According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, "Christian Dior was the first to name the early evening frock a "cocktail" dress in the late 1940s, and in doing so allowed magazines, department stores, and rival Parisian and American designers to promote fashion with cocktail-specific terminology." Dior's New Look collection, which included dresses and sets with cinched waistlines and voluminous skirts, defined a generation of style that was more versatile than ever before
The rubber outsole provides reliable traction and support for all-day wear
- Duchess satin fabrication
Decor ideas: For decor, get your hands on shiny bachelorette party garlands, sparkles and interesting photo props
Alternatively, opt for the classic chukka boot or a refined pair of wingtip dress boots that are equally as sharp and stylish, the perfect accompaniment to business casual getups