Top 5 Women’s Cocktail Dresses on Sale for Spring and Summer
So I know it’s gettin’ hot and summer’s coming–time for BBQ’s and picnics–but I want to backtrack for a bit and think of some fun places to wear these rad cocktail dresses I find charming and beautiful. Of course you can attend cocktail parties in the summer, and probably will, I just always think of the attire being way more casual as opposed to a soiree being thrown in fall or winter. Who cares anyway. Get dolled up whenever you want, even if it is 85 degrees at sunset.
I’m a sucker for black and white stripes. A sucker. Which is exactly why I couldn’t shun this Adrianna Papell Strapless Laser Cut Satin Dress. The layers slightly overlap one another but still remain looking clean with a gently flared A-line skirt. This dress was orginally $158 and is now on sale for $93.90. A cool dress for under $100?! Yes. Black and white stripes are fun because not everyone thinks of wearing them since they have a bit of jailbird edge to them. This dress would look great with some mustard colored heels, or very red lips.
Now please tell me…who doesn’t fantasize of rolling into a cool cocktail party in an amazing sequin dress? I always imagine this because I not only love sequins, but I do love turning heads with my fashion expertise. Sequins can be tricky, stay away from anything that screams Las Vegas showgirl. This Haute Hippie Sequin Minidress ($is chic, yet dazzling. I love the way it just hangs, and a secret to this is going either half a size or a full size larger than what you’d normally wear. This dress is on sale right now for $237.90, it was originally $595
The one-shoulder is back in so this ABS by Allen Schwartz One Shoulder Ruffle Sheath Dress would be fun to wear with a little color on your shoulders. The teal color is so striking, and the satin sheath is lightweight. Originally $288, now on sale for $143.90.
I would say cocktail dresses traditionally have been cut shorter in length, but you can definitely wear a longer one depending on your preference. If I were to go long this summer, this Kay Unger Strapless Silk Gown would be my choice. The geometric print is very summery, and I love the sweetheart neckline. Originally priced at $530, this gown is on sale for $318.
And what’s a cocktail party without a little black dress? Out of the hundreds to choose from, my pick is this Lavender Label Vera Wang Strapless Satin Dress. Originally $590, on sale now for $354.
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