How To: Pick a cocktail dress you can wear anywhere

Cocktail dresses are actually one of the most versaile pieces of clothing you can own, since they qualify for such elusively titled dressing scemes like festive dressy and business formal. It all depends on how you play up or play down the dress with accessories.

Choose a black sheath for a business party, or amp up the festiveness with a hot pink a-line skirt. These dresses should flatter your figure, so look for ones that cinch at the waist or have a nice v-neck to accentuate your bust.