When choosing a cocktail dress, you could go for a number of looks, depending on the occasion. For formal occasions, you would probably want to stick with elegant and classy cocktail dresses. Informal occasions often call for cute, flirty dresses. But sometimes, especially if the event is fairly casual, you want to go for sexy. Here are our top picks for sexy cocktail dresses that make the most of your figure.

1. Red Taffeta Homecoming Dress. While labeled as a homecoming dress, this sexy little number could work for a variety of informal parties that require wearing a cocktail dress. The red is of course amazing and universally flattering, and the body-conscious cut is hot!

2. Black Beige Cocktail Dress. Lace is sexy in a subtle, grownup way, and we love it. This pretty dress features a pleated, fitted bodice with lace overlay. Pair it with black strappy evening sandals for a look that is sure to turn heads!

3. Turquoise Pleated Party Dress with Rhinestone Pin. Ultra feminine, this dress will create the illusion of a perfect hourglass figure. It’s sexy and tight but also pretty and sophisticated. It really draws the eyes to your bust area, which is a plus for most of us. The color is amazing.

4. Red Cocktail Dress with Rhinestone Pin. This dress is sexy in a classic, 50s-era Hollywood kind of way. It is super glamorous and very feminine. The ruched bodice is very flattering, and the draped back is pretty and elegant. It’s the perfect combination of “classy” and “sexy.”