A good evening dress is like a good make-up:it should bring out the best in you. Above all, don't blindly borrow a girlfriend's outfit without having really tried it on. As a general rule, what goes to one doesn't necessarily go to the other, and you want to avoid having to pull up your bustier top throughout the evening. To choose a model that looks like you, ask yourself which dress you wear during the day and opt for a similar cut. If you tend to like shift dresses, why not feminize the cut with bare shoulders or a deep neckline? If, on the other hand, you are not comfortable with low necklines, consider dresses with a slit in the back, very sexy if worn with a suitable bra.
It is Karl Lagerfeld who says it:before questioning yourself about your dress, ask yourself what you expect from your evening. Also, it is not so much the occasion, but your intentions that count. Looking for the perfect cocktail dress to show off at a business dinner? Are you hoping to meet someone that evening? Looking to make a good impression on your in-laws? Be intuitive and ask yourself how your dress can help you achieve your goals for the evening.
Because an evening dress without accessories is not really one, think about how you would like to flesh out your evening look. Beware of material effects:avoid panties that mark the buttocks and would spoil the beautiful fluid appearance of your satin dress. It is also obvious that in cold weather, you should expect to wear a jacket or coat at least when you arrive at the scene of the festivities. Don't wait until the last moment to ask yourself if your green dress would go well with your bright red pea coat, especially if it's the middle of December! Finally, a very important detail:the shoes! We invite you to read our article "What shoes to wear with your evening dress?" in the same folder. Also consider a beautiful evening clutch.
In the same way that you don't have to buy yourself an entire outfit to go with your dress, you don't have to match your makeup either. On the contrary, it is more judicious to play on the contrasts between the dress and your lipstick or even with your manicure. More modern, this trick can also help to "calm down" a look that, with the wrong makeup, could pass for too sexy. For example, if you're in a short dress with high heels and bare shoulders, avoid pink lips and excessive bronzer. Conversely, a very sober or dark outfit goes beautifully with strong makeup.
