Embellished Party Dresses: Choosing the Right Look for Any Event
You're standing at the wardrobe with the invitation in hand, wondering whether sequins belong at a cocktail party. Embellished party dresses can look stunning or overdone, and the difference comes down to the dress code, the venue and how comfortable you'll be at 11 p.m. We'd work through them in that order, and the dress code line on the invitation is the first thing to read closely. Match Your Dress Code: Cocktail, Black-Tie, Semi-Formal and Daytime Dress code Colours Embellishment Silhouette Cocktail Emerald, sapphire, navy Sequins, beads Mini or midi Black-tie Metallics, black Restrained beading, rhinestones Maxi Semi-formal Jewel tones, silver Beads, mesh panels Midi or mini Daytime Pastels, sage Light beading, metallic thread Mini or knee-length A beaded midi in navy reads polished at a cocktail evening without tipping into formal. Semi-formal wedding receptions suit mesh panels. Embellishment Types: Sequins, Beads, Mesh and Corset Details Sequins catch the light and...