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Cocktail events come and go, and with the holidays approaching, office parties and other similar events may be popping up. Because cocktail dress code falls between formal and casual fashion, most people struggle to balance comfort, elegance, and sleekness when dressing up for cocktail events. But I’ve gotcha. In this post, we’ll be looking at how best to slay every cocktail event, quick tips, and mistakes you’d want to avoid.
So what exactly is a cocktail attire?
A cocktail attire or outfit lies between Formal/black tie and casual. ie it is semiformal. It is more classy and polished than a casual outfit, but more relaxed and laid-back than a black-tie or Formal outfit, blending style with comfort.
Let’s get into what you need to look at when building your ultimate cocktail outfit .
Colours
Colour plays a very critical role here. You would want to opt for neutrals(neutrals are always super safe). There is something about subtle colours that exude this kind of elegance so effortlessly. Colours like darker shades of blue, red, and green are also accepted
Clothing Option
Since you’d want to be between the formal official fashion and casual, and to not look over the top, avoid clothing like tuxedos, floor-length dresses /gowns. To avoid looking too casual (like you’re going on a girls’ day out or something), steer clear of T-shirts, jeans, sweatpants, baggy pants, cargo pants, and hoodies.
Appropriate wardrobe items you could go for include: Well-fitted suits, blazers, dress shirts or turtlenecks, Midi dresses, an LBD( little black dress), a very classy jumpsuit, slacks, and blouses. Make sure these items, if opted for, are well-tailored, comfortable, and not too showy.
Accesories
For footwear, just stay away from sneakers, flipflops, trainers,and try to avoid flat sandals as well. Opt instead, for : Dress shoes ( well polished of course), Heels , boots , loafers and flat shoes like ballerina flats
For jewelry…”Less is more.” Your jewelry shouldn’t compete for attention with your clothes; rather, it should complement them. Also, avoid overly bold, colourful, chunky, or over-the-top jewelry.
Neckties if worn, should be classic silk ties in solid colours or simple prints.
Handbags?? No, Clutch is the way to go. Pair your outfit with a matching or complementary clutch. Very cute and handy. Handbags are way too bulky for these occasions.
Makeup should be neat, clean and controlled.
For hair, there are so many options you can choose from: A nice shave, waves, Updos, buns, ponytails, soft volume, and face-framing pieces. It’s really up to you, what you are comfy with, and how well it matches with your outfit ( Pro-tip: Opt for updos, buns, or hairstyle that are not ” let down” if your outfits come up your neck)
This Style Guide is your ticket to turning heads at any cocktail event.
Dressing according to the event’s dress code, especially for cocktails, is key. It shows you’re serious, approachable, confident, competent, and reliable – basically, it sets the tone for how people perceive you, and in a corporate and social setting, that’s everything.
And so take your time, choose comfort with class, and choose you. You can check out the gallery for more inspirationhttps://stylewithann.fashion.blog/gallery/. I do hope you find this post helpful. Don’t forget to drop a like, share your thoughts below, and hit us up on social media for more tips and fashion inspiration.
Merry Christmas. Make sure not to forget the real reason for this season- the love God has for us revealed through Jesus Christ.
Ciao. 🙂
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