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What is considered a cocktail dress?

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What is considered a cocktail dress?
Cocktail dresses usually finish above or at the knees and are paired with high heels. This dress should be party-ready such as dressy separates or a little black dress.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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VALENTINO Black Twist Front Cocktail Dress Size 12
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino dress is composed of a twist front design in black. There is a center back zipper
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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Black Sequin Cocktail Dress Size 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful Oscar De La Renta design. The cocktail is composed of a beautifully embellished
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Black Avant Garde Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa, Victor Costa Saks Fifth Ave
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE black cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

BURBERRY PRORSUM F/W 12 Size 10 Nylon/Polyester Tinsel Illusion Eyelash Dress
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY PRORSUM F/W 12 Tinsel "Illusion" dress comes in a black & pink nylon / polyester featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

NWT Michael Kors Collection Size 12 Brown Silk Jersey Gold Chain Halter Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
to the little black dress! In great unworn condition. Made in Italy Marked Size US 12 Measurements
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Luca Luca Size 44 US 12 / 14 Embroidered Cotton + Linen Pastel Halter Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
, wedges or heels. In great unworn condition. Made in Italy Marked Size EU 44 (US 12/14) Measurements: 40
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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