formal dress code for ladies The Girlfriend's Guide to Cocktail Attire: A semi-formal evening events, weddings, and upscale gatherings. Think: dressy but not stuffy. Cocktail attire has fewer rules than Black Tie and White The Ultimate Guide to Wedding

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Lingerie straps and peek-a-boo sides are fashion-forward details, while the row of covered buttons is classic

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This isn't the time for your favorite cocktail dress or that cute midi you wore to last month's celebration

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Throw on a cropped jacket and ankle boots for a more dressed-down look