Style Guides

As Tablers, we believe in making every moment count – whether it’s a formal meeting, a night of fellowship, or representing Round Table on the international stage. The way we present ourselves is not about vanity; it’s about respect – for the occasion, for the brotherhood, and for the values we stand for.

The Style Guides serve as a reference for how to present ourselves appropriately, whether at a formal meeting, a public event, or a fellowship gathering. They are not rules, but guidance – helping each Tabler balance individuality with the shared identity of our movement.

Dress Codes

Formal Meetings

During formal meetings the standard is formal Table attire. Formal meetings can be held within the local Table, i.e. board change of Tabler installation, but also national or international. The dresscode is Business (Casual) with Tabling attributes like Table Chains of Office, Tie, pin(s) and cufflinks.

The Dutch always put JD(L)P (= Jasje, Dasje(, Lint), Pin) at their invitations with formal meetings, which translates to Jacket, Tie(, Chain), Pin.

Gala

The Gala is the event where every can be a fancy-pants! Men, bring out your tuxedos and women, it’s your time to shine!

Black Tie is the standard. Formally only worn after 18:00hour and consist of dinner jacket/tuxedo with a bow tie and shiny black shoes. Time flies when your having fun, so you don’t wear a watch under your dubble cuff shirt with Tabling cufflinks. To switch it up a bit you can vary in the colour of the dinner jacket, get a special bow tie or wear a smart pocket square.

Public events

Public events, for instance a charity event are often more informal. But it depends on the event, and you dress accordingly. Are you hosting a Rally with old timer cars? Dress ‘Smart Casual’ or even ‘Casual Chic’. Are you doing a Duck Race in the center of Luxembourg? Some jeans and a Tabling polo shirt is probably enough.

Special attire

The style guide mentioned above is a generic style guide. Some countries have there own clothing pieces and traditions, for instance the Icelandic Round Table Lopapeysa, and the kilt and tartan.