floral print midi dress Cream A-Line Casual Party with Cream Floral Print / Large Elegant cream and black floral print embellished lightweight woven chiffon as it forms a mock neck (with back button closure) Hand Block Printed Cotton Midi

The notion of the cocktail dress has less to do with the drink itself, and more to do with the circumstance that allow for it

The look often mixed casual and dressy pieces, creating a fun and unique style that was all about standing out and being creative

NOTE: The Underlay and the Sash can be made in other colors, but the Lace overlay is available in Black or Ivory Color

It is in as bad taste to receive your morning calls in an elaborate evening dress as it would be to attend a ball in your morning wrapper. The Ladies Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness , pg 23 (1872) Garments are classified by the time of day theyre meant to be worn: morning, afternoon, or evening