Solid-color silk cocktail dresses by Tadashi and conservative sheaths from Elie Tahari up the glam factor at formal business events, while vibrant prints from Nicole Miller beg to be let off the ...

A silk corset dress? Sure. A lace bustier under a sleek suit? Absolutely. Cocktail attire is generally a bit more modest than semi-formal, but a little décolletage never hurt anyone (especially ...