traditional is mid calf
A formal gown should be below the knee, where as a cocktail dress should come above the knee.
A knee length cocktail party dress is appropriate for wearing to most work parties. If the work party is going to be particularly formal then a calf length or even ankle length cocktail party dress may be required.
Cocktail dresses were introduced in fashion during the 1920's when all of the attention was on the dress called the "flipper." The "flipper" cocktail dress started the term for the evening dress that is worn to dinners and restaurants that usually reaches knee length instead of the floor length evening gowns. The cocktail dress is usually embellished with jewels and satin that depicted the "club" era of the 1920's.
A cocktail party indicates semi-formal wear. A dress with a hem that falls anywhere between the knee and mid-calf is appropriate.
There are many places where one can purchase a cocktail dress for big women. One looking to purchase a cocktail dress for big women should visit popular stores such as Dress Barn, Macy's, and Nordstrom.
A cocktail dress is 'une robe de cocktail' in French.
A cocktail dress is a short evening dress that is often worn for evening social parties, especially cocktail parties.
A formal gown should be below the knee, where as a cocktail dress should come above the knee.
God no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please, for the sake of me and all my friends at gucci, prada and D&B, DONT WEAR STOCKINGS WITH A COCKTAIL DRESS!!!!!! Thnx!
A Cocktail Party is a little formal so Girls should wear a cocktail dress ( doesn't have to be black) for Guys a suit and formal clothing
The hem of a true tea-length dress should hit near the bottom of the calf. That is, about 4 inches above the ankle -- give or take a few centimeters, depending on how long your legs are. However, that being said, if you try to purchase a formal tea-length dress, most stores will either show you a cocktail dress, which may be at or slightly above the knee, or a intermission length dress, which falls between the knee and mid calf area, instead of a true tea-length dress.
You should wear what makes you most comfortable. If the occasion calls for formal attire and a cocktail dress makes you uncomfortable, there are other formal attires you can try.