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Showing up underdressed to a black tie event is the equivalent of showing up to a carefully prepared dinner party in your gym clothes

Cocktail attire is the most common wedding dress code, and also the most misunderstood

Dressy Separates Dressy separates offer a modern twist on traditional black tie attire, providing a chic and versatile option for formal events

Of course, if you want to be more casual with your jacket choice, you can absolutely do that

More commonly worn at weddings is the mess dress, which comes in two versions: black or white

If you look at the urban dictionary, it defines smart casual as a nonsensical dress code that people slap on to events, parties, and workplaces