Genuflection (or genuflexion), bending at least one knee to the ground, was from early times a gesture of deep respect for a superior. Today, the gesture is common in the Christian religious practices of the Anglican Church, Lutheran Church, Roman Catholic Church, and Western Rite Orthodox Church.
1 For a more formal semi-formal event, you can wear a tuxedo-jacket, or black trousers with a satin seam. 2  You can also consider wearing a cummerbund. 3  A vest that matches your suit can also go nicely with your semi-formal attire. 4  A variety of suit fabrics work for a semi-formal suit.
What to Consider. 1  Wear clean and ironed clothing. 2  Bring both casual and formal attire. 3  Bring a uniform.  Hobby or Outside 1  Interest. Plan for a variety of outfits (at least 2  3). Avoid sleeveless 3  tops. Darker socks are generally preferred, especially in more formal portraits.  Darker clothing generally provides a slimming effect in portraits.