Cocktail parties have no set official dress code. Some are formal and others are a little more relaxed. For the most part, cocktail parties are “dressy-casual” so go for fun pieces and remember to take things like the weather and the time of day into account.

Regardless of whether you’re required to dress up or not, try to keep your outfit within the spirit of the event.

STYLIST ASSISTANT: Lucy Robi

MODEL: Rachel Obilo

CLOTHING: Roc-A-Lady Fashions, F47, Jamia Shopping Mall, Nairobi

ACCESSORIES: Zicky Collections, First Floor, F109, Jamia Mall, Nairobi

SHOES: Instyle Shoes, F71, Jamia Mall, Adlife Plaza, Chania Avenue and Ringroad, Kilimani, Nairobi; Krishna Centre, Westlands, Nairobi