Differences Between Cocktail Dresses and Formal Dresses
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Differences Between Cocktail Dresses and Formal Dresses
When it comes to a cocktail party, the most popular vision is
nothing but a hot girl in a sexy cocktail dress with nice legs. It
rocks, doesn't it? While we're talking about a formal event, it's
another story. The invitation tells "A Black Tie Party" which means
we must wear formal dresses. How can we tell the difference between
cocktail dresses and formal dresses? What do we need to pay
attention? The following tips may help you decide what to wear once
you're invited.
FormalityA cocktail dress usually means what we wear to a
cocktail party. Drinks and appetizers are generally served there.
Moreover, guests have freedom to decide the skirt length since a
cocktail party is less formal than most events. Formal dresses are
what we wear to special occasions such as formal weddings, balls,
charity events, etc. Choosing what to wear depends on the event
formality. If you wear a cocktail dress in a formal event, you
might not be thought as a cultivated woman as formal events require
proper solemnities.
Skirt lengthThe length of cocktail dresses can be ranged from
mid-thigh to knee length. You can decide the skirt length according
to your body shape. A mid-thigh length dress is fabulous for a
woman with nice legs, while a knee length dress suits for
all-figures. However, the lengths of formal dresses are generally
from knee length to floor length. Floor length is absolutely the
most popular one when you're attending some formal events like a
cathedral wedding. It is not appropriate to wear an above-knee
length dress in a formal occasion.
ColorCocktail dresses are available in a wide range of colors
and patterns. Bold colors like pink or tiger brindles are sure to
turn heads in a cocktail party. Don't worry about that you might be
more attractive than the bride in a wedding or you might not look
graceful in a bright shiny colored dress in a white tie occasion.
On the contrary, you need to pay attention when choosing color of
formal gowns. As usual, monotone or uncomplicated color
combinations are appropriate for formal dresses. Stay away from the
bright hues like red or pink at funeral.
