Ivory Cocktail Dresses

A ivory cocktail dress or ivory cocktail gown is a woman's dress worn at cocktail parties, and semi-formal occasions.

The length of cocktail dresses varies depending on fashion and local custom. The length ranges from just above the knee to touching the ankle. When it is about 5 cm (2 inches) above the ankle it is called tea length and when it is almost touching the ankle it is called ballerina length, although ballerina length dresses usually fall into the evening dress category. At semi-formal occasions, less elaborate, shorter-length cocktail dresses may be worn.

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A-Line/Princess Line Dress Strapless Bust Corset Ivory Chest wrap Zip up Mid Mini Skirt Piping Lace Sash Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1217) Sku:Cocktaildresses1217 US$286.70US$114.68 Write a review
Full Skirt/Ballerina Dress Off-the Shoulder Bust Corset Pink Sweet-Heart Zip up Low Mini Skirt Applique Ruched Beading Organza Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1002) Sku:Cocktaildresses1002 US$313.58US$156.79 Write a review
Ivory Elegant Scoop Neck Shoulder Attraction Flower Mini Skirt Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0900 US$365.14US$182.57 20 Reviews
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Classic Ivory Bust Corset Strapless Matte Satin Pleated Beading Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0489 US$300.89US$108.32 7 Reviews
Stylish Ball Gown Halter Knee Length Ruched Belt Matte Satin Prom Dress/Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0167 US$445.22US$222.61 19 Reviews
Sheath/Column Strapless Romantic Finge Ruched Ruffles Soft Chiffon Prom/Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0162 US$506.97US$253.49 7 Reviews

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More info About Cocktail Dress

Prior to the mid 20th century this type of dress was known as 'late afternoon'. When gentlemen are in business suits, ladies also wear dress suits or "good" afternoon skirt and dresses.

By the 1980s the criteria by which a garment was considered a cocktail dress was not its length, but its level of sumptuousness.

In the mid-20th century, some couturiers began describing full-skirted cocktail gowns as "dancing costumes". These are suitable for formal dances but not for balls, or other white tie affairs, where ball gowns are worn.