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 ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

COCKTAIL is one of the most common attires to be requested of wedding guests. We're here to help ensure you nail the look and avoid any fashion faux pas, no matter the ceremony's time, season, or ...

Wedding season is in full swing, which means you've probably gotten an invite to one requiring "formal" attire. Formal wedding attire usually means “finding that sweet spot between elegant and ...

There’s nothing quite like the mini stomach flip that comes from seeing the words “formal attire” printed on an invitation. First comes the excitement of having an opportunity to get dressed up. Then, ...

CEBU, Philippines — Leave your minks and furs at home! If you need any cover-up at all, a light shawl will be sufficient for your tropical formal event. Tropical formal attire is generally less fancy ...