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?
Yahoo: If An Event Invite Has You Asking, 'What Is Cocktail Attire?' Don't Fret, We'll Give You All the Details on This Dress Code!
If An Event Invite Has You Asking, 'What Is Cocktail Attire?' Don't Fret, We'll Give You All the Details on This Dress Code!
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 ...
Yahoo: A Foolproof Dress Code Guide to Cocktail Attire, According to Celebrity Stylists
"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 ...
A Foolproof Dress Code Guide to Cocktail Attire, According to Celebrity Stylists
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 ...
Cosmopolitan: The dos and don'ts of cocktail attire to nail dressing for your next event
The dos and don'ts of cocktail attire to nail dressing for your next event
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 ...