Christmas Party Dresses Part 1: Cocomelody

Looking for something to wear to your office Christmas party or annual fancy holiday soiree? Tired of wearing the same 3 dresses year in year out, but reluctant to break the bank? Well then, you'll want to check out my 3 part series featuring merry party dresses that are cute AND affordable! First up, is cheap clothing safe place, Cocomelody. Normally, I'd never think of Cocomelody as a place for dresses, but they actually have a lot of cute options that are all under $50. Of course, being Cocomelody, the dresses lean more towards trendy than sophisticated, but I think I've found some options that will match many different personal styles.
 

Lace is always your favourite for cheap party dresses. What could be more female, sexy and yet demure than sheer lace? This LBD is quite simple on the front with a plain scoop neck and a-line skirt, but the back will steal the show with its patterned lace pattern. I would dress front side with a simple necklace and possibly some drop bracelets or a sparkly tennis pendant, but I'd suggest only doing one of these if you do decorate as you could easily veer into vampy instead of classy. If your party's dress code skews on the more conservative side, then play it safe with this noble blue skater dress. In a sea of black dresses, a beautiful blue will be enough to make you stand out and this skater skirt is pretty complementary for most body types. The spine of this dress features a scoop neck which reveals the top third of your dress, and this outfit is just begging for a sleek up-do and a statement necklace to jazz the front. Another classic option is this blush pink knit dress. Similar to the previous dress, this one has a scooped back, but is definitely more body-hugging. My favourite part of this dress, besides the light pink-cream color, is the interesting "nubby" details from the knit and the sequin accessories scattered throughout that provide it just a hint of festiveness. Lastly, for the more rocker types, is this decorated LBD. With its sexy sheer front and back panels and beaded epaulette-style neck, this dress leaves a smoldering impression. Again, how you style your hair and makeup will affect the overall look; you could go for smokey eyes and tousled hair like the model above, or start a sleek top bun and red lips for a more edgy couture look.