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Ever since Christian Dior coined the term “cocktail dress” 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, flirty ruffles, and shoulder-bearing silhouettes—then just add heels and you’re ready for a glamorous night on the town.
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Julia Jordan Dresses Women’s Lace Blocked Sleeve Dress (Black/Off White)$196.0$34.0 -
Gracia Women’s Bodycon Dress (Purple)$113.0$39.0 -
Chetta B Women’s Illusion Side Lace Crepe Dress (Hot Fuchsia/Black)$158.0$29.0 -
JS Boutique Women’s One-Shoulder Sequined Deco Dress (Black/champagne)$198.0$19.0 -
ark & co. Women’s Metallic Bodycon Dress (Black Gold)$70.0$39.0 -
Chetta B Women’s Illusion Side Lace Dress (Black/Electric Blue)$158.0$39.0 -
Julia Jordan Dresses Women’s Body Con Dress with Lace Inset (Royal/Black)$196.0$44.0 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Beaded Fit & Flare Dress (Black)$128.0$44.0 -
Sandra Darren Plus Women’s Lace Sheath Dress (Black)$100.0$44.0 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Bonded Lace Fit & Flare Dress (Gold)$128.0$49.0 -
Chetta B Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Scuba)$178.0$44.0 -
Marina Women’s Tiered Lace Dress (Gun Metal)$129.0$44.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Crystal Draped Back Jersey (Black)$220.0$44.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Off Shoulder Crop Sleeve Mini Dress (Black)$220.0$49.0 -
ark & co. Women’s Metallic Sheath Dress (Black Silver)$80.0$44.0 -
Haute Hippie Women’s Side Gathered Dress (Military)$195.0$49.0 -
Onyx Women’s Plus Dress with Kimono (Navy/Gold)$98.0$49.0 -
Coconinno Women’s Monica Dress (Black)$120.0$49.0 -
Marina Women’s Beaded Stretch Lace Tiered Dress (Garnet)$149.0$49.0 -
Marc New York Jewel Neck 3/4 Sheer Sleeve Shift Dress (Garnet)$138.0$49.0 -
Marc New York Sleeveless Dress with Cutout Details (Amethyst)$138.0$49.0 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Mixed-Media Sheath Dress (Black)$128.0$39.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Strapless Dress with Sheer Back Bodice (Black)$390.0$44.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Pearlized Faux-Leather Shift Dress (Champagne)$285.0$44.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Studded Cutout Neckline Dress (Champagne/Silver)$285.0$54.0 -
ark & co. Women’s Beaded Tunic Dress (Baby Salmon)$88.0$54.0 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Ruffle Front Dress (Fuchsia)$169.0$54.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Textured Dress with Sheer Sleeves (Garnet)$148.0$54.0 -
Marc New York Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress (Garnet)$158.0$54.0 -
Marc New York Women’s V-Neck Combo Dress (Black/ivory)$148.0$54.0 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Tea Length Dress (Platinum)$169.0$54.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Bonded Lace Dress (Black/ivory)$148.0$59.0 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Sheath with Sequined Lace (Black)$196.0$44.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Cold Shoulder Ponte Dress (Royal)$239.0$54.0 -
Isaac Mizrahi New York Women’s Off-Shoulder Party Dress (Navy)$169.0$54.0 -
Single Women’s Sleeveless Scallop Neckline Dress (True Royal)$216.0$59.0 -
Marina Women’s Soutache Lace Dress (Champagne)$169.0$59.0 -
Maggy London Women’s Jacquard Illusion Sheath Dress (Bronze)$138.0$59.0 -
Maggy London Women’s Textured Knit Dress (Black)$138.0$59.0 -
Marina Women’s Appliqué Dress (Black/Nude)$179.0$59.0 -
French Connection Women’s Marie Ponte Dress (Blue)$158.0$59.0 -
Marina Women’s Soutache Lace Dress (Navy)$169.0$59.0 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Beaded Midi Sheath Dress (Black)$128.0$59.0 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Scoop Neck Lace Bodice Dress (Purple/Black)$189.0$59.0 -
French Connection Women’s Sydney Knit Dress (Favela Red)$128.0$64.0 -
Chetta B Women’s Belted Lace Dress (Crimson)$158.0$64.0 -
Greylin Women’s Floral Sheath Dress (Black)$148.0$64.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Sheer Neck Dress (Night)$138.0$64.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Sleeveless Dress with Foil Mesh Detail (Black)$138.0$64.0 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Beaded Sheath Dress (Black)$128.0$64.0 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Lace Front Sheath (Black)$218.0$64.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Crystal V-Front/Back Jersey (Black)$220.0$54.0 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Adrienne Dress (Potpourri)$375.0$64.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Baby Doll Lace Dress (Black)$253.0$69.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Illusion Neck Sheath Dress (Black)$148.0$29.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Tracey Dress (Spanish Rose)$320.0$64.0 -
Candela Women’s Coral Dress (Off white)$325.0$64.0 -
Greylin Women’s Lace Side Cutout Dress (Black)$145.0$69.0 -
Marc New York Women’s V-Neck Dress with Sheer Sleeves (Night)$158.0$69.0 -
Marina Women’s Venise Lattice Lace Shift Dress (Navy)$189.0$69.0 -
Adrianna Papell Women’s Placement Necklace Dress (Syrah)$179.0$69.0 -
Adrianna Papell Women’s Pleated Burnout Dress (Java)$180.0$74.0 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black)$240.0$69.0 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Fit-and-Flare Lace Dress (Black)$168.0$74.0 -
Chetta B Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black/Chestnut)$178.0$69.0 -
JS Collections Women’s Metallic Lace Dress (Gold)$230.0$74.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Sheer Neck Dress (Crimson)$138.0$74.0 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Sleeveless Sequined Lace Sheath Dress (Silver)$240.0$74.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Wyatt Dress (Grey Garden)$345.0$74.0 -
Julia Jordan Lace Sheer Hem Dress (Navy)$240.0$79.0 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Shimmer Windowpane Pleated Dress (Black/Gold)$196.0$54.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Annis Dress (Blue Metallic)$370.0$59.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s 3/4 Sleeve Fitted Lace Dress (Royal/Black)$305.0$79.0 -
Marina Plus Women’s Lace Sheath Dress (Silver)$156.0$74.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Crepe Dress With Keyhole (Ivory)$270.0$69.0 -
Aidan Mattox Women’s Halter Dress with Illusion Insets (Black)$275.0$79.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Aria Dress (Catalina Lace)$370.0$79.0 -
Marina Plus Women’s Lace Sheath Dress (Navy)$156.0$79.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Billy Dress (Carmine)$345.0$79.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Brandy Dress (Burgundy)$370.0$69.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Draped Wrap Dress (Silver)$250.0$79.0 -
6 Shore Road Women’s Mudra Beaded Dress (Rock)$170.0$79.0 -
Aidan Mattox Women’s Embroidered Party Dress (Champagne)$275.0$69.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Ana Maria Dress (Black Sequin)$395.0$59.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Addison Dress (Bronze)$395.0$79.0 -
JS Collections Women’s Printed Mesh Dress (Black/White)$230.0$79.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Tullet Dress (Eclipse)$395.0$64.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ponte Dress with Sequin Trim (Black)$310.0$59.0 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Mixed Lace and Knit Dress (Ink Blot)$295.0$89.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Marilyn Dress (Victoria)$370.0$84.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Nova Dress (Neowave)$370.0$69.0 -
JS Boutique Women’s One-Shoulder Ruched Dress (Eggplant)$199.0$84.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Kier Dress (Midnight Floral)$420.0$89.0 -
Candela Women’s Tim Leary Dress (Blush)$395.0$84.0 -
French Connection Women’s Daisy Chain Lace Dress (Black)$298.0$94.0 -
JS Boutique Women’s Short Ruched Dress (Black/Nude)$260.0$59.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Tulip Skirted Halter Dress (Black)$239.0$84.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Strapless Beaded with Tulle (Navy)$330.0$89.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Asymmetric Bodice Fit & Flare Dress (Oyster)$310.0$94.0 -
Haute Hippie Women’s Wrap Dress (Buff)$595.0$89.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Full Skirt Dress (Ivory/Black)$330.0$99.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ponte Dress with Lace Yoke (Black/Nude)$330.0$94.0 -
French Connection Women’s Laguna Drape Dress (Nocturnal)$238.0$89.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Violet Fit-and-Flare Dress (Noir)$420.0$94.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Sleeveless Ruffle Hem Dress (Black)$350.0$89.0 -
French Connection Women’s Pop Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black/White)$288.0$104.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Brandy Dress (Teal)$420.0$94.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Mesh Top Dress (Black)$330.0$89.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Beau Dress (Silver)$420.0$99.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Mix-Media Dress (Black/Nude)$310.0$99.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Jacquard Daytime Dress (Blue)$270.0$79.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Claudette Dress (Tuxedo Lace)$445.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Faux Leather Sheath Dress (Black)$259.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Sequined Midi Dress (Midnight)$299.0$104.0 -
Spy Zone Exchange Women’s Sleeveless Sequined Dress (Black)$539.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Cap Sleeve Sequined Sheath Dress (Turquoise/Silver)$259.0$109.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Scuba Cutout Dress with Sequined Skirt (Black/Gold)$259.0$104.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Keyhole Dress with Jewel Detail (Black)$260.0$104.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ruffle Trim Dress (Black)$310.0$104.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Polka Dot Dress (Black)$259.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Blouson Dress with Floral Sequined Skirt (Fuchsia/Floral)$270.0$104.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Red Lace Dress (Red)$299.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Lace Dress with Velvet Trim (Black/Nude)$259.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress with Sequins (Black/Nude)$330.0$104.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Diamond Sequin Dress (Taupe)$398.0$114.0 -
French Connection Women’s Solar Heat Dress (Blue)$340.0$104.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Dress (Navy)$375.0$104.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Pleated Keyhole Dress (Navy)$380.0$109.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Illusion Neckline Dress with Sequins (Navy)$330.0$114.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Embroidered Dress with Lace Yoke (Violet/Ink)$268.0$109.0 -
W118 by Walter Baker Women’s Riley Beaded Dress (Brown)$285.0$104.0 -
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Women’s Strapless Dress with Embroidered Skirt (Black)$380.0$119.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Illusion Neckline Dress with Sequins (Black)$295.0$124.0 -
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Women’s Jacquard Dress (Black/ivory)$396.0$109.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Shadow Stripe Dress (Black)$490.0$119.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Cap Sleeve Sheer Lace Top Dress (Black)$465.0$119.0 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Mojito Scale Sequins Dress (Blue Multi)$258.0$119.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Metallic Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black/Gold)$325.0$124.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress with Sheer Hem (Black)$462.0$104.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Bustier Cocktail Dress (Black)$690.0$119.0 -
Candela Tucker Dress (Off white)$475.0$119.0 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Bandage Sequin Dress (Black/Silver)$330.0$134.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Lace Dress with Organza Yoke (Violet)$420.0$134.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Peplum Dress with Lace (Black)$420.0$149.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Peplum Dress with Lace (Champagne)$350.0$139.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Lace Cocktail Dress (Black)$350.0$134.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Illusions Neckline Sheath Dress (Black)$590.0$149.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Sequin Beaded Bodice Dress (Navy)$375.0$149.0 -
Halston Heritage Women’s One-Shoulder Bow Dress (Sapphire/Navy)$450.0$139.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Sequined Shoulder Dress (Navy)$370.0$149.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Sleeveless Fit-and-Flare Dress (Cherry/Black)$375.0$149.0 -
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Women’s Shadow Stripe Dress (Crimson)$345.0$149.0 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Fit-and-Flare Dress (Crimson)$590.0$159.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s V-Front Scalloped Back Dress (Taupe/Silver)$585.0$149.0 -
Haute Hippie Women’s Tucked Dress with Lace (Dark Graphite)$590.0$159.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Halter Beaded Motif Dress (Black)$395.0$159.0 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Colorblock Dress (Chalk/Black)$590.0$149.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Illusion Tulle Lace Dress (Ivory)$475.0$159.0 -
Jean Louis Scherrer Women’s Sequins Dress (Blue)$395.0$159.0 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Mesh Yoke Dress (Marine)$590.0$144.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Halter Beaded Motif Dress (Navy)$395.0$144.0 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Combo Dress with Sheer Sleeves (Black)$395.0$159.0 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Mesh Yoke Dress (Dark Cadmium)$720.0$154.0 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Drape-Front Cocktail Dress (Jade)$720.0$159.0 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Drape-Front Cocktail Dress (Violet)$475.0$159.0 -
Jean Louis Scherrer Women’s Sequins Dress (Pink)$395.0$174.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black/Gold)$425.0$159.0 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Mesh Yoke Dress (Black)$595.0$174.0 -
Jean Louis Scherrer Women’s Beaded Dress (Black)$495.0$174.0 -
Haute Hippie Women’s Embellished High-Low Dress (Military/Gunmetal)$695.0$194.0 -
Carmen Marc Valvo Women’s Point Despirit Cocktail with Beaded Waist (Black)$590.0$179.0 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Strapless Lace Dress (Fuchsia)$650.0$159.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded V-Neck Dressed (Blue)$568.0$159.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Cap Sleeve Beaded Dress (Silver Mist)$795.0$54.0 -
Lafayette 148 New York Women’s Lace Panel Dress (Black)$795.0$74.0 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Wine)$138.0$89.0 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Poppy)$315.0$94.0 -
Chetta B Women’s Burnout Cowl Back Side Drape Dress (Black)$336.0$129.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ottoman Knit Dress With Flower Applique At Sleeves (Black)$352.0$139.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Flower Beaded Dress (Black)$757.0$ -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Crisscross Dress (Black)$448.0$ -
Yoana Baraschi Women’s Goddess Armor Beaded Dress (Midnight/Gold)$$ -
French Connection Women’s Shimmer Shower Dress (Pretty Petal/Silver)$$
