"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Hot take: I love a good wedding dress code. As someone who considers being underdressed an act of the deepest shame (I literally still have nightmares about forgetting to do my makeup for prom), I ...

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 ...

From black-tie elegance to casual celebrations, this guide ensures you’ll dress appropriately and stylishly for any wedding invitation. Whether it’s a beach ceremony, garden party, or grand ballroom ...

A Black-Tie affair is a formal event where guests are expected to wear upscale attire. For women attending a wedding with a Black-Tie dress code, it's customary to choose elegant evening gowns 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. Wedding season is coming, and with it the eternal quandary of what to wear ...

Lean into seasonal fabrics like velvet, satin, brocade, and wool. Darker or jewel-toned hues tend to feel more winter-appropriate than pastels or brights. Skip anything that reads too spring-y—bold ...