adrianna papell floral embroidered dress Maxi With Flutter Sleeves length skirt of this pull Adrianna Papell Embroidered Sheath Women's

Getting strategic is the key: Choose one main attribute to draw the sole focus to

What dressy casual means: Polished enough to show you made an effort Comfortable enough to feel relaxed and natural Not jeans or t-shirts, but not evening gowns either Quality fabrics with intention, not casual daywear Room for personal style and trend interpretation More relaxed than semi-formal, more elevated than casual Think of dressy casual as what youd wear to a nice dinner or upscale event where you want to look great without feeling overdressed

The zipper on your pants provides an easy-to-remember rule: The front of the shirt should end somewhere between the midpoint and lower end of your zipper

For free entrance options see our Marquee Dayclub Guest List

While cocktail dresses for weddings do lean more on the formal side of dress codes, that doesnt mean you cant incorporate some personality to your look

Youll nail the cocktail dress code every time with these tips and general rules