Small social group whose members share personal and enduring relationships. -People share many activities, spend a great deal of time together, and feel they know one another well. -Families are these types of groups in that they are the first groups we experience in life and because they are of central importance in socialization process.
Cocktail dress: Formal, usually knee-length, something more like an LBD Prom dress: VERY formal, usually floor-length, basically think ball gown, bedazzled. Evening gown: VERY formal, a lot like prom dress, less bedazzled That's what I think the difference is.
The Basics. Attending a semi-formal or cocktail event used to mean dresses only for ladies. Nowadays sleek separates like dress pants and skirts can also be appropriate semi-formal attire. Stick with something in a luxe fabric, like jacquard, lace or chiffon.