DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail — slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets ...

What to wear: For a daytime casual wedding, Bingham recommended an airy linen set or dress or an easy button-up and dark beige shorts. For a nighttime casual wedding, opt for longer pants or a dress.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail -- slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets ...

Dear Miss Manners: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail — slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail -- slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail -- slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail -- slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets ...