A bridesmaid was instructed to wear cocktail attire to a couple's rehearsal dinner — but was then given pizza outside, where ...

FYI: Ballet flats, sneakers, and casual sandals all fall into the ... A lace bustier under a sleek suit? Absolutely. Cocktail attire is generally a bit more modest than semi-formal, but a little ...

Yay, you just got invited to a wedding! But the invitation indicates you need to dress in cocktail attire. Or formal attire.

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What exactly is cocktail attire? Ask ten people what it means, and you'll get ten different answers. Some might say it's a smart-casual affair with an expectation for well-structured suits and ...

Theres also the venue to consider and that’s when you may need to use your judgement, if you’re cocktail attire event is outside or feels slightly more creative or casual, flowers might be the ...

While a cocktail dress code isn't as strict as white or black-tie, it's not an invitation to wear just anything. Who What Wear says cocktail attire sits in that gray area between formal and casual, ...

Women: Fortunately, I speak cocktail fluently. Black tie is a martini, formal is a dirty martini, and cocktail is a spicy ...

Invitations may range anywhere from formal black-tie affairs to casual beachside ceremonies, and one may be left wondering “What exactly does cocktail attire mean?” or “Is a sundress too ...

There’s also the venue to consider and that’s when you may need to use your judgement: if your cocktail attire event is outside, or feels slightly more creative or casual, flowers might be the move.