red long sleeve dress shirt Oxford L/s Tailored at Waist Red Silk Long Sleeve Dress

Cocktail attire is all about striking that perfect balance between elegance and fun

Left: Fringed poncho dress in Orlon knit has a stand-up collar and long sleeves

You will want to whisk together your mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings until well combined

Below is a guide on how to style a shirt dress, and ideas of what to wear with a shirt dress to look elevated and stylish

Pack costume-friendly snacks & water (only!) Pack a light costume-friendly snack like pretzels or goldfish and water (only!) Bonus points if you pack an oversized button up shirt to wear over their costumes when snacking Dads old button up shirt works best