In business wear, you'll need to rethink your semi-formal choices. According to Emily Post's website, women should wear dresses to semi-formal dinners and parties, not pants or jeans. Regular semi ...

They add a feminine, flirty touch to formal wear. In addition, a drop waist dress such as this will add more length to shorter women. Jumpsuits are a cheat code for semi-formal dressing.

Whether you're attending a wedding this summer that calls for a semi-formal dress code or have been invited to a garden party, here are the best cocktail dresses for older women. The drapey fit of ...

Colors or patterns can be a bit bolder than with semi-formal attire. • Women: Wear dress pants, a casual dress, or a skirt with a nice blouse. Stay away from spaghetti straps or plunging necklines.