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 ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

A Black-Tie affair is a formal event where guests are expected to wear upscale attire. For women attending a wedding with a Black-Tie dress code, it's customary to choose elegant evening gowns or ...

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 ...

From black-tie elegance to casual celebrations, this guide ensures you’ll dress appropriately and stylishly for any wedding invitation. Whether it’s a beach ceremony, garden party, or grand ballroom ...

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 ...

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 ...