Cocktail dresses are actually semi formal dress which can be worn in both sizes; long as well as short just above the knee. The length of cocktail dresses is if 2 inches above the cocktail dresses ankle, it is known by name of tea length cocktail dresses and if it is touching the ankle, it is called ballerina dress. Evening gown is also a form of such ballerina elegant dresses. In movies, you can easily take glance of such cocktail dresses on body of actresses. It really gives a good look with high heels and dark shade lipstick.
Cocktail dresses are mainly famous among women as party dress because it fits well on body of wearer and exposes her good shapes. And additional benefit is that it does not require any concern in maintaining it after wearing as other party dresses require. It is comfortable to the extent that it can be worn even at home as casual dress.
Cocktail dresses are suitable for any sized female or it would be suitable to say that it is complete immaterial whether worn by slim sized or plus sized women, it gives good and classy look to wearer without any difference.
It comes in every type of dress material so that limitless comfort along with style can be given to wearer. In parties generally women prefer to wear cocktail dresses prepared of satin, silk or chiffon etc. In house, to feel more easiness it is worn in cotton material.
Cocktail dresses can be seen in almost every wardrobe because it can be easily found in every cloth store. It comes in almost every color and styles, sizes and designs in every price range even it is also easily available in online stores too from where it can be picked easily.
Earlier it was coming in some selected styles but now with passage it comes in several styles like halt cocktail dress, wrap cocktail dress, sleeveless cocktail dress, single shoulder cocktail dress, line A style cocktail dress etc. However among these numerous styles, style of cocktail dresses are chosen to wear according to the occasion. As example, evening gowns are generally used to be worn in parties and sometime it is also worn by brides as wedding gown.