You may think that choosing a cocktail dress is a bit difficult, but precisely because they are timeless and versatile designs, it will be much easier to find a dress. And you'll love all the options!

In fact, it's a style that is perfectly suited for daytime weddings, which tend to be more discreet ceremonies, but no less elegant for that. Check out this gallery in detail and find the perfect wedding cocktail dress for you.

What is the cocktail dress

According to the dress code, the cocktail dress is a middle ground between formal and casual, allowing a certain amount of freedom in the choice of garments. It generally refers to short party dresses However, midi-cut designs, which are mid-calf length, also qualify as cocktail dresses.

The rule of thumb, really, is no floor-length dresses. And since this is an essentially elegant garment, etiquette dictates that you should wear your cocktail dress with high or mid-heeled shoes, but never with flats.

When to use

The versatility of a cocktail dress allows for the following you can wear it both in a daytime and evening event. You just have to choose the right design, properly selected the cut, fabric and color.

Civil marriages, bridal weddings or, in general, daytime ceremonies, are ideal to wear a cocktail dress during the day, and you will find many options! However, you can also wear one at a religious or evening wedding, as long as the dress code is not White Tie, which requires you to wear a long party dress.

What options are there

The universe of cocktail outfits for women is as varied as that of traditional party dresses. Thus, it is possible to find in the catalogs from sophisticated straight cut designs, to dresses with princess skirts, or from A-line models, to tight dresses that reach just to the knee.

You will also find cocktail dresses with various details such as puffed sleeves or with ruffles, bows, jewel belts, bodies with pleated, games of transparencies, 3D embroidery or necklines with rhinestones, among others.

Even if you're looking for a cover-up, whether it's for an evening or fall/winter wedding, you'll find evening cocktail dresses that incorporate an overlay or come with a matching blazer or short jacket.

And regarding necklines, even if you are attending a spring wedding, the necklines that predominate in cocktail dresses are V-neck, boat and illusion.

Colors and fabrics

The choice will depend on the type of wedding you have been invited to. One suggestion is to go for pastel colours for mid-morning weddings, such as pale pink or pearl grey. Brighter colours for afternoon weddings, such as yellow, green and red. Or dark or satin colours for evening weddings, such as blue, purple or black.

In fact, the famed little black dress is precisely a cocktail dress It is an elegant black dress, short and smooth, ideal to complement with colorful accessories.

The golden rule, however, in terms of colors, is that the guest does not wear white or ivory, even if the dress is short and does not look at all like a wedding dress. And, on the other hand, you can also opt for printed designs, if you prefer, either with floral motifs, polka dots or geometric shapes, both for day or night weddings. They can be completely printed models orwell, that combine printed skirt with plain body or vice versa.

Now, regarding fabrics, she favors lighter or vaporous fabrics for the day, such as lace, tulle, organza or crepe; and heavier or voluminous fabrics for the night, such as mikado, piqué, satin or taffeta.

Whether short or midi, cocktail dresses have a special charm and never go out of style, and if you're a shoe fanatic, you can wear your favourite shoes with this style. Check out our cocktail dresses catalogue and get inspired by the best designs!