| It's cloudy. It's windy. There's a tornado. It's a | | | | heavily decorated gowns. Something that shines |
| hundred degrees and humid. What a perfect day | | | | like the desert sun will light up a room. Shoulders, |
| for a cocktail party. My Fashion Goddess Rule # | | | | legs, and backs can and should be uncovered. |
| 23 is -- fancy shalt not outweigh comfort. Make | | | | Sherri Hill cocktail dresses are sequin rock |
| sure you own or invest in a solid selection of | | | | stars...especially in silver, bronze or gold. |
| cocktail dresses for every climate. | | | | Windy |
| Cloudy/Overcast | | | | Believe it or not, I suggest wearing a short dress |
| If you feel pretty confident it's not going to rain, | | | | when it's windy. It should however be tight fitting. |
| go with a sunny color or cheery pattern. | | | | A long dress will shroud you in too much |
| Photographers and film directors actually prefer | | | | moveable fabric. You'll be struggling to walk, |
| cloudy and overcast weather because the lighting | | | | tripping all over yourself. While a short, flowing |
| is more flattering for all skin tones and types. | | | | dress might blow up and...uh oh. |
| You'll want to capitalize on this. Night Moves' | | | | In a collection of Tony Bowls cocktail dresses, I |
| cocktails dresses are vivacious. Cloudy with a | | | | picked out a turquoise hip hugger. It has an |
| chance of fabulousness! | | | | asymmetrical 3/4-inch sleeve for added warmth. |
| Rainy | | | | Cold But Clear |
| I cannot stress this enough: if rain is in the | | | | Cover up as much as possible. Go with earthy |
| weather forecast on the night of your event, | | | | and velvety hues. I saved a page from an online |
| wear black. If you wear white it will be ruined and | | | | cocktail dresses catalog with a mile long, eggplant |
| if you wear a color, you will risk the dye bleeding | | | | dazzler. I also found a good example from |
| all over everything. You'll need a true black, | | | | Precious Formals cocktail dresses. An Elizabethan |
| something that won't look wet and won't show | | | | gown in purple passion. |
| spots if you get caught in a downpour. | | | | Cold & Snowing |
| Hot & Humid | | | | Cover up even more! And trust me when I say, |
| When it's hot and humid, you'll only be | | | | forget about anything black. If you've ever been |
| comfortable in next to nothing. Whatever you | | | | caught in the snow wearing something black, you |
| wear should be strapless, short, and lightweight. It | | | | know what I mean. Dried snow on black clothing |
| should be uncomplicated, easy to get into, and | | | | can evaporate up into a dirty, salty mess. |
| easy to get out of. | | | | And while you're at it, ex out everything white. |
| Don't make the mistake of wearing something | | | | First of all, if it's snowing, it is probably post-Labor |
| elaborate. Sequins are out. And so are lots of | | | | Day and you know better than that. If you come |
| jewels. These accessories, though gorgeous, will | | | | across some Terani cocktail dresses, look for the |
| feel like a coat of armor in hot and humid | | | | one in ice blue and you'll feel swaddled in eons of |
| weather. | | | | fabric. |
| Scanning La Femme cocktails dresses, I | | | | Perfect Weather |
| bookmarked a black halter. Halters are superb | | | | You might be wondering why there's a category |
| because there won't be any fabric smothering | | | | for perfect weather. Can't you wear anything? |
| your underarms. And dark colors hide potential | | | | Yes, mostly. When the weather is perfect, it's |
| sweat marks well. | | | | time to celebrate. |
| Busy patterns are great too. Is that a sweat stain | | | | I know all you East coast women love wearing |
| under your arm or is it part of that paisley motif? | | | | black. But on a perfect day, black can look moody |
| Your secret will be safe. | | | | and faded. Faviana cocktail dresses are springtime |
| Hot & Dry | | | | personified. Lots of vibrancy and floral frivolity in |
| When it's hot and dry, you may wear sequins and | | | | lilac. |