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[Sackcloth]

The modern interpretation of this dress code is “city dress”; for men, a dark suit, but not a brown suit, two-or-three piece. But I've heard it mentioned that the original definition of this code implied a blue jacket paired with gray trousers. This has the ring of truth to it, but I've been unable to find a confirmation of this, nor any further elucidation of this particular style. Are any members here familiar with this (I believe largely continental European) style?

[Gruto]

In Danish "city dress" refers to black jacket and cashmere trousers, that is, semi-formal day wear. Well, it DID refer to that combination. Today most people will probably think of a dark suit if you mention "city dress", although very few use that expression today ...