A Cocktail party is a party at which cocktails are served. Sometimes they call it a cocktail reception. This kind of party was organized for purposes of social or business networking.

WHY IS IT CALLED COCKTAIL?

This story comes from New Orleans, where an apothecary by the name of Peychaud (of bitters fame) served a mixed brandy drink in a French eggcup & eventually the drink was named coquetier, the French term for an eggcup. Peychaud’s guests shortened the name to ‘cocktay,’ and eventually it became ‘cocktail

THE SAID ORIGIN OF COCKTAIL PARTY

Alec Waugh (brother of the novelist Evelyn) insisted in a 1970 Esquire essay that he invented the idea of drinks-before-dinner in the 1920s. Others point to a Tacoma Times article from April 1917 crediting a St. Louis socialite, they said Mrs. Clara Bell Walsh, as the first to hold a party devoted exclusively to mixed drink.

***WHAT TO WEAR***

FOR MEN

Cocktail dress code involves casual suits and dress shirts for men, then add a tie or bow tie. But of course, you can wear something more fashion-forward than your business suit. Wearing a tuxedo, a long black jacket with tails, a white collared shirt, a white vest, a white bow tie, and black patent-leather shoes.

FOR WOMEN

Wear a floor-length evening gown, a knee-length dress with heels, or your dressiest black dress. For women, cocktail attire typically calls for a dress that finishes at or above the knees and high heels.  They say “you can’t go wrong with a little black dress “Although cocktail looks should always appear sophisticated, they can also be fun and embrace exciting colors, embellishments, cuts, and unique accessories.  Also stay away from super-short styles.

Avoid fabrics that are too casual, like chino, jersey, and denim. “They say to test if a hemline is appropriate, stand with your hands at your sides: The edge shouldn’t be higher than your fingertips.

“By AMBFA (Ambassador & Smart Fashion )

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