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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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1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress features heavy beading in an aqua hue with a drape accent of some of
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Navy Silk Cocktail Dress with Geometric Design Size Small Medium
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos dress is composed of a navy silk. Features a geometric style design and a center back
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Attributed Silk Chiffon Green Red Cream Cocktail Dress Size Small Medium
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos cocktail dress is composed of a wonderful silk chiffon in green, cream, and red. The
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Travilla Black Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress with Feather Hem Size Small Medium
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla cocktail dress is composed of an embellished lace, adorned with sequins and beading
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Black Wrap Style Dress Size Medium
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a black fabric. The dress features a wrap style with belt and center
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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Black Sequin Cage Dress Size Small to Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a black sequin. Features a pullover style. In excellent vintage condition
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

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