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EMANUEL UNGARO Size 10 Blue Black Cotton Polyester Floral Cocktail Dress
EMANUEL UNGARO Size 10 Blue Black Cotton Polyester Floral Cocktail Dress

EMANUEL UNGARO Size 10 Blue Black Cotton Polyester Floral Cocktail Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in San Francisco, CA

EMANUEL UNGARO dress comes in a blue & black eyelet floral cotton / polyester featuring a shift

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Pink Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4
Pink Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4

Pink Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral applique fabric with gold detailing. There is a

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Multicolor Floral Silk Versace Mini Cocktail Dress
1990s Multicolor Floral Silk Versace Mini Cocktail Dress

1990s Multicolor Floral Silk Versace Mini Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

1990s MORPHEW COLLECTION Multicolor Floral Silk Versace Mini Cocktail Dress Decade: 1990s

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Cocktail Day Dress
1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Cocktail Day Dress

1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Cocktail Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant 1930s Silk lamé floral print in brown, mauve, blue, yellow and green. Dress has cap

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Black & Floral Silk Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Galanos Black & Floral Silk Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress

Galanos Black & Floral Silk Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Look fabulous in our Galanos Black and Floral Silk Cocktail Dress! With its shoulder pads and

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Floral Green Long Cocktail Handmade Dress 1980s
Vintage Floral Green Long Cocktail Handmade Dress 1980s

Vintage Floral Green Long Cocktail Handmade Dress 1980s

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Long dress for women, green with colorful floral patterns. American neckline, sleeveless. Made in

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

MA Cobalt Blue Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress
MA Cobalt Blue Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress

MA Cobalt Blue Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW ATELIER Cobalt Blue Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Victorian Lace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Carolina Herrera Red Floral Jacquard Sleeveless Cocktail Dress - EU 38
Carolina Herrera Red Floral Jacquard Sleeveless Cocktail Dress - EU 38

Carolina Herrera Red Floral Jacquard Sleeveless Cocktail Dress - EU 38

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Amman, JO

Carolina Herrera Red Floral Jacquard Sleeveless Cocktail Dress Elegant and timeless, this Carolina

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

PRABAL GURUNG Size S Navy Cream Floral Sheath Cocktail Dress
PRABAL GURUNG Size S Navy Cream Floral Sheath Cocktail Dress

PRABAL GURUNG Size S Navy Cream Floral Sheath Cocktail Dress

By Prabal Gurung

Located in San Francisco, CA

PRABAL GURUNG cocktail dress in a navy and cream fabric featuring a sheath style, floral half

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress
Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress

Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Geneva, CH

matching fabric buttons. Fully lined in a white silky rayon, the cocktail dress is boned through the bodice

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

BURBERRY LONDON Size 4 Black Polyamide Blend Floral Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
BURBERRY LONDON Size 4 Black Polyamide Blend Floral Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

BURBERRY LONDON Size 4 Black Polyamide Blend Floral Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

By Burberry London

Located in San Francisco, CA

BURBERRY LONDON cocktail dress in a black polyamide blend featuring a sleeveless style, black lace

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Floral taffeta dress
Floral taffeta dress

Floral taffeta dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ANONYMOUS -Taffeta dress printed with flowers. Seamstress work made from the pattern of a Givenchy

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

PRABAL GURUNG Size 10 Black Silver Polyester Floral A-Line Cocktail Dress
PRABAL GURUNG Size 10 Black Silver Polyester Floral A-Line Cocktail Dress

PRABAL GURUNG Size 10 Black Silver Polyester Floral A-Line Cocktail Dress

By Prabal Gurung

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sui Generis Reference: 131120 Category: Cocktail Dress More Details Brand: PRABAL GURUNG Gender

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mr. Blackwell Multi Color Floral Print Silk Sheath Cocktail Dress
1960s Mr. Blackwell Multi Color Floral Print Silk Sheath Cocktail Dress

1960s Mr. Blackwell Multi Color Floral Print Silk Sheath Cocktail Dress

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960s Mr. Blackwell multi color poppies flower print in orange, purple , pink and green. sheer bodice. sleeveless. Size 8 Bust:

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Magda Butrym Floral Silk Dress
Magda Butrym Floral Silk Dress

Magda Butrym Floral Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

Magda Butrym Floral Silk Dress Multicoloured 'Lesina' dress cut from silk-jacquard with all-over

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Red Floral Embroidered Linen Dress
Red Floral Embroidered Linen Dress

Red Floral Embroidered Linen Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This embroidered cocktail dress is composed of a linen with red flower embroidery. There is a

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress
Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress

Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in Geneva, CH

Playful and colored, this 80’s Guy Laroche floral print cotton dress is perfect for summer days or

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alexis Floral Lace Detailed Midi Dress
Alexis Floral Lace Detailed Midi Dress

Alexis Floral Lace Detailed Midi Dress

Located in London, GB

Alexis Floral Lace Detailed Midi Dress Black 'Helina' dress designed with see-through floral lace

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress

1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970s Travona Blue Floral Jersey Dress
1970s Travona Blue Floral Jersey Dress

1970s Travona Blue Floral Jersey Dress

Located in London, GB

1970s summer dress by Travona and made in Italy. The fabric is a lightweight royal blue crepe

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Silk Floral Dress
Oscar De La Renta Silk Floral Dress

Oscar De La Renta Silk Floral Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Ardmore, PA

Oscar De La Renta Silk Floral Dress US Size 6 Excellent Condition

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

Erdem Cotton Blend Floral Print Sheath Dress
Erdem Cotton Blend Floral Print Sheath Dress

Erdem Cotton Blend Floral Print Sheath Dress

By Erdem

Located in London, GB

Erdem Cotton Blend Floral Print Sheath Dress Multicoloured 'Joyce' short sleeved dress with all

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1960s Jean Lang Green Cotton Floral Dress
1960s Jean Lang Green Cotton Floral Dress

1960s Jean Lang Green Cotton Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

garments right up unto the 1970s – this dress is from their mainline range. The abstract floral print is in

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress
1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress

1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

Great example of a full length late 1950s to early 1960s day dress, this pretty piece is in

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Dress with Lace Details
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Dress with Lace Details

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Dress with Lace Details

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This Dolce & Gabbana floral-print dress is crafted on a dark base and enhanced by lace-effect

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Sleeveless Dress IT40 / S
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Sleeveless Dress IT40 / S

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Sleeveless Dress IT40 / S

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Krakow, PL

elegance to your wardrobe! Crafted from soft viscose, this dress features a delicate multicolor floral

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1993 Runway Gianni Versace Couture Floral Column Dress
1993 Runway Gianni Versace Couture Floral Column Dress

1993 Runway Gianni Versace Couture Floral Column Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

This vibrant ankle-grazing dress walked the Versace runway as look 32 in Spring 1993 when Gianni

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s White Nylon Dress with Vibrant Floral Print
1950s White Nylon Dress with Vibrant Floral Print

1950s White Nylon Dress with Vibrant Floral Print

Located in London, GB

This true vintage 1950s dress is tailored from an unusually textured nylon which is crisp

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Rene Ruiz Pink Floral Print Dress Size L
Rene Ruiz Pink Floral Print Dress Size L

Rene Ruiz Pink Floral Print Dress Size L

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the front, back and both

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

2000s Christian Dior Houndstooth silk dress with floral Appliqué
2000s Christian Dior Houndstooth silk dress with floral Appliqué

2000s Christian Dior Houndstooth silk dress with floral Appliqué

By Christian Dior

Located in Milano, Lombardia

2000s Christian Dior houndstooth silk dress with floral appliqué This elegant dress from early

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Floral and Animal Print Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Floral and Animal Print Silk Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Floral and Animal Print Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Geneva, CH

This pre-owned animal print silk dress is a classic from the house of Dolce & Gabbana. Presented

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Blue Floral Accordion Pleat Print Dress with Belt
1960s Blue Floral Accordion Pleat Print Dress with Belt

1960s Blue Floral Accordion Pleat Print Dress with Belt

Located in London, GB

tailored from a coordinating floral cloth. This dress is in excellent vintage condition with no issues

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2012 Look 47 Pink floral dress
Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2012 Look 47 Pink floral dress

Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2012 Look 47 Pink floral dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in CANNES, FR

Chanel X Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2012 Collection - Look 47 Knitted pink floral dress embellished

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress
1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress

1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress

By Koos Van den Akker

Located in London, GB

1970s Koos Van den Akker floral smock dress. This is a pretty and detailed design from the famous

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1970s Dutch Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 1997 Floral Beige Nude Sheer Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 1997 Floral Beige Nude Sheer Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 1997 Floral Beige Nude Sheer Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Jersey City, NJ

soft nude-beige base, the dress is adorned with painterly floral motifs in shades of blush, rose, and

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

BETTY HIGGINS Cream Floral Pattern Lace Dress Size 4
BETTY HIGGINS Cream Floral Pattern Lace Dress Size 4

BETTY HIGGINS Cream Floral Pattern Lace Dress Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of an off-white silk with floral pattern. There is a center back zipper

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Blue & Cream Floral Net Detail Cut-Out Midi Dress
1980s Blue & Cream Floral Net Detail Cut-Out Midi Dress

1980s Blue & Cream Floral Net Detail Cut-Out Midi Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step back in time with this exquisite 1980s Blue & Cream Floral Net Detail Cut-Out Midi Dress, a

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 10 / US 6
Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 10 / US 6

Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 10 / US 6

By Mary Katrantzou

Located in Brossard, QC

Floral-printed shift dress Sleeveless 100% polyester Lining: cupro Fully lined Multi-Color

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 6 / US 2
Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 6 / US 2

Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 6 / US 2

By Mary Katrantzou

Located in Brossard, QC

Floral-printed shift dress Sleeveless 100% polyester Lining: cupro Fully lined Multi-Color

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 8 / US 4
Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 8 / US 4

Mary Katrantzou Goldie Floral Print Dress UK 8 / US 4

By Mary Katrantzou

Located in Brossard, QC

Floral-printed shift dress Sleeveless 100% polyester Lining: cupro Fully lined Multi-Color

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

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Floral Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of floral cocktail dresses available on 1stDibs. For floral cocktail dresses, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, brown, gray and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Floral cocktail dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Emanuel Ungaro are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Floral Cocktail Dresses?

On average, floral cocktail dresses on 1stDibs sell for $750, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $18,200 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Day Dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.

Questions About Floral Cocktail Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A classic cocktail dress is a garment worn for special occasions that usually take place in the evening. Although its name comes from "cocktail party," the dresses are suitable for other types of gatherings. Designs vary greatly, but most cocktail dresses feature a hemline that falls close to the knee. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage cocktail dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a cocktail dress, first look at the hemline. Typically, hemlines for cocktail dresses fall to the mid-thigh or above. Materials and embellishments can also indicate a cocktail dress. For example, fine fibers like silk, chiffon and velvet are commonly used for cocktail dresses, and many pieces feature decorative accents, such as sequins and rhinestones. Keep in mind that there are no real hard and fast rules for what classifies as a cocktail dress. The term generally refers to any dress slightly more casual than a formal full-length gown but still suitable for nighttime wear. Explore a large selection of cocktail dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cocktail dresses first rose to prominence in the 1920s and onward, with each era making its own mark on the practical and fashionable garment. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary cocktail dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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