Dazzle up your glam-quotient and get the party started
- Parent Category: News and Stories
- Posted in: Fashion n Modelling on Tuesday, 09 July 2013 13:13
by Sheetal Bahirat, chief stylist, Voonik.com
Cocktail party attire isn't easy to figure out and can vary depending on the theme, time and type of cocktail party you're attending. Don’t know what to wear to a cocktail party? Voonik.com lists down few tips to ease the confusion.
Figure out the DRESS CODE
Cocktail parties can range from being very formal, quirky, fun to traditional. There is no strict dress code for all cocktail parties, but every cocktail party will have a theme. To ensure you don’t stick out like a sore thumb, here are some things you can do.
1. Call the host and find out what people are expected to wear, if you are unsure based on the location and event type.
2. Keep in mind the season (summer/winter/monsoon) while deciding on the attire for the cocktail. Try to keep in touch with current trends, but opt for classic designs, with only hints of trendiness.
3. Choose dresses that are knee to calf length if the events are semi-formal.
4. If the events are very formal, go for full length dresses or sarees.
5. Keep your little black dress as your last option.
TRADITIONAL IS IN
If you are somebody who is only comfortable with Indian wear, then there is no reason to worry. Sarees are the perfect cocktail attire, particularly for the ones thrown during festive occasions or weddings. These days a wide variety of cocktail sarees are available in the market, like chiffons, net, lace all embellished with sequins or swarovski elements and paired with stylish blouses. A word of caution here, avoid heavily done up sarees for a non-wedding or a non-ceremonial party. Pick up something that has subtle embroidery with less bling for the regular parties. You can always dress them up, if you want to. To take it from traditional to trendy experiment with various cuts for blouses!
PLAY WITH COLOURS
Option:
The colours you choose for a cocktail party should keep in mind the current trends of the season - but more importantly you should choose a color that flatters you. Wearing the right colours will flatter your features, make you look younger and reduce the appearance of wrinkles!
Colours such as gray, crimson, black, red and dark blue are great for evening, fall and winter events. During the summer and spring, consider florals and seasonal shades like light pink, sky blue, pale green, pale yellow and other pastels.
DON’T OVERDO ON ACCESSORIES
Wearing the right amount of jewellery is very important. Overdoing jewellery or make up can ruin your entire look. Wear a fabulous pair of drop earrings or chandeliers, a stone studded cuff or a statement ring. Whatever it is, show off one piece at a time. Sporting too many accessories can take away focus from your face and your garment.
BAG IT
For a cocktail party, you need to carry a great bag. A metallic or beaded clutch (with a unique shape or fabric) is the perfect complement to the rest of your outfit.
SHOE STORY
The last thing you need to think about is a pair of fabulous shoes. For a summer cocktail party, select high heel sandals in bold bright colours or shiny metallics. For cold weather months, you can select patent or suede peep-toe pumps to go with your cocktail dress.
If your dress is in a bold colour, opt for neutral colored footwear. If your dress is in a neutral colour, you can up the oomph factor by wearing brightly coloured shoes as your statement piece.