1. While selecting a cocktail dress, search for smooth and extravagant fabrics. A delightful cut in a rich fabric will add a modernity to the dress. For instance, a side opening can be exquisite and a point of interest without being too revealing.
Pros: Our pick for the best hot cocktail dress is Ever Pretty Vogue Lace Sequined V-neck Chic Cocktail Party Club Dress. Black on top and shimmery white on the bottom, this dress is glittery, comes in layers, and has a nice, flowy feel to it. It’s a standout style that catches the light, but its modest combination of black on top and white on the bottom keeps the lovely look from going overboard.
Cons: For some women, this dress is going to be a bit much. Not all women like the glam look and this dress is glam. It also does a lot to place emphasis on a woman’s legs, so if that’s not your asset, it is not for you.
2. As a pregnant woman, it can be pretty difficult finding the right combination of sexy and maternal. Consider what you need to complement your body and what you would rather stow away. Want to show off your belly and are OK with individuals getting some information about the pregnancy, assuming you announced it already, pick a smooth sheath style that will complement your baby bump. If you would rather play up your pregnancy-upgraded cleavage, select a dress with a deep V diving neck.
Pros: Our pick is for the Momo Maternity Lace Colorblock Dress. This dress shows off your baby bump and it’s slimming. You can pretty much wear the dress anywhere.
Cons: There’s no cleavage emphasis here, so you’ll be disappointed if you wanted to show that off. The dress also doesn’t do much to show off the legs if you pick them as your best asset. The asset it focuses on is that baby bump so make sure this look is comfortable for you.
3. Consider your individual body when looking for a plus size cocktail dress. Emphasize the best part of your figure while concealing regions with which you are less confident about showing. An empire waist dress, for instance, works great on a lady with awesome cleavage who wishes to cover her waist and hips. Pick a short dress if you have killer legs. Select examples and styling that draw the eye far from whichever zone you might want to stow away, while conveying your best features.
Pros: Our recommendation is Zoozie LA Women’s Plus Size Pleated Midi Cocktail Dress with Empire Waist. This black dress is slimming and shows off your cleavage. It’s also got a curved bottom cut, which is eye-catching and flowing.
Cons: If cleavage isn’t your major asset, this dress won’t be for you. It’s too long and flowy to show off much about your legs and doesn’t do much to show off your waist.
4. Love vintage cocktail dresses? It is imperative to remember a couple of essential principles. Inspect the piece of clothing carefully to ensure that the creases display firm sewing, and are not worn or frayed. Check for spots, stains, spills or indications of age. If you want to avoid this detailed process and save a little money, you can purchase a classic retro look, and that’s the type of dress we’ve selected here for you. It’s not vintage, but it looks vintage, and it’ll save you time searching and money.
Pros: For a vintage cocktail dress, we selected MissNina Women Sexy 50s Swing Vintage Retro Housewife Rockabilly Evening Dress. That name pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? This look is very 1950s rockabilly classic, with the bottom flowing out like a poodle skirt and the top V-neck accentuating some assets. The dress falls about medium length and is black, so it is very slimming while at the same time demonstrating a very in fashion, trendy, classic fashion cut. It’s a very cute type of style and is not only going to get you compliments and second glances, but it’s also going to make you feel like a knockout.
Cons: If you’re not interested in showing off cleavage, you won’t feel amazing in this dress. The dress pretty much covers all other assets. It also has a 1950s look and feel to it with a poodle skirt accent—and that’s not everybody’s thing.
5. Black is both a formal color and an unbiased look. Black cocktail dresses are suitable for any event from high design to an easygoing date night. The cocktail dress can be spruced up or down as per the extras and shoes that you select.
Pros: The PattyBoutik Mama Crewneck Crochet Lace Insert Ruched Sheath Dress is our pick. This dress is feminine, with lace at the very top cut straight above anything you’d have to worry about showing off up top. It’s a straight length slip dress that comes to the mid-legs, so it isn’t too short, and it has a very classy look.
Cons: Not interested in showing off your legs? This may not be the dress for you. This prom dress gives a leggier feel. These prom dresses are made for women that want to accentuate their legs.
In the end, it is all about finding a dress you feel both confident and comfortable in. You’ll know it when you see it, and you’ll enjoy it when you wear it. Besides, isn’t it so much more fun to go to a party when you feel you’re looking your best?
*Guest post by Natalie Michele of Maternity at Home.
