For the men, all experts agree: A suit and tie are required for cocktail attire. Go with darker hues in chillier months or for evening events, but feel free to wear lighter grays or blues in warmer ...

Semi-formal and cocktail events are funny — everyone gets invited to them, but no one ever fully explains the dress code. You ...

Whether you're attending a wedding, formal night on a cruise ship or your class reunion, and the invite calls for cocktail attire, you might be puzzled at what exactly that means. So were we! That's ...

In an era where athleisure bleeds into business casual, dressing up for weddings and fancy parties can be confusing. Unless you belong to an upper-crust social set, you might be left standing in front ...

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Businesswomen have to carefully select their clothing for company-sponsored events because misinterpreting the dress code can be embarrassing. Small businesses will use the designation "semi-formal" ...

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In 1947, French designer Christian Dior debuted a rather unique dress that quickly became a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. Fitted with a tight bodice, cinched waist and mid-length skirt, the dress ...

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Cocktail attire calls for dress pants, a nice shirt, dresses, and more. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means — holiday parties! The company memo says that it’s time ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A black-tie dress code is pretty self-explanatory, but cocktail attire? That's where things start to get ...