Wardrobe essentials need to have a broader meaning as your social circle grows because you will need different types of dresses for various occasions and looking stylish is never negotiable. Between minimalism, trends like capsule wardrobe, and throwing away things that ‘don’t bring joy,’ our wardrobes are filling up with basics. We support moderation, but one can always indulge a little bit to follow party themes and stay trendy.
Party dresses come in several lengths, sleeve types, and styles to match different body types and occasions. Whether you are top heavy, want to highlight your torso, or flaunt your legs, there’s a style of party dress to suit each need. Here are the most popular types and styles trending right now:
Length:
Mini party dresses for night outs and birthdays, maxi length and midi dresses for formal events and cocktail parties, and knee-length gowns for wedding reception parties.
Sleeves:
Opt for sleeveless, full or half sleeves depending on the weather and your comfort levels. You can also opt for flared, puff, or balloon sleeves for a romantic look.
Fabric:
Sequined fabrics and metallic satin party dresses are the top trend this New Years’ Eve. You can opt for lightweight chiffon, lace, or knitted fabrics for outdoor events or go for crepe, velvet, and leather to stay warm.
Neckline:
Party dresses with sweetheart, square, halter, cowl and one shoulder or strapless tube necklines look cute and create the perfect space to add statement necklaces. You can also opt for collar neck or shawl lapel dresses.
Details:
As mentioned earlier, sequin fabrics and embellishments are being spotted on all top actors and influencers along with mirror work and beaded pearl details. While these options are great for night-time events, you can also explore ruching, ruffles, and pleats or prints like flowers and polka dots for interesting detail on your party dresses.
Whether you want a bold look or are putting together a polished outfit for work, we promise you will find party dresses for any and every event. While we don’t think anyone should need a reason to get dolled up and look cute, we’re listing reasons to have party dresses in your wardrobe ASAP. If you’re open to share our love for party dresses, keep reading to know exactly why they will make for a stylish addition to your wardrobe.
Following The Dress Code
Treat dress codes as your friends – they take away most of the worries about what to wear for a given event and help you dress occasion-appropriate. Following the dress codes also shows respect towards your host. Having stylish party dresses ready to go will not only help you follow etiquette but also turn heads at social gatherings. You would also want to match with all your friends, colleagues, and loved ones and not stick out in the crowd.
Multipurpose Dressing
Classic silhouettes such as shoulder strap midis, fit and flare dresses, pleated A-lines, and ribbed bodycons are timeless and can be styled in many ways to fit different occasions. Having these in your wardrobe – especially in solid black and neutral shades – will present the opportunity of wearing them throughout the year. Dress them up with statement jewellery for cocktail parties, dress it down with slip-ons and a denim jacket, or throw on accent heels and minimal jewellery for Valentines – the options are endless.
Confidence Boost
You cannot deny that looking good makes you feel good as well. Deep inside, we’re all just our happy childhood selves twirling around in dresses. Knowing that you are presenting your best self brings out a confident side to every one. Looking presentable also leaves a lasting impression and it is especially important to have appropriate party dresses for formal gatherings. Even if your daily wear style is casual, experimenting and going out of your comfort zone can give you newfound sass.
Making Memories
In the age of Instagram-first, you know that hundreds of photographs and videos will be clicked at any given party. We shouldn’t really care about how you look just for social media posts but these will become a core memory from the party or event. You want to remember the best version of yourself forever and your chic and fashionable party dresses will showcase just that. Similarly, the dress will act as a reminder of all the good times.
We hope this guide helps you pick a party dress for your next gathering. If you are still in two minds about picking one, we recommend going for a safe option that is classic and simple like a solid black dress with any length and neckline you prefer. You will be able to wear it multiple times as it is appropriate for most occasions and dress it up or down as per your taste.