Formal dresses are the particular kind of clothing that is the most appropriate for events such as weddings, dinners or even a dance. They can differ from country to country, and culture to culture. Different countries and cultures have different standards of clothing for formal events, and they may differ in terms of the kind of dress that is worn, the color, size and even motifs on the material. When it comes to events, there are also several degrees of formality. In very formal events, the kind of formal dresses that are to be worn is different to those that are to be worn in moderately formal events. In the West, most hosts inform their guests the dress code of the particular event.