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Cocktail attire is one of the most popular wedding guest dress codes —and for good reason. The polished dress code sits perfectly between formal and casual, offering a chance to look elevated without feeling overdone. A proper cocktail dress has historically fallen around the knee, but modern iterations of this wardrobe staple span silhouettes (including longer, mid-length options), fabrics, and lengths that feel more refined and a touch more special than something you might wear on frequent rotation. This leaves plenty of room to choose an outfit that reflects your personal style—which means you get to don a dress you actually want to we

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