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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?

Are you someone who buys a party dress each year that you wear once and swiftly forget about? Does it make you feel a little ...

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 ...

Navigating a cocktail dress code can be challenging. You need to rise to the occasion without going over the top, aiming for elegance without being too formal. Whether attending a Christmas party, a ...

Of course, it’s super fun to get dressed up and have an excuse to let our hair down with close friends and family, Champagne in hand. But at the same time, now we have to scramble around to find an ...