and ties are the order of the day.

Grayling

Brisbane is not hot all the time.

Plenty of people wear a suit and tie if the occasion warrants it.

For instance....Formal shirts, ties, proper trousers and shoes are mandatory for member's areas at race meetings (where I have been today ).

Many people, especially younger adults, will make a point of dressing up very formally for race meetings, weddings etc...........and then get completely rat arsed

G

The Bloke

I was reading a site that had details of a seminar down at Loganholme and that it said "We recommend neat casual clothes and that you bring a warm piece of clothing, as the air conditioning at the venue is very effective and quite cool."

Grayling

I would think I have seen more 'young' men (20's and 30's) wearing suits and ties in Brisbane than I ever did in England....it seems to be the fashion.

G

LouB

How about at an interview for a technical job (suit and tie here). Hubby needs to interview in Brisbane in October time. Would no tie be ok then?
Ta, Lou

BadgeIsBack

I would wear a tie for an occasion like that...

In the workplace, you can wear a tie if you want to. This last ten years in the workplace in London, Melbourne and Sydney the tie is fading...I haven't worn a tie in 11 years...often people wear them to particular meetings...even in traditional areas and companies there is a bit of a move away..the tie and jacket is kept on a hanger in a cupboard. In IT not only have people moved away from the tie and now mandated pants and shirt, people still come in chinos and casual shirts. I would refuse to work for a place that decreed it was mandatory and especially if the employer was not even a blue chip client-facing institution and therefore had reason for some sort of esprit d'corps.

BadgeIsBack

For tech jobs in Melbourne, a tie is honestly not required, but personally I would wear smart trousers and an ironed smart shirt, or even, chinos and casual ironed shirt....wearing a suit makes it look like you don't have a job...most employers know you will come dressed as you would be at your current job!...

There will be people who will tell you that a suit is the business, but few people wear good quality suits anyhow, and for example, an overweight bloke in a shiny cool suit and crusty pointy shoes looks worse than a fit guy in trousers and a decent shirt. It's the way you wear them...

I have worn a suit for bluechips and jobs where I want to do all but spunk across the interview table.. I did this last time...