Do I have the Legs for a Short Cocktail Dress?

It is hard to decide whether or not you have the particular figure to pull off a short cocktail dress. Larger women tend not to know if they can wear short dresses at all, and smaller women tend to wear dresses that are too short. Legs are part of your body that I say show off, but only if you are at a stage in your life that you can pull off a short dress. However, if you do not have the figure for a short cocktail dress, there are things you can do to wear a short dress.

First, if you have a smaller figure you probably already know that you have the legs to pull off a short dress. To make your legs look even better, make sure you are wearing a pair of high heels. Come on ladies, why else would we put ourselves through feet pain? It’s definitely because they make our legs look fabulous!  Just make sure that if you have the legs for a short cocktail dress, that you are not wearing a dress that is too short. Yes girls there is such thing. Nobody wants to see all they way up your mid-thigh, ever. The shortest dress I think anyone should buy for a cocktail dress is an inch above the knee.

If you have a medium sized figure and you have a shorter cocktail dress that is above the knee, and don’t feel comfortable showing off your legs, I suggest a pair of boots if it is winter. A pretty pair of high boots can look great for a cocktail event. However, if you are in summer I suggest wearing a dress that is longer right past the knee cap. Throw on a pair of heels and your legs will look exceptional.

If you have a bigger figure I do not suggest buying a short cocktail dress that falls above the knee at all. A more appropriate cocktail dress would fall right below the knee and I suggest wearing the dress with a pair of nylons or tights, again if it is winter. If it is summer I suggest wearing a dress that is longer no matter what. A longer dress will make you look more slimming and you will be more comfortable.  However, in winter you can get away with a shorter dress paired with nylons or tights. These will make your legs look more slimming and you will fit in with the season.

However, showing off your legs definitely is an issue of confidence. Go with your gut instinct. If you feel you have the legs and are willing to show them off, well then ladies show them off! However, if you are not willing to show off your legs follow the above tips when wearing a short cocktail dress. These tips will allow you to show off as much leg as you feel comfortable.  My biggest advice is know your body type and be honest with yourself when it comes to choosing an appropriate dress for your event.