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cocktail dress

American

[kok-teyl dres] / ˈkɒkˌteɪl ˌdrɛs /

noun

a semiformal, typically short dress, such as one might wear to a cocktail party.

With a flouncy knee-length skirt and crisply tailored collar, this satin-organza cocktail dress serves up fun with a dash of formality.

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Inspired by the 1991 original by Christina Stambolian, this is a custom made off-the-shoulder pleated black silk and chiffon cocktail dress with mini chiffon train.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

As for the cocktail dress, the attire remains a closet essential for many today.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2023

I put on my only decent cocktail dress.

From Slate • May 27, 2023

A very formal cocktail dress might do if the hemline is at or below the knee.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2022

Mom used to greet party guests with glasses of champagne, her satin cocktail dress swishing above her knees and her high heels clicking against the wood floor.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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