According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 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. Diors New Look collection, which included dresses and blazer sets with cinched waistlines and voluminous skirts, defined a generation of style more versatile than ever before
Next up is considering the color of what you're wearing
She showed off a series of stunning dresses that perfectly balance bridal elegance with playful charm, making it clear shes celebrating her upcoming wedding to Benny Blanco in style
For your hair, consider trying out an edgy hairstyle, such as a slicked-back ponytail or a messy bun with braided accents
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