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In the simplest of terms, it's a semi-formal style of dress typically worn on early evening and late afternoon occasions. "Cocktail attire was first popularized in the 1920s as women in the U.S. moved ... Cosmopolitan: The dos and don'ts of cocktail attire to nail dressing for your next event The dos and don'ts of cocktail attire to nail dressing for your next event Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor.

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