Occasions

Cocktail Outfits

Cocktail attire means a polished, knee-to-midi length look: a cocktail dress, an elevated jumpsuit, or refined separates. See cocktail pieces from 100+ designer houses on yourself before you buy on OneTap Atelier.

Aim for a dress or jumpsuit that's dressy but not floor-length. Rich fabrics — satin, crepe, fine wool — and a considered heel do most of the work; keep jewellery deliberate.

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Oscar de la Renta - Silk Faille High-Low Gown
Oscar de la RentaSilk Faille High-Low Gown$16,990
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Zimmermann - Rebellion Beaded Picnic Dress
ZimmermannRebellion Beaded Picnic Dress$1,365
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ALAÏA - CHOCOLATE DEESSE V-NECK DRESS
ALAÏACHOCOLATE DEESSE V-NECK DRESS$5,170
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Givenchy - Sliced long dress in poplin with floral print
GivenchySliced long dress in poplin with floral print$2,799
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Oscar de la Renta - Sequin Fringe Strapless Gown
Oscar de la RentaSequin Fringe Strapless Gown$11,990
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Rabanne - Long mesh and sequin dress
RabanneLong mesh and sequin dress$1,895
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Zimmermann - Carousel Lace Angel Dress
ZimmermannCarousel Lace Angel Dress$1,155
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Zimmermann - Luna Fanned Maxi Dress
ZimmermannLuna Fanned Maxi Dress$2,695
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Zimmermann - Alchemy Halter Dress
ZimmermannAlchemy Halter Dress$2,100
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Miu Miu - Satin maxi dress
Miu MiuSatin maxi dress$4,100
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Miu Miu - Chiffon dress
Miu MiuChiffon dress$2,700
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PRADA - Coral-print silk midi dress
PRADACoral-print silk midi dress$6,300
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Philipp Plein - Mini open-back dress
Philipp PleinMini open-back dress$6,339
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Philipp Plein - Skull-piercing ruched mini dress
Philipp PleinSkull-piercing ruched mini dress$6,339
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Dolce & Gabbana - Crystal-embellished mini dress
Dolce & GabbanaCrystal-embellished mini dress$6,586
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Balmain - Sky-print linen dress
BalmainSky-print linen dress$6,749
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Rachel Gilbert - Phillipe sequin-embellished mini dress
Rachel GilbertPhillipe sequin-embellished mini dress$7,644
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Oscar de la Renta - Embellished backless dress
Oscar de la RentaEmbellished backless dress$10,635
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PRADA - crystal-embellished mini dress
PRADAcrystal-embellished mini dress$11,999
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ETRO - Crocheted halterneck mini dress
ETROCrocheted halterneck mini dress$2,750
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ALAÏA - ALAÏA BLUE GREY FRINGED TUBE SKIRT
ALAÏAALAÏA BLUE GREY FRINGED TUBE SKIRT$3,750
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ALAÏA - ALAÏA BEIGE JEWELRY WAFFLE GODETS MIDI DRESS
ALAÏAALAÏA BEIGE JEWELRY WAFFLE GODETS MIDI DRESS$4,050
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Chloé - Bootcut jeans in denim
ChloéBootcut jeans in denim$1,090
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Chloé - Thin-strap lingerie top in crêpe de chine
ChloéThin-strap lingerie top in crêpe de chine$2,190
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TOTEME - Draped slip dress black
TOTEMEDraped slip dress black$610
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Dolce & Gabbana - Fur-effect coat
Dolce & GabbanaFur-effect coat$8,495
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Dolce & Gabbana - Long jacket in resin-coated gabardine
Dolce & GabbanaLong jacket in resin-coated gabardine$8,445
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Dolce & Gabbana - Leo kid leather cape
Dolce & GabbanaLeo kid leather cape$24,900
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Dolce & Gabbana - Carnations-print silk canvas skirt
Dolce & GabbanaCarnations-print silk canvas skirt$1,145
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Dolce & Gabbana - Floral jacquard mini skirt
Dolce & GabbanaFloral jacquard mini skirt$2,045
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Dolce & Gabbana - Carretto-print long chiffon skirt
Dolce & GabbanaCarretto-print long chiffon skirt$5,345
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Dolce & Gabbana - Stretch satin dress
Dolce & GabbanaStretch satin dress$3,495
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Burberry - Gabardine Trench Midi Skirt in Clam beige
BurberryGabardine Trench Midi Skirt in Clam beige$1,650
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Burberry - Gabardine Asymmetric Trench Skirt in Black
BurberryGabardine Asymmetric Trench Skirt in Black$1,995
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Balenciaga - Women's Brush Scratch Scarf Top in Khaki
BalenciagaWomen's Brush Scratch Scarf Top in Khaki$1,850
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Balenciaga - Women's Wrap Dress in Black
BalenciagaWomen's Wrap Dress in Black$2,250
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Balenciaga - Women's Fitted Gown in Plum
BalenciagaWomen's Fitted Gown in Plum$3,890
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Zimmermann - Alchemy Caped Blouse
ZimmermannAlchemy Caped Blouse$640

Frequently asked

What does cocktail attire mean?

Cocktail is semi-formal: a knee-to-midi dress, a smart jumpsuit or elevated separates — dressier than everyday, less formal than black tie.

What length is a cocktail dress?

Typically knee-length to midi. Floor-length reads more formal (gala/black tie); mini can work for evening but is less traditional.

What colours work for cocktail dressing?

Black is the classic, but deep jewel tones, ivory and metallics all read elegant. Match the tone to the season and venue.