How to Dress for a Cocktail Party - Women

 

Dress for a Cocktail Party-Women

How to Dress for a Cocktail Party - Women

Cocktail parties are the perfect occasion for the famous little black dress. Whatever your attire, keep it dressy and elegant, but not too formal.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Handbags
• Hosiery
• Little Black Dresses
• Scarves
• Women Dress Coats
• Women Dress Pants
• Women Dress Shirts
• Women Dress Shoes
• Women Dress Sweater
• dresses and skirts

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.
   
   
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.
   
   
3. Choose fabric 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.
   
   
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 dress with stockings and pumps is a simple solution for fall or winter. Pair a strapless or spaghetti-strap dress with an embroidered cardigan and slingback pumps or strappy sandals for a spring or summer event.
   
   
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.
   
   
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 elegant ensemble. Pair a colorful satin or silk empire-waist dress with a velvet or silk shoulder wrap.
   
   
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.