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    Cocktail Dresses for Women

    Whether it’s for a date, dinner with friends, a work function, or just because it’s Tuesday and you’re in a celebratory mood--with a few cocktail dresses in your collection, you’ll always have something fabulous to wear. From minis to maxis, sweet to sultry, elegant to edgy, our newest collection of women's cocktail dresses is curated for every facet of your life. 

    Mini Cocktail Dresses. Show a little leg in cocktail dresses featuring an above-the-knee hemline. With looks that sparkle and shine, designer cocktail dresses in body-con styles, fit-and-flare silhouettes, and more, you can celebrate any occasion your way. To get inspired, check out our collection of French Connection cocktail dresses, as well as options from Lucy Paris, Ted Baker, Ramy Brook, and Herve Leger.  

    Above-the-Knee Cocktail Dresses. Short, but not quite a mini, Bloomingdale's cocktails dresses for women in above-the-knee designs are the “white T-shirt” of dresses. With the power to go from date night to cocktails with clients with a few quick changes, they’re versatile beyond measure. See our newest collection of AQUA, Aidan Mattox, and Ralph Lauren cocktail dresses.

    Knee-Length Cocktail Dresses. Always appropriate, but never boring, our collection of knee-length cocktail and party dresses comes in a dazzling array of brights, ever-elegant black, stunning sequins and metallics, lace, crepe, silk, satin, and velvet. See the latest looks from Eliza J, Black Halo, Adrianna Papell, and more.

    Midi & Tea-Length Cocktail Dresses. The everyday hemline you love--in event-worthy styles. With looks ranging from slip dresses to elevated shirt dresses and column silhouettes, you can adapt your signature style to the occasion. Shop Alice and Olivia cocktail dresses, as well as looks from Cinq a Sept, HOBBS LONDON, REISS, and more.

    High-Low Cocktail Dresses. With a flair for the dramatic, our collection of high-low women's cocktail dresses makes it easy to cut a stylish silhouette. Explore the latest in A.L.C., ASTR the Label, and BCBGMAXAZRIA cocktail dresses, among others, and create a festive look in seconds. 

    Long & Maxi Cocktail Dresses. A forever favorite, ankle-grazing hemlines elongate your look instantly. And with understated classics, plus looks that were practically made for beach weddings, as well as red carpet-ready designs, you’ll find the perfect women's cocktail dresses for every event on your social calendar. See the latest from Alberta Ferretti, AllSaints, STAUD, and more. 

    Party Dresses: Whether you love a little shimmer or a lot of sparkle, luxe velvet looks or cutouts that show just the right amount of skin, our collection of cocktail and party dresses makes it easy to dress for celebrations and festive occasions. And with styles from Mac Duggal, Ted Baker, and Maje, among others, you'll find effortlessly chic looks you'll turn to again and again. 

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