From black and white tie to whatever smart-casual actually means, it's kinda impossible to get to grips with them all.

keep scrolling for the dos and don'ts of cocktail attire for women, along with ways to shop 'fits that are totally appropriate for this particular dress code. Instead, save those for a black-tie ...

Serve up some serious va-va-voom in this party-ready dress that dance floors were made for. The feather-trimmed skirt and diamante detail make this versatile piece work for more formal ...

but finding suitable cocktail attire for men is, well, a tad bit challenging. Whereas a black tie gala is pretty straightforward (cue the tuxedo!), cocktail attire is a little more open for ...

Fashion stylist and expert, Naina Singla tells InStyle her choice for a business cocktail event would be “a long-sleeve cashmere knit dress in a dark shade of grey or deep black, paired with ...