How is a cocktail dress different from an evening one? In general, almost any evening dress with a simple silhouette can be called a cocktail dress. The main difference between these dresses lies in the length. The most common version of a cocktail dress is knee-length and slightly lower, a tight-fitting silhouette and luxurious fabrics, for example, velvet, jacquard, silk, satin, silk jersey.



A cocktail dress is an outfit for free women who do not want to completely part with femininity and dress in menswear such as boyfriend jeans and rough, masculine shoes. At the same time, a cocktail dress gives enough comfort, it has a comfortable length, sleeveless options are often found, therefore, there is enough freedom in such a dress.

Initially, this version of the dress appeared as an outfit for free women who loved entertainment with cocktails and alcoholic beverages. They could manage their own time. On the basis of such dresses, Coco Chanel created her little black dress, which for many has become a real uniform.

V current collections 2017-2018 there are many beautiful elegant dresses with a length above the knee, they can be a great outfit for club entertainment and various events, including the most solemn ones. Modern fashion allows a lot, but very short dresses should not be considered cocktail dresses.




The cold season dictates its own rules, in the collections of fashion brands there are many dresses made of thick warm fabrics, as well as dresses with sleeves of various lengths. Some models have fur trim, which is very nice and cozy, while others reflect fashionable season trends 2017-2018.

Any cocktail dress, regardless of the collection, must meet the basic requirements - it must be bright and cheerful, and also seductive. Choose a cocktail dress as an evening outfit if you are not ashamed of your figure and feel free in this outfit.

Most girls will not be attending events where dress code requires evening wear anyway. Real floor-length evening dresses, and especially with a train, will be required at receptions where top officials of the state will be, at the Cannes and Moscow film festivals and other similar events.



Do you want to create a real retro look? Complete a cocktail dress from the 2017-2018 collection hat, a clutch, heels, and elbow-length or higher gloves. In current collections, the selection of such accessories is huge. Although, if you are used to shoes with flat soles, such combinations are possible.