it is my other who sits in a ball and cries.
My other beats a tin drum in my heart.
My other hangs up laundry as I try to sleep.
My other cries and cries and cries
when I put on a cocktail dress. Anne Sexton
Getting ready for a special occasion is fun and exciting because, us women love to put on new clothes, accessories, get our hair done, makeup, and wear those superb shoes. However, when it comes to attending a cocktail party (or an evening where a cocktail dress attire is necessary), wearing the same clothes can be a dower. Every girl wishes to have at least one dress that will be unique and eye-grabbing than everyone else. Of course, that is sometimes unlikely because not all of us can afford a personal designer that can create a unique piece that no one else has. Although with new trends in fashion coming up every second, experimenting with some different styles for a dress can't be that difficult. All you need is the right guidance and some tips on what to wear for your body shape. So let's not waste anymore time and get right down to business to find you cute and sexy dresses that are under 100 dollars.
Every occasion brings forth a certain flair and vogue which has to be complimented with your outfit. Buying a new cocktail outfit every time can hamper your overall budget. Which is why, it's better to know where to find the right dresses that doesn't empty your wallet. In order to find your own unique style, here are some suggestions you can dabble in.
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Sequin Dresses
Whenever you think of buying a sequin dress, always, no matter what your body shape is, go for strapless party dresses. What you should be looking for is a puffy bubble semi-circle style skirt with some shimmer on it. Although one tip with sequin dresses is that if your mid-section is on the heavier side, then find a dress which has a ribbon bow on its side. It takes the eyes towards the bow and not on your waist. There are many plus-size dresses available with beautiful sequin designs. Don't get too tempted to buy a black sequin dress as there are many attractive colors like silver, rust, teal, gold, eggplant, turquoise, and burgundy.
White Dresses
While shopping, don't overlook white. It's nothing like the little black dress that everyone is so familiar with, plus it gives you the edge to stand out of the crowd with something completely unique. You can opt for a strapless or spaghetti strap prom dress with ruffled bodice and embellished waistline. For the waistline, you can search for a dress that has a different color than the white dress such as apple green, black, turquoise, and fuchsia. White-ivory halter dresses work wonders for prom as well. Ever considered polka dots? It can go out of the conventional way, but a black and white polka dots brings back the 70s glam fashion. With a halter neck, shirred bust, and tight-fitting waist with semi-circle skirt touching the knees, you are sure to make some heads turn.
Short Dresses
For short, elegant dresses, try an empire cut with a little bit of flare. The high empire waist resembles a baby doll dress look with a sequin bust and the skirt with two tones. You can experiment with two tones of ivory, hot pink, yellow, plum, cherry red, and gold for any occasion. A yellow empire cut dress with a V neckline and open circle beaded straps is just gorgeous, plus it works as gorgeous Valentine's day outfits. Or you can try a glittered brown or olive green short dress with a belt just below the waistline to give the hint for an empire cut. You can also try one shoulder strap empire dress with beaded, crumbled bust and chiffon skirt.
After all this explanation (and images) of cocktail dresses, you must have some idea as to what you need to look for. Vibrant colors are definitely in, but you can play with various colors, patterns, and shapes of the dresses. The more bold you get with your choices, the more creative you can get with all the accessories, shoes, and makeup. A cocktail attire can be worn for all occasions which means you can mix and match colors, styles, and designs to come up with your own unique panache. Take some risks with colors and designs you've never worn before, and see how easy it is to stand out in a room full of people.
