Perfect Cocktail Dresses

This elegant goddess-style dress in black matte jersey (comfortable!) will set off your hourglass figure or give you curves if you don't already have them. It has a forgiving gathered skirt (perfect to hide a tummy) and a knee length, which is hard to find since so many dresses are very short this season. Best of all, it's priced right at under $130. In misses and petites.

Keep your look light and shimmery for cocktail hour with this sheath dress from Alex Evenings. The wide sashed belt adds a high-end touch: origami effects like this are what you'd expect to see on a much more expensive dress.

Red looks great on almost every woman, and this easy-to-wear, knee-length cocktail dress from Chadwick's has body-highlighting features like a beaded inset waist, halter and keyhole neckline to make the most of your beauty.

Perfect for work functions or anytime you want more coverage than the typical sleeveless cocktail dress this Tahari jacket dress features a flattering bolero over a shimmery jacquard sheath dress.

Everything about this dress says sexy: stretch satin, deep V and a form-flattering fit accented by a wide sash. In black or fuchsia.

A cool black zebra print and a pretty silhouette: this Merona dress delivers it all for cocktail dressing for less than $40.

Go from drinks to dancing in a swirling skirt like this silk dress that features a fitted bodice and full skirt below an empire waist. In four colors.

The perfect dress for when you don't want to go too bare, this knee-length black dress has an easy, slip-on style with soft ruching at the waist to give you a flattering fit.

Go young and flirty with this strapless black cocktail dress from Kensie Girl. It features a gathered bodice, inset waist and ruffle tiers at the hem for loads of feminine charm.