What exactly is cocktail attire? Ask ten people what it means ... affair with an expectation for well-structured suits and understated kitten heels. Others might argue it's a step away from ...

Credit: Getty Images Carole Middleton found comfortable but chic alternative party wear with a vintage shirt ... Pulling together the most effortless and understated party look, Carole styled ...

For many people, clothing can serve as a way to body-check ... And off the runway, women are wearing loose maxi dresses and ballet flats, instead of squeezing into figure-hugging minidresses ...

"It’s not as fancy as black tie, but it does call for elevated evening wear in luxurious fabrics. For women, glitzy dresses of any length are appropriate — just not a gown." In other words ...