Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you're attending a wedding, formal night on a cruise ship or your class reunion, and the invite calls for cocktail attire, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do you remember when you were a little girl, and how putting on a dress made you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself?

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A black-tie dress code is pretty self-explanatory, but cocktail attire? That's where things start to get ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re headed to a wedding, a party, or a fancy date (check out some of our fall date ideas!), ...

Businesswomen have to carefully select their clothing for company-sponsored events because misinterpreting the dress code can be embarrassing. Small businesses will use the designation "semi-formal" ...

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 ...

Do you remember when you were a little girl, and how putting on a dress made you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself? That magic shouldn’t disappear as you grow up. No matter how old you ...