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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!

Party season (and so much more fun) is on the way. When it comes to dressing up for cocktail hour, we’ve got the guide to all the looks you need in your line-up. From head-to-toe monochrome to tuxedo dressing and metallic everything, here’s the dress code for the antics you’ll turn into hilarious and partly true anecdotes later. So pop the champagne (or mocktail, your choice), crank up the Shania and let’s get into it. #ImWearingRI