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The custom cocktail dress was inspired by a style from Safiyaa’s fall-winter 2022 collection, which drew from the elan of the American socialite and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The vibe is pretension-free and most everyone is in casual, non-fussy attire, though a designer cocktail dress or two might appear for beachfront dinners and social gatherings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Yves Saint Laurent designed a cocktail dress printed with astrological symbols.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
However, the little black dress is another option, as is a cocktail dress.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The vibe is pretension-free and most everyone is in casual, non-fussy attire, though a designer cocktail dress or two might appear for beachfront dinners and social gatherings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Yves Saint Laurent designed a cocktail dress printed with astrological symbols.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
However, the little black dress is another option, as is a cocktail dress.
—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cocktail dress
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“Cocktail dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20dress. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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