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November 18, 2009

How to Wear to a Cocktail Party

Filed under: Cocktail Dresses — Tags: , , , , , , , — Mary @ 6:40 am

Cocktail parties are the perfect occasion for the famous little black cocktail dresses . Whatever your attire, keep it dressy and elegant, but not too formal. If you have less idea on it, kindly see the following instructions.

Step 1 Think about your invitation. If it came by phone or e-mail, chances are it’s a more casual affair. If you received a formal invitation, and especially if the event benefits a charity or association, consider it a dressier affair.

Step 2 Choose dress and skirt lengths from mini to just above the ankles. Save anything resembling a full-length sequined gown for a different occasion.

Step 3 Choose fabric and  according to the season. Wool and wool blends are perfect for fall and winter; satin, silk, rayon and fine-gauge knits are great for the spring and summer months. These materials can be dressed up or down with jewelry, handbags, shoes, wraps and hairstyles. 

Step 4 Attend a more formal after-work party in a business suit, or if you wear more casual clothes to work, bring an outfit to change into. A black wool formal dress with stockings and pumps is a simple solution for fall or winter. Pair a strapless or spaghetti dress with an embroidered cardigan and slingback pumps or strappy sandals for a spring or summer event.

Step 5 Head to a more casual after-work gathering in a dressy-casual outfit. Pair a wool skirt with a fitted turtleneck and leather flats for winter parties. Consider a fine-knit twinset, slim satin pants and low-heeled mules in the summer.

Step 6 Wear a printed A-line sundress to a cocktail party on a weekend afternoon. A party scheduled for a weekend evening warrants a more flirty or pageant dresses. Pair a colorful satin or silk empire-waist dress with a velvet or silk shoulder wrap.

Step 7 Accessorize. Show off your gold charm bracelet or favorite pair of dangling earrings. Match hair adornments and a handbag to the motif, material or colors in your outfit.

Step 8 For the color, determined by your body shape and hobby. Black and Blue Cocktail Dresses suits any body shape. If you are slim, white cocktail dresses,red cocktail dresses,
pink cocktail dresses can make you more energy and younger.

July 20, 2009

When Should A Women Wear Cocktail Dresses

Filed under: Cocktail Dresses — Tags: , — Neverland @ 8:44 pm

Cocktail dresses, also called as cocktail gowns, are worn by women when invited for a cocktail party. Women also wear them to events like semi-formal, prom, or to other formal occasions. The most popular cocktail dress of all is a little black cocktail dress, but they also come in all shapes, sizes and length.

Selecting a Cocktail dress might be tricky thing, but having knowledge about yourself and your body might help you to do that. You should consider the current trend, your wardrobe and your height while selecting a cocktail dress. Your height is important because depending on trends height of a cocktail varies, some are knee length, while others end around two inches above the ankle also called as tea length cocktail dress, and ankle length called as ballerina length but this is also associated with evening gowns and difference hard to tell. Materials used for cocktail dresses vary from silk to satin to chiffon it’s totally your decision which you prefer.

When invited to attend a benefit or event held by a charity or other association, a cocktail dress is probably the attire you should be thinking of. Sometimes deciphering what sort of wardrobe to raid is as simple as reading the entire invite. More than likely, you will find phrases, such as casual dress, semi-formal attire or formalwear required on the invitation. Moreover, the last resort if you are unsure is to call the phone number that is included on the invite and ask to make sure.

Got an invitation for an occasion, don’t know what to wear don’t worry. Invitation should give you a clue to what sort of occasion it, like if invitation comes through a mail, occasion is for a casual cocktail dress.

When attending a cocktail party, you shouldn’t wear a sequined gown they are for a more formal occasion, such as a wedding or anniversary party. Cocktail dress lengths can range from a mini length to something that stops above the ankles. The type of material sends a message – satin and silk are popular choices, accompanied by flattering jewelry, handbags, and other accessories. The shoes that you select can also set off a cocktail dress – especially if you are sporting a shorter length and the shoes become an important focal point.

When choosing the color of your cocktail dress, you should keep in mind that during the summer season, floral prints, light pink, sky blue, pale green and yellow cocktail dresses, as well as other pastels dresses look good during this time. For a winter get-together, gray, crimson, black, dark brown and dark blue cocktail dresses are quite flattering. And for one of the number one tips regarding cocktail dresses: do not try to fit into a dress that is cut too low or is too tight; the results could be disastrous.

July 16, 2009

Choosing a Cocktail dress

Filed under: Cocktail Dresses — Tags: , , — Neverland @ 3:30 am

Cocktail parties call for short (knee-length or shorter) cocktail  dresses or cocktail gowns with some specialness to them. Cocktail party wear is all about the dress. Attending a cocktail party or an event calls for cocktail dress, gives you a great opportunity to show your femininity and put a fabulous look together.

Look for a short dress, not a long one like most people do. Wear your dress above the knee if you have great, slender legs. If your thighs are big, but your calves are shapely, wear your dress at the knee. If your knees are a problem, wear your dress just below the knee.

A party deserves a party dress. Don’t wear a dress that you could wear every day. Wear a dress in great fabric like silk in satin, taffeta or chiffon, work wonders for cocktail dresses. For budget selections, look for polyester or rayon, both of which mimic silk well at more affordable price, as they are cheap cocktail dresses.

For styles, add the drama of one shoulder and get the long and lean look from this stunning outfit for any body shape. You could pick an elegant black lace dress which is appropriate for formal events, but works for a nice cocktail party too.

If you have found the perfect cocktail dresses or perfect prom dresses but are not sure what to wear with them , here are some wonderful suggestions to get you glamorous with crystals, jewellery and other glitzy details.

Make a statement with a bold necklace

If you are wearing a dress with a simple neckline, add a bold statement necklace that uses chunky stones, colorful baubles or bold beads. This fabulous necklace will certainly cull some attention.

Put on a pair of strappy sandals

Now, you just need a pair of fabulous shoes. Select high heel sandals in bold bright colors or shiny metallic. For cold weather months, you can select patent or suede peep toe pumps to go with your cocktail dress.

One more thing, pull up you hair, add a glossy red lipstick and you will be the highlight of the party.

Wear a stone cuff bracelet

It’s okay if you don’t want to wear too much jewellery. If you decide to forego the necklace, wear a cuff bracelet adorned with diamonds, stones or crystals.

Add a pair of drop earrings

Start out with a fabulous pair of drop earrings. Choose earrings that are embellished with diamonds and other gemstones. They will look great on a black cocktail dress.

June 28, 2009

Cheap Cocktail Dresses

Filed under: Cocktail Dresses — Tags: , , — Neverland @ 9:57 pm

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Dressing for a cocktail party can be as fun as going to the party itself. It can be an excuse to get yourself dolled up, by finding a sexy prom dress that draws the eyes of others and gets you their attention. You have the opportunity to show some skin without looking inappropriate and finally show off the amazing body you have

Still, if you do not have a good cocktail dress they can sometimes seem too expensive. A good, sexy “little black dress” can cost hundreds of dollars, and most people do not have that kind of money to spend on a sexy prom gown that they only plan on wearing for one night. Instead, you will want to find cheap cocktail dresses that you will look just as good in without having to pay the high prices.

How to find Inexpensive Cocktail Dresses

First and foremost, many women have cocktail dresses they are no longer wearing and give away to used clothing stores, so definitely check those out first. Most likely the dresses are just as fashionable now as they were then, since the essence of the dress is still the same – also, you get the benefit of the current trends, and one of those trends is that “Retro” is in, so if you see a dress that looks like an older style, that may be perfect.

Next, most of the less expensive clothing stores (read: not cheap, but not designer) have one or two dresses of their own that come in multiple colors. Since one of the keys to a good cocktail dress is that it is sleek and sexy, any brand will do. There is never a reason to get a designer dress if you can’t afford it, because cocktail parties are not a place for status symbols – instead, they are a place to dress stylish. If you wear it right, no one is going to be looking at who made your dress, only how good you look in it.

Finally, if you have any friends that are the same size as you, chances are they have some dresses of their own they can lend you without issue. Don’t forget to ask around.

Cocktail Dress

Filed under: Cocktail Dresses — Tags: , — Neverland @ 9:15 pm
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Cocktail dresses or cocktail gowns are a woman’s dress worn at cocktail parties, and semi-formal occasions.
The length of cocktail dresses varies depending on fashion and local custom. The length ranges from just above the knee to touching the ankle. When it is about 5 cm (2 inches) above the ankle it is called tea length and when it is almost touching the ankle it is called ballerina length, although ballerina length dresses usually fall into the evening dress category.
At semi-formal occasions, less elaborate, shorter-length cocktail dresses may be worn. Prior to the mid 20th century this type of dress was known as ‘late afternoon’. When gentlemen are in business suits, ladies also wear dress suits or “good” afternoon skirt and dresses.
By the 1980s a dress was considered to be cocktail less by where the hem fell, but more by the level of sumptuousness the garment attained.
In the mid-20th century, some couturiers began describing full-skirted cocktail gowns as “dancing costumes”. These are prom dresses , or prom gowns.

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