Cocktail & Parties

Cocktail dressing sits between day and formal: a mini or midi that's dressed up enough for drinks but easy enough to dance in. Play with texture, a cut-out or a bold colour, and let the dress set the tone for the night. It's the most versatile corner of your wardrobe, so choose something you'll reach for again and again.

Read the guide: Cocktail attire for women, covering hem lengths, After Five and semi-formal.