You'll find the idea of a party dress recorded over decades in art, literature, music and photography. The party dress comes from the phrase “the art of dressing for a party” and its protocols and styles have changed many times over the years. But nowadays, women want to find a dress that fits well and not only makes you feel good, but looks fun. Here you'll find the best in hot, new fashions for a modern, fun and flirty party dress for big nights out.
 
Party Dresses for a Fun Night Out
 
For occasions such as a big girls’ night out or perhaps a fun dress for a vacation, you'll want to find a flirty, more informal party dress. The newest party dress arrivals this season include bold colors, floral designs and romantic cap sleeves. Here you'll find a list of a few favorites.
 
Hot nights call for fun and flirty dresses. A favorite party dress for warm weather, the All Over Ruched Chiffon Dress with Front Cascade comes in a chic chiffon style. You’ll look like the most valuable of gems in this bold emerald hue, like those precious emeralds found in Cleopatra's tomb. Everyone will swoon over this dress's sweetheart bodice and center cascade ruffle, and you'll feel like you're floating in the comfortable all over ruching. This dress serves as the perfect little number for big nights out.
 
Just like our last party dress pick, the Short Shimmer Dress with Beading and Tiered Skirt will serve you well for semi-formal occasions. Historically, at semi-formal occasions, any party dress that looks less elaborate, such as a shorter-length dress, proves most appropriate. This particular dress is fun and flirty, but with a more sophisticated and modern look.
 
Perfectly exhibiting the popular cap sleeve dress, the Short Shimmer Dress with Beading and Tiered Skirt features a cap sleeve bodice with a feminine sweetheart neckline and intricate beaded detail. Perfect for any occasion — from a girls' night out to a wedding reception — this party dress looks fashion-forward, with its asymmetrical tiered skirt, and at the same time classic and elegant, with shimmering fabrics.
 
Another fun and flirty party dress that works well for anything from a big night out to a holiday party, the pretty, pastel patterned One Sleeve Charmeuse Blouson Top Dress is one of every fashionista’s top picks. This party dress not only looks fun and flirty, but guarantees you'll feel great in its super comfortable materials, as charmeuse feels more lightweight than almost any other fabric. While comfortable and easy to wear, you'll also love this dress's modern print, which seems to burst with fresh, light and modern colors.
 
Fun and Flirty Party Dresses for Formal Occasions
 
Sometimes it proves hard to find a more formal party dress that's not only fun, but allows you to look fun and flirty. Well, no more digging, as we've compiled a list of the hottest new party dresses for more formal affairs.
 
Perfectly combining a bold style with hints of romance, the One Shoulder Chiffon Dress with 3D Floral Detail will see you through any big night out. This intricate and elaborate dress is a modern style with its 3D floral detail adorning the one shoulder bodice, but looks and feels like a throwback to old romance through its folds of flowing chiffon and passionate bold berry hue.
 
A true party dress dazzler that exudes the glamour of a classic movie starlet, the Long Chiffon Strapless Dress with Beaded Bodice has proven the real showstopper this season. Fun, flirty and romantic, this dress features exquisite beading across the fitted criss-cross strapless bodice and soft, flowing chiffon that gracefully drapes from the empire waist to the floor.
  
Classic White and Perfect Little Black Party Dresses
 
Whether you want to show off your perfect tan for a big night out or are simply wishing to find that perfect little black dress, here are the cream of the crop in fun, flirty party dresses out now.
 
For big nights out, why not go all out in the Short Metallic Beaded Halter Jersey Dress Style dress? In this stunning style, you'll feel just like Athena, the goddess of strength and femininity, who is immortalized in statues made of ivory and trimmed with gold. Similarly, this artful and dramatic look features an eye-catching, metallic beaded halter neckline and for a touch of flirtation, key-hole detail, and a slimming silhouette to flatter any figure.
 
A more fun and flirty touch to the classic little black dress, the Stretch Satin Dress with Bow Detail and Pockets Style will prove a perfect pick for any big night out. Comfortable, flattering and versatile, this dress is a must-have for your wardrobe. This dress proves the saying: it's all about the details. For example, this dress comes with a spaghetti strap bodice with fun bow detail to give it an extra twist. Also, this dress features hip, modern side pockets and stretch satin fabric make this chic style super comfortable. You'll love the simple architectural design of this dress, all of which simply adds to the classic little black dress.
 
Whether finding the perfect party dress for a cocktail party, a term coined by Christian Dior, a black-tie affair or a girls’ night out, you're hunt for the perfect fun and flirty party dress for big nights out ends here!

Author's Bio: 

Scott Payne is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as party dresses.