The Best Prom Cocktail Dresses of 2022

A cocktail dress must be in the wardrobe of every fashionista, because it is her main "pearl". It is this dress that will adorn its owner at a gala event, and graduation is no exception.

This dress can be distinguished from the usual evening dress by the following features: the length is not below the knees, the absence of a collar and sleeves. For the first time, cocktail dresses began to be sewn in the United States during the so-called "prohibition". And since then, this category of dresses has been an integral part of the wardrobe of girls and women for going to official festive events.

Today, the variety of styles of such dresses is amazing. That is why many young ladies choose a dress from this category for their cherished and unforgettable evening - prom.

Cocktail dresses are a kind of bridge between everyday and evening dresses, which is why it is very suitable for attending an official event, where the solemn presentation of certificates and diplomas takes place, and then go to a noisy party.

The most popular models among graduates include:

This dress is a great option for creating a romantic look. The dress can be completely trimmed with lace, or only its bodice or skirt can be decorated with it. For such a model, you should definitely pick up exquisite matte heeled shoes and a small handbag in a delicate shade.

It should be borne in mind that the presence of a sufficient amount of lace on the dress itself serves as an ornament, and therefore in this case it is worth refraining from a large number of accessories.

The peculiarity of such a dress is its unusual skirt, whose beginning seems voluminous, and gradually narrows towards the bottom. This shape of the skirt of this dress model can be compared with an inverted flower bud.

Such a cocktail dress will be an exquisite decoration for a girl with a thin figure.

Usually this dress has a pencil skirt or a straight cut skirt. From the outside, this dress looks quite simple, but it should not be underestimated. It is perfect for girls with a perfect figure and will emphasize all its advantages.

The prom dress option should be made in a bright color or complemented with a pattern suitable for this occasion, decorated with shiny sequins.

Extremely popular for prom. The bodice of this dress, as a rule, stands out and is decorated with embroidery or bright inserts, while the skirt itself is made of many layers of chiffon or other fabric, creating an effect of lightness, but at the same time it looks quite voluminous.

A cocktail dress with a fluffy skirt will add audacity and elegance to your look.

You need to be extremely careful with this color, because if you choose the wrong accessories and shoes for it, such a dress will look faded and not at all festive.

A cocktail dress of this color should fit exactly on the figure and be complemented by shiny accessories made of precious stones or ordinary rhinestones. From shoes, you should pay attention to dark brown and black shoes or sandals with thin heels. Pick up a clutch to match the shoes.

This color is ideal for creating a romantic, gentle look. A pale pink strapless sheath dress will look especially impressive on a girl.

This is a classic. So that the look does not turn out to be boring for a prom, a dress with an asymmetrical skirt is well suited in combination with a small gold handbag and tractor-soled shoes.

Saturated noble color requires simplicity of cut, so you should pay attention to such a model as, for example, a sheath dress. Accessories are better to choose black or beige.

This is a very beautiful and deep color that will suit thin girls and girls with a perfect figure. Pairs well with gold and black accessories.

The choice of fabrics for cocktail dresses for prom is very large. Most often, fashion designers and manufacturers when sewing prom dresses prefer silk, chiffon, satin and velvet, because these fabrics can add solemnity to the image.

It is worth remembering that the length of cocktail dresses rarely goes below the knee line.

Perfect for daring young ladies who want to draw male attention to themselves.This length looks extremely impressive in combination with a fluffy skirt and shoes with steady heels.

This length is chosen by the overwhelming number of graduates. Stylish and most importantly very comfortable. And manufacturers delight with a huge number of models that are made in just such a length. Dresses look elegant and evoke the motives of the festival.

Today, the length of the "maxi" in cocktail dresses is represented only by asymmetric models or those that are additionally decorated with a train.

Young ladies are usually very scrupulous about choosing a cocktail dress for a prom.

Thin girls should pay attention to dresses with voluminous skirts and bodices, which are decorated with intricate patterns or embroidery.

It is better for full girls to stay on models of dresses with a pronounced bodice and a clear waistline. The bottom of the dress can have a pencil or pleated skirt cut. A short cocktail dress is best ignored.

To create an elegant and solemn image, it is necessary to “build” it correctly.

At the prom, only tall girls have the right to deny themselves the presence of a heel. It is worth paying attention to sandals, wedges and shoes with high soles, which is very relevant this year.

Jewelry should not be too massive to attract the attention of others. Let it be elegant thin or woven jewelry made of precious metals that will be the highlight of your image.

The clutch is usually chosen to match the color of the shoes.

High updos are perfect for a strapless dress.

But in combination with voluminous and fluffy skirts, it is better to give preference to a hairstyle from loose hair.

Hair can be decorated with hairpins with rhinestones or a romantic headband with artificial flowers.

Classic, not too bright, but at the same time quite catchy makeup in golden, brown and beige tones is perfect.

This year, delicate and light cocktail dresses are extremely popular for the prom.

A soft pink dress decorated with large sequins or lace will look very impressive. The waistline can be emphasized with a light thin belt, and a light headband to match the dress will help draw attention to the face. From shoes, you should pay attention to closed shoes in saturated colors: dark blue, purple, burgundy or cold green. A gold-colored clutch will complement the image.