Finding the perfect cocktail party outfit can be a bit of a challenge. There is a thin line between what is or isn’t appropriate to wear. There’s also a lot of rules when it comes to your cocktail party attire. Keep the hemlines appropriate, the glam to a sophisticated level, and the cuts sexy, but reserved. Your outfit really all depends on the person hosting it and how fancy/casual the event is. Here are 15 gorgeous cocktail party outfit ideas for you to copy for any event!
The off the shoulder trend has been huge, so it’s no surprise that it has made the list. You want to keep your dress at a knee/midi length when you wear an off the shoulder dress so you aren’t showing off too much skin.
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Satin dresses are another trend that has become really popular. There is something about satin that makes your look instantly sexy. Go for a satin dress that isn’t too reveling and that is an appropriate length. Keep the accessories at a minimum and let your dress do all the talking.
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Lace and embroidered dresses are always a go-to when it comes to parties or events. Add a nude heel to your lace dress and you’ll look fabulous.
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Sometimes all you need is a dress with some detail to really stand out. Choose a dress with some pretty sequins or detail around the neck line. For this look, all you really need is a pair of earrings or a simple bracelet and voila!
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Dresses aren’t your only cocktail party outfit options. Try going for the jumpsuit/pant suit look to really stand out from the crowd. Add a cute clutch to pull everything together!
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When in doubt, keep things simple with a minimal slip dress. A slip dress is a really classy way to look sexy at any event. Make sure that the plunge isn’t too much and the length isn’t too short for whatever event you’re attending!
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Velvet has made it’s way back around and is an absolutely stunning look for a cocktail party. This is another style that really requires little to no accessories. Finish the look off with a pair of strappy heels and a small clutch.
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If you’re a lady who loves the glam, these cocktail dresses will be perfect for you. Wear your hair in an up do and add a simple necklace to keep the attention on your dress.
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Bell sleeves are a subtle way to get a really classy and sophisticated appearance. Since the dress is really simple, you have more room to play with accessories. Wear a cute pair of strappy shoes and accessorize with a simple necklace.
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Red is the signature sexy color. You can really never go wrong with choosing a red dress for any event.
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The one shoulder trend is making it’s way back around. It allows you to show off a little bit of skin without doing too much. Wear long, dangly earrings with an up do to show off the dress!
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If you want to feel like a princess for the evening, a tulle skirt is a great option. Wearing this style skirt with a bodysuit is an easy way to pull together a really classy look.
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The sexiest of all the looks may be the open back dress. Pull your hair back into an up do, add a few simple bracelets, and a pretty necklace.
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Similar to the tulle skirt look, pairing a midi skirt with a body suit is another cute outfit idea if you don’t feel like wearing a dress.
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Let’s not forget about the classic little black dress. To step it up a little, go for a slip dress or any style that has some added details to it.
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