How to Choose a Cocktail Dress that Suits You Perfectly
Any
excuse to dress up is an excuse to look your best. Part of looking your best
means dressing in styles, colours and designs that make you feel great about
yourself. After all, it doesn't matter if you're dressed in the most expensive,
most stunning, most in-vogue trends of the season: if you don't feel good in
what you're wearing, all that time, money and styling isn't worth a thing.
So,
before you shop, read on. Here's how you're going to choose a cocktail dress
that suits you perfectly.
1. Body Reality
You
may have visions of wearing a midi bodycon dress, but if you're 5' 1 with a
long torso and short legs, this is simply not going to be the best look for
you. The length and figure hugging nature of this style will make you look
stout and your legs super short. The key to finding fits that look amazing on
your body is to acknowledge the body you have, and work with that. Don't shop
for the body you wish you had.
So,
what kind of shape do you have? Apple? Hourglass? Pear? Inverted triangle?
Rectangle? Read up on your body shape to get an idea of
what fits will suit your beautiful body best.
2. Find Your Colour
You
may dream of wearing a beautiful blush cocktail dress, and while the colour is
devastatingly charming, there are certain skin tones that don't look great in
this colour, like those with olive skin. People with this skin colour look best
in deep, rich gemstones like ruby red or sapphire blue or emerald green. Don't
know your skin tone? Read up and then rest assured that you're picking the
colour to make your skin look its most radiant.
3. Know the Occasion
You've
been told you need to dress for a cocktail affair, but do you know what a
cocktail dress is, exactly? If not, don't fret: you're not alone. Cocktail
dresses are semi-formal dresses that are usually midi length (mid calf) or just
above the knee. They're long enough to be respectable, but not as long as a
formal gown. They are also made of more formal materials, so steer clear of
denims and flowy cotton beach dresses. The style needs to be fairly structured and
polished to be a true cocktail dress.
Finally,
remember that the best cocktail dress for your body will always make you feel
incredible. You can toss all this advice out the window if you follow the tips,
step by step, and the dress you’re left with isn’t a dress you love. Chances
are, though, this advice will point you in the direction of a stunning dress
that makes you look and feel like a million bucks. Need help with a place to
start? Check out these Alamour the Label cocktail dresses and get
inspired.
Happy
shopping!
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