Cocktail attire is a vague term ... way to think about it is finding an outfit that’s in between black tie and business casual. As for what these outfits look like? Bazaar called in an expert ...

novelty ties should be reserved for the cocktail attire dress code. Here are the colors and patterns to invest in to keep yourself firmly in the business professional dress code. Start with the ...

Disclaimer: just because the dress code says "cocktail," that doesn't mean you have to wear an actual cocktail dress. Keep your personal style intact—and if that means a pair of posh trousers ...