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Cocktail Dresses
Cocktail is the code between casual and gown — knee to tea length, dressed up by fabric rather than by train. This collection from Ladivine, Andrea & Leo and AMORIS leans on beaded and sequin bodices, tulle and lace, in short, A-line and fitted shapes. Black leads the palette, with sage, champagne, smoky blue and silver behind it — colors that work for an evening reception, a rehearsal dinner or a night event that isn’t quite black tie. Everything ships nationwide, with in-house alterations by appointment at our Oconomowoc, Wisconsin boutique.
Lara New York
Sequin Cowl Neck Mini
$298
Lara New York
Off Shoulder Fringe Wrap Dress
$338
Lara New York
One Shoulder Fringe Short Dress
$338
Lara New York
Faux One Shoulder Fringe Cocktail Dress
$338
Lara New York
Short Cutout Dress
$338
Lara New York
Floral Beaded Cocktail Fringe Dress
$385
Lara New York
V-Neck Short Dress with Cutouts
$338
Lara New York
Long Sleeve V-Neck Cocktail Dress
$358
Lara New York
Asymmetrical Cocktail Fringe Dress
$385
Lara New York
Bell Sleeve, A-line , Bridal Dress
$385
Lara New York
Beaded Mini Wedding Dress with Godets
$330
Lara New York
Long Sleeve Bridal Midi Gown with Feathers
$440
Lara New York
Illusion Bridal Midi Sheath Dress
$330
Lara New York
Off Shoulder, A-line Bridal Short Dress
$330
Lara New York
V Neck, A-Line Bridal Short Dress with Veil
$385
Lara New York
Illusion Neck Bridal Midi Dress
$385
Lara New York
Bridal Strapless A-line Cocktail with Fingerless Gloves
$385
Lara New York
Off Shoulder Bridal Short with Bow
$385
Lara New York
Strapless Bridal Cocktail Dress with Train
$385
Lara New York
Beaded Mini with Fringe Details
$385
Lara New York
One Sleeve Beaded Bridal Gown
$770
Lara New York
One Sleeve Beaded Cocktail Dress with Fringe
$385
Lara New York
Beaded Bridal Short Dress with Cap Sleeves
$385
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What “cocktail attire” actually asks for
Cocktail means polished but mobile: a length you can stand, mingle and dance in, with fabric doing the formality. A beaded or sequin short dress reads every bit as dressed-up as a long gown — just lighter. Tea-length is the dressier end of the code and a strong choice for evening weddings. If the invitation says “formal” or “black tie” rather than “cocktail,” step up to the formal collection — floor length is the expectation there.
Questions shoppers ask us
Can I wear a cocktail dress to a wedding?
For a cocktail-attire or semi-formal wedding, absolutely — it’s the code by name. Skip ivory and anything bridal-adjacent; our wedding guest collection is pre-filtered with that in mind.
Cocktail vs. homecoming — aren’t they the same dresses?
They overlap in length, not in styling. Homecoming styles skew younger and sparklier; cocktail styles are cut for adult evenings. Plenty of styles are tagged for both — the product page tags tell you.
What colors are safest for a cocktail event?
Black is never wrong. Sage, champagne, smoky blue and silver — the strongest colors on this wall — photograph beautifully in evening light without upstaging a host or a bride.