Pieces like tailored silk jackets, sheath dresses with delicate embroidery, or minimalist wide-leg pantsuits offer a unique, elegant aesthetic suitable for diverse professional environments
Cocktail attire was first popularised in the 1920s as women in the US moved into the public social sphere and sought to find more individuality and shed the more confining gender stereotypes of the Edwardian era, Michelle Gabriel, graduate programme director of Glasgow Caledonian New York College says
From timelessly elegant stainless steel bracelets and beautiful rose gold hoop earrings to long pendant necklaces and stackable rings, the possibilities for accessorizing are immense.
Navy, emerald, burgundy, black, and metallic tones all work
For a more formal or elegant dress, consider heels, strappy sandals, or dressy wedges
It can be worn for casual daytime events or dressed up for more formal occasions