For an event with this dress code, men typically wear ... cocktail attire. Like a cocktail dress code, it represents the middle ground between formal wear and casual wear.

The history of business casual attire for men originated from the emblematic ... monogrammed lining and so forth. Even though ...

Think of it as that sweet spot between casual and black-tie—formal ... Disclaimer: just because the dress code says "cocktail," that doesn't mean you have to wear an actual cocktail dress.

"Cruise casual" attire for men typically suggests longer dress shorts ... Women choose dresses (party or cocktail), pantsuits and elegant skirts with blouses, while some may wear evening gowns.