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Dress Codes & Style Guides

Dress codes explained, from semi-casual to cocktail attire, plus guides to necklines, body types and choosing the dress silhouette that suits you.

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What Is Semi-Casual Attire? Your Complete Guide

Semi-casual attire means relaxed but put-together clothing: one step dressier than everyday casual and one step less formal than semi-formal. For women, think a simple day dress, a skirt or...

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Sherri Hill style 58226 fitted strapless mikado gown with a corset bodice and pearls along the neckline in pink

Formal Dress Fabrics Explained: Satin, Mikado, Sequins and How to Care for Them

The most common formal dress fabrics are satin, mikado, taffeta, chiffon, lace, brocade and fabrics finished with sequins, beads or hot fix stones. Structured fabrics like... Sherri Hill style 55887 strapless stretch satin gown with a corset top and ruched waist in emerald

What Color Dress Looks Best on Me? A Skin Tone and Color Guide

The dress color that looks best on you usually depends on your skin's undertone. Warm undertones glow in gold, red, coral, yellow, emerald and warm browns.... Sherri Hill style 58294 A-line cocktail dress with a pearl beaded neckline in black

What Is Semi-Formal Attire? A Guide to the Semi-Formal Dress Code

Semi-formal attire is a dress code between casual and formal. For women, it usually means a cocktail dress, a dressy knee-length or midi dress, or an... Sherri Hill style 56860 beaded gown in black with gold

What to Wear to a Black-Tie Event: Dresses, Rules and Etiquette

Black tie is a formal evening dress code. Women traditionally wear a floor-length evening gown, and men wear a tuxedo with a black bow tie. A... Party Attire Ideas

Party Attire Ideas

It’s always nice to be invited to a party, but it always begs the question: what should I wear? If you’ve been invited to a party... Country Club Attire: Everything You Need to Know

Country Club Attire: Everything You Need to Know

An outing at the country club isn't the same thing as grabbing a few beers at your local dive or sports bar; you will need to... fair-haired girl spending summer day in restaurant, Summer Cocktail Attire

Summer Cocktail Attire: Your Guide to the Hottest Looks

Navigating a summer cocktail attire dress code can be incredibly challenging. Not only do you have to strike the right balance between casual and formal, but... neckline types

Neckline Types: A Complete Guide to Dress Necklines

The main dress neckline types are sweetheart, strapless, V-neck, plunging, square, scoop, halter, high neck, one-shoulder, off-the-shoulder, Queen Anne, illusion, cowl and keyhole. Each one frames... Sherri Hill style 58860 fitted sequin gown with side cuts, an open back and a skirt slit

Dresses for Body Types: How to Find the Best Dress for Your Shape

The best dress for your body type is one that follows your natural lines and puts the spotlight on the features you love most. As a... 1920s style Happy cheerful flapper woman dancing at party,

The Flapper Dress: 1920s Inspired Style

Flapper looks are increasingly popular, and there’s something special about the fringed details, sequins and beaded embellishments, and shorter lengths of these dresses. Whether you want... pretty model girl posing, Neon Color Dress

Trend Alert: The Neon Color Dress of Your Dreams

Neon colors emerged in the 1980s, and this trend of bright, eye-catching clothing is becoming popular once again as individuals start to embrace neon colors in...