One of my favourite things about this time of year is the excitement of hosting cocktail parties and intimate gatherings with ...

As a rule of thumb, cocktail dresses should be structured and elegant. But at the same time, you can feel free to show off—sequins, feathers, and embellishments are all welcome in moderation.

Let's cut to the chase: dress codes are hard to follow. After all, there are SO. MANY. of them. From black and white tie to whatever smart-casual actually means, it's kinda impossible to get to ...

and the dress code wording toward the bottom says something like “cocktail attire preferred.” Naturally, this calls for a ...