From black tie to cocktail attire, dress codes are something people don’t talk about enough. The number of grey areas regarding what and what not to wear are endless. Today, we are here to talk all things cocktail sans the drinks (unfortunately). Believe it or not, there may be rules you’ve broken at least once in your lifetime, but that’s all about to change.
Ahead we give you the dos and don’ts of cocktail attire. Some of these guidelines might seem obvious, and others might be less so but, as always, we insist that you consider these as suggestions over rules. Like everything else you wear, the most important part of getting your cocktail attire right is feeling like yourself in what you’re wearing; hopefully some of our tips below will speak to you. Of course, in addition to our cocktail attire commandments, we show you where to shop the pieces that will ensure you’re always dressed appropriately.
Keep reading to discover the dos and don’ts of cocktail dressing and to better understand the nuances of cocktail attire for women.
