Save for the “doctor is ready now”, do any four words inspire more trepidation—and less excitement—than “cocktail attire for men”? (We’re exaggerating, but only a little.) ...

For bowties, it’s even worse, as 61% of respondents report being unconfident when it comes to them. Men average three failed bowtie-tying attempts before getting it right, and nearly half (47%) flat ...

The average man feels 67% more confident when sporting their best suit or tuxedo, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 ...

It’s not as formal as the black tie dress code, obviously, which usually implies the event will be a ball or in an extravagant venue and suitably serious. In contrast, cocktail parties are meant to be ...

If you’re lucky, said invite will also include a note about the event’s dress code. But even then, there’s plenty of room for perplexion. What does ‘cocktail’ dressing truly entail?

dress shirts and sports coats (suggested) for men, with some wearing suits, ties or tuxedos. Women choose dresses (party or cocktail), pantsuits and elegant skirts with blouses, while some may ...