There is no such thing called off-season for parties, especially cocktail parties. Such occasions call for dresses that are chic, casual and elegant but ideal. It calls for Cocktail Dresses. These are the most famous and preferred wear among ladies for events like cocktail parties and other such formal as well as semi-formal events. And what’s more!!! These are also worn for prom nights!!!
Cocktail dresses come in a wide variety of range, shapes, design and lengths. When it comes to these dresses, one can find different styles that suits women according to their personality, body shapes etc. here are some popular styles of Cocktail dresses:
The perfect of all dresses is what we call as “little black dress”. Introduced by Coco Chanel and popularized many celebrities like Audrey Hepburn. This is a staple in every woman’s closet. It is haute as the color black has a slimming effect on the wearer. While donning this, one must not keep it stylish but simple, sensible and neutral.
Next in line are the A-line dresses. Another popular style of Cocktail dresses, these look great on women with larger hips. Resembling the alphabet A, these silhouettes are slimmer and narrower at the top and flare out towards the hem.
The shift dress is another type of Cocktail dresses which suit women with straight figures. It features a high neckline and a straight cut skirt. With an unstructured waistline, they are generally come with either no sleeves or cap sleeves.
Strapless dresses make a bold statement and should be bought in fabrics like silks or chiffon’s, satin and tulle. Perfect for pear shaped women, it can enhance the beauty with belted fitted waists, fitted or ruched bodices.