From traditional black-tie weddings to whimsical garden parties, we asked experts to help us break down what to wear.

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It's a familiar scenario: You're invited to a wedding, an engagement party ... cocktail dressing for young women in the 1960s. Along with the mod style, it was acceptable to wear a dressy suit ...

Along with the mod style, it was acceptable to wear a dressy suit to cocktail parties, and for women going directly from cocktails to dinner, a matching jacket could be worn over a dinner dress.

effortlessly blending party and formal vibes. For the event, she steered away from the typical gown and chose something both iconic and modern: a sequin blazer paired with matching pants.

Many of today's brides are passing on traditional gowns in favor of elegant pants or jumpsuits, the occasional groom skips the typical black tux for a pastel suit ... a cocktail dress that's ...

These looks are perfect for a date night, holiday party ... leg pants. Or go for a long sleeve option with pants that are more fitted around the ankles like this pretty burgundy one. Check out this ...

Pant suits, which are usually worn to formal settings like the office or board meetings are now party delight styles. This is just because fashion creatives are innovative enough to switch the fitted ...

“Be specific about what you want—whether it’s black-tie, cocktail, or something creative like a themed or color-specific dress code ... with tailored pants and suits can also work for ...