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Cocktail Attire For Men

June 11, 2008

When drinking alcohol was made illegal during Prohibition in 1920s United States, social drinking moved to houses. These cocktail parties grew into high profile, chic gatherings, where people dressed up to the nines. Dress code became more and more formal though beginning in the 1930s, men’s attire for cocktail parties was a little less formal than evening wear. As yet, there was no prescribed look, and men could wear jackets of any pattern or colour, with a straight or a bow tie.

It was the 1950s that saw the cocktail parties grow fashionable and men began to wear slim silk or rayon trousers, with custom-made jackets. Cotton or silk shirts were accessorised with slender ties and ascots. However, in the 1960s, ties were discarded altogether. Today, cocktail attire can change dramatically depending on the time of day, and year. To help you dress with flair, we have compiled a few ideas for cocktail party attire.

Dressing for a Cocktail Party

Begin by checking the invitation to find out whether the party is formal or semi-formal. Invitations delivered over the phone or via e-mail can be taken to mean that the party is going to be a casual affair. Formal invitations indicate a requirement to dress formally.

Go over the invitation closely to check for any hints such as semi-formal or black tie optional. If, the invitation reads semi-formal, men should wear a dark suit, while black tie optional gives you the option of choosing to wear a tuxedo, or a dark suit with a formal tie.

Always, take the season into account when dressing for a Cocktail Party. Select dark or muted fabrics for fall or winter party, while you can lighten up for spring by opting for light fabrics like linen or cotton. You also have an additional advantage of going for a splash of tropical colour in springtime.

If, you have to head straight from work to a cocktail party, then compromise is the name of the game. Khaki trousers, button-down shirt and blazer should see you through. Or else, a sport coat with a deep pair of jeans and leather-driving moccasins will also pass muster. However, remember no sneakers!

The time of day is also important when dressing for a cocktail event. Afternoon events can be treated less formally. Don a dressy business casual outfit for the late afternoon or a suit for the evening.

As for accessories, avoid athletic socks and shorts for a cocktail event. Instead, beat the heat with something cooler like lightweight pants in cool gingham or chambray. And, if you are bringing a date to the party, why not co-ordinate your outfits!


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