What would a cocktail be without a little black cocktail dress?
Hello Darlings! This is the Missus. I remember the good ol’ days of the 1930’s through the 1960’s, it was all about cocktail hour. Well-dresses suit clad men and stunning women in little black dresses strutting their stuff in darkened smoke filled rooms. mixing a martini.
Cocktails denote class, money, and a certain debonair sophistication. Everyone owned the essential barware, a swank cocktail shaker, an atomic designed cocktail tray, and cocktail glass. Then there were the unspoken rules. The rules of dress, music, and vocabulary. Seemed as if everyone embrace the leisure of the cocktail party.
Here are the unspoken rules for attire:
Women
For women, cocktail attire often translates into wearing a short dress that is dark in color. If you wear a brightly-colored cocktail dress, make sure it is simple in design. Similarly, be sure to consider the length of dress. Cocktail attire translates to a simple yet elegant look. Dresses that fall just above, at or below the knee are considered cocktail attire.
Men
For men, cocktail attire means wearing a dark suit. Though you may be dressed up for an event, you are not expected to wear a tuxedo. Black and navy blue suits are the most common choices for cocktail attire. Another option is to go with light or dark-colored khakis and to pair it with a dark blazer. Ties are generally optional.
Here is a great site for inspiration: http://www.vintageous.com/dressy2.htm
