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What is the difference between a dress and a cocktail dress?
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The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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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
Category
1980s American Cocktail Dresses
80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
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$315 Sale Price
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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
1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress. Black crepe fabric, fully lined.
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
$225 Sale Price
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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
$150 Sale Price
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