Deciphering the Dress Code for the Party

What does "Creative Black Tie", "Festive Attire", and "Cocktail Chic" mean? Invitations these days are getting more creative with labeling the "attire" required for the event. Invitations are getting so creative, it can be confusing for guests to know what to wear. Here are a few new dress codes that we will try to decipher for you. 1) Festive Attire - this calls for fun, less formal dress but does not mean casual blue jeans and tshirt. Go for a fun dress with a little sparkle. You can also go for bolder jewelry. Men - pull out those flashy bow ties and socks and have fun, but keep it polished. 2) Cocktail Chic - means the same thing as cocktail attire. For women that usually means a knee length and shorter dress (but not too short!). This is more sophisticated than "festive" attire. Think of a traditional cocktail dress and add some good jewelry and a clutch. Men - wear a suit and tie to these events, but not a tux. 3) Creative Black Tie - consider this a little less serious than black tie. Black tie generally requires women to wear a floor length dress and men to wear a tux. But "creative" allows for some flare to be added. Women can choose a bold color dress and accessories. Men can have fun with their tie colors and even tux colors! Here's to wearing a perfect outfit at your next event! Marty