Chic Summer Cocktail Dresses for Weddings & Special Events
Whether you are attending a July/August wedding, a special birthday party, or heading to Vegas, the occasion calls for a summery party dress. Here are 6 chic summer cocktail dresses for weddings and other special events.
Summer Cocktail Dresses for Weddings
A wedding is often a beautiful, romantic, and ultra-feminine occasion, so choose a summer cocktail dress to match the mood. This pretty blue one-shoulder dress with the bold bow has a wedding guest written all over it!
Cocktail Dresses for a Graduation
Graduations can range from casual to semi-formal, but the tone is always business-like than party-like. This fabulous taupe floral sheath strikes just the right chord between business-like and feminine.
Cocktail Dresses for Special Birthdays
If you have a big one coming up, be it 40/ 50/ 60, or more, it’s a great reason to get all dolled up in a summery cocktail dress. This pretty pink lace dress is soft and fresh on your special day. Have a wedding or dressy baby shower coming up. This dress would be ideal for those as well. It’s super versatile.
Summer Cocktail Party Dresses for Vegas/Cruise Vacay
Vive Las Vegas! This bright yellow cocktail dress with the sexy one-shoulder neckline is fabulous for a weekend in Las Vegas or as a more formal look for dress-up nights on a cruise.
Summer Cocktail Dresses in Black
You can never go wrong wearing black, even in the summer, and this pretty lace shift dress proves this point. The peek-a-book lace lightens the intensity of a dark color in summer while still giving you a chic, slimming look. This would be great for a formal cocktail event or evening wedding.
Summer Cocktail Garden Party Dresses
Florals are a no-brainer choice for a summer cocktail garden party. This colorful floral dress, with its pretty floral tiered silhouette and midi, ladylike length, works perfectly.
Summer Evening Cocktail Dresses for a Dressy College or High School Reunion
Many schools, family, and work reunions are very informal, and a casual outfit, such as pants and a nice top, is all you need. However, when a reunion is held at a hotel or a fancy restaurant, and you need something more upscale but not over the top, this classy dress is the perfect choice. It’s dressy but not fussy, chic, and sure to turn a few heads.
Hi Deborah,
We are going soon to La Scala Opera Theatre in Milan. What happy medium dress code would you advise following?
Thank you
Hi Vaida, I’m assuming you mean as a tourist. It’s a popular attraction when traveling. How about a bright casual chic navy or black dress with comfortable heels and some jewelry? This way, you look classy and respectful but not too overly dressed. You might also bring a pashmina to pull out of your bag if it is cool inside.