How to Find the Right Cocktail Dress
Are you attending a special occasion that requires a cocktail dress – an evening wedding, a dinner party, an opera, a play, a graduation, etc., – but don't know what to wear? No problem. Finding the right one is just a matter of a little expended time and effort.
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How to Find the Right Cocktail Dress
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Choose a Color and a FabricThe first step to choosing a cocktail dress is to decide the color you want it to be – Red, White, Black, Gold, Green, Blue – and the fabric – the most common fabrics are silk, satin and chiffon. These go together so you know what you're looking for – it's much easier to know you want a blue satin dress or a green chiffon dress instead of looking through all the blue, green, satin and chiffon dresses until you find what you want.
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Decide on the Right LengthThe length of a cocktail dress varies from just touching your ankle to about knee length, so you can really choose any length, it's only a matter of what you're comfortable with and what you think looks nice on you. If you can't decide, try on a few of different lengths to see what best suits you.
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Determine Your Body ShapeBy deciding the type of body shape you have, you can find a dress that will enhance your best features and cover your worst. There are five main body shapes for females: the pear (small bust, long torso, and hips and thighs larger than either the waist or the bust), hour glass (small waist with bust and hips both larger than the waist), straight (a boy-like figure with few visible curves), round (large and ample waist and bust, may have slender legs), and the inverted triangle (broad shoulder with narrow hips and waistline). Choose a shape that will look best with your features, it's stylish to accentuate your bust.
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Find the Right AccessoriesYou can choose any accessories you like: diamonds, pearls, amethysts, sapphires, gold or silver jewelry. Necklaces will accent your bust, while earrings will draw attention to your face.
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Resources
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