"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A black-tie dress code is pretty self-explanatory, but cocktail attire? That's where things start to get ...

Semi-formal and cocktail events are funny — everyone gets invited to them, but no one ever fully explains the dress code. You’re told to “elevate your look,” but what does that actually mean on a cold ...

Which cocktail dresses are best? Sometimes referred to as the “party dress,” cocktail dresses are short to mid-length and are semiformal. There is no single look for a cocktail dress. They come in a ...

If you're looking for something more stylish and substantial than an inflatable pool, but you don't want the massive footprint of a traditional pool, consider a cocktail pool. Cocktail pools are ...

Out of all the wedding dress codes out there, spring cocktail wedding guest attire is one of the vaguest (but also the simplest) to adhere to. As with any major event, there are a few things to steer ...

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 ...