Crossbody bags are also welcome, but leave the casual satchels and slings behind. Something with a chain strap or thin strap and structured shape will match the dress code nicely. Feel free to add ...

Sometimes referred to as the “party dress,” cocktail dresses are short to mid-length and are semi-formal. There is no single ...

For women, this can be a little trickier. If the party starts at 6 p.m. (with a cocktail hour), a woman can wear a more formal cocktail dress. If after 8 p.m., a long dress is preferred.

In 2024, Appiah, along with his partner and U’Luvka Vodka founder, Mark Talbot Holmes, launched Ajabu Cocktail and Spirits Festival. The event focused on Africa’s drinks culture and ...

For women, glitzy dresses of any length are appropriate — just not a gown." In other words, cocktail attire is a dress code that falls somewhere between casual and black tie.