subject: Trendsetters Choosing Cocktail Dresses Part 1 [print this page] Trendsetters Choosing Cocktail Dresses Part 1
Cocktail dresses are usually the attire that women wear to cocktail parties as well as other semi-formal parties. They come in various designs, lengths and styles and matching shoes and accessories match the attire well. Cocktail dresses are usually evening time attire and are usually dark in color though many variations are available and worn today. It really depends on fashion and local custom. The length also ranges from just above the knee to touching the ankles. At semi-formal occasions, less elaborate, shorter-length cocktail dresses may be worn. The advantage of having a 2011 cocktail dress is its versatile style, elegance and extravagant appeal. Whether it's chic, slinky, daring or sophisticated, this cocktail dress is worth having in your collection of clothes. However, what is important is selecting the right dress according to your body shape which is of paramount importance.
The selection process of a right cocktail dress depends on various factors. You can look trendy and stylish provided you pay sufficient importance to core principles of dress selection. The appropriate style, size and dressing should give you are sense of confidence and elevated self-esteem with which you feel as if you can take on the world.
- Do not try to fit into an ill fitting cocktail dress. Nothing too small or too big.
- Understand your assets and minus points and accentuate accordingly
- Do not follow trends; instead follow your body type for a better look.
- Light colors make you look bigger so if you are very small and petite, opt for this
- Dark colors can make you look slimmer so if you are on the heavier side, opt for this
- Before selecting a dress evaluate your overall body shape, give importance to looking best, elegant and comfortable.
- To balance a top-heavy figure, a flattering neckline would work very well
- Explore different combination, the dress and the accessories. Give it your individual style eventually.
- Black though a universal color may not be right color for everybody. Find out a color that suits you the best.
