11.11.2011 1 From Celebration to Celebration Author: Pirjo Saravirta Dress Code for the Conferment Ceremony This guide introduces the dress code for the conferment ceremony at Lappeenranta University of Technology. The following dress code should be observed at the conferment ceremony of Lappeenranta University of Technology to establish in-house traditions. The instructions may, in some respects, differ from those of other universities. 11.11.2011 2 - Conferment Ceremony - REHEARSAL, CONFERMENT, BANQUENT AND BALL SWORD CEREMONY CHURCH SERVICE RECIPIENT OF Dark suit White tie White tie (HONORARY) tails, black vest, no tails, white vest, no DOCTORATE, handkerchief, black leather handkerchief, doctoral male shoes (not patent leather) hat, decorations RECIPIENT OF Semi-formal Formal, full-length Formal evening gown, (HONORARY) daytime attire daytime attire any colour, doctoral hat, DOCTORATE, black, long sleeves, high decorations female neckline, no ornate jewellery, no pantsuit COMPANION OF Dark suit Dark suit or white tie White tie RECIPIENT and tails, black vest, tails, white vest, no male no handkerchief (doctors: handkerchief (doctors: academic regalia) doctoral hat), decorations COMPANION OF Semi-formal Semi-formal daytime attire Formal evening gown RECIPIENT daytime attire black or dark, short, long any colour, (doctors: female sleeves, high neckline doctoral hat), decorations (doctors: academic regalia) INVITED GUEST, Dark suit Dark suit or white tie White tie male and tails, black vest, tails, white vest, no no handkerchief (doctors: handkerchief (doctors: academic regalia) doctoral hat), decorations INVITED GUEST, Semi-formal Semi-formal daytime attire Formal evening gown female daytime attire black or dark, short, long any colour, (doctors: sleeves, high neckline doctoral hat), decorations (doctors: academic regalia) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11.11.2011 3 - Dark Suit - A dark suit is alternatively black, dark blue or dark grey. It is never brown or green. The fabric is smooth, rather thin and of a solid colour (or seemingly so). Instead of a solid colour, the suit may also be conservatively or barely noticeably striped, but not pin-striped. The jacket may be single- or double-breasted. During the festivities, it may be removed only at the request of the host. A dark suit is appropriate for any occasion, regardless of the time of day. SHIRT The shirt is of high quality, white and with a starched wingtip or Windsor collar. Single or double cuffs, always with cufflinks. NECKTIE The necktie may be dark blue or grey and it is made of silk. A pearl grey necktie is considered the most formal. The tie is always chosen according to the occasion. A black necktie is worn to funerals. Also a bowtie may be worn with a dark suit. A wingtip collar requires a bowtie. In academic festivities, the bowtie is of a con- servative colour, such as pearl grey. VEST A vest may be worn with a single-breasted suit, provided that it is made from the same fabric as the suit. According to time-honouring traditions, the bottom button of the vest is always left unbuttoned. OVERCOAT A dark blue, dark grey or black ulster overcoat or trench coat may be worn over a dark suit. The coat must be knee-length or longer. GLOVES Gloves are made of black or grey leather. SCARF The scarf may be solid or patterned silk or cashmere. DECORATIONS Please see “Decorations”. 11.11.2011 4 - Dark Suit, Accessories - BELT A black leather belt with a simple buckle may be worn with a dark suit. No suspenders are worn with the belt. SUSPENDERS Suspenders worn with a dark suit must be narrow and of the same colour as the suit. SOCKS The socks are black, knee-high and made of wool or mercerised cotton. SHOES The shoes are black, laced and thin-soled. WATCH A wrist-watch may be worn with a dark suit. JEWELLERY No unnecessary jewellery (e.g. earrings, bracelets or piercings) are worn with a dark suit. A wedding band is, naturally, allowed. Alumni rings are worn on the left index finger. No tie clips may be worn. Less is more. POCKET No pocket handkerchiefs are worn to academic events. HANDKERCHIEFS . 11.11.2011 5 - Women’s Semi-Formal Daytime Attire - When men wear a dark suit, women may wear a sophisticated, festive dress, a delicate two-piece suit with a knee-length skirt, or an elegant pantsuit. Classic semi-formal daytime attire may consist of a black cocktail dress or shell paired with a jacket or blazer made from the same fabric. The hemline may be mini or full-length, depending on the person and the nature of the occasion. Semi-formal daytime attire may be of any colour. However, it should always have a high neckline and full-length sleeves. The overall appearance should be sophisticated, conservative and balanced. In the conferment ceremony, women always wear a black attire with full-length sleeves and a high neckline. CONFERMENT REHEARSAL, CONFERMENT SWORD SHARPENING - female companion of the recipient - recipient of (honorary) doctorate - invited guest - female companion of the recipient - invited guest COLOUR Any. Black. HOSIERY Sheer, elegant, and of a solid colour Solid black or nude, sheer, high-quality. matching the attire or shoes. SHOES Elegant pumps, colour matching Simple, black pumps. the attire. WATCH A jewellery watch. A simple, unassuming wrist-watch. JEWELLERY Fine jewellery with a solid-colour Unassuming jewellery. A simple pearl attire. Modest jewellery with a or gold necklace. patterned attire. HANDBAG A small clutch or elegant, shoulder- A simple, black, shoulder-held purse. held purse, preferably matching the shoes. GLOVES Gloves are not necessary. No gloves. OUTERWEAR A wrap is also appropriate. A black coat or wrap. HAT No hat. No hat. 11.11.2011 6 11.11.2011 7 - White tie - Men's formal evening wear is white tie, which is worn after 18:00 in the evening. Academic festivities are an exception to the rule: they may require white tie also in the daytime. The tailcoat is made of wool or a wool blend. The lapels and the outer seams of the trousers are of silk. At academic events, tails are always black. At other events, tails may also be midnight blue, grey or even white. The garments should be put on in the following order: 1. socks, trousers, 2. shoes, 3. shirt, studs, cufflinks, 4. suspenders, 5. bowtie, 6. vest, 7. tailcoat. SHIRT The shirt is white and has a starched wingtip collar; the wingtips are folded downward and under the bowtie. The front of the shirt dons a white starched dickey made from the same fabric as the vest, tie and cuffs. The shirt is fastened with pearly white or gold studs. The cuffs are fastened with cufflinks which match the studs. One to two centimetres of the cuffs should show from under the tailcoat sleeves. BOWTIE The bowtie is white; black is reserved for waiters. VEST The vest is either single- or double-breasted. All of the buttons are fastened. The vest is open-backed with a rubber band adjuster at the back of the neck to adjust the length of the front panels. They may be as long as the front panels of the tailcoat, or at most one or two centimetres longer, and aligned with the tailcoat. A black vest should not be longer than the tailcoat. The shirt should not show from between the vest and the waistband of the trousers. A white vest is fastened with three studs similar to those of the shirt. A black vest is fastened with black studs. Black vest: public defence of a dissertation, conferment ceremony and church service. White vest: karonkka banquet if ladies present, conferment banquet and ball if ladies present. OVERCOAT In the winter, the appropriate choice is a dark, wool ulster overcoat that covers the tails. Also a velvet or wool cloak may be used. Other seasons call for a dark trench coat. GLOVES White kid gloves or white gloves made of a knitted cotton or synthetic fabric. SCARF KThe scarf is made of white silk. It is folded under the lapels of the overcoat. If worn with a cloak, one end may be flung over the shoulder. DECORATIONS Please see “Decorations”. If it rains, a transparent raincoat or rain-cape may be worn to the academic procession. Umbrellas must be black. 11.11.2011 8 - White Tie, Accessories - BELT No belt is worn with the trousers. SUSPENDERS If suspenders are used, they must be white and worn under the vest. Suspenders are recommended, because when they are attached in alignment with the crease, they support the trousers. SOCKS Socks are black and reach at least the mid-calf, preferably the knee, fully covering the ankle. The recommended fabric is silk. SHOES At daytime events, the shoes are of matte leather and have thin soles. The shoes must always be polished and in good condition. In the evening after 18:00, patent leather shoes are worn. WATCH The appropriate choice of watch is a pocket watch, which is placed in the left pocket of the trousers. The chain is attached to the waistband, to the immediate left of the suspenders. The watch may also be kept in the left pocket of the vest, in which case the chain is attached loosely to the lowest button-hole of the vest. JEWELLERY No unnecessary jewellery (i.e. earrings, bracelets, piercings) should be worn with white tie. A wedding band is, naturally, allowed. Alumni rings are worn on the left index finger. HANDKERCHIEF No pocket handkerchiefs are worn to academic events. On other occasions, a white pocket square made of silk or cotton cambric is appropriate. WALLET If it is necessary to carry a wallet, it should be placed in the breast pocket.