Simple Cocktail Dresses

A simple cocktail dress or simple 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, simpleer-length cocktail dresses may be worn.

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Sheath/Column Strapless Bust Corset Royal Blue Sweet-Heart Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Brooch Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1447) Sku:Cocktaildresses1447 US$262.06US$104.82 Write a review
Sheath/Column One-Shoulder Package Hip White Chest wrap Zip up High/Covered Back Mini Skirt Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1381) Sku:Cocktaildresses1381 US$230.70US$92.28 Write a review
Sheath/Column Strapless Package Hip Black Chest wrap Zip up Low Back Mini Skirt Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1368) Sku:Cocktaildresses1368 US$282.22US$112.89 Write a review
Full Skirt/Ballerina Strapless Red Sweet-Heart Zip up Low Back Mini Skirt Ruched Tulle Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1313) Sku:Cocktaildresses1313 US$344.94US$172.47 Write a review
Sheath/Column Sling Romantic Flounce Blue V-Neck Zip up V-Back Mini Skirt Ruffles Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1311) Sku:Cocktaildresses1311 US$282.22US$112.89 Write a review
Sheath/Column Halter Blue Chest wrap Zip up Mid Back Mini Skirt Ruched Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1310) Sku:Cocktaildresses1310 US$221.74US$88.70 Write a review
Sheath/Column Spaghetti Straps Simply Elegant Light Sky Blue Sweet-Heart Zip up Mid Mini Skirt Pleated Beading Sequins Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1231) Sku:Cocktaildresses1231 US$335.98US$167.99 Write a review
Sheath/Column One-Shoulder Package Hip Red Chest wrap Zip up Mid Mini Skirt Ruched Chiffon Chiffon Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1223) Sku:Cocktaildresses1223 US$306.86US$153.43 Write a review
Sheath/Column Bust Corset Package Hip Fuchsia Chest wrap Zip up Mid Mini Skirt Ruched Beading Sequins Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1205) Sku:Cocktaildresses1205 US$268.78US$107.51 Write a review
Sheath/Column One-Shoulder Green Zip up High/Covered Knee Length Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1162) Sku:Cocktaildresses1162 US$291.18US$116.47 Write a review
Sheath/Column One-Shoulder Shoulder Attraction Apple Chest wrap Lace up Mid Mini Skirt Ruched Beading Sequins Flower/Rosette Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1138) Sku:Cocktaildresses1138 US$268.78US$107.51 Write a review
A-Line/Princess Line Dress Spaghetti Straps Simply Elegant Red V-Neck Lace up Strappy Mini Skirt Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1079) Sku:Cocktaildresses1079 US$199.34US$79.74 Write a review
A-Line/Princess Line Dress Halter Simply Elegant Green V-Neck Zip up Low Knee Length Pleated Beading Sequins Chic Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1070) Sku:Cocktaildresses1070 US$264.30US$105.72 Write a review
A-Line/Princess Line Dress Bust Corset Style Simply Elegant Royal Blue Chest wrap Zip up Mid Mini Skirt Pleated Ruched Satin Cocktail Dresses (Cocktaildresses1028) Sku:Cocktaildresses1028 US$237.42US$94.97 Write a review
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Mini Sexy Sleeveless Halter Pleated Mini Skirt Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0959 US$298.19US$119.28 14 Reviews
Pretty Light Sky Blue A-Line Halter Beading Brooch Bow Taffeta Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0958 US$343.83US$171.92 13 Reviews
Dream White A-Line Sweet-Heart Beading Sequins Chiffon Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0957 US$328.62US$164.31 14 Reviews
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Cheap Casual Sling A-Line V-Neck Sash Knee Length Matte Satin Cocktail Dress Sku:cocktaildresses0956 US$330.34US$92.50 11 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.