Cocktail dresses are the ultimate girls best friends, and an absolute wardrobe essential. Both flirty and feminine, cocktail dresses are perfect for a special night out, or can be dressed down for a more casual event. No matter what your size, you can find a cocktail dress which suits you perfectly. If you are looking for cocktail dresses Brisbane, you will find some fantastic deals, in all styles, colours and lengths.

This season, cocktail dresses are one of the key trends, and are ideal to keep for those emergency nights out, when you can't find anything to wear. You can never really go wrong with a cocktail dress, and it's an outfit which is unlikely to go out of style. Going along with the metallic trend for 2011, we are now seeing many cocktail dresses in shimmering gold and silver colours. As bold is back this season, you should wear your cocktail dresses in bright, bold colours to really stand out from the crowd and draw attention to your figure. We usually think of cocktail dresses as being really short, but if you prefer not to show off too much leg, you can also find longer styles. If you are looking for an outlet in Brisbane which stores cocktail dresses, you should do a search for cocktail dresses Brisbane, which will give you the results for all the local stores.

Another key trend to look out for when buying a cocktail dress this season, is the lace trend. Lace is a very sensual material, which will help you feel gorgeous and confident. Again, you should think about the colours in bright, bold styles, rather than opting for white, particularly during Spring/Summer. If you feel a little hesitant about wearing a cocktail dress which is completely lace, then you will find alternatives which have sections of lace, mixed with other materials. Looking for cocktail dresses Brisbane, and searching under lace, will provide you with a start into finding the right outfit. Colour blocking is also a good way to wear your cocktail dress, as it will keep you on trend and will help you look fabulous.

Cocktail dresses in prints or stripes are also top of the list this year, if you want to keep in line with the current trends. Many cocktail dresses Brisbane stores, will be able to cater for your individual needs, while making sure you look and feel like the belle of the ball. Cocktail dresses are as high up as the little black dress with regards to how essential they are as part of any ladies wardrobe. Make sure you pick one you can wear time and time again, and match your shoes and jewellery accordingly.