"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What exactly is cocktail attire? Ask ten people what it means, and you'll get ten different answers. Some ...

Classy cocktail dresses to wow the crowds at any Christmas party: RIGHT: Mint-green silk dress £175, Saltwater at Fenwick, 020 7629 9161. Purple velvet shoes £129, LK Bennett, 020 7637 6731 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A black-tie dress code is pretty self-explanatory, but cocktail attire? That's where things start to get ...

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With the year coming to a close, it’s time to prepare for a whirlwind of holiday soirées. So we’ve rounded up Amazon party dresses to help you smoothly transition from one celebration to the next.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. 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?