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The look: Dark suit or blazer with dress pants Dress shirt (tie optional, depending on the event) Dress shoes oxfords, derbies, or polished loafers Room for a little more color, texture, or pattern than the dress codes above Our pick: The Blue Suit For a deeper breakdown including what to wear to summer cocktail events, what counts as a cocktail mistake, and how it compares to semi-formal see our full guide to cocktail attire for men

With the right dress, lightweight accessories, and sublime shoes, you can create a look that feels polished without trying too hard

This beige and dark blue cotton crochet-knit short dress from Gucci is presented in an intarsia panelled style

Life was simpler in the 2000s, flip phones were small enough to fit in the tiny accessory along with your lip gloss and keys

*Note - If youve altered the yoke, this will change total stitch count

Fabric has stretch for comfort while keeping a tailored, flattering fit