Special Occasion Party Dresses

At any special occasion, every girl wants to look her best. And a dress is the perfect way to show off your ladylike shape and enhance your figure. You just need to know which dresses will suit you, as well as the occasion.

Different occasions require a different mode of dress, some might even have a particular dresscode. So, keep your eye on what sort of thing you ought to wear, and maybe even check photos of previous similar events to see how formal or informal other people dress.

Holiday Party Wear

You may be going to a friend's house or a family party, or it may be more smart like a corporate or office Christmas gathering. No matter which try to add a little bit of glamour and sparkle to your outfit, and do something different with your hair. Maybe put it up, have a blowdry at the salon or curl it with some tongs.

Perhaps you want to have a few different outfits to wear throughout the holiday period, one for Christmas Eve, one for Christmas day, and one for Boxing day? Our advice is to choose a few different outfits, in a variety of colors and styles, but more importantly to have with you plenty of accessories, shrugs and shoes to jazz each outfit up with.

Christmas Party Dresses

Red and glittery aren't always necessary, but there's nothing more festive! Fun and playful dresses are the order of the day, as Christmas is a happy time where you are free to relax and dance around. Don't feel restricted, instead find an outfit that really shows your personality. Wear high heels and brightly colored vintage dresses, apply funky flicked eye makeup and add a flower corsage to your purse.

Halloween Party Outfits

Halloween parties are all about being creative with your costume. The more time you spend on your outfit, the more confident you will feel wearing it (and it won't be ditched half way through the evening).

Think of something original and be inspired to sew your own instead of buying one from a shop. There are loads of different places to find fancy dress inspiration - movies, animals, books, TV characters. Overlook the obvious characters, in favour of more interesting ideas - instead of Superman and Catwoman, why not go as Barbie and Ken?

Valentine's Day Dresses

Romantic Valentine's day dresses are fun to search for, and the high street has plenty of good options to choose from. Pick something made in a soft fabric like chiffon, and in a complimentary colour that really makes you look radiant. Dark hair looks great with blues and pinks, reddish hair looks great with greens and reds, blonde hair looks great with neutrals and pastels.

Choose short to knee length styles, that show off a little bit of flesh without being too revealing, and find a neckline that flatters your upper body (don't forget, the smaller the chest, the higher the neckline).

New Years Party Dresses

This is the time when you want to look a little bit sexy, and like you've made a special effort. You want to feel confident at the end of one year and beginning of another - to feel like you've really acheived something. And, let's face it, it is the biggest party of the year, so it deserves a little effort! Strap on your high heels and find a gorgeous bodycon dress. Steer clear of your black party dress in favour of the latest trend - try to really mark what was 'in fashion' throughout the previous year, so in years to come you can look back and remember what that year was like.