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Ah, among so many fabulous occasions for which you get to dress up, few can compare to the classy atmosphere of a modern-day cocktail evening. And what’s the first thing that comes to mind as the best attire for such an occasion? Well, cocktail dresses, elegant pantsuits, lush jewelry, and high heels, of course!

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We tapped stylists to share their best tips for how to dress in business cocktail attire for your next event.

So you’ve got an event coming up. It might be a wedding, a bridal shower, a company event or a special occasion. The dress code? Cocktail. But what does that mean? What is cocktail attire anyway? Well, have no fear, we’re here to help and give you some examples of what you should and should not wear.

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