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What is a dinner dress called?

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What is a dinner dress called?
What a dinner dress is called varies. When most people hear "dinner dress," they envision a formal, full-length piece. Dresses of this length and style are referred to as evening dresses or evening gowns. However, sometimes, a semiformal dress that falls between the knee and the ankle is also worn for dinner. This type of dress is a cocktail dress. Find a large selection of dresses on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Richilene Cocktail Dress
By Richilene
Located in New York, NY
Charming cocktail dress by Richilene. Bodice heavily embroidered with black and iridiscent sequins
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1970S Pink & Purple Floral Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Pink & Purple Floral Cocktail Dress
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Chic Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in black and white. The dress has a black body , and black and white
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Blue Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty headturning cocktail dress. The dress is in a blue fabric with gold and silver
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress Completely hand beaded bodice. B 34 W 28 H 36 L
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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