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Designer Cocktail Dresses For Every Outdoor Celebration On Your Calendar

Now that many of us can finally begin planning and attending outdoor celebrations again, these designer cocktail dresses have shot right to the top of our to-buy list! What’s more, the weather’s becoming warmer and brighter and the evenings longer. Therefore, there’s no better time to update your closet with new looks for every occasion you have coming this season. From bridal and baby showers to garden parties and special dinners, we have dresses to suit every invite. Are you in search of the perfect LBD for a wow moment at your next garden cocktail party? Or, is a fitted midi look on the cards to attend an engagement party or dinner? Let us show you all that your favorite designers have to offer right now.

Turn Heads In The Chicest Designer Cocktail Dresses

We’ve spent enough time in loungewear to last us a lifetime! Now, we’re ready to slip into the most beautiful designer cocktail dresses. As we’re betting you are too, we can’t recommend the black one-shoulder dress by Aidan Mattox highly enough. Its sultry, figure-hugging silhouette with a one-shoulder neckline and modest skirt split is a dream come true. Additionally, this dress demands a little extra attention thanks to its statement, organza ruffle rosette detailing. Style this eternally elegant dress with simple, heeled black sandals for maximum impact.

 

Add a subtle hint of color to an evening event with the embroidered satin midi by Rasario. Its bewitching shade of midnight green is simply stunning. Not to mention it has the prettiest embroidered bra cups held perfectly in place by dainty spaghetti straps. This one’s perfect for evening drinks and dining alfresco this summer.

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  • SELF-PORTRAIT Guipure Lace Midi Dress

    $585
  • SELF-PORTRAIT Belted Cloqué And Pleated Chiffon Midi Dress

    $555
  • NERVI Emanuelle Off-the-shoulder Ruched Ruffled Crepe Mini Dress

    $2,440
  • JACQUEMUS Notte Embellished Panelled Sateen Midi Dress

    $985
  • ISABEL MARANT Lucia Dress

    $790
  • MAGDA BUTRYM Draped Jersey Mini Dress

    $2,340
  • ZIMMERMANN Matchmaker Lift Off Linen Mini Dress

    $1,750
  • HOUSE OF CB Blanca Rhinestone Cocktail Midi Dress

    $269
  • NBD Constellation Mini Dress

    $238

Floral Designer Cocktail Dresses Perfect For Spring and Summer

There’s nothing like slipping into floral designer cocktail dresses for an outdoor celebration in warmer weather. Make sure ready to do just that this spring with the stunning floral embroidered cocktail dress by Oscar De La Renta. Its long sleeves are ideal whilst the weather remains on the cooler side. What’s more, its brightly colored floral embroidery detailing is absolutely breathtaking. Especially against such a dramatic black background. Wear this beauty with classic heeled black sandals and let your dress do all the talking.

 

With summer quickly approaching, we suggest adding the Camelia print midi dress by Dolce & Gabbana to your rotation before it’s gone! With a timeless sweetheart neckline, pleated bodycon fit, and elegant midi-length skirt, this dress is all you need for a chic, sunshine celebration.

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