With the air becoming crisp and cooler and the days growing shorter as the Fall season approaches, fashion trends are beginning to change along with the color of the leaves. Gone are the carefree days of summer filled with sundresses and flip flops, exchanged instead for sweaters, long pants and light jackets. If you have a formal event coming up, searching for the perfect dress to make you stand out from the crowd and make a statement calls for taking a closer look at some of the hottest Fall 2012 fashion trends.
However, before even thinking about fashion trends, the most difficult outfit decision can often be choosing what style of dress to wear. In any case, cocktail dresses are almost always the best option for any type of occasion. Whether you’re attending a wedding, banquet, or holiday party, cocktail dresses are versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on how formal the event is.
Looking for something a little on the edgier side that will make you stand out? Opt for a gold or metallic dress, as both are in season. However, be careful not to overdo your look with too many accessories or jewelry; you don’t want all eyes to be on you for all the wrong reasons! Since the dress itself is most likely to be attention grabbing, pairing it with one or two pieces of jewelry should suffice.
If you’re looking for something to showcase your classy, elegant and sophisticated side, nothing says elegant and classy more than embroidered lace, which was seen on many of the designer dresses on the Fall runways this year. For a more vintage inspired look, pair it with a pearl necklace or earrings.
Have a classic black cocktail dress sitting in the back of your closet? This is perfect as well, because fortunately it never goes out of style! To give your outfit a bit of Fall flare, wear a rich burgundy lip color with it, as this is one of the most popular Fall trends that never fails to go out of style.
Looking for more fashion tips and inspiration? Visit our blog to view some of our dresses, check out the latest celebrity and runway trends and learn how you can replicate some of the hottest looks this season!
Misses Dressy
32 replies on “What are you wearing to the next fancy affair?”
I’ll need to start getting invitations now that I know where to start to look for a fabulous dress for my next fancy event. I’ll definitely have to go through my closet to see if I have any vintage pieces that I have forgotten about. Thanks again for answering this commonly asked question, What am I wearing to the next fancy affair? GREAT post!
I’ll need to start getting invitations now that I know where to start to look for a fabulous dress for my next fancy event. I’ll definitely have to go through my closet to see if I have any vintage pieces that I have forgotten about. Thanks again for answering this commonly asked question, What am I wearing to the next fancy affair? GREAT post!
stopping in from #Flashback Friday. I have a wedding next weekend and HAVE nothing to wear! I also have one on new years eve that I really need a fancy one for! ugh…
stopping in from #Flashback Friday. I have a wedding next weekend and HAVE nothing to wear! I also have one on new years eve that I really need a fancy one for! ugh…
Sounds like you’re in for a lot of fun, happy shopping! Feel free to stop at their FB Page to ask any questions or ask it here 🙂 Thanks for stopping by from #FBF
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for stopping by! If you scroll over our ‘Weddings’ section we have a ton of dresses to choose from under ‘Wedding Guest Dresses’. If you’re looking for a special wedding/New Years Eve dress, we even have our own category for New Years Eve dresses under our ‘Cocktail and Party’ section. Whenever I go shopping for a special New Years Eve outfit I always try to find something with a little extra sparkle.
Good luck, I hope this helped!
Best,
Allison from MissesDressy
Wow, first these dresses are awesome! Second, I like the idea of doing gold or metallic dresses. That’s a really great way to get dressed up without going with basic black!
Yes, they do have some great dresses, right? You can be on that site for hours looking at them… Gold or Metallic dresses sound so chic and definitely a great change from the basic black! Thanks for stopping by Brandi!
Beautiful dresses! The Sherri Hill is my fave. Great tips on how to fancy up an old dress. Love your blog.
I couldn’t even pick a favorite, there are so many designers to choose from. A girl needs options, right?! Thanks for stopping by Kjirsten, your blog is going to be BIG! Sending you love from the east coast! Have a blessed weekend!
Beautiful dresses! The Sherri Hill is my fave. Great tips on how to fancy up an old dress. Love your blog.
I couldn’t even pick a favorite, there are so many designers to choose from. A girl needs options, right?! Thanks for stopping by Kjirsten, your blog is going to be BIG! Sending you love from the east coast! Have a blessed weekend!
I’ll have to shop unless I can lose some weight. Just started getting into fall clothes and some are too tight 🙁
I love the the allure first dress. I should pin it to the refrigerator to not eat as much 🙂
I started doing that the other day myself Lisa, I’ve started the good will pile, my summer clothes are too big and some of my fall stuff I’ve had for years, time to let them go 🙂 There is nothing like a visual to remind you of your goals, print it out and visualize yourself in the dress 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I’ll have to shop unless I can lose some weight. Just started getting into fall clothes and some are too tight 🙁
I love the the allure first dress. I should pin it to the refrigerator to not eat as much 🙂
I started doing that the other day myself Lisa, I’ve started the good will pile, my summer clothes are too big and some of my fall stuff I’ve had for years, time to let them go 🙂 There is nothing like a visual to remind you of your goals, print it out and visualize yourself in the dress 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Oh yummy! Those dresses are super fab!
Aren’t they Brenda! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh yummy! Those dresses are super fab!
I love a good LBD because they never go out of style! And they are easy to dress up or down, depending on the occasion!
It is definitely a great go to! thanks for stopping by Jess!
I love a good LBD because they never go out of style! And they are easy to dress up or down, depending on the occasion!
It is definitely a great go to! thanks for stopping by Jess!
I do have a holiday party to go to this year, but several heads of my company will be there, And these dresses might be too… suggestive for that! What do you suggest?
ooooooo One of these dresses will definitely give you an adventure at a holiday party for your company, but then you’d have a great story to share with us 🙂 I would also like to hear what Misses Dressy suggest for the corporate affair!
Hi The Lovely One,
Thanks so much for your question! If you go to our website, scroll over the ‘Evening Gowns’ section at the top of the page, you’ll see we have a ‘Modest’ section. There you’ll find a number of gorgeous selections that would be great to wear to a corporate event.
Hope this helped!
Best,
MissesDressy
I do have a holiday party to go to this year, but several heads of my company will be there, And these dresses might be too… suggestive for that! What do you suggest?
ooooooo One of these dresses will definitely give you an adventure at a holiday party for your company, but then you’d have a great story to share with us 🙂 I would also like to hear what Misses Dressy suggest for the corporate affair!
Hi The Lovely One,
Thanks so much for your question! If you go to our website, scroll over the ‘Evening Gowns’ section at the top of the page, you’ll see we have a ‘Modest’ section. There you’ll find a number of gorgeous selections that would be great to wear to a corporate event.
Hope this helped!
Best,
MissesDressy
Found this post from #FlashbackFriday. I absolutely loooove the pink Allure dress! I wish I had something fancy to wear that to. I do have a wedding for a coworker this Friday but I purchased my dress months ago. Hoping it warms up a bit before the weekend though, since it’s one shouldered!
Found this post from #FlashbackFriday. I absolutely loooove the pink Allure dress! I wish I had something fancy to wear that to. I do have a wedding for a coworker this Friday but I purchased my dress months ago. Hoping it warms up a bit before the weekend though, since it’s one shouldered!
Yes Lisa, the weather has dropped quite a bit this past week or so, Fall is here! If it doesn’t warm for the weekend maybe a pretty scarf or shawl OR keep dancing the entire night 🙂 Have fun!