Look Sharp, Suave and Stylish at the Party. Top Cocktail Dress Ideas for Men That Will Leave the Crowd Breathless! (2020)

A cocktail attire for men isn't that defined, so, you have a lot of room for how you want to dress. However, this also means that there is a lot of room for you to make an error. This dress code usually means a chic and neat look but it will vary with place and time of the day. Your cocktail attire should be a little less formal than your business wear. Nevertheless, if you do not have to attend many parties or weddings, you can also simply wear your business suit to them. This, moreover, will not require any additional accessories and you will be able to match the ones that you already have.

So, if you are going to a wedding, you are suggested to be a little simple and formal yet elegant and attractive. For a wedding, you need to prove to your hosts that you tried your best to look good for the special occasion, hence proving your respect for them. However, you do not need to look even better than the groom or it will not be well-taken.

For a party, you should drop the level of formality a bit and look a little casual. For a party event, you are suggested to give a suit, with a shirt, a bow tie and some dress shoes a try. You can add style with different patterns on the suit. For an even formal party, a blazer with jeans might also look good. However, all this depends on where the party is, at what time of the day it is going to take place, and who is coming to the party. So, if you are going to an evening party, you may wear a black suit, but, do not wear it to a wedding. Similarly, check which people are attending the party and make a guess of what they would be wearing. Also, the style varies from place to place as well. Still, if you are not sure of what to wear, give the hosts a call and ask them.

If you expect to go to a lot of weddings, you can even buy a dedicated cocktail dress. This dress needs to not only be well-fitted but in good condition as well. Furthermore, you should remember that this is not your business suit so it should look a little different. You may make it different by trying a heavier fabric or the one that has more structure.

There are many different types of suits and you are suggested to wear the simple two-piece with a notch lapel or a peak lapel, etc. Be that as it may, you also need to consider the colour. So, you may want to wear a black one, but don't, because this needs to be a little different than your regular business suit. The trendy and modern choice would be a chic navy or grey suit. You may also try light grey, khaki, burgundy, olive green, or subdued cobalt colours for a different appearance.

Coming to the fabrics, you should wear the ones that are a little heavier than your regular suit fabrics. Some of the best options for your cocktail dress fabric include wool, heavy cotton, velvet, sheen, herringbone, etc. For a lighter look, you can also try linen, cotton, silk, or cashmere as they are very comfortable and light yet luxurious and attractive.

You should also wear matching trousers and avoid wearing jeans of any type. You may think that this will make you look a little different which will be the case, but it will not be good for you. You can also mix and match your trousers with your blazer.

Shirts are very important if you want to look good at whatever event you are going to. You must wear fitted dress shirts or it will destroy your whole look. However, you need to make sure that the shirt is not too tight as well.

Talking about its colour, it should be carefully matched with your blazer or suit. The colours that look good with most suits and blazers include blue, grey, and white. Now, these shirts can either be plain, have stripes, or be checked. However, if you want, you may also try other patterns that match your suit. For instance, you can get a shirt with a floral design or you can try a bright patterned button-down shirt as well.

You need to look well-suited and neat so you need to avoid limp and floppy shirt collars and the shirt should be made of cotton. It is suggested to get the one that has a formal fabric weave and looks as well as feels crisp yet comfortable. Moreover, make sure that the shirt is properly pressed on the cuffs, the collar, and the rest of it.

When you think of a cocktail dress, Oxford shoes are surely the most popular choice. It is so, because, these are not only comfortable but look good as well. These are very smooth and look the best in leather. In case you do not want to wear the same shoes as most others, you can also give brogues or derbys a try. All three of the styles mentioned above are very similar with the slightest of differences; oxfords have a closed lacing system, brogues have broguing done on it, and derbys have an open lacing system.

You can also give monk-strapped dress shoes or loafers a try. However, you should consider loafers for only the most casual of events. Now, boots may not be the first shoes that come to mind when considering what to wear under cocktail dresses. But, if chosen carefully, they can look very good. You can try the chukka boots, the Chelsea boots, or the lace-up boots for a nice look.

Another thing that you need to consider when dressing for a party with a cocktail dress theme is the accessories. You should definitely wear pocket squares as they make you look more of a gentleman. Through these, you can add a personal touch to your dress, and so, you should choose them carefully. You should carefully match these with your dress and make sure they are well-tailored. You can give different prints a try but the simple and classic ones are the best choice.

The same goes for the ties, they should be well-tailored and carefully matched with the rest of the attire. You may give a slim and textured tie a try or choose the silky or crocheted ties. You may also give the brighter ties like blue or red a chance as they can be very tasteful.

Coming to the belt, you should always choose the classics as they always look good. You may invest a lot into belts as they can make or break your look. Chose the ones that are well-made and are of the highest quality. The leather or suede belts are the best choices for your cocktail attire. For the leather ones, you can choose from the many like ostrich leather or the crocodile one.

Zara is one of the best brands of clothing in the whole of India as it makes only the best pieces. This one is no exception. This suit is the only double-breasted suit on the list and will look great on every person who wears it. You may buy the Wrap Suit Blazer, Long Sleeve Compact T-Shirt, and Pleated Suit Trousers by Zara from Zara at ₹ 13,570.00, or get just one or two of them, depending on your choice. The oversized blazer with a lapel collar has long sleeve and decorative buttons on the cuffs as well. It has a back vent, welt pocket on the chest, and a single-button fastening with a wrap front.

For the trousers, they are slim fit with pleat detail at the waist and front pockets as well as flap pockets on the back. Moreover, they have a zip fly and a top button fastening. To improve it further, you can get a matched cotton shirt with them to complete the look. The T-shirt has a striped design, is of white colour with black stripes and has full-length sleeves.

In case you do not want to wear a double-breasted suit to your friend or family member's wedding or party, you can give this one a try. The men's two-piece suit by the renowned Indian brand of Van Heusen is a great choice for you. It is made of polyester and viscose and has a great texture as well.

The solid patterned slim fit suit has vents for comfort. The blazer has two front pockets, a welt pocket at the chest, and will look great with a matching pocket square. It has double-button fastening and decorative buttons at the sleeves. The trousers have a zip fly, a button closing, and are slim-fitted. The cash on delivery option is available and you can also benefit from the thirty-days return policy. You can get it from Flipkart at ₹ 9,999.00.

In case you want to try a three-piece suit, this is probably the best choice for you. You can buy this particular suit from Myntra for only ₹ 19,999.00. The suit is of grey colour and includes a blazer, a pair of trousers and a waistcoat. The suit has a slim fit with 65% polyester and 35% wool. The single-breasted suit, moreover, has a self-design pattern.

The blazer of the grey suit has a peaked lapel with double-button closure, three pockets, long sleeves, and also a double-vented back hem for added comfort. The grey formal trousers have a zip fly button closure, belt loops, a hook-and-bar closure, and four pockets - two front and two back welt pockets. Lastly, the grey waistcoat has a nice V-neck, is sleeveless, and has button closures as well.

This is another great three-piece suit by Zara which will surely make you the centre of attention at whichever event you go to. The Textured Check Suit Blazer, Textured Check Suit Trousers, and Textured Check Suit Waistcoat by Zara will cost you only ₹ 15,540.00 if bought from the online store of Zara. The check blazer has a notched lapel collar, with decorative buttons on the cuffs and also long sleeves. The blazer also has flap pockets at the hip, a welt pocket at the chest, a double button fastening, and back vents as well.

The trousers have front pockets, a zip fly, buttoned jetted pockets at the back, as well as a top button fastening. The waistcoat, however, has an adjustable tab at the back of the piece, button fastening at the front, and jetted pockets.

If you want a well-refined and contemporary suit that will make you look sexually attractive, this Men Black Formal Suit by Arrow is a great choice. You can buy it at Myntra for ₹ 39,999.00. This will look great with polished Oxfords, a tie, and a crisp white shirt no matter what function you are going to. The suit, moreover, is made of 100% wool, has a solid pattern, and should only be dry cleaned.

The black blazer is single-breasted, with a notched lapel, double button closure, two simple and a welt pocket, double vented back hem, and long sleeves as well as inner pockets. The black solid trousers, on the other hand, have a zip fly, a waistband with belt loops, and also a single button closure.

So, if you follow all the tips mentioned above in the 'cocktail attire pieces', you will surely look amazing at whatever event you go. However, if you want any other tips, we would suggest you should not overdo your dress and balance everything out. Meaning, do not be too fancy but don't go to the event looking too dull as well.

In case you are not sure of what you should wear to the event, you may even call the hosts and ask them. You can ask them about the theme of the event or the formality they want or even the type of people coming to the event to make a guess of what they will be wearing.