"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What exactly is cocktail attire? Ask ten people what it means, and you'll get ten different answers. Some ...

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 ...

Semi-formal and cocktail events are funny — everyone gets invited to them, but no one ever fully explains the dress code. You’re told to “elevate your look,” but what does that actually mean on a cold ...

A party invitation brings promised merriment along with a tricky question: What to wear? If the note specifies “cocktail attire,” sartorial stress could be right around the corner. This term rarely ...

Here's what you need to know when attending a wedding with this popular dress code. Cocktail attire for women means a knee-length, tea-length, or midi dress, or a tailored jumpsuit with formal shoes.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re headed to a wedding, a party, or a fancy date (check out some of our fall date ideas!), ...

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?

I'm going to an event on Saturday night, and the invite reads "suggested attire is business casual or cocktail attire." Now, to my semi-uneducated mind, there's a bit of a difference between the two.

When it comes to attending a black-tie function or a wedding that is formal in nature, your choice of dress is of the utmost ...