Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you're attending a wedding, formal night on a cruise ship or your class reunion, and the invite calls for cocktail attire, ...

What exactly is cocktail attire? Ask ten people what it means, and you'll get ten different answers. Some might say it's a smart-casual affair with an expectation for well-structured suits and ...

Let's cut to the chase: dress codes are hard to follow. After all, there are SO. MANY. of them. From white and black tie to whatever smart-casual actually means, it's kinda impossible to get to grips ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do you remember when you were a little girl, and how putting on a dress made you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself?

In the simplest of terms, it's a semi-formal style of dress typically worn on early evening and late afternoon occasions. "Cocktail attire was first popularized in the 1920s as women in the U.S. moved ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. A black-tie dress code is pretty self-explanatory, but cocktail attire?

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Cocktail attire, by definition, is fairly straightforward. But we all know ...

Don’t be afraid to show a little leg. Although minidresses might not be black-tie-wedding approved, they’re perfect for cocktail dress codes. From easy A-line silhouettes, to sequins and bows ideal ...