Save for the “doctor is ready now”, do any four words inspire more trepidation—and less excitement—than “cocktail attire for men”? (We’re exaggerating, but only a little.) ...

In contrast, cocktail parties are meant to be fun! Men might wear ... at an engagement party for your best mates from uni, or is it a fundraiser for a charity (with many generations in attendance) ...

From traditional black-tie weddings to whimsical garden parties, we asked experts to help us break down what to wear.