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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." WHAT EXACTLY is cocktail attire for men? While dress codes and formalities seem particularly foreign ...

Save for the “doctor is ready now”, do any four words inspire more trepidation—and less excitement—than “cocktail attire for men”? (We’re exaggerating, but only a little.) Dress codes are a bit like ...

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 ...

When it comes to planning an outfit for an upcoming wedding, there are three things you should consider: The bride, the invitation, and your favorite dress. If the first two options aren't at your ...

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 climbing the corporate ladder what is one of the biggest dilemma’s any corporate executive will eventually face? That big board meeting? No, try again. The career make-or-break presentation? Nope ...