We’ve all heard of business casual.

And, cocktail attire.

Does this requirement mean we meant to sip cocktails at work?

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Allow us to decode the business cocktail dress code.

Traditionally, asBridespoints out, cocktail attire would suggest you are supposed to dress in the not-formal-but-not-casual vein.

In other words, don’t ignore the “business” in business cocktail.

woman in business cocktail attire

Slipping on shoes with a bejeweled element and a statement necklace also accomplishes the same vibe.

In other words, it’s possible for you to’t gotoowrong.

Finally, one rule of thumb worth following is that when in doubt, go more business than cocktail.

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