What do you think?

[shockers]

I'm going to a party that states 'cocktail dresses' on the invitation. I'm not really a dress kinda girl, but I found one I liked www.greatplains.co.uk/product/womens+Dresses/J1LN8/Cats+Mansion+Dress.htm

It actually looks better in real life than in the photo, it's satin so it looks more cocktail-y.

I'd quite like to wear it 80's style with black footless tights and high sandals.

What do you think? Be gentle .

[HoopDePoop]

Do not google image elegant + footless + tights

[Viviennemary]

I didn't like it very much I'm afraid. Also I don't think it's at all suitable for an event that says 'cocktail dresses'.

[shockers]

Oooh... must order my footless tights from the Tiffany Quinn range, esp now I know they do them in lime .

Viviennemary? How would you describe a cocktail dress? I'm asking because I didn't really know, despite having been to a lot of these 'dos'. It has seemed to be anything goes as far as I can tell... as long as folk have made an effort, and it's a dress. The birthday girl's dress is more like an evening gown or prom dress but as I said, it is her party! However, I always thought cocktail meant a shorter dress, less fussy IYSWIM?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Sorry but I think it's totally wrong for 'cocktail' outfit and with footless tights, even less appropriate. I don't think footless tights would work at all with it.

I think you need more fitted and nicer fabric.

[shockers]

The fabric is lovely, which I understand doesn't come across in the photo. It has a very soft satiny feel and the cats are a gold colour (in the same fabric, not a cheap gold).

[shockers]

Perhaps you could point me in the direction of something more 'cocktail-y'... all suggestions taken on board!

[noddyholder]

I have been to several cocktail parties wearing a dress footless tights and heels! No one batted an eyelid or commented and I was not alone. One was v chi chi london job and there were several wearing them! Fine gauge slightly glossy they look great if you have good legs and lovely shoes

[noddyholder]

lovely

[shockers]

I look a bit like her n'all noddy! Job's a good un .

[noddyholder]

[Curtsey]

Interesting discussion. Dress and footless tights would not be my first choice at all for cocktail party but I think what you have can work as long as you get the details right and look polished and 'secure' in what you're wearing. How will you do your hair? I think a red lip would set the whole look off rather well.

[HoopDePoop]

I don't dislike the look especially, just think footless tights / leggings and high heels for a night out is a bit 2005. Everyone was doing it then - haven't seen it except on non-fashionable people (which I'm sure you're not shocker ) for yonks.

Yes to red lips though! MUA shade 11

[noddyholder]

Absolutely don't agree As a fashion maybe 2003-2005 but as a classic I know people who have always worn it. Wore some with a vivienne westwood dress recently and mucho compliments. Go with what suits you.Its like skinny jeans I have been wearing for over 10 years but it doesn't mean some people don't look stylish in tehm now

[noddyholder]

these ae pretty