Sequin Cocktail Dresses

Sequin cocktail dresses can make a glamorous statement at any event. The right sequin dress can be versatile enough for a number of different occasions

Sequins are a mainstay in glamorous fashion design and for good reason. Not only do they add sparkle, but they also add texture and interest to any dress, making them an eye-catching, flashy statement without requiring a ton of accessories.

A sequin cocktail dress can come in any silhouette or neckline, so no matter what your preferences are, there’s sure to be a dress for you. Sherri Hill’s collection of sequin dresses covers a wide range of colors and silhouettes for any event.

Light Sequin Cocktail Dresses

Light sequin cocktail dresses can be pastel tones like pink, blue, mint green, lilac, or yellow, but they can also be metallic tones like silver or gold cocktail dresses. Sequin cocktail dresses in pastel tones offer a romantic vibe perfect for afternoon events, whereas a metallic cocktail dress tends to be more showstopping and great for evening events.

Sequin cocktail dresses in pastel shades can balance glamour with a more understated look, which is ideal for a more low-key event like a garden party. To dial up the drama for an evening event, go with a metallic dress like this off the shoulder sequin lace cocktail dress with corset bodice.

When you’re accessorizing a light sequin cocktail dress, you’ll want to keep your jewelry demure, as statement pieces can compete with a lighter color. Metallic dresses work best with jewelry in the same metallic tone.

Dark Sequin Cocktail Dresses

Sequin cocktail dresses in darker shades like black, navy, deep green, and purple tend to be the most popular options. Dark sequin cocktail dresses offer sleekness in silhouette, especially in fitted dresses, and can easily be dressed up or down depending on the event.

Black sequin cocktail dresses can go to just about any evening event, but you can still choose a color and have a ton of versatility, like this navy sequin lace cocktail dress with corset bodice and a bow. Dark cocktail dresses in sequin styles blend timelessness and sophistication with a dose of glamour, making them truly versatile pieces.

Accessorizing a dark sequin dress can be a little easier than a light one because darker tones can stand up to bolder accessories without clashing. You can add a pop of color contrast in the form of a pastel or jewel tone, or you can keep it elegant with metallics and darker accessories. If you’re choosing a color other than black, be careful with black accessories, as it may look like a color mismatch.

Short Sequin Cocktail Dresses

Just about every cocktail dress is going to be short in hemline, so a short sequin cocktail dress is a dress that hits above the knee. Before choosing a mini sequin cocktail dress for an event, be sure that the dress code allows for it; you wouldn’t want to appear underdressed!

If you’re hoping to balance a shorter hemline with more coverage, a sequin dress with sleeves, like this long sleeve sequin mini suit dress, can achieve this. Short sequin cocktail dresses can also be elevated with an intricate, detailed design or a fuller skirt. When in doubt, add a jacket or pair of tights for balance.

Events to Wear Sequin Cocktail Dresses to

You can wear a sequin cocktail dress to pretty much any event with a cocktail dress code. Evening events like galas, museum events, and parties tend to call for dark colors. A pastel dress, like this strapless fitted sequin dress with corset bodice, is great for an afternoon event or a garden-themed party.

Appropriate sequin cocktail dresses for weddings or any other events honoring someone else balance glamour with not drawing too much attention. Like for evening events, you’ll want to keep it darker in tone unless it’s an afternoon ceremony.

If you’re attending an event where you’re concerned about showing too much skin but you still want a cocktail hemline, a sequin cocktail dress with sleeves can achieve that balance. Long sleeves also give a dynamic contrast with the cocktail dress’s skirt, and can make for a more versatile dress overall.