Cocktail dresses are one of the best-loved types of
occasions dresses. Many girls arent too sure of which type of cocktail dress would help them look their best and how to choose.
There are a few things you need to consider before hitting the stores, and well examine them here:
If youre considering wearing a cocktail dress then youre probably hitting a party soon and so you want to relax, get dolled up and catch up with the girls!
You dont want to stress for hours over which dress is going to look perfect, but if you want to avoid this then you need to be clued up in advance on your body shape, suitable colors, fit and accessories.
Which shape are you?
Pear
This is the most common shape for women around the world. You have a slimmer upper body, moderately sized bust and larger hips and thighs.
Good dress: A-line or Empire style dresses will not draw attention to your bottom half and are therefore flattering. Black is a great color to hide any bumps you may have. You could also wear a colored shrug or neckscarf to draw attention away from your lower half too.
Slim and Athletic
You are slim and not curvy from top to bottom.
One problem is that dresses can swamp you, so you need to choose a dress that will hug your body as much as possible and a belt will always be a welcome accessory as it will add definition to your shape.
Good dress: Choose A-line, slip or sheath dresses, but make sure that if its an A-line the skirt doesnt billow too far outwards. Make sure to wear a belt to accentuate you waistline.
Curvaceous
The curviest of girls, youre a round shape and have an ample bust.
Super tight dresses arent going to be flattering to be honest, so consider a dress that doesnt hug the figure.
Good dress: Its getting quite easy to find plus size dresses and you should look for a style like A-line and Empire which wont hug your figure, rather it will drape over your curves without making them look more noticeable. If you are busty, go for a low neckline and show off to the boys!
Hourglass
You have killer curves and a small waist, a true Jessica Rabbit style girl!
Because you have bigger curves above and below the waist you probably should be careful not to accentuate them too much or youll start to look too heavy.
Good dress: Once again, believe it or not a really tight dress is not going to do you many favors. Rather choose a looser dress that will look smoother on you like A-line.
If you have bigger arms then you should consider a dress with half sleeves, but choose them in very sheer material or lace to avoid looking too old.
If youre still not sure then these tips can also help:
If you are not totally confident about your shape or have some lumps and bumps where they shouldnt be then its all about dark colors. Black is slimming on any girl and the LBD is a classic!
Do your clothes fit well? If youre trying to squeeze into an old beloved dress then beware, as badly fitting clothes will emphasize any problems in your figure and will work against you. Get them adjusted, or kiss goodbye and buy a newer dress.
If one half of your body needs to have attention drawn away from it, for instance such as if you have larger hips, then why not try wearing some flashy costume jewelry to catch the eye or some really stunning shoes?
Cocktail dresses are usually short, knee-length, but if youre really tall a dress thats too short will make you look even taller. Maybe consider a tea-length dress?
If you do need to find new occasions dresses then a great alternative to expensive fashion stores and boutiques is the online store. Just search for the type of dress youd like and youre bound to find hundreds of great stores and theyre much cheaper too!
