Dear Polite One, I am invited to my boyfriend’s company Christmas party. It is a large company, and he has just started. Neither of us has attended a work-related holiday party and are a bit nervous. The dress code is cocktail attire and dinner will be served quite formally. I'm not comfortable with dresses since it is cold here and I can't keep warm. What to wear? Dear What to wear, Cocktail attire is short-elegant dresses for women , the 'little black dress' or its equivalent. This means that a pantsuit in this formality would work as well. Your boyfriend should wear a suit. Best wishes, The Polite One More From The Polite One What Jewelry to Wear to a Formal Navy Ball? What to wear for a formal ball in New York? What is the dress code for the company holiday retreat?
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