Cocktail Dresses 2016

 Hola Fashionistas!

We are back with the cocktail dress trend report for 2016, so check out the must haves for this year and the year to come by. But first, did you know what cocktail dress is? 

  
A cocktail dress or cocktail gown is a woman's dress worn at cocktail parties and semi-formal or "black tie" occasions.
Historically the length of a cocktail dress is long, often touching the ankle. When it is about 5 cm (2 inches) above the ankle it is called tea length and when it is almost touching the ankle it is called ballerina length, although ballerina length dresses usually fall into the evening gown category.
The modern definition of a cocktail dress is commonly taken to mean a shorter dress above the knee. It must be smart, such as the little black dress, and may have sequins or lace as a feature.
Lets take a look what 2016-17 is gonna give us
  • Layers please


  • Cropping it right 
           

  • All that shines 

              


Illustration of the Week:



So, it has layers and shimmer, perfect for a cocktail?


The light layered skirt plus strapped heels, for summery nights.


Well red hair cause its gonna be back in trend, trust me!



Trend Sketcher
...drawing the line somewhere!



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