designer cocktail dresses Shop Chic for Every Occasion making it an exquisite choice for memorable formal events Jovani Short Evening Dress 47304

Silhouettes including A-line, wrap and empire waist are popular choices that flatter a range of body shapes and are easy to wear all day

Anthropologie Eloquii Plus Short-Sleeve Triple Bow Tweed Mini Dress Sparkles and shimmers are ideal for wearing to this season's cocktail parties for a look that stands out from the crowd

The chevron-patterned knitwear that the Italian fashion house is known for gets the glam treatment with eye-catching sequins and a one-shoulder design, whose tie lets it moonlight as a necklace and gown both

You know that you must adapt your dress to your body shape

This is also an appropriate context to experiment with textured leather or subtle broguing