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Permalink Reply by Todd Serveto on January 25, 2013 at 3:38pm

Just an attempt at humor, Grant.  I really wouldn't go dressed in ripped jeans and a greasy tee-shirt to ANY congressman's dinner.  To answer the original question, I'd go with a dress shirt, tie, and dress pants.  For a 7:30 AM breakfast, I'm not sure I'd wear a tie, particularly for a younger man---that seems a little too formal.  At the least, I'd remove my jacket at the table.  But either way, it's important not to be too self-conscious---anything along the lines of "business casual" on up is appropriate, and won't cause anybody to notice the way one is dressed.

To the OP---congratulations on such a nice opportunity!

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Permalink Reply by LShieldes on January 25, 2013 at 6:26pm

Or tell him that a restaurant ran out of food before he could get there

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Permalink Reply by Todd Serveto on January 25, 2013 at 9:59pm

Oh, that wouldn't be a problem---any DECENT restaurant would, OF COURSE, see that they're running low and would prepare more food ahead of time (and I only eat in decent restaurants).  Seriously, Shieldes, are YOU the one I had that conversation with once-upon-a-time?  I didn't even remember who it was.

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Permalink Reply by Shane on January 25, 2013 at 4:08pm

You guys are lame.  Serveto's first attempt at humor in years, and you shit all over him.

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Cervone on January 25, 2013 at 4:16pm

Great responses! Thanks everyone! I am leaning towards a pressed chinos with blue blazer look. I am comfortable wearing ties as I frequently wear them at work so I will probably add that as well.

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Permalink Reply by Rebekah on January 25, 2013 at 5:01pm

Something to keep in mind is you're likely to pass through at least a metal detector on your way into the building. When I was last in DC federal buildings, they had like super-powered metal detectors that didn't like the metal buttons on my suit and demagnetized my subway fare cards - so worse than I've experienced at airports.

So keep this in mind when choosing belt v. braces and other metal aspects of your attire. To be safe, buy one-way Metro cards. A hassle, but not as much of a hassle as dealing with a demagnetized card.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Knight on January 25, 2013 at 5:07pm

So, in other words, steel toed boots, a snap front shirt, and a giant trophy buckle. 

 

Same as I wore when I visited the DoJ.  ;)

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Permalink Reply by Rebekah on January 25, 2013 at 5:17pm

I had one week in DC in law school pretending to be grown-up. I had only the one suit with the problematic buttons. The Metro card thing was super annoying until I mentioned it to a local who explained it was the metal detectors.

Worse than any American building was the Israeli embassy. You couldn't even take photos from the street, couldn't bring in a purse or briefcase or paper cup of coffee, and needed an escort to use the restroom (and the food was stale).

I still had a good time, of course, learned lots and all. Just wish I had these tips before my tour.

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Permalink Reply by Cisco Carson on January 25, 2013 at 5:19pm

A blade made out of artificial sapphire can get past any metal detector, you just have to get close enough to your Congressman...if that's your aim...

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