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 ...

It may feel like the world has been getting more and more casual over the last few years. Especially during the “year that will not be discussed,” but the truth is, fashion is beginning to shift back ...

Fall wedding season is finally upon us, and with the RSVPs squared away, it's time to tackle the next big task: finding the ...

"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 ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I recently hosted the wedding of our daughter in our beautiful, upscale California beach town. The reception was described as “cocktails, dinner, and dancing,” and children ...

Wedding season is in full swing, and it truly seems busier with each passing year. Once you officially send out your RSVPs, it's time to tackle the biggest challenge: figuring out what to wear to a ...

Good news: No one else knows what it means, either! And anyone who thinks they do only knows what it means in their own particular social set. Just for fun, do an image search for “cocktail attire” ...

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 ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail -- slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets, etc.” We never ...