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What to wear to a cocktail party? Why, a cocktail dress, of course. Ever since Christian Dior coined the term in the 1940s, every well-appointed woman has kept a cache of them in her closet. It’s time to add to your collection. Here, find an array of sexy, sophisticated, sure-to-turn-heads options. Choose from sparkling sequins, romantic lace, and shoulder-bearing silhouettes—then just add heels and you’re ready for a glamorous night. How to decipher what to wear to this spring’s events, from a garden party to a black tie gala on our blog, theFIX.
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Marchesa Notte Women’s Cocktail Dress with Sequins (Pink)$695$239.00 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress with Tulle Trim (Black/Nude)$695$239.00 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Lace Cocktail Dress with Beading (Mint)$695$239.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Nicollete Dress (Limeade)$495$119.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Drape Neck Cocktail Dress (Jade)$720$219.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Martine Dress (Majolica)$595$149.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Gatsby Dress (White)$425$109.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Ivory)$440$199.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Adrienne Dress (Potpourri)$375$89.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Sequined Cocktail Dress (Gold)$575$169.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Metallic Boucle Cocktail Dress (Peach)$575$169.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Embroidered Dress with Beading (Gold)$560$259.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Sheath with Sheer Yoke (Black)$320$149.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Boucle Cocktail Dress (Black/White)$575$169.00 -
JS Collections Women’s Banded Cocktail Dress with Lace (Black/Nude)$325$139.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Sequined Fit-and-Flare Dress (Navy)$470$219.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Cap Sleeve Lace Dress (Grape)$365$119.00 -
Aida Women’s One Shoulder Jersey Dress (Royal)$330$109.00 -
Terani Women’s Cocktail Ruched Capsleeve Embellished Dress (Silver)$748$259.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Dress with Tiered Skirt (Gold)$280$89.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Strapless Dress with Sheer Back Bodice (Black)$390$109.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Strapless Dress with Sheer Back Bodice (White)$390$109.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Embellished Waist Dress (Black)$590$149.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Embellished Waist Dress (Navy)$590$149.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Beaded Surplice Dress (Blush)$169$89.00 -
JS Collections Women’s Banded Satin Cocktail Dress (Black/Nude)$185$79.00 -
JS Collections Women’s Colorblock Cocktail Dress (Black/Dust)$250$109.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded Stretch Lace Dress (Black)$790$179.00 -
Aijek Women’s White Lies Lace Dress (Grey)$289$129.00 -
Aijek Women’s White Lies Lace Dress (Navy)$289$129.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Open Back Sequined Dress (Champagne)$690$169.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded Open Back Dress (Silver)$690$169.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Long Sleeve Dress with Beaded Lace (Black)$690$169.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded Dress (Navy)$690$169.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Off-Shoulder Dress with Beading (Black)$220$79.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Drape Back Dress with Jewel Detail (Black)$220$79.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wonderment Lace Insert Fan Dress (Black)$299$129.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wilful Innocence Weaved Bodice Dress (Clouds Print)$289$129.00 -
Aida Women’s One-Shoulder Draped Dress (Emerald)$330$109.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s One-Shoulder Dress (Bright Blue)$119$69.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wilful Innocence Weaved Bodice Dress (Sage/Grey)$279$129.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Lace Dress with Jersey Skirt (Black/Nude)$128$79.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Lace Sleeveless Sheath Dress (Navy)$168$89.00 -
Marina Women’s Metallic Lace Dress (Periwinkle)$169$89.00 -
Marina Women’s Sleeveless Lace Dress (Cafe)$149$79.00 -
Aijek Women’s Rebirth Lace Panel Dress (Black)$249$109.00 -
Aijek Women’s Rebirth Lace Panel Dress (White)$249$109.00 -
Terani Women’s Ruched Cap Sleeve Embellished Dress (Black)$748$259.00 -
Marina Women’s Pretzel Lace Short Dress (Taupe)$169$89.00 -
Aida Women’s One Shoulder Jersey Dress (Red)$330$109.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s One Shoulder Draped Dress (Watermelon)$295$99.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Sleeveless Soutache Dress (Coral)$189$99.00 -
Marina Women’s Lace Dress (Taupe)$169$89.00 -
French Connection Women’s Electric Avenue Sheath Dress (Cobalt/Electric Purple)$188$89.00 -
Minuet Women’s Strapless Party Dress (Champagne)$98$54.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Dress with Metallic Appliqués (Black)$526$164.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Open-Shoulder Lace Dress (Black/Nude)$274$104.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s One-Shoulder Rosette Dress (Ivory/Black)$504$154.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Bustier Dress (Black/Black)$378$124.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Crisscross Neck Dress (Lagoon)$345$139.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Strapless Brocade Peplum Dress (Poppy Multi)$325$109.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Foil Faux Wrap Dress (New Tan/Gold)$395$129.00 -
Aida Women’s One Shoulder Jersey Dress (Black)$330$109.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s One Shoulder Colorblock Dress (White/Black)$189$99.00 -
Marina Women’s Short Lace Dress (Black)$149$79.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Dress (Platinum)$376$159.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Portia Dress (Silver/Black)$378$129.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s One-Shoulder Sequined Deco Dress (Black/champagne)$198$99.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Sleeveless Lace Dress (Black)$325$109.00 -
Marina Women’s Lace Tiered Dress (Black/Nude)$119$69.00 -
Marina Women’s Metallic Lace Dress (Cafe)$169$89.00 -
Marina Women’s Sleeveless Surplice Lace Dress (Black)$149$79.00 -
Minuet Women’s Sequined Dress with Fringe (Black)$98$54.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s V-Neck Soutache Dress (Taupe)$418$169.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Dress (Champagne)$460$189.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished V-Neck Dress (Champagne)$502$199.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Dress (Deep Magenta)$544$184.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Dress (Charcoal)$544$214.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Dress with Embellished Skirt (Grey)$460$139.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Feather Dress (Platinum)$545$129.00 -
Aijek Women’s Accidental Love Dress (Teal)$305$104.00 -
Anna Sui Women’s Nouvelle Vague Daisy Dress (Black)$422$129.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Colorblock Dress with Stud Detail (Cobalt)$274$129.00 -
Aida Women’s Faux Leather Corset Dress (Black)$395$169.00 -
Aida Women’s Lace Trim Dress (Black)$395$159.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Ponte Knit Dress (Nectar)$425$149.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Short Sleeve Crewneck Dress (Moonshadow)$395$149.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s One-Shoulder Pleated Dress (Poppy)$495$299.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s One-Shoulder Pleated Dress (Aquamarine)$495$84.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Printed One Shoulder Gown (Lagoon)$795$189.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s One Shoulder Lace Dress (Night Sky)$245$169.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Halter Neck Dress (Charcoal Rose)$460$199.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Tucked Dress (Plum)$408$199.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Strapless Dress (Ivory)$502$189.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Stripe Dress (Black/Gold)$502$139.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Strapless Dress (Black Platinum)$460$159.00 -
Aijek Women’s Into the Night Lace Dress (White)$299$69.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Sleeveless Belted Dress (Raspberry)$395$124.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Halter Cocktail Dress (Olive)$418$159.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Dress (Beige)$628$99.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Black/Platinum)$512$114.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Black/Nude)$502$99.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Platinum)$502$104.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Black/Cobalt)$522$104.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress (Black/Platinum)$502$199.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Contrast Cocktail Dress (Black/White)$418$74.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Scoop Neck Dress (Black)$544$59.00 -
Marina Women’s Sleeveless Lace and Mesh Dress (Black/Nude)$198$59.00 -
French Connection Women’s Luxury Lace Dress (Blue)$288$59.00 -
French Connection Women’s Foxy Faye Bodycon Dress (Black)$168$129.00 -
French Connection Women’s Foxy Faye Bodycon Dress (Jewel Green)$168$139.00 -
HALSTON HERITAGE Women’s One-Shoulder Ponte Dress with Lace-Up Detail (Black)$525$169.00 -
HALSTON HERITAGE Women’s One-Shoulder Tiered Ruffle Dress (Cream)$475$169.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Twist Front Dress (Cream)$425$139.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Draped Side Dress (Aquamarine)$425$99.00 -
HALSTON HERITAGE Women’s Sleeveless Dress With Organza Overlay (Black/White)$575$149.00 -
HALSTON HERITAGE Women’s Sleeveless Asymmetrical Draped Dress (Black)$345$139.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Capsleeve Dress with Cut-Out Neckline (Raspberry)$495$89.00 -
HALSTON HERITAGE Women’s Sleeveless V-Neck Dress (Black)$475$119.00 -
Rachel Roy Women’s Corset Dress with Peplum (Carnation)$428$89.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Danni Dress (Black/Gold)$338$89.00 -
Aijek Women’s Foolish Heart Lace Skater Dress (Black)$255$139.00 -
Aijek Women’s Foolish Heart Lace Skater Dress (White)$255$169.00 -
Anna Sui Women’s Deco Jacquard Scalloped Dress (Black Multi)$455$149.00 -
Anna Sui Women’s Deco Geometric Circles Jacquard Dress (Black Multi)$572$129.00 -
Anna Sui Women’s Klimt Print Dress (Gold Multi)$493$139.00 -
Anna Sui Women’s Klimt Print Jacquard Dress (Gold Multi)$422$ -
Anna Sui Women’s Nuits de Paris Sequin Dress (Black Multi)$403$
