Sheath/Column Cocktail Dresses

A sheath/column cocktail dress or sheath/column 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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Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Style Pink Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Sash Sequins Ruched Tulle Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1738) Sku:Cocktaildresses1738 US$313.58US$156.79 Write a review
Sheath/Column Bust Corset Style Package Hip Yellow Sweet-Heart Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Flower/Rosette Ruched Beading Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1734) Sku:Cocktaildresses1734 US$358.83US$179.41 Write a review
Sheath/Column Bust Corset Style Package Hip Purple Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Flower Ruched Beading Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1728) Sku:Cocktaildresses1728 US$380.78US$190.39 Write a review
Sheath/Column Halter Simply Elegant Purple V-Neck Zip up Low Back Mini Skirt Belt Ruched Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1725) Sku:Cocktaildresses1725 US$380.78US$190.39 Write a review
Sheath/Column Halter Package Hip Daffodil Chest wrap Zip up Strappy Back Mini Skirt Ruched Beading Rhinestones Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1724) Sku:Cocktaildresses1724 US$358.38US$179.19 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Package Hip Fuchsia Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Flower/Rosette Ruched Beading Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1723) Sku:Cocktaildresses1723 US$335.98US$167.99 Write a review
Sheath/Column Sling Backless Red V-Neck Zip up Strappy Back Knee Length Ruched Beading Organza Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1712) Sku:Cocktaildresses1712 US$313.58US$156.79 Write a review
Sheath/Column Bust Corset Style Package Hip Black Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Embroidery Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1709) Sku:Cocktaildresses1709 US$358.83US$179.41 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Style White Sweet-Heart Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Flower/Rosette Ruched Beading Organza Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1696) Sku:Cocktaildresses1696 US$358.83US$179.41 Write a review
Sheath/Column One-Shoulder Simply Elegant Burgundy Sweet-Heart Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Ruched Beading Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1694) Sku:Cocktaildresses1694 US$335.98US$167.99 Write a review
Sheath/Column Bust Corset Style Simply Elegant Light Sky Blue Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Sequins Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1693) Sku:Cocktaildresses1693 US$358.38US$179.19 Write a review
Sheath/Column One-Shoulder Package Hip Black Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Rhinestones Ruched Beading Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1692) Sku:Cocktaildresses1692 US$398.70US$199.35 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Package Hip Green Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Sequins Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1689) Sku:Cocktaildresses1689 US$329.26US$164.63 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Style Chocolate Chest wrap Zip up Low Back Mini Skirt Flower/Rosette Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1687) Sku:Cocktaildresses1687 US$215.02US$86.01 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Style Red Sweet-Heart Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Bow Ruched Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1682) Sku:Cocktaildresses1682 US$291.18US$116.47 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Style Red Chest wrap Lace up Mid Back Mini Skirt Bow Ruched Beading Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1680) Sku:Cocktaildresses1680 US$313.58US$156.79 Write a review
Sheath/Column Bust Corset Style Asymmetrical Royal Blue Sweet-Heart Zip up V-Back Hi-Lo Belt Ruched Beading Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1679) Sku:Cocktaildresses1679 US$358.83US$179.41 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Black Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Belt Ruched Beading Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1677) Sku:Cocktaildresses1677 US$313.58US$156.79 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Style Black Sweet-Heart Zip up Low Back Mini Skirt Applique Beading Ruched Satin Tulle Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1667) Sku:Cocktaildresses1667 US$380.78US$190.39 Write a review
Sheath/Column Halter Romantic Finge Royal Blue Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Rhinestones Ruffles Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1660) Sku:Cocktaildresses1660 US$380.78US$190.39 Write a review
Sheath/Column Halter Simply Elegant Orange V-Neck Zip up Low Back Mini Skirt Brooch Ruched Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1640) Sku:Cocktaildresses1640 US$246.38US$98.55 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Style Watermelon Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Bow Brooch Ruched Taffeta Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1636) Sku:Cocktaildresses1636 US$291.18US$116.47 Write a review
Sheath/Column Sling Package Hip Black V-Neck Zip up Strappy Back Mini Skirt Pleated Beading Sequins Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1635) Sku:Cocktaildresses1635 US$358.38US$179.19 1 Review
Sheath/Column Bust Corset Style Package Hip Champagne Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Sequins Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1633) Sku:Cocktaildresses1633 US$264.30US$105.72 Write a review

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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.