What is the difference between business casual and smart casual? When it comes to cocktail attire for men, there are some ...

For an event with this dress code, men typically wear ... cocktail attire. Like a cocktail dress code, it represents the middle ground between formal wear and casual wear.

Think of it as that sweet spot between casual and black-tie—formal ... Disclaimer: just because the dress code says "cocktail," that doesn't mean you have to wear an actual cocktail dress.