How to Make a Simple Red Cocktail Dress Fancier
A red cocktail dress is a fashion statement in itself -- it says you are a confident, sexy woman who knows how to strut her stuff. If you know you turn every head in the room when you wear your red dress but you worry it may not be fancy enough for a particular occasion, remember that accessories and styling make the outfit. Instead of spending a fortune on a new gown, jazz up your current favorite with sophisticated extras and dramatic details. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fashion stockings
- Tinted moisturizer
- Heels
- Clutch
- Fashion jewelry
- Makeup
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Complement your dress with a pair of fashion stockings. Choose patterned or shimmery hose that look adult, but not matronly. If you would rather not wear hosiery, apply a light coat of a tinted, subtly lustrous moisturizer to your legs -- and your shoulders, if they are bare.
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Wear heels. According to Zanna Roberts Rassi, fashion editor of "Marie Claire" magazine, tall, sophisticated heels add glamor and punch to any party dress.
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Carry a clutch. According to fashion expert Tim Gunn, fancy events always call for small purses, and a clutch is as small as a handbag gets. A larger bag will interfere with your silhouette and automatically make your whole look more casual.
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Accessorize with one piece of glitzy, eye-catching jewelry. More than one impressive jewelry item makes your ensemble look overworked or flashy, but a single large necklace, bracelet, hairpiece or pin can elevate a basic cocktail dress to a new level.
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Downplay your lip color and maximize your eyes. A red lipstick can be overwhelming with a red dress, but smoky or glossy eyes can add a magnetic appeal to an evening look.
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