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At times paralyzed by self-doubt and criticism, Donatella believed in the life-changing magic of a great cocktail dress (or a good hair day) to elevate or protect yourself.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Zesica Long-Sleeve Bodycon Dress A cocktail dress for $50?
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Now people can buy luxury hoodies and tracksuits and find a decent suit or cocktail dress at Uniqlo or Zara—this is fashion’s new reality.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Last month, Lohan embraced wintertime dressing by putting an icy spin on the classic cocktail dress.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Zesica Long-Sleeve Bodycon Dress A cocktail dress for $50?
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Now people can buy luxury hoodies and tracksuits and find a decent suit or cocktail dress at Uniqlo or Zara—this is fashion’s new reality.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Last month, Lohan embraced wintertime dressing by putting an icy spin on the classic cocktail dress.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Cocktail dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20dress. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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