In a cocktail party, the main highlight is cocktails. In this occasion, ladies generally wear mid-length, formal gowns called cocktail dresses. Before you purchase a cocktail dress, here are several basic information that you need to know.

There are two kinds of invitation to a cocktail party: a formal and a casual one. If you receive a formal invitation in the mail, this means you are being invited to a dressier cocktail party. On the other hand, if you receive an invitation by e-mail or text message, you are being invited to a casual cocktail party. A formal cocktail party requires classic colors and a longer cocktail dress. A casual cocktail party, on the other hand, allows you to wear fancy shades and short length dresses.

Full length gowns usually shouldn’t be worn to a cocktail party.  They tend to be reserved for more formal occasions.  The appropriate length for a cocktail dress is anywhere from mini-skirt length to just above the ankle.  Again, this will depend on the formality of the occasion.  You should also base your length decision on whether or not you feel comfortable showing some leg.

The cloth of your cocktail dress should be based on the season and the weather during the party. Heavier materials are appropriate for fall and winter while gentle and flowy materials are perfect for spring and summer. A shawl is also ideal to bring during spring and fall.

The season can influence the shade you pick for your dress as well.  In the fall and winter, or for an evening occasion, darker colors such as black, navy blue, and crimson are appropriate.  Daytime parties or events held in warmer weather are an excellent time to break out the pastels, sun colors, or florals.

Your choice of footwear must be in line with the season and the formality of the event. For summer or late springtime parties, an open-toed footwear is ideal for your cocktail dress. In fall and winter parties, closed toes are more suitable due to a colder weather. Also, it is ideal to use thick stockings .

Pearls and gold are perfect accessories to use in formal cocktail events. In a more casual cocktail event, up-to-date and stylish accessories such as a headband can be used.

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