How to choose the perfect dress for a party? It's a question we've all asked ourselves. While taste and style are very personal, there are some criteria that can help us define or identify an elegant party dress.

Which fabric to choose?

Normally, elegant party dresses are made of soft and light fabrics such as silk, satin and satin. For winter weddings you can choose thicker fabrics such as velvet, which can be combined with transparencies or embroidery, while for elegant summer wedding dresses you can choose between vaporous fabrics such as chiffon, organza, chiffon or tulle.

Today, there are also many alternatives of elegant dresses with other types of fabrics, with textures, such as lace and sequins The lace ones are perfect for outdoor weddings, near the sea, keeping the elegance of the event; while the sequins and shiny applications are perfect for the evening. Be careful not to overdo it and choose a balanced look.

What colors can you wear to an evening party?

When it comes to elegant dress colors, the main choices are solid colors. For evening weddings, the favorite elegant dress colors are scarlet red, burgundy, blue, black or bottle green (very trendy the last seasons).

If you are wondering what should a daytime party dress look like? You can choose from pastel shades such as pink, lilac, mint and light blue or shades that help to highlight your skin such as coral, fuchsia or yellow. Prints are also an option. A floral print or a mix of colours is perfect for a civil ceremony or an elegant brunch.

What kind of dress to wear to an elegant party?

By day

An elegant dress tends to be long, regardless of the time of the party. But today the rules are slowly being broken, including alternatives of elegant short and midi length elegant dresses The most important thing is to balance them. If they are going to be low-cut; do not show legs and if they are going to be very short; avoid deep necklines. For example, an A-line dress with halter neckline like this blue model from Zara, or an asymmetrical neckline like the one from Marchesa, are perfect for a daytime wedding, being an excellent alternative for elegant short and youthful dresses.

At night

The night is made for long dresses There are many alternatives and cuts of elegant long party dresses, from the traditional deep V necklines, backless or simple and elegant closed dresses, a little more conservative but with different touches that make them look current and minimalist.

To protect you from the cold of spring and autumn nights, you can accompany your look with a maxi kimono. This is a look that combines very well with elegant dresses of large and small sizes. It can be in the same color and material of the dress for a traditional and classic styling, or one that creates contrast with another color or applications.

Dress codes

There are many dress codes when it comes to parties. The most common ones are black tie and cocktail which are a reference to how you should dress rather than a rule written in stone.

The concepts of costumes for events have been changing a lot over time, so the most important thing is choose a look that represents your style and that you feel comfortable in. If you don't like dresses and you have a very elegant wedding, a tailored suit can be an excellent option. They are available in multiple colors, with feather trim on the sleeves and you can combine them with a variety of shoes to create an elegant and urban look.

It's not all about dresses

Today not only party dresses are synonymous with an elegant look, there are other options. Coords looks are one of the trends that we will see more this season. The Alon Livné White jacket and skirt model is a great example that you could wear to a big party in a city hotel or at sunset by the sea.

A long one with culotte cut legs is perfect to combine with high heeled sandals and get a very chic look.

The most important key to any wedding party you have is to feel comfortable in what you wear and not dressed up. Want to see more options on how to dress up for your next wedding party? Discover tips to help you choose between long and short dresses for your next party.