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The Evening Dress

By Suzie Sweet

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Published: 15Oct2008
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Evening Dresses for Evening Occasions

Evening occasions call for appropriate wear. Evening dresses, however, aren't exactly the easiest clothes to pick. In fact, as any discerning lady can attest, choosing a dress that befits any of the plethora of evening occasions that a girl is likely to attend at any given time is a task of gargantuan proportions, and one that requires considerable responsibility. Instead of succumbing to the usual panic of having nothing to wear, take a deep breath, look at the bigger picture of your closet, and find the evening dress that's most appropriate for the occasion.

Cocktail Dresses for Cocktail Parties

Cocktail parties are intimate little soirees enjoyed over drinks and finger food. It's not a full-scale formal evening event, but it's still classy and fancy enough to merit careful attention in terms of dress. It goes without saying that you can't show up at a cocktail party dressed in no more than jeans and a t-shirt. The most appropriate garb is aptly called the cocktail dress.

These types of evening dresses often show skin, but not excessively so. A cocktail dress demands sexiness, not 'skankiness'. A strapless or spaghetti-strapped one-piece little number that rests just above the knee is more than appropriate. Accessorize your evening dress with a subtle necklace and matching dangling earrings, and you're all set!

Dress Smart for Office Parties

Office parties are often a tad trickier than most events. You have to go beyond your usual everyday office garb in order to get into the spirit of things, while also maintaining decorum and professionalism. After all, you don't want your boss and colleagues to think less of you.

For office parties, evening dresses should be flattering and fun, yet still respectable. Go for a brightly-colored wrap dress, or one with an interesting, eye-catching print. Pair it up with sexy strappy stilettos or knee-high boots. You can also wear a bit more makeup than normal to complement your evening dress.

Here's a word of advice, though: don't do anything stupid. Remember that you work with these people, so don't flirt, or table dance, or anything of that sort. The best way to ensure that you keep a straight act is to avoid alcohol. Drink moderately, or better yet, stick to soft drinks.

No Black Tie for Black Tie Events

Black ties are to men as evening dresses are to women. This is definitely something that you shouldn't take lightly. The key to the right evening dresses is pretty basic: don't be too simple, nor too flashy. Full-length gowns are no longer a necessity these days, though these are still preferred.

The sky is the limit style-wise for evening dresses for formal events. You can go for any cut, any detail, and any design that you can think of. Just remember to choose the colors and style that suit you. Also, wear appropriate makeup and accessories.

Indeed, when it comes to evening dresses, propriety is an important requirement. Comfort, however, is even more important.

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