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If you are attending any semi formal or cocktail parties over the next few months, then, you will no doubt be wanting a really amazing cocktail dress that will look stunning. A cocktail dress is usually a style of dress that is calf length or above (as opposed to a full or floor length evening or ball dress). A cocktail dress is dressy but also practical allowing plenty of movement for dancing. It is also usually made from luxurious fabrics with eye catching details like sequins or embellishment.
Velvet Cocktail Dress In Black
This dress is both striking and flattering. It has an empire line which is emphasised by the ribbon and bow around it. It is made from a beautiful crushed velvet and has chiffon shoulder and godet details. The material is stretchy making it incredibly comfortable and easy to move in. This dress is a really classic style that will never go out of fashion. It also comes with a matching scarf.
Ladies Long Lace Evening/Prom/Ball Dress in Black
Lace is incredibly on trend at the moment and this dress makes the most of the delicate design by lining it with a red fabric. The style of the dress is simple but elegant with a three quarter length skirt that is also very on trend at the moment.
Black chiffon pleated cocktail dress with shawl
This dress is a Marilyn Monroe style and is perfect for those searching for a little retro glamour. It has a velvet bodice with delicate shoe string straps and a skirt in finely pleated chiffon. The skirt of this dress is perfect for swishing as you dance. It just needs a beautiful pair of black shoes to set it off perfectly.
Black embroidered assymetrical evening dress
Another key look for party, cocktail and evening dresses at the moment is the assymetrical shape. Many of the dresses are one shouldered but this dress features a much more wearable version of this trend which is the different shaped straps on each side. It has delicate ribbon and thread detail and there is also a matching bolero available.
What to wear with you cocktail dress?
A pair of high heels is almost essential with a cocktail dress however if you really find high heels difficult to walk in, you can find some very pretty lower kitten style heels or even some embellished flat shoes. A small clutch bag is the ideal way to carry a few possesions with you but they wont usually fit much in them so you may have to leave the i phone at home for just one evening. If your dress is quite simple look for clutch with sequin or bead detail to add an interesting feature.
Finally, you may want a cover up for your cocktail dress either to wear all of the time or just to travel to and from the party. There are all sorts of bolero, cape and evening jackets available. Again if you have quite a simple dress then you can afford to go over board with a statement cover up piece. If your dress already has quite a bit of interest, then opt for a plain black option.
Day dresses are such a great alternative to trousers. If you have ever been put off wearing a dress in the autumn or the winter because of the cold and wet weather, then consider this. When worn with a nice pair of opaque or even wooley trousers a day dress can be just as cosy as a pair of trousers. On a really wet day you can also wear high boots which will keep your feet super dry. You won’t have to suffer with those wet and soggy trousers hems all day.
Another great benefit of the day dress is that it is just so easy to wear. You can get up in the morning and just grab a dress from your wardrobe with no need to co ordinate tops and bottoms. Most day dresses for the autumn or winter will look great with a pair of black opaque tights and pair of medium heels, ballet pumps or boots, so you don’t have to put too much thought into your leg or footwear either.
Autumn and winter day dresses are likely to be really popular this year. Not only are they a really feminine choice but they are highly versatile. They can take you from work to lunch with friends to an evening out. It is really all about how you accessorise. You can add sparkly jewellery, killer heels and a clutch for the evening, more casual boots and a slouchy bag for lunch with friends and court shoes and a business like handbag for the office.
For the colder months day dresses in rich and bright colours mixed with black, grey, navy or brown work best. These colour combinations give a warm feeling for the winter and the darker colours make it easy to match them with dark winter coats and jackets or the seasons must have camel coat.
Patterned shift dresses, wrap dresses and shirt dresses all make great day dresses for the autumn and winter. They are classic styles which flatter most figures and will not go out of fashion too quickly. This autumn and winter mid calf length dresses are definitely the most on trend and this is also great news as generally for most people this is the most flattering length.
This Long Sleeved Twist Front Black And Magenta Dress is not only really comfortable, it is incredibly stylish. It is made from jersey which drapes perfectly for this style of dress and has a really eye catching pattern. The v neck, flared hem and twist detail under the bust is really flattering for most body shapes.
This Navy Rose Printed Shift Dress With Shoulder Detail is really on trend. It is also the perfect day dress to take you through to the evening. It looks amazing when teamed with either blue black tights and is so eye catching that it needs virtually no accessories.
If I have not managed to convince you of the benefits of wearing day dresses, why not browse the collection of day dresses for autumn and winter on Roman Originals?