Los Angeles Times: Black-Tie, Cocktail, or Casual? Your Guide to Decoding Any Wedding Dress Code Black-Tie, Cocktail, or Casual? Your Guide to Decoding Any Wedding Dress Code Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor.

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We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. A black-tie dress code is pretty self-explanatory, but cocktail attire? Yahoo: 7 Best Cocktail Dresses for Women Over 50, According to a Celebrity Stylist 7 Best Cocktail Dresses for Women Over 50, According to a Celebrity Stylist "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cocktail attire is one of the most popular wedding guest dress codes—and for good reason. The polished ...

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