Cocktail wedding dresses are one of my absolute favorite types of dress. Like the styles
themselves, the occasions in which one might find yourself donning a cocktail
dress can vary in many ways. When we think of cocktail parties, we usually
think of Friday night martinis and little sequined dresses. However, Sunday
brunches, holiday parties and numerous other events can also require a great
dress that meets all the requirements of a cocktail soiree.
1. Know
Your Setting
Deciding
the right type of party dress for any event takes some thought. Luckily, cocktail
dresses are a necessity for many women’s wardrobes, so no matter what
particular event you’re shopping for, you’re likely to get good use out of your
dress. Take the time of day and the season into consideration when shopping for
your dress. It’s unlikely that you’d wear the same nighttime mini dress you
once wore on a sexy date to a midday get-together with your girlfriends. A
little common sense goes a long way in determining the qualifying factors for
an appropriate cocktail dress.
When
creating the kind of look for a cocktail party or other type of social event
that’s less formal than black tie, it’s helpful to start with an idea of
historical fashion perfection. Most of us women like to feel sexy to a certain
extent at any social gathering, but our over-sexed society can sometimes blur
the line of appropriateness when it comes to creating a stand-out look. A
general rule of thumb is beauty over sex-appeal. Keeping the idea of looking
beautiful as the backdrop for your cocktail look can help you mold and shape a
look that will turn heads for all the right reasons.
3.
Accessories Are A Girl’s Best Friend
So we’ve
thought about our event…the time of year and what the occasion is all about. We
know our setting; have looked into the weather and what kind of venue we’ll be
visiting. We’ve also considered a classic guide of style to help shape our look
to be beautiful and avoid any missteps in our quest to look our best. But how
do we embody beauty without risking becoming a bore? We’re young (even if just
at heart) and want to feel unique and progressive. The little black dress and
string of pearls are timeless, but surely there’s more we can do for our
cocktail look, right? Absolutely.
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