A Hollywood red carpet outfit is about easiness, style, and perfect body.

Can a girl wear it to a wedding ceremony? The answer is Yes! A cocktail wedding dress creates a bright outfit and puts a bride into the spotlight. YOu will look through your stylish wedding photos again and again.

Peculiarities of the Silhouette

First, you may say that a cocktail dress is not suitable for a wedding celebration. If a traditional wedding gown features a floor-length skirt, train, and a corset, a cocktail wedding dress is an exact opposite:

• a mini skirt – rarely just above the knee;
• off-the-shoulder design;
• plunging neckline;
• no corset.

Depending on the designer’s ideas, these features may vary. Brides chose this dress design for its comfortable length. If you are planning to have an active wedding day with a photoshoot and party, you should buy a cocktail wedding dress and forget about the discomfort caused by a train when you are in the car or on a walk.

A cocktail wedding dress may be of the following silhouettes:

• Sheath. Straight or slightly flared skirt, open top or a corset. It also may feature a plunging neckline or cutout back of various shapes. 
  
• Fitted. Dress styles from guipure decorated with lace look elegant and appropriate for a festive ceremony.
  
• Fit-and-flare. A pleated or a puffy tulle skirt. Flowing fabrics will accentuate your hips, while puffy skirts can lengthen your legs. 

This dress design will be inappropriate if you plan to have a church wedding ceremony. Also, a traditional dress will be better for a low-key wedding.

However, if you have a modern party with a photoshoot and dancing, a cocktail wedding dress will be an excellent option.

Materials for a Wedding Dress

When choosing a cocktail dress for your wedding, it’s essential to choose the one that won’t look too simple for such an important occasion. Some materials add sophistication and grace to an outfit, among them are the following:

• silk;
• velvet;
• thick satin;
• taffeta.

These fabrics can be an underlayer for delicate lace, appliques, or stones embroidery. The most daring brides may prefer a trendy design with a satin bodice complemented by a tulle puffy skirt. Combinations of materials and lace create a minimalistic and sophisticated outfit.

Shoes and Accessories

Closed toe pumps and curls make a bride look like Marlyn Monroe. High heels and an elegant tiara is for a Hollywood-style outfit. 

Pumps suit this dress design best because flats may make your body look unsymmetrical. Still, you can change for comfy casuals or ballet flats for the evening celebration.

The cocktail wedding dresses collection from Tina Valerdi offers sophisticated, exquisite gowns and trendy dress designs for a modern wedding. Every bride will find her dream dress!