The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time—friends, family, food, celebrations. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we didn’t acknowledge that the season can be stressful too. Between deciding what ...

Q I'm invited to a Labor Day wedding where I'm close to the parents but not part of the wedding party. It is not black tie, in fact, the description is "cocktail attire suggested." I'm wondering if I ...

In the simplest of terms, it's a semi-formal style of dress typically worn on early evening and late afternoon occasions. "Cocktail attire was first popularized in the 1920s as women in the U.S. moved ...

Dress codes help us meet the expectations of the host and set the tone of an event. Source: iStockphoto / Deagreez/Getty Images Dress codes help set the tone of an event. If you’re unsure about the ...