Prom Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress or formal dress?

Many girls think you can wear only a formal dress for prom, but it is also entirely possible to wear a cocktail dress. In fact, it is very stylish and practical to opt for the cocktail dress, because this type of dress is versatile and perfect to wear also for other occasions. A girl who has a less formal style and wants to wear a fashionable outfit for prom should definitely invest in a cocktail dress.

Little black dress, gold bag & glittery shoes

Difference between a formal dress and a prom cocktail dress

Length – a formal dress is floor length, while a cocktail dress is knee length or even shorter.

Cocktail dresses are short, but you can find also tea length dresses and that can be also a great choice for prom, especially when combined with elegant accessories.

Elegance – formal dresses are simply meant to be more stylish and elegant than cocktail dresses.

But semi-formal dresses are more comfortable to wear and easier to style with different accessories, shoes and feminine hairstyles.

Embellishment – formal dresses for prom can have a lot of extras such as glitter, diamonds, sequins and expensive materials.

Cocktail dresses are not so extravagant and look good with statement jewelry, while a formal dress doesn’t demand extra adornment.

But consider that a simple prom cocktail dress can be the best choice if you want to highlight your natural features.

Color – first thought that comes to our mind when we think about cocktail dresses is “the little black dress”.

That is because black is a versatile color that looks good on any woman and can be worn with different accessories.

Of course, black is not the only choice when it comes to prom outfits. In fact, colors like white, ivory, pink, blue and red are very popular shades right now, and also interesting prints like florals or geometric patterns are very stylish as well.

Red dress, Moschino clutch & retro high heels

Floral dress, black bag & mesh sandals

If you are afraid of looking too extravagant or overdressed, understand that wearing a casual dress is not the best choice. If you don’t want to wear a formal dress, just go for a minimalist cocktail dress that will look amazing with statement accessories, delicate jewelry and a pair of high heeled sandals.

A prom cocktail dress is elegant, stylish, sleek and suitable for formal occasions!