Special occasions -- from drinks with the girls to date night -- call for short (knee-length or shorter) dresses with some specialness to them.
1. One-Shoulder Dress
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This elegant goddess-style dress in red will set off your hourglass figure or give you curves if you don't already have them. Best of all, it has a spectacular rosette on the shoulder to frame your face. From Tadashi Shoji.
2. Beaded Cocktail Dress
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Sparkle in this beaded Aidan Mattox cocktail dress in a flattering blue shade. The easy silhouette gets a touch of sexy from cold shoulders (perfect for women who want to cover up their arms a bit.)
3. Silver and Black Slip Dress
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Add sparkle with metallic ruched fabric and flattery with a cool chevron stripe design with this Dallin Chase dress.
4. Blue Cutaway Shoulder Dress
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Wow the cocktail crowd with this gorgeous blue JS Boutique cutaway shoulder beaded dress.
5. Lace Cocktail Dress
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Wear sexy, but demure, black lace in a ladylike (and flattering silhouette) from Donna Morgan.
