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The Infamous Cocktail Dress … When and Where to Wear Them Especially at this time of year you're bound to be invited to a fancy party or event. It might require that you absolutely dress up. .. but how dressed up do you have to be? Cocktail dresses, sometimes known as cocktail gowns, are dresses that are shorter in length than ordinary formal gowns. Taken from the name, these dresses are worn during cocktail parties, semi-formal affairs and other formal functions. Cocktail dresses are known for the variety of designs, sizes and lengths, but the most popular type of cocktail dress might just have to be the infamous "little black dress." When picking out the perfect cocktail dress, it's important that you are familiar with the varying lengths offered as these can sometimes be affected by the current fashion trend. The length of the cocktail dress can vary from stopping just above the knee or be down to her ankle. When a cocktail dress reaches the woman's ankle, it is called … "ballerina length." and the cocktail dress that ends two inches above the ankle is known as … "tea length cocktail dress." |
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| Materials for cocktail dresses include silk, satin and chiffon and are the most popular choices when it comes to cocktail dress material. If the aim is to show off the woman's beautiful legs, the knee length hemline could be perfect. Cocktail dresses are often worn during semi-formal affairs. Usually when it comes to events or parties where the person is asked to "dress to impress", this means the women are expected to wear cocktail dresses. When invited to one of these affairs, women should not come in full-length gowns, because that would just make them overdressed. Other events where the cocktail dress is the main attire for women would be gatherings, charity events and benefits and small reunions. Usually invitations would give the clue on when to wear the cocktail dress. If you aren’t certain what to wear for a particular event, call Formality and we’ll help to guide you in the right direction. Remember, sequined gowns and floor length gowns are for more formal occasions. The cocktail dress is for something "dressy" but not "too dressy." In "dressing up" the cocktail dress, the important thing to remember is to choose the right accessories. Although it may be tempting sometimes to pile on as many necklaces as possible, accessorizing a cocktail dress should be simple and subtle. Let the dress show off itself. Accompany the accessories with a wonderful handbag and beautiful shoes. When the dress is short, the shoes become a focal point all on its own, so finding the right type of shoes is essential. |
