Having appeared in the early 20th century, today cocktail dresses are a mandatory attribute of the dress code for parties, corporate events, night clubs. In addition, cocktail attire or cocktaildresses are marked on invitations to social events, presentations and fashion shows.
Cocktail dresses owe their origin to American fashionistas of the times of “Prohibition”. When in the 20s of the last century was introduced a ban on alcohol, fun lovers began to meet secretly in closed clubs at cocktail parties. Fans of such events introduced a special dress-code – a knee-length dress exposing shoulders and arms. In it was much more comfortable than in a long outfit, to dance the popular at that time incendiary dance Charleston. In addition, such a dress was much easier to hide from the police, who could at any time come to a cocktail party.
After the abolition of Prohibition, women from all over the world picked up the fashion for cocktail dresses, experimenting with styles, fabrics and decorations. At first they were fitted models with open shoulders and a puffy skirt, then there were tight-fitting outfits with deep necklines. In the 30s, with the easy hand of the legendary Coco Chanel, one of the options for going out in the light was a little black dress, which to this day has not lost its relevance.
Today cocktail dresses are usually worn to parties and other festive events that start after 5 o’clock and end before 7 o’clock in the evening. Their length varies from a modest midi, covering the knees, to a seductive mini, maximally exposing a woman’s legs. The style of cocktail dress usually has no sleeves and collar. However, its design must necessarily comply with the rule: the shorter the outfit, the less frank is its top part. For visualization we would like to present you some of our models.
One of the main criteria on which the attractiveness of a cocktail outfit depends is the fabric. Such materials as satin, silk, velvet, taffeta are the best to emphasize the figure – they look smart and solemn, giving the image a special femininity and elegance. Traditional colors of summer cocktail dresses are orange, turquoise, pink, emerald, as well as all kinds of pastel tones. For a winter party outfits of dark shades: blue, purple, burgundy are perfect. Universal options that will be appropriate in any situation are considered outfits of classic colors: black, red and white.
The image of a sophisticated woman with refined taste requires special attention to detail. Therefore, it is important to choose correctly not only a cocktail dress, but also accessories to it. First of all, pay attention to the shoes – it must necessarily be on a high heel and have a closed toe. If in doubt about the choice, put on black colored loafer shoes on a thin stiletto – they are suitable for any model of dress.
As for jewelry, the main thing here is not to overdo it, as the cocktail dress itself looks smart and beautiful. To monochrome models should be selected accessories with a complex pattern, to outfits with prints, on the contrary, fit strict jewelry. The ideal handbag for the party is a graceful clutch, matching the outfit in style and color.