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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 ...

"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 ...

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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 ...

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From “garden formal” to “beach casual,” we translated it all. Consider this your cheat sheet to being the best-dressed guest.

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?