Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more

Are you wondering what to wear to a cocktail party? Why don’t we get you inspired with some celebrity-approved do’s and don’ts of cocktail attire for women, for the upcoming cocktail party season?

Mehak Walia
Written by Mehak Walia , Writer
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 | 05:33 PM IST | 175.5K
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Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Ditch the fashion faux pas and embrace the cocktail party season with confidence. Let's get inspired by the dazzling looks of Bollywood celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and Kriti Sanon. From bodycon glam to fierce lace and everything in between, we've got all the A-list cocktail attire looks to guide you. Plus, it’s time to unveil some essential do's and don'ts to help you curate the perfect cocktail attire in 2024. 

So, get ready to turn heads with the perfect cocktail attire. Let’s zoom in and have a look at some of these celebrity-approved cocktail looks, learning how to ace attire for cocktail occasions in 2024. 

9 do’s and don’ts to cocktail attire for women 2024

 

Don’t be scared to try bodycon dresses: 

Take inspiration from Deepika Padukone’s faux leather bright red dress with a super hot halter plunging neckline. The criss-cross style also created a peephole which looked fantastic. 

Such bodycon dresses can be a great pick for cocktail parties and evening events. She added matching pumps to complete the cocktail party look. 

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Backless midi dresses can be a big plus: 

Midi dresses are very stylish and they can be a great choice for cocktail parties.  Full-sleeved backless dresses can be a good choice for cocktail parties. 

These body-hugging dresses hugged the diva’s curves at all the right places, accentuating them to sheer perfection. We love the minimalistic accessories Nora Fatehi added to her outfit. 

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Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Flowery dresses can be a great choice:

Kriti Sanon left us swooning in an ice blue mini dress with a super hot halter neckline that screamed effortless elegance. 

The dramatic flowerette at the center of the diva’s ruffled dress was a great addition as well. Such dresses can become great choices for cocktail party season. We love this cocktail party attire.

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Don’t be afraid to experiment with embellished dresses:

Triptii Dimri recently wore a classy sleeveless red dress. This floor-length piece gown is a great pick for cocktail parties. 

The delicate diamanté-embellished bow at the chest of the dress gave it a coquette core edge. The statement-worthy gown screams hotness, prettiness, and awesomeness. We love the cocktail party outfit.

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Metallic co-ord sets can be a total yes: 

Shraddha Kapoor is a fashion icon who always inspires modern fashionistas with her minimalism and simplicity. She recently wore a silver co-ord set with a shimmery white corseted top with sheer full sleeves. 

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It was paired with wide-legged matching silver cargo pants and a matching glittery bag that elevated the whole outfit to cocktail party perfection. Statement accessories are game changers.

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Don’t miss out on semi-formal ensembles: 

Karisma Kapoor recently wore a classy vibrant emerald green and black semi-formal ensemble that left us gasping and gushing. Semi-formal attire is a great choice for cocktail season.

This piece featured a frock-like strapless midi dress with a plunging sweetheart neckline. She layered this dress with a formal black blazer which looked just amazing.

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Sequinned ensembles can be very fun:

Cocktail parties are all about pomp and show which makes sequin-laden ensembles just the perfect choices for such star-stuffed occasions. 

Ananya Panday recently wore a teal green shimmery sequinned co-ord set that featured a cap-sleeved top. This was paired with a long slit-cut skirt which was just fabulous.

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Don’t forget to play with fiery lace outfits:

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Janhvi Kapoor often wears the most bold ensembles that leave us gasping. She recently wore a bright red off-shoulder dress with a plunging neckline. 

The laced top of this long body-hugging dress was all things hot and fiery. The floor-length bodycon skirt of the gown was perfect. This is just the perfect cocktail dress.

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

Barbiecore can also be cocktail-ready:

Sara Ali Khan recently wore a super hot pink dress that was all about Barbiecore beauty. This cocktail dress has a one-sided sleek strap with an asymmetrical neckline. 

The super hot dress had a side slit that was all about hotness. This fiery pink dress with a unique tie-up at the back proved that Barbiecore can also be great for cocktail-ready occasions, even in neutral colors.

Cocktail attire for women 2024; 9 do’s and don’ts from Deepika Padukone, Nora Fatehi, and more (PC: Celebrities Instagram Pages)

So, at the end of the day, everyone has unique interpretations of cocktail attire, the idea is to be the best version of yourself for the party season. Well,  are you feeling inspired to ace cocktail outfits for the party season in 2024? 

Which one of these cocktail party looks is your absolute favorite? Please comment below to share your thoughts with us, right away.

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