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1. A dress with sleeves that'll set your heart ~a flutter~.
2. A V-neck number with a floral skirt you'll love because it'll delicately show off an ~appropriate~ amount of cleavage and your lovely legs.
3. A vintage cocktail dress you can wear in hopes it'll make a nice first impression on your S.O's colleagues.
4. A dress with delicate embroidered sleeves will have all your party-goers begging to know your shopping secrets.
5. A quarter-sleeve number detailed with crocheted flowers that'll make you want to frolic through a field singing tunes from The Sound of Music.
6. Or a dress with crisp lines and ruffles for an appropriate but playful outfit.
7. A cap sleeve dress with a darling bow around the middle that'll make you feel like you're in an episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
8. A party dress with a full skirt you'll want to take a video twirling in for your Instagram Story.
9. A pintuck midi dress to show off your ~curves and all your edges~.
10. A pleated dress with trendy scalloped edges may ruin every other dress for you because it's so freakin' pretty.
11. A sleeveless evening gown you can wear with your finest (or best knock-off) pearls and act out a scene of Breakfast at Tiffany's.
12. A dress with thin straps that cross in the back for an unexpected sexy ~look~.
13. Or a stunning lace cocktail number to have you feeling like Meghan Markle on her way to hang with the Queen in Buckingham Palace.
14. A tube dress with a wired V-neck for a structured look that'll wow everyone in the room.
15. A tulle dress you can save for a special occasion or whenever you feel like pretending you're living inside of a fairytale (ahem, every day).
16. A sequin cocktail dress that is so extra it'll make you think you're actually a cast member of Real Housewives of New Jersey.
17. A halter dress featuring a lace overlay that makes it look much pricier than it actually is so you'll be able to buy shoes and a bag as well!
18. A dress that'll surely ~ruffle~ some feathers while you work the room.
19. Or a dress with cold shoulder sleeves to add a little ~somethin' somethin'~ to a standard A-line number.
20. A crewneck dress you'll feel elegant in thanks to the delicate lace accents at the neckline and hemline.
21. A fit and flare number starring an adorable lil' bow at the waist, perfect for a fancy occasion.
22. A versatile pencil dress you can wear to the office during the day and rock at a cocktail party at night.
23. A lace halter mini dress for a ~red hot~ look that'll have heads on swivel trying to check you out all night.
24. A sleeveless dress with an embroidered belt to add the perfect amount of stylish flair to your outfit.
25. A flirty T-shirt dress you can wear to any cocktail party without having to leave your fashion comfort zone.
26. A dress with a plunging neckline and a low scoop back that'll leave everyone else at the party slack-jawed.
27. A bodycon number you can dress up with statement heels for an unforgettable look.
28. A layered metallic dress you'll want to wear time and time again.
29. An all-lace midi dress for a glamorous look that'll prove once and for all you DO have a keen eye for fashion. Take THAT Fashion Police.
30. A chic sheath dress you'll start making reservations at pricey restaurants for just so you can wear it out on the town.
31. And a dazzling sequin/mesh dress that is so fabulous it'll assure you'll leave a lasting impression on anyone you meet while wearing it.
You, showing up to any cocktail party from here on out looking like royalty:
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