The Best Cocktail Dresses For Any Summer Party

The best cocktail dresses for any summer party

Maria Westerlind Cocktail Party Dresses

Cocktail party dresses Maria Westerlind

Let’s face it we all love a bit of old Hollywood glamour, and if we can draw on anyone for cocktail party inspiration it’s Grace Kelly. At YCB our inbox is blowing up with summer party invites and we are all about easy elegance and classy looks to get us ready to party! Luckily we’ve found some absolutely gorgeous designs by the Swedish designer Maria Westerlind which totally fit the bill.

Maria Westerlind Swedish Designer

A third generation fashion designer, Maria Westerlind has been creating incredibly feminine yet sophisticated looks for her own brand since 2003. Each garment is so charming and has such a classic design that almost all of them are perfect for champagne toasts, cocktail parties and even wedding attire (guest-not-bride that is!)

Green and Red Floral

This dark floral number is a great choice for those who like feminine cuts and prefer dresses in a darker shade. A beautiful dress that can be warm throughout summer and even into winter, just by adding black tights!

Purple texted dot dress

Maria Westerlind Purple texted dot dress

With this 1950s shape, this is a dress for the modern girl who is a true Grace Kelly fan. Perfect for a girlie dinner and drinks, this deep purple textured dress would look great with both bright statement shoes and nudes as well as an elegant cat eye.

High neck A Line floral

Maria Westerlind High neck A line dress

Very Blair Waldorf, this high neck A Line dress is a gorgeous number that is an ode to one of our favourite TV fashionistas! Wear it like her, with your hair in a chic up do and make sure your shoes match one of the bright pinks in the fabric.

Shift pleats emerald green

Maria Westerlind Shift pleats emerald green

This elegant dress is perfect for a more formal evening involving cocktail attire. Whether it’s a casino night or an evening at the ballet, this beautiful emerald green dress is a great option for any classy lady who loves a red lip.

A Line bright fuchsia dots

If you like brighter, bolder prints, this is the dress for you. A simple but feminine shape, this bright fuchsia dress is a sophisticated choice for a garden party or a dressed up day out at the polo. Paired with a chic pair of nude pumps or some stylish wedges, you can’t go wrong with this choice!

Jordan Harris

Jordan is a current university student and has enjoyed an international upbringing across Asia and the UK. Self-confessed handbag hoarder and stationary queen, she is pursuing a career in the world of journalism.