If you’re facing a slew of events this season, the best cocktail dresses are essentials for dressed-up affairs. Whether ...

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Buy at Nordstrom.com. Buy at Macys.com. Simple square-neck dresses are always a classy choice for a wedding no matter the time of year, especially when dealing with a semi-formal dress code.

Regular semi-formal wear allows cocktail dresses, but this is not appropriate for business wear. Review the invitation from the business for clues about what to wear.