Cocktail Dress Ideas

When you get invited for a cocktail party and the theme is to wear something elegant, the first thing you would think of doing is go shopping! But, if you don't have a particular design or color in mind, you are just going to end up buying a simple black dress, which you think would look elegant. Everyone wears black at parties, as it is a common understanding that black is an evening color.

Let us tell you, there are multiple color combinations and colors apart from black, which look stunning for evening wear. A day color like yellow could also be worn to an evening cocktail party, but it just needs to be designed well and accompanied with the right kind of accessories. Take a look at some ideas which will make you look like the star of the evening.

Elegant Evening Dresses

The entire essence of dressing up lies in the dress that you wear. It can make you look prettier than any girl in the world or even completely spoil your look. This is where your choice in the designs and colors come into the picture. If you're having trouble deciding what colors to wear for a cocktail party at very short notice, read on to know all about beautiful cocktail dresses.

Classy Dresses

Cocktail dresses are meant to be knee length yet classy. They give you cute yet elegant look and can be carried off very easily unlike the long evening dresses which have to be managed time to time. They are comfortable to walk and dance in and don't need too much of maintenance either. Some classy designs could be as follows.

As mentioned earlier, colors like blue, green, turquoise, lemon yellow, beige, purple, pink, and white can be the other colors apart from black, which can completely make heads turn at the party you will be going to. So, make sure you buy a dress in any of these colors. Though black looks classy; a beautiful, short, ruffled hem, blue colored cocktail dress would look absolutely stunning. Teal is another color that could be included if it is shoulder strap with a plunging V-neckline and satin on the busts. A red short stretch mesh one with normal shoulder straps will also look ravishing and classy. Similarly, a feathered white one with noodle straps, and the length just a little lower than the hips, would make you look slim and pretty. Fuchsia strapless ones in colors, like pink, mauve, bottle green, and lavender with either hip or bust bows would look very classy too.

Some other designs could be tunics, either printed or plane. They look very casual yet classy and can be worn as a one or two piece cocktail dress over a tight black mini skirt. Bubble dresses in metallic or turquoise would also look beautiful. The neckline also changes the appearance of the dress majorly. If you can, find something in halter neck or simply one shoulder in any color. Ivory and beige are also pretty colors in which you can find some sequined cocktail dresses. Crossover necks or strapless pleated ones in teal, aquamarine, amethyst, and ivory would look stunning on you. You can have all these patterns and designs in elegant plus size dresses as well.

Sassy Dresses

Some sassy and bold cocktail dresses can be of any colors you like. It not be only elegant, it can be sensual and attractive too. All you need is the attitude to carry it off. If you're looking for something like this, then you can go for a sequined halter dress with a cross back strap and knee length in size. Silver is also a beautiful evening color which will make you dazzle if it is a V-neck and the back is a simple A-line in pattern. A pleated strapless one in almond color or a butterfly pattern is just the dress for you to get sassy and neat. Drape ones are also quite wanted by a number of women as they look very informal but also occasional, so you can get one of these for your cocktail party. Don't forget to buy your accessories no matter what color you get it in.

We are sure, with such a variety of elegant cocktail dresses to choose from, you will make the finest choice. So, get