Cocktail attire for men in California is casual, unless the invitation says formal. During fall and winter months, darker fabrics are worn and in the spring and summer, lighter fabrics and colors are worn. Slacks, a buttoned shirt, and sport coat are proper attire for men. California casual means jeans and sandals are acceptable.
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"Come as you are" means the event is casual attire, no dress code such as coat and tie or formal wear.
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California is on the north side of the equator.
California cocktail attire is a bit more relaxed than regular "cocktail attire". Generally cocktail attire would be considered a little black dress. However, California cocktail could be a pretty floral dress or a nice pants out fit. Since our weather is warmer and we spend more time outdoors all year around, we dress alittle more casual than most.
For men cocktail attire refers to dressing in a casual suit or a nice button down shirt with a tie. For women cocktail attire usually means a cocktail dress or long dress pants and blouse.
California cocktail attire is a bit more relaxed than regular "cocktail attire". Generally cocktail attire would be considered a little black dress. However, California cocktail could be a pretty floral dress or a nice pants out fit. Since our weather is warmer and we spend more time outdoors all year around, we dress alittle more casual than most.
The popular attire for men attending a cocktail party in the 1950's was slim silk pants and a custom made jacket. This was also the era when Ascot accessories were common.
For any cocktail party, clothing should be a dark suit with a white or muted colored shirt. Accessories should be a subtly patterned tie, and black hard soled dress shoes.
Business cocktail attire is a step above what you would wear to work, as far as being dressier. However, it is not as flashy as typical cocktail attire. The clothing should be dressy, but conservative for both males and females.
If the invitation says 'cockatail attire' then he needs to wear a coat and tie.
It means black, white or mixed colour cocktail dress for women, black white or mixed suit for men. It is suit shirt and tie not bow tie.
An event that requires formal attire. A tuxedo or black suit and tie for men and formal or cocktail dress for women
Sophisticated and polished...not quite "cocktail-fancy"
cocktail dress for women. Suit with or without tie.
Party attire is a dress or suit, anything that you would wear to a party. If it's formal, a cocktail dress or gown would be appropriate.