To give you a better idea of what this entails, keep scrolling for the dos and don'ts of cocktail attire for women. (BTW, Cosmo has lists to help you get ready for spring, winter, and fall ...

For an event with this dress code, men typically wear a suit and tie while women wear a cocktail dress. Still, with so much ambiguity, cocktail attire can mean different things depending on the ...

This guide decodes every dress code from black tie to beach casual so you can dress for any wedding with confidence and style ...

Women choose dresses (party or cocktail), pantsuits and elegant skirts with blouses, while some may wear evening gowns. Kids should follow the adult dress code, opting for school dance- or party ...

but not too formal. We're talking mini and midi dresses that feel polished, chic jumpsuits, or tailored suiting paired with elevated accessories. The key is looking dressy enough for champagne ...