/var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/zara/14889935-1-eng-GB/zara_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/zara/14889935-1-eng-GB/zara_GZOOM.jpgZara frilled cocktail dress, £69.99
Coco Chanel once famously said, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'
The essence of elegance, a good cocktail dress should be devoid of frippery and frills, and should highlight only the woman wearing it.
Understated in detail but ultra-luxe in fabric, the perfect cocktail dress cuts a striking silhouette. Wear it to exude a quiet femininity; one that doesn't shout, but that leaves a lasting impression.
It's how to stand out in a room without saying a word. Just as Coco would have done.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/alexa-ysl-fr/14889942-1-eng-GB/alexa-ysl-fr_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/alexa-ysl-fr/14889942-1-eng-GB/alexa-ysl-fr_GZOOM.jpgAlexa Chung wears YSL
Coco Chanel once famously said, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'
The essence of elegance, a good cocktail dress should be devoid of frippery and frills, and should highlight only the woman wearing it.
Understated in detail but ultra-luxe in fabric, the perfect cocktail dress cuts a striking silhouette. Wear it to exude a quiet femininity; one that doesn't shout, but that leaves a lasting impression.
It's how to stand out in a room without saying a word. Just as Coco would have done.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/balenciaga-po-rs13-0004/14889984-1-eng-GB/balenciaga-po-rs13-0004_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/balenciaga-po-rs13-0004/14889984-1-eng-GB/balenciaga-po-rs13-0004_GZOOM.jpgBalenciaga Spring Summer 2013
Coco Chanel once famously said, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'
The essence of elegance, a good cocktail dress should be devoid of frippery and frills, and should highlight only the woman wearing it.
Understated in detail but ultra-luxe in fabric, the perfect cocktail dress cuts a striking silhouette. Wear it to exude a quiet femininity; one that doesn't shout, but that leaves a lasting impression.
It's how to stand out in a room without saying a word. Just as Coco would have done.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/browns-proenza/14889963-1-eng-GB/browns-proenza_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/browns-proenza/14889963-1-eng-GB/browns-proenza_GZOOM.jpgProenza Schouler shantung silk dress, £1560 at Browns
Coco Chanel once famously said, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'
The essence of elegance, a good cocktail dress should be devoid of frippery and frills, and should highlight only the woman wearing it.
Understated in detail but ultra-luxe in fabric, the perfect cocktail dress cuts a striking silhouette. Wear it to exude a quiet femininity; one that doesn't shout, but that leaves a lasting impression.
It's how to stand out in a room without saying a word. Just as Coco would have done.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/browns-roksanda-925/14889949-1-eng-GB/browns-roksanda-925_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/browns-roksanda-925/14889949-1-eng-GB/browns-roksanda-925_GZOOM.jpgRoksanda Ilincic 'Ayaka' colour block dress, £925 at Browns
Coco Chanel once famously said, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'
The essence of elegance, a good cocktail dress should be devoid of frippery and frills, and should highlight only the woman wearing it.
Understated in detail but ultra-luxe in fabric, the perfect cocktail dress cuts a striking silhouette. Wear it to exude a quiet femininity; one that doesn't shout, but that leaves a lasting impression.
It's how to stand out in a room without saying a word. Just as Coco would have done.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/calvin-klein-rs13-1185/14889970-1-eng-GB/calvin-klein-rs13-1185_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/fashion/trends/the-cocktail-dress/calvin-klein-rs13-1185/14889970-1-eng-GB/calvin-klein-rs13-1185_GZOOM.jpgCalvin Klein Spring Summer 2013
Coco Chanel once famously said, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'
The essence of elegance, a good cocktail dress should be devoid of frippery and frills, and should highlight only the woman wearing it.
Understated in detail but ultra-luxe in fabric, the perfect cocktail dress cuts a striking silhouette. Wear it to exude a quiet femininity; one that doesn't shout, but that leaves a lasting impression.
It's how to stand out in a room without saying a word. Just as Coco would have done.
