The cocktail hour traditionally has always been a time when both men and women dressed more formally and enjoyed a time to socialise and unwind
. Cocktail parties are generally considered to be very chic and fashionable and have always been an opportunity for women especially to wear their best gowns. Although cocktail parties were probably at their zenith in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s there has been a recent revival in this phenomenon and these events are becoming increasingly popular again.
The word cocktail is quite an evocative one. You can easily imagine a sophisticated American woman sipping one when in conversation with a private investigator. There is something extravagant about cocktails, some of which have names which have endured for many years.
One of the main reasons for the revival of glamorous cocktail parties is that they give an opportunity for ladies to choose and purchase a new cocktail party dress.
Generally these types of ladies evening dresses are not full length, rather they tend to be shorter allowing a greater emphasis on the legs. Other than this restriction, there tends to be few constraints with regards to the rest of the styling details. Strapless, full skirted and lower necklines are all acceptable options for these types of parties.
A little black dress or LBD is often a good choice if there is a dilemma about colour code and style. As a classic option, a LBD can be adapted to suit any formal occasion or more informal events and can be dressed up or down using a variety of attractive accessories such as jewellery and handbags.
At Sonique Clothing we have a broad range of dresses which are suitable for different types of cocktail parties and events. In a variety of styles and colours, there is a dress for all occasions.