Party Outfits for Women

Depending on the type of party, there are a lot of options available to you in the form of outfits. You generally want to have some basics: a little black dress, some dress-up or dress-downable sandals  (works best if you have either black sandals,  silver sandals  or gold sandals,  which therefore go with just about anything), and a suitable cardigan  or light jacket  that will not only keep you warm, but also go with most party outfits. But one of the more important and enjoyable parts of shopping for party outfits is picking out the accessories. Accessories really make any outfit pop. They are great if you're wearing a black dress or top, and playing with fun, colorful, sophisticated, or bohemian looks really helps to define an outfit. Feeling good, looking good, and being comfortable are what it's all about, of course; pushing your boundaries is really up to you. 

The Complete Cocktail or Semi-Formal Party Outfit

Outfit Options: Dress  Cocktail suit  Fancy skirt & Top	Footwear Options: Heels  Dress Sandals  Fancy flats	Jewelry Options: Earrings  Bracelets  Dress watch  Necklace  Rings	Bag options: Clutch  Handbag	Evening Wraps: Shawls  Wraps

Less Formal

Outfit Options: Little black dress  Sundress  Nice jeans  and top  Dress pants and top	Footwear Options: Boots  Sandals Heels Flats	Jewelry Options: Fun, colorful, delicate, or chunky bracelets,  necklaces, and Earrings	Bag options: Hobo  or slouchy bag Clutch Pocketbook	Evening Wraps: Cardigan  Jacket  Wool coat

More Dresses

• Bluefly ranks their top 50 dress styles.  

• Among the best party outfits were dresses by:
• Vera Wang 
• Alexia Admor 
• Nicole Miller 
• Bo'em 

Related Guides

Womens Summer Style Guide	Womens Jewelry	Womens Fashion Trends

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External Links

• What Not to Wear:  This TLC show provides video tips and fashion advice.
• AOL.com:  Read more about beauty and style advice.