Don’t be afraid to show a little leg. Although minidresses might not be black-tie-wedding approved, they’re perfect for cocktail dress codes. From easy A-line silhouettes, to sequins and bows ideal ...

Understanding the Context

AOL: Reviewers Dish on Cocktail Dresses They Love for Women Over 50 Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. What exactly is a summer cocktail dress? Sure, it can be a sparkly ...

Key Insights

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? If you’re shopping for a wedding guest dress, the specs to search by are a little more stringent. Typically, a “cocktail attire” dress code means something knee-length or a midi dress (though shorter ...

Final Thoughts

GLAMOUR UK: Cocktail attire dress code: exactly what to wear (and what to avoid) Cocktail dress code isn’t one of the traditional old school dress codes, like black tie, morning dress (which is the official Ascot dress code) or smart casual but it is one of the most fun and the ... Cocktail attire dress code: exactly what to wear (and what to avoid)