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Tips for Collecting VINTAGE COCKTAIL DRESSES

A classic cocktail dress is a garment worn for occasions that typically take place in the early evening. Although its name Stems from “cocktail party,” these dresses are suitable for other events and are generally paired with high heels.

Cocktail dresses first rose to prominence in the 1920s and progressed onward, with each era giving its spin to the fashionable and practical attire.

For collectors, this leaves many vintage

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