Cocktail attire technically means a suit for men, and a cocktail dress for women, which usually means a short dress (preferably not career wear). It usually a little black dress which you can wear formal and glam it up with accessories. You can have lots of leniency in wear it. Here are some cocktail dresses and place to buy it.

One-Shoulder Dress
This elegant goddess-style dress in black matte jersey that set off your hourglass figure or give you curves. Priced right at under $130. In misses and petites.Shop Here

Cutaway Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Flatter your face and upper body with this cutaway style chiffon dress in a skin-flattering peach by JS Collection.Shop Here

Rose Silk Ruffle Dress
Short-sleeve Banana Republic dress comes in a soft pink silk with flirty ruffles that is perfect for parties.Buy Direct Here

Full-Skirt Cocktail Dress
Wow the cocktail crowd with this gorgeous black dress that features a pretty (and flattering) full skirt. This Maggy London dress has a fitted waist and tiered skirt.Shop Here

White Cocktail Dress
A white beautiful cocktail dress that hard-to-find . Pisarro Nights' dress features a forgiving shift shape and pretty beading for your most elegant summer occasions.Shop Direct Here

Strapless Cocktail Dress
Show off your shoulders in this flirty baby doll dress from Suzi Chin which comes in lots of pretty colors.Buy it @Macy
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