It is basically just fun time when there is a cocktail party invitation. You instantly think about how you should wear and how you can look beautiful and sexy and stand out from the rest. In this blog post, I am going to share with you my favorite ways to wear a black cocktail dress. Let’s check them out now.
Off The Shoulder Black Cocktail Dress
When it comes to cocktail dresses, I just have to mention the off the shoulder dress. The advantage of wearing a black one is that it simply makes you look slimmer. Cocktail dress outfits are supposed to be very simple, so do not use too many colors, no more than two generally speaking. For this outfit, you can make it just silver and black by pairing the dress with a black purse, silver heels and a silver necklace.
Sheer Chest Black Dress
This cocktail dress is a good example of how “kind of showing a little bit” can sometimes work better than “showing it all”. The sheer fabric at the chest area adds some room for fantasy to the overall look. Even though I am a fan of keeping things clean and simple and prefer dresses like the off shoulder cocktail dress, I too agree that it is sometimes more unique and low key sexy to this kind of dress.
Deep V Bodycon Midi Dress
As a black dress that can really shows the curves of your body, you can wear a deep v bodycon midi dress. Although silver heels match perfectly with black cocktail dress. With this dress, simply wear black heels to remain the focus of attention at the top part of your body. In addition, wear a beautiful necklace to complete this sexy and elegant outfit.
Long Sleeve Split Maxi Dress
Although cocktail dresses often refer to the dresses with length above the knees, there are long cocktail dresses that actually can make you stand out from the crowd in a cocktail party. This black long sleeve high split maxi dress is a great example. The high split design is so attractive that it may even outshine a mini cocktail dress.
Black Backless Midi Dress
Do you remember how surprising, in a good way, when you see some gorgeous girl in an event turn around and then you find out that she is wearing a backless dress and then you just can’t keep your eyes of her? If you like to create this kind of stunning moment in a cocktail party, try wear a black backless midi cocktail dress. When people see you from the front, you look beautiful. When you turn around, you are just killing it.
One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Due to the asymmetric cutting, the one shoulder cocktail dress can simply make you look stylish and sexy at the same time. Add just a little bit of color by wearing silver heels.
Black Bodycon Dress with Sheer Stripes
For a cocktail party, a simple black bodycon dress can already make you look amazing as long as you have put in the effort to keep yourself in a great shape. But if you are one of those people who always like to add some magical touch with some details, try this dress that has some horizontal sheer stripes that look absolutely elegant.
Maxi Cocktail Dress with Sheer Overlay
Some people just do not like to show much skin and the good news is that you actually don’t have to do that in a cocktail party. The only dress code in a party is to look beautiful. So, in order to do that, you can wear something with more beautiful elements in the detail. You can wear a beautiful black maxi dress with sheer overlay and you will be more than okay for the party.
Tulle Cocktail Dress with Layers of Chiffon
For those of you who actually have a lot of fun by giving surprise to your friends all the time, this outfit may be for you. This dress doesn’t look like something you will see very often, but it also looks so nice that it fits right in with a cocktail party. Simply wear the off the shoulder tulle cocktail dress and pair it with open-toe black heels. To further upgrade the outfit, you can wear a silver crystal belt and matching earrings to look stunning.
Black Open Back Lace Dress
I have already mentioned a backless cocktail dress that looks incredibly sexy, but if you are looking for an outfit that is slightly less sexy and more elegant, this outfit is for you. Wear this open back black knee length dress that has some lace element on the back. This is how to you show just the right amount portion of your back and look gorgeous.
Short Sleeve Pleaded Dress
If you are so used to wearing casual and you just wants to have fun in the cocktail party without really dressing out of your comfort zone too much, this is the perfect outfit idea for you. Indeed, this short sleeve pleaded dress is very easy to pull off. You don’t really have to show much skin and the cutting of it is not so tightly fit like a bodycon dress. It is like a casual dress with just enough details to look good enough for a semi-formal event. You will want to balance out the low key dress by wear silver heels.
Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Lace Overlay
For a beautiful that has a little bit of cute and princess-like element, you can simply wear a short sleeve cocktail dress with lace overlay. Keep the outfit simple by wearing black heels.
Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress
For those that have pear shaped body, the fit and flare cocktail dress can really helps you hide your weakness and emphasize your strength. This dress has a creative design with lace at the top half and silk at the bottom half.
Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
Sometimes, a dress with simple cutting but with shiny fabric can make you stand out too. For example, this black sequin mini cocktail dress can make you look special in the event.
Black Cocktail Swan Dress
For a surprisingly beautiful look, you can simply wear a black swan dress and pair it with black ballet heels. You will simply looking amazing in the party.
So, here are some of my favorite black cocktail dress outfit ideas. I hope that the variety of this list can help you find your perfect outfit for your next cocktail party.
