Highlights your best features: Many people do not always know what to look out for when getting a cocktail dress. One of the things you need to consider is what the dress highlights. You need to go for one that will bring out the best part of your body rather than one that will make you feel insecure. For instance a cocktail dress that ends just near the knees give a more modest look for your legs while one with low neckline will highlight the bust.
Wear it more than once: Things have changed and now you can wear a cocktail dress not only to the party, but to other formal functions and even during the day. This can be done very easily by trying to show off only part of the dress. For instance you can put on the dress with a cardigan or some casual blazer. As long as you select a cocktail dress that is versatile. Such a dress can be worn in every other function by just pairing it up with the right accessories like handbags, jewelry and make up.
Accessorize: Many people have quite a notion that wearing the accessories that match your dress is the best ways to accessorize. That is not really the case, you may want to choose a contrasting color to compliment rather than match. Some accessories might be too flashy that they totally change the look of the dress. You must always be aware with the number of colors the dress can be worn with, whether it can be worn with gold or silver jewelry and even the type of shoes that can be worn with the dress.