It’s officially party season, which means it’s time to dig out your favourite cocktail styling ideas to make sure you’re feeling your very best for all the events sprawled across your calendar. A cocktail dress code can feel complicated – you need something that’s formal enough to feel dressy, but not over the top dramatic. An elegant, fashion forward dress or evening look is the perfect answer. And if you get yourself the right style, you’ll find yourself reaching for it over and over again. Here’s a few elegant ideas to see you through the busiest time of the year in perfect style…
Creatively cocktail
While a two piece matching set might not be the first place your mind wanders to when you think of evening wear, it’s actually the ideal solution for striking the perfect balance between too formal or a little on the casual side. Look for an elevated two piece style with a cropped, off the shoulder top and feminine sweeping midi skirt in a matching colour and material. Opting for white means you can get creative with colour contrasts in your shoes, jewellery and other accessories – transforming a look every time you style it is so easy when you choose classic, timeless colours. Try red for something bold and beautiful.
Feminine feathers
Looking to turn heads? Try your hand at some out of the box dressing with a short and sweet cocktail dress cascading with unique feathers. This is going to look incredibly striking no matter what. Keep the silhouette simple and let the dress do the talking by pulling back your hair and choosing subtle yet elegant heels as well as delicate, dainty jewellery to avoid overpowering your overall look.
Contemporary cut outs
The cut out dress started as a trend and has evolved into a firm favourite amongst any stylish woman’s wardrobe – and for good reason. Look for a one shouldered sculpted style that carves out contrasts against the material and your skin for a beautiful look that can take you to cocktail hour and more formal events too. A deep, dark tone like a timeless black will be your best friend with this silhouette, it will really let the bending shapes of your cut outs shine while keeping your ensemble nice and wearable for any event. This one is well worth investing in.
The evening jumpsuit
A jumpsuit is a whole outfit in one go. It’s incredibly easy, requires minimal effort and gives you maximum effect. Look for a high neck cut jumpsuit in a bright and bold tone like neon yellow to really stand out from the crowd this party season. Lean into the 70s feel with a sweeping shawl and platform espadrilles for a perfect summer events look.
The little black dress
An LBD is a guaranteed win every single time. It’s designed to take you from day to night and everything in between, so it’s an investment that you know you’ll be able to rely on time and time again. Look for a simple, short and sophisticated style to keep with the timeless feel of the piece.
Which of these stunning styling ideas will you try out over the busy festive period?
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