"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

It’s the holidays and now that we’re (mostly) back to in-person gatherings, it’s time to revisit those confusing dress code instructions. What, pray tell, is beach casual? Or creative black tie? Or ...

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?

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.