The grand theatrical premiere, prom, wedding of the best friend require changing comfortable sneakers to elegant stilettos, and jeans and a sweatshirt to an evening or cocktail dress. Unfortunately, in the wardrobe of many of us, these beautiful items of clothing are rare guests. And already a few days before the event, you have to rush to the shops in a hurry and look for that very suitable dress. But the evening group of dresses requires a serious approach, the dress should not only favorably emphasize the features of the figure, but also correspond to a given dress code, which many refuse to follow.
In anticipation of the New Year holidays, it's time to find out how to choose the right evening dresses and cocktail dresses. Dresses of what style and length correspond to one or another event and type of figure?
Grand soir
Grand Soir, or, literally, “big evening”, is perhaps the most solemn of all existing events. These include government receptions and prizes, premieres in world opera houses, balls and major charity events. If you were lucky enough to attend such a reception, then the choice of a dress and the whole image as a whole should be approached very seriously.
Ladies at Grand Sware receptions are supposed to wear toilets exclusively for evening long, cocktail dresses are prohibited. The dress should not be heavily decorated with rhinestones or sequins, glitter is acceptable, but expensive and noble. The same applies to jewelry, jewelry is prohibited, natural gems, furs, expensive fabrics are welcome. Excessive sexuality will also be inappropriate, this applies to the deep neckline, bare back, high neckline of the skirt.
The solemn image can be supplemented with gloves, a tiny handbag and satin shoes. Mandatory evening makeup and hairstyle.
White tie
The next solemn event. It provides only an evening dress on the floor, the most elegant and restrained, but at the same time very beautiful and solemn. It can be a long dress of a noble dark blue color, it is desirable to cover the shoulders with a hand-embroidered thin cape or a small fur coat. If the dress is sleeveless, then you can wear long gloves. The longer the sleeve of the dress, the shorter the gloves should be.
Black tie
“Black tie” means more choice for women. Evening dresses and cocktail dresses are acceptable, but always below the knees. At such an event, you can afford a luxurious “nude” dress embroidered with stones or glass beads, as well as a charming low-necked cocktail dress in the color of a dusty rose with a lush elongated skirt. An open back and shoulders are acceptable; gloves and furs are also optional. You can afford jewelry made of semiprecious stones or even quality jewelry. But apart from shoes for such a reception, nothing can be shod.
Evening and cocktail dresses (the photo will be below) can be bright saturated colors, and the style should emphasize the merits of your figure. For ladies with curvaceous dresses, dresses in the Empire style, with an oversized waist line and a skirt slightly expanding to the bottom, are perfect. So the beautiful line of the chest will be emphasized favorably, imperfections in the waist and hips are hidden. If you consider small breasts to be your shortcoming, do not wear a bustier dress, let it be a dress with a closed top, focus on the open back or thin ankles.
Cocktail
A cocktail is a daytime event that starts until 17:00. This is a semi-official reception: corporate event, presentation of a new book, exhibition. A cocktail involves a cocktail dress, the length of which should be no shorter than 7 cm above the knees. Decor in the form of lace, rhinestone, sequins is acceptable, but not too plentiful.
Models of cocktail, evening dresses are varied, but for the reception of a cocktail, the most suitable option is the legendary little black dress. The variety of styles allows you to choose the perfect dress for any type of figure. Black color always favorably emphasizes the figure, and the neckline and the style of the skirt are able to correct imperfections or emphasize the physique. Do not forget about high graceful heels.
Wedding
Not every wedding has a certain dress code. If the invitation indicates the theme of the wedding or a certain style in which there should be evening dresses and cocktail dresses for guests, then, of course, you need to adhere to it. But if there are no special instructions regarding the appearance of the guests, this does not mean that you can dress up in a snow-white dress or try on the image of a Sicilian widow.
Let's start with the taboo, in what it is indecent to be dressed as a guest at a wedding, if there is no specific dress code:
- Deep neckline.
- A radical mini.
- The dress is red.
- Snow-white outfit.
- Black total bow.
- "Naked" dress in flesh color.
Evening, cocktail dresses on the floor or knee-length are quite appropriate. The skirt can be straight or slightly flared. The color of the dress should be in harmony with the type of your appearance, for example, a blonde with pale skin will use a gentle coral or pale lilac dress, and a brunette with a mint or blue. Girls with dark skin can wear a pink dress, and owners of red hair - emerald.
High school graduation
On such a crucial day, many young ladies strive to look as adult as possible, instead of emphasizing their youth and freshness.
Evening dresses and cocktail dresses for prom should not have a huge fluffy skirt, it is at least not modern, again, if this is not thought out by the theme of the prom. Also, the dress should not be like a wedding, everything has its time! But at the same time, it should not be too simple. Decor and original accessories will not hurt the image, but it’s better to avoid vulgarity and excessive “adulthood”.