Cocktail Attire 101

Here’s a confession: Any time I receive an invite that calls for “cocktail attire” I get slightly nervous. My style is usually fairly casual and I definitely wear pants almost 100% of the time. A skirt or dress is such a rare occasion for me, that I find it harder to style those looks. Even though I loved your reaction to this post, I feel like pants simply flatter my figure more, because I can pair them with a flowy blouse to cover my hips. None-the-less, I still love the idea of a classy cocktail dress. So it is just about finding that perfect fit, and then also knowing the right tricks to feel the most comfortable in a hip-hugging dress. I know some of you will call me crazy for wearing shapewear, but in all honesty, I don’t think shapewear is only for women who try to look slimmer. It is about feeling the most comfortable and looking your best. Because let’s be honest, who doesn’t prefer to have a flat tummy and lifted butt? Plus, the shapewear by Triumph is so pretty, you kind of want it just because of the pretty lace!

TRIUMPH: sculpting sensation shapewear

ALICE+OLIVIA: cocktail dress

VALENTINO: medium lock bag

*in friendly collaboration with Triumph