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DIRECTORS SHORT BLACK COAT [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banquets and Receptions
  • Official Ceremonies
  • Men's Clothing
OBS

In order to respect the protocol, women must wear an afternoon dress and men must wear a tail coat or director's coat when attending a Morning dress function.

OBS

Source: Pamphlet entitled Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals, Government House, February 1991.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réceptions et banquets
  • Cérémonies officielles
  • Vêtements pour hommes
OBS

Par respect du protocole, les femmes doivent porter une robe d'après-midi et les hommes doivent porter une jaquette ou une veste noire courte lorsqu'ils sont invités à une réception exigeant la tenue de cérémonie.

OBS

Source : Dépliant intitulé «Le port des ordres, décorations et médailles», Résidence du Gouverneur général, février 1991.

Spanish

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