Let's cut to the chase: Dress codes are hard. After all, there are so many of them! From black tie and white tie to whatever smart-casual means, it's kinda impossible to keep all of them straight.

Deciphering dress codes is something we do here, what is business casual? What is the difference between business casual and smart casual? When it comes to cocktail attire for men, there are some ...

(And, sure, you can certainly wear a non-black dress pant—but avoid jeans. Cocktail hour is not to be confused with Casual Fridays.) If you go the blazer route, a classic collared button-up ...