5 Types of Dresses a Woman Can Wear to Parties

Picking out a dress from your closet to wear to a party may seem easy, but with the different types of dress styles out there, even the most experienced fashionistas will feel lost and overwhelmed!

Some dresses complement certain body types, weather, and occasion, so going through your closet will be exhausting and time-consuming. 

Worry not though as we’re here to make your night-out preparations more convenient. We’ve put together a list of party dress types that will surely turn heads in your direction, any time of the day. 

1. Bodycon Dress

If you’re after a dress that would accentuate your curves, then a bodycon dress would be your best bet. It’s a sexy, tight-fitting dress that hugs your figure and shows off your silhouette.

What we like about bodycon dresses is that they’re often made with smooth and stretchy fabrics to complement any body type and size, so no worries about bodycon dresses not being made for your figure. 

It can be intimidating to wear a bodycon dress at first, though, but it’s all about confidence and feeling good in whatever you’re wearing. 

If you’re planning to wear it throughout the entire day, you can make it more casual by tying a jacket or a flannel shirt around your waist, and then remove it once the party starts!

2. Wrap Dress

Wrap dresses come with a front closure by wrapping one side of the dress across the other and tying a fabric either at the waist or the back. 

Worn typically at night events and dinners, wrap dresses are figure-flattering, comfortable, and can make any woman look stylish yet professional. You can wear them when catching up with friends during the day too!

Another feature of wrap dresses is the classic silhouette that complements any body size. It creates an hourglass figure illusion, even if your body isn’t really curvy. 

In terms of colour, we found that a navy wrap dress is perfect for formal functions and dinners alike. 

3. Off-the-shoulder Dress

An off-the-shoulder dress is perfect if you’re feeling a bit sexy and in the mood to show off just the right amount of skin tonight!

It exposes your shoulders but won’t keep you freezing and uncomfortable throughout the night because it comes with a sleeve or ruffles on the bicep.

Off-the-shoulder dresses are more on the casual and trendy side, though, so it’s more recommended to wear them to dinner with friends or a quick drop by to the nearest pub after work!

4. Tiered Dress

Considered mainly as a summer dress, tiered dresses have evolved and can now be worn to night outs and parties!

And in a tropical country like Singapore, a tiered dress couldn’t be more perfect for social gatherings if you want to feel cool and comfortable. 

Plus, it’s a type of dress that you can mindlessly grab, throw on yourself, and feel put together with minimal effort. Its flouncy and flowing tiers create a flattering silhouette that skims over your body and adds a contemporary touch to your night fit!

Tiered dresses come in a range of styles and colours for different occasions, so there will be one whether you’re grabbing dinner with friends or running weekend errands. 

5. Shift Dress

Popular back in the 60s, shift dresses are classic style dresses that have a boxy shape and rounded collars, giving off a vintage vibe. 

Shift dresses are usually short, have no sleeves, and hang from the shoulders. Before, we often saw these dresses worn by taller and leaner women, but they can now accommodate different body sizes. 

As shift dresses are typically plain and simple, you can elevate your look by putting on layered necklaces and hoop earrings. As for shoes, go either flats or stilettos with an ankle strap.