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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
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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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
Silver cocktail dress Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 91% triacetate, 9% polyamide.
SIZE M
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1990s French 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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