When you want to transition from day to night, the cocktail dress is the perfect answer. It allows you to go straight from work to either a bar or party.
This beautiful dress has serious vintage vibes, and not only that, it has invisible pockets too. They are big enough to store a phone and a credit card.
The dark blue material makes it a great choice to wear during the day. Also the pattern is subtle and not garish at all.
The style is attractive and has a feminine silhouette. You can then swap your flats for heels and head off to a party.
This simple off the shoulder dress features a scalloped neckline. It is subtle in detail, making it a good dress to go from day to night in.
Being the color black, it means you can accessorize with either plain jewelry, or add in some bright color. This could also be in the form of a purse and footwear.
The fit is cute too. It nips in at the waist and then there is a full skirt.
If you like wearing black lace, then this one's for you. It has such a beautiful lace detail over a swing style cocktail dress.
While it may be a little fancy for all day wear, if you pair it with flats you might just be able to get away with wearing this dress to work.
It is just too nice not to mention it, after all the simple color and wonderful detail makes this a great cocktail dress to wear both in the day and night.
If you like wearing black lace, then this one's for you. It has such a beautiful lace detail over a swing style cocktail dress.
While it may be a little fancy for all day wear, if you pair it with flats you might just be able to get away with wearing this dress to work.
It is just too nice not to mention it, after all the simple color and wonderful detail makes this a great cocktail dress to wear both in the day and night.
If you are looking for a 1920s inspired shift dress, then this is the one. It is light blue and has bead detail that provides the dress with some interesting detail.
It is a little shorter than some of the dresses on the list, because it reaches just above the knee.
However, due to its shift dress style, it actually looks long rather than short.
It includes capped sleeves and a cute boat neckline.
This dress provides the wow factor. With its bright pink and dazzling sequin detail, you will stand out in this gorgeous dress.
In true 60s style it includes a lace cape. This provides those who don’t want to feel too exposed to cover up a bit.
Not that this dress is exposing - far from it. It is a little shorter than the dress above however. And the part of that dress that nips in is just underneath the bust.
It is fantastic for those who want to have a 1960s vibe.
This dress provides the wow factor. With its bright pink and dazzling sequin detail, you will stand out in this gorgeous dress.
In true 60s style it includes a lace cape. This provides those who don’t want to feel too exposed to cover up a bit.
Not that this dress is exposing - far from it. It is a little shorter than the dress above however. And the part of that dress that nips in is just underneath the bust.
It is fantastic for those who want to have a 1960s vibe.
For a traditional style cocktail dress suitable to wear all day and that still looks good at an evening event, then this elegant dress is a great go-to.
It features a wrap design that helps bring the dress in at the waist to make the most of your frame.
It is also a little longer than all of the dresses in this list. You may actually prefer this! There is also a slight puff on the shoulders which gives it a cute edge.
Final Thoughts
Now that you have seen all 15 cocktail dresses, there is bound to be something that you have seen that you love.
In fact, it is hard not to fall in love with a beautiful cocktail dress. With so many different styles to choose from, why not get two? We know, controversial!
The vintage style cocktail dress is one of the best, because more often than not it has a wonderful feminine silhouette.
But then there are the types of cocktail dresses inspired by the 1920s that have the famous non-body hugging, straight down fit.
We love both here at Diary of a Vintage Girl. Hopefully you enjoyed this article. Check the site to find out more about vintage fashion!
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