Floral Cocktail Dresses

Floral Cocktail Dresses

Floral cocktail dresses can be perfect for so many different occasions! From afternoon tea time to a luxurious evening out, Sherri Hill has a floral cocktail dress for you. While floral cocktail dresses, especially in lighter tones, tend to be reminiscent of the springtime, you can wear these dresses year-round. 

For a cooler-weather approach to a floral dress, keep fabric in mind. A floral cocktail dress with sleeves can also be great for fall or early spring. Lighter, flowier fabrics like chiffon tend to be great for warm weather, whereas heavier fabrics like velvet are great for winter. 

If the event is taking place outside, you may want to keep garden colors or foliage in mind for photos. Jewel-toned floral dresses can look stunning against autumn leaves, but they can also be perfect for a beachside wedding. Pastels can be very complementary to a garden backdrop, but don’t be afraid to go a little bolder if the event calls for standing out a bit. 

Light Floral Cocktail Dresses

These are your pastels, your lighter jewel tones, and what you may think of when you get that invite to a garden tea party. Light-colored floral dresses in pink can be the epitome of feminine, but you can still have an ultra-femme dress in other colors, especially if it includes details like a corset or ruffles, like dress 57295. 

You can find a light floral cocktail dress to complement any skin or hair undertones. If your skin is very fair and you know that it easily looks washed-out in photos, you may want to consider a darker pastel, like a sky blue rather than a powder blue. You can also take a test picture in your dress to ensure you like the way it looks on you; this way, you can feel confident going into your event. 

A flowy A-line cocktail dress is a super versatile option for afternoon events, especially in a light-colored pastel. You can accessorize it endlessly depending on the color, though for the most part, you’ll either want to stick with neutral accessories or choose a color within the print to make the focus of your bag or shoes. 

Dark Floral Cocktail Dresses

These dresses add a dramatic, sophisticated twist to a floral, making it a great choice for evening events. The most common colors for a dark floral cocktail dress are navy or black, but you can find floral cocktail dresses in rich purples, greens, and burgundies. 

Black floral cocktail dresses strike a balance between being understated and romantic, making them among the perfect formal floral dresses for weddings. Choose flowers in jewel tones or bold colors to stand out from the crowd, or pastels for a bit of whimsy. 

When you’re accessorizing a dark floral cocktail dress, you’ll want to stick with colors that are present within the print and keep jewelry on the more demure side. A statement necklace or a similarly bold piece may compete with your dress and throw off the balance of your look. 

Short Floral Cocktail Dress

A mini floral cocktail dress can be a great choice for an event that’s a little less formal than your standard cocktail attire event. Keep in mind that A-line designs that aren’t fitted through the skirt will appear a bit more elevated than a very short dress that’s tight all the way through. 

If you’re not sure if a shorter dress would be appropriate, it’s a good idea to go a little longer or add some tights to your look to make it a bit less revealing. You can also compensate for a shorter hemline by looking for details like a high neck or sleeves, especially long ones, to give your look some more balance. 

When in doubt, always contact the organizer of the event you’re going to if it’s a wedding or a party honoring someone else. If you’re choosing a cocktail dress to wear to many events throughout the seasons, you may want to consider a dress that’s not overly short for versatility. 

Events to Wear a Floral Cocktail Dress To

Florals can be super versatile and great for just about any event. Whimsical, light florals, like dress 57539, are great for afternoon events, and darker floral tones can be dressed up a bit more for an evening event, like an awards ceremony or a gallery opening. 

You can’t go wrong choosing a floral cocktail dress for wedding season; it is a classic wedding guest look, especially for daytime ceremonies. You’ll want to think smaller, less-busy prints and darker colors if the ceremony is taking place in the evening. Look for chic silhouettes that move with you, not a dress that’s overly tight or low cut. Luckily, Sherri Hill’s cocktail dress collection has lots of options. 

For a wedding, you definitely want to keep the colors of your dress in mind to make sure it doesn’t upstage the star couple. For example, if the bride is wearing white, definitely avoid very light-colored florals. For the most part, floral dresses with a white background are allowed, but definitely check with the event organizers if you’re not certain it’s appropriate. 

Floral Cocktail Dresses to Make You Bloom With Confidence! 

Floral cocktail dresses are a great choice for tons of important events, and Sherri Hill’s floral cocktail dress collection has the perfect look for each one. If you’re looking for more of a solid-color look that’s still super versatile for different events (especially weddings), try our collection of green cocktail dresses.