5 Go-to Little Black Cocktail Dresses
If you are a woman who loves to go out to dinners, parties, dancing, or other social events, then an absolute must for your wardrobe is the black party dress. Here are five go to little black cocktail dresses for your consideration. They are all comfortable and sexy and are sure to become a staple of your style.
Mandalay Cold Shoulder Sequin Dress
The Mandalay Cold Shoulder Sequin Dress sells for $1,755 at Neiman Marcus. This stunning creation is black with sequins sewn all over and will get you noticed any time you walk into a room. It features a bateau neckline with an open back and dolman sleeves with cold shoulder detail. The blouson bodice gathers at the waist and the straight skirt has an asymmetric hem that falls to several inches above the knee. There is nothing at all average about this go-to fashion.
Herve Leger Contrast Side Bandage Dress
No one designs better to the female form than Max Azria for his Herve Leger line. And nowhere is that more evident than in the Herve Leger Contrast Side Bandage Dress that gives your figure an elongating effect that slims you in the eye of the beholder. It is composed of a black bandage knit that intimately follows your every curve for that hourglass effect. It has a scoop neckline with a hem that falls to just above the knee. It features contrasting taping along the sides and the back zip and sells for $1,450 at Neiman's.
Medusa Buttoned Sheath Dress
If you love Versace, as so many women do, the Medusa Buttoned Sheath Dress should be your choice for any cocktail party. It is done in a black, form fitting wool and silk crepe blend with signature golden Medusa buttons down the back. With those button accents you will not even need to accessorize with jewelry to get that sparkling effect when you enter a room. The cut-in shoulder straps form a trapezoidal neckline with a low cut racer back. This stunning creation sells for $2,925.
Asymmetric Fitted Jersey Dress
It is a testament to the little black cocktail dress that even Roberto Cavalli, the master of color and bold prints, includes one in his line. In this case it is the Asymmetric Fitted Jersey Dress, and it is spectacular. This form-fitting original features a gleaming metal ring that gathers the asymmetric neckline that obviates the need for a necklace. You will be memorable in this black stretch jersey with sheer tulle three quarter sleeved dress for $1,195.
Cape Sleeve Velvet Dress
No collection of little black go-to cocktail dresses would be complete without one from Giorgio Armani. His Cape Sleeve Velvet Dress in black velvet jersey with a bateau neckline sells for $3,050. With a bateau neckline, a fitted silhouette and a right cap sleeve and a left cape sleeve that cascades down the side, this style harkens back to the roaring 20's. This is an elegantly beautiful dress that emphasizes fun and fashion that will be timeless.
Any of these five little black cocktail dresses will make you the belle of any ball or any social gathering. They are all expensive because of their design and quality, but you will know that they are all well worth the price as soon as you put one on.
