Summer is a time of celebration, so it’s not unusual for a last-minute party to pop up on your calendar. Having a few easy cocktail dresses ready at the back of your closet can help to guarantee that even if a day-of invite comes your way, you’ll have an elegant cocktail dress for any party. The best summer dresses for your cocktail parties should make getting dressed easy, they can be fancy, but they should never be fussy or something you’ll need to fidget with all night. You’ll also want to pay close attention to your material of choice — since temperatures are on the rise you’ll need a dress that doesn’t hold onto heat — silk and cotton are both go-to choices.
What makes cocktail dresses a go-to for celebratory occasions this season is that there are a wide range of options that with the right accessories can be dressed up or down. For designer Azeeza Khan, the right style needs to be able to work for day or night. “It would be very hard to find a cocktail dress
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