"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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

In an era where athleisure bleeds into business casual, dressing up for weddings and fancy parties can be confusing. Unless you belong to an upper-crust social set, you might be left standing in front ...

I have received a wedding invitation that specifies “cocktail attire” for the ceremony and reception. My investigation shows that this can mean any number of things. I come from Oregon, where formal ...

Q I'm invited to a Labor Day wedding where I'm close to the parents but not part of the wedding party. It is not black tie, in fact, the description is "cocktail attire suggested." I'm wondering if I ...