Welcome Receptions--Casual or Formal?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Does anyone know if the regional welcome receptions are supposed to be casual or formal dress? I thought that they would be more casual, but they're being held in business buildings, so I'm not sure..</p>

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<p>I just got back from one. Dress ranged from casual (jeans and sneakers) to business (suit). Personally, I wore khakis and a dress shirt w/ tie.</p>

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<p>what was the average dress?</p>

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<p>You’re not trying to impress anyone anymore, you’re just trying to get some information and make some friends. I would go looking nice but not formal.</p>

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<p>You’re always supposed to dress to impress – whether in a suit to show you’re powerful, in casual clothes to show you’re a cool guy, or in gym clothes to show you’ve got a good body. But I’d agree that nice but not formal is the way to go.</p>

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<p>This is not formal but also not “nice.” I’m debating whether this is tech geek, mailroom dude, or car salesman. Please, dude: NEVER AGAIN WEAR KHAKIS WITH A TIE.</p>