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They usually provide guidance - if you’re on the board, ask the organizer. Where is the location? What time? What is the charity? A 4 pm gala for a dog shelter at a hipster restaurant is going to be very different than a 7 pm seated dinner for a children’s hospital in a hotel ballroom.
Without more info and given that price, I’d guess suit or jacket, no tie. But really, it depends. For sure not black tie - they would tell you if it was.
A tux would completely be overdoing it - unless they have told you black tie, it’s not black tie and you’re going to look like a waiter (or someone who doesn’t attend a lot of galas).
Do what makes you feel comfortable - personally, I would probably avoid black with black because it looks like it’s trying to be a tux (but not), but I do think a suit is fine.
But - I’m also more of a clothing traditionalist and probably much older than you. Hopefully, a few others will also weigh in.
Dark suit probably not tux unless really fancy
Without more info I would say a suit like you would wear to wedding. You use the invitation to gauge formality. If you are in a local where people tend to dress more formal like in nyc or similar black tie might even be default. Go knock it out!
Look at pictures from prior event?
Prior event wasn’t up to the same standard, they’re making this year’s event higher end and have secured a large donation to sponsor it.
Ask the organizer. They should be able to tell you. If in doubt, dark suit, white shirt, dark tie, black shoes for an evening event.
You’re on the board and you don’t know the dress code and you’re upping the game of the event— do your donors and guests know all this information?? If you don’t know the dress code assume your guests don’t either and this is a simple formality share out to guests.
To circle back quicker than expected - the CEO is going to ask the team to add an attire statement to the ticketing link. Thanks for your input here, actually made a tangible difference.
Confirmed that the attire is “Business/Semi-Formal” - anyone have different advice? Thinking a navy suit with black shoes/belt? No tie?
I don’t know if you need a dog tie but an ascot could be nice