Summer's Hottest Cocktail Dresses

Summer cocktail parties are a great reason to get together with friends and enjoy a few drinks before dinner. The ritual also calls for fun and flirty cocktail dresses, that you can never have too many of. Here are my choices for this summers hottest cocktail dresses.

Coral Stretch Cocktail Dress by Nicole Miller
Price: $189
www.edressme.com

This stretchy cocktail dress shows off every curve as it hugs your figure from top to bottom. The cap sleeve, knee length dress comes in one of summers hottest colors, coral pink. The square neckline and knit fabric are a perfect choice for summer, and the perfect addition to any wardrobe.

50's Style Black Country Club Dress by Trashy Diva
Price: $110
www.unique-vintage.com

A black cotton cocktail dress in a fun and flirty style is perfect for the hot days of summer. Featuring a halter tie top and a full swing skirt with a full underskirt for volume, this 50's style dress is sure to please the diva in you.

Short Strapless Satin Cocktail Dress by BCBG Max Azria
Price: $288
www.bloomingdales.com

Subtly girly is the only way to describe this summer cocktail dress from BCBG. A gathered bust and smooth waist are surrounded by tiny ruffles, combine to show off your figure. The knee length dress comes in a fun dark watermelon color that is perfect for that summer cocktail party.

Curvy Jersey Wrap Dress by Victoria's Secret
Price: $69
www.victoriassecret.com

This sexy jersey dress has a touch of sophistication due in part to its white and black design. The fitted dress opens up into a keyhole design that flares around the neck and is bordered in white. Button closures are around the neck and a tie closes the wrap dress around the waist.

MillyGrecianBraidPrint Dress
Price: $179
www.nordstrom.com

The blue color of Greece fills this white linen dress with an intricate design that weaves around the low cut back. Cut in an empire waist style, it makes a cool cocktail dress for summer.

Crushed Satin Dress by Tracy Reese
Price: $308
www.anthropologie.com

A knee length crushed satin dress ringed in a frothy puff of pleats make this cocktail dress stand out from all the rest. A ruched waistband and pleated top are set of in a light pink color meant for summer.

Shantung Dress by JS Boutique
Price: $200
www.dillards.com

This black open neck dress is sleeveless and hits tight above the knees. It features white embroidery around the hem of a pleated skirt and a belt to cinch the waist.

Deco Desert Dress from White House, Black Market
Price: $128
www.whitehouseblackmarket.com

An open Art Deco design fills this loose flowing scoop neck cocktail dress. A thin black belt sits around the waist to give it a little more shape.

Wrap Around Shirt Dress from Boston Proper
Price: $98
www.bostonproper.com

The casual appearance of a shirt dress is turned up a few notches in a fitted bodice and shimmery navy blue. Buttoned cuffs, a low neckline and a side sash add to the appeal.

Stretch Satin Ruched Waist Dress by Jones New York
Price: $160
www.macys.com

This contrasting black and pink cocktail dress from Jones New York comes in a V neck, doll cut. The pink satin fabric has a contrasting black band under the bust to shape your waist.