"Cocktail attire was first popularized in the 1920s as women in ... In the 1950s, cocktail dresses were often mid-calf length and made of fabrics such as black taffeta, satin, and chiffon; think ...

The 'cocktail' dress code originated in the 1920s, when women began enjoying more ... avoid anything floor-length to steer ...

“Cocktail attire was first popularised in the 1920s as women in the US moved into ... In the 1950s, cocktail dresses were often mid-calf length and made of fabrics such as black taffeta, satin, and ...