Save for the “doctor is ready now”, do any four words inspire more trepidation—and less excitement—than “cocktail attire for men ... vibe (a summer wedding reception, say), you ...

A general rule with cocktail attire at a wedding, is if the groom is wearing a jacket, then the cocktail attire for men, is to also wear a jacket. Typically any form of dress shoes are considered ...

Even if the wedding will be held at a more relaxed venue (such as a beach, barn, or vineyard), a jacket and tie are still a must for men if there's a cocktail dress code in place. During the ...

A suit is still the appropriate choice for men, but cocktail-attire allows for lighter colors like charcoal, gray, and even beige for a summer wedding. Ties are recommended, but optional ...

Not only have I created a complete guide to wedding dress codes — from black tie to cocktail attire to the ever-mysterious “semi-formal” (what even is that?) — but I’ve also taken the ...

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 ...

Attending a cocktail party sounds fun and all, but finding suitable cocktail attire for men is, well, a tad bit challenging. Whereas a black tie gala is pretty straightforward (cue the tuxedo!), ...