With so many choices for wedding guest dresses to choose from (Black tie? Cocktail? Formal? Beach ... find the answer to this question on the invitation itself. Weddings will vary in their ...

Between holiday parties and wedding season, most of the invitations in your inbox will probably ask for “cocktail attire”—which is really just a fancy way of saying formal, but not too formal.

So you wanna wear pants? Totally fine! Just make sure they still seem dressy enough. Start with tailored trousers and a polished blouse, or make things easy for yourself by grabbing a matching blazer ...

Deciding what to wear ultimately comes down to the fine print on the invitation ... or longer cocktail-style dresses in elevated fabrics and patterns; for men, tuxedos or a formal black suit ...