What, exactly, is cocktail attire for men? The first thing to understand is that the term itself has less to do with what’s on the bar and more to do with the days of the early 20th century when ...

Ties for Cocktail Attire. If you're a tie guy, you're in luck. To bring things from casual to dressy enough for cocktail attire, a tie is a must-have.A solid color is always the safe, classy move ...

Society is critical—dress accordingly. Aside from the black tie, men should wear a tuxedo with a black dinner jacket and trousers to match, which typically have a single braid down the seam.

For an event with this dress code, men typically wear a suit and tie while women wear a cocktail dress. Meet the Experts Alena Kate Pettitt is the author of English Etiquette: The Motivation ...

When it comes to cocktail attire for men and women, here’s how to choose festive wear whether an event is more casual, semi-formal, a wedding or involves business.

For men the semi-formal look is very close to cocktail attire. A suit is still required, perhaps a solid colored shirt and tie as opposed to anything patterned.

Dress codes are intimidating - there's no doubt about that. But with a little knowledge and a flexible wardrobe, you can conquer any hyper-specific dress code thrown at you. If you're the type of ...

MISS CONDUCT Clothes call: What’s appropriate wedding attire? Explaining cocktail attire and breaking down dress code dos and don’ts. Plus, advice on ending an “acquaintanceship.” ...