Cocktail Dresses
Sherri Hill cocktail dresses are short party dresses for homecoming, holiday parties, weddings and other cocktail-attire events. Strapless necklines and corset bodices lead the collection, with ruffles, beading, lace and prints. Every style starts at size 000, and some run to 26. Sherri Hill dresses are sold through authorized retailers, so use Find A Store to locate one near you.
About Cocktail Dresses
What Is a Cocktail Dress?
A cocktail dress is a short, dressy outfit for events that call for more than everyday clothes but less than a floor-length gown. That covers cocktail-attire weddings, holiday and New Year's Eve parties, homecoming, graduation parties and birthdays. Every dress in the Sherri Hill cocktail collection is short. If your invitation says black tie, look at evening dresses or formal dresses instead.
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What You'll Find in the Sherri Hill Cocktail Collection
- Corset bodices and strapless necklines. About two-thirds of the collection is strapless, and corset bodices give a structured fit.
- Ruffles and bubble skirts. Chiffon ruffles and bubble hems add movement to short skirts.
- Beading, hot fix crystals and pearls. Embellishments that catch the light at evening events. See the Sequin Dress Guide for more sparkle.
- Satin, brocade, lace and prints. Sleek satin, textured brocade, lace overlays and printed styles.
- Bows and halters. Bow accents and halter necklines that change the look of a short dress.
Colors run from black, ivory and red to light blue, navy, periwinkle, yellow and lilac, and many styles come in several colors. For what's coming next season, read Cocktail Dress Trends 2027.
Where to Wear a Cocktail Dress
- Weddings with cocktail attire: What Is Cocktail Attire for a Wedding?
- Holiday parties: Holiday Party Outfit Ideas
- New Year's Eve: New Year's Eve Outfit Ideas
- Homecoming: Homecoming Dresses
- Any party dress code: Party Attire Ideas
Sizes and Fit
Sherri Hill cocktail dresses start at US size 000. Most styles run to 14 or 18, and some run to 26. Each style's page shows its exact size range. Use the Size Guide to find your size before you visit a store, and plan time for alterations if you need them.
How to Find a Sherri Hill Cocktail Dress
Sherri Hill dresses are sold through authorized retailers. Note the style number of the dress you like, then use Find A Store or browse stores by state to find a retailer near you. If the style, color or size you want isn't in the store, the retailer can check whether it's available to order.
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Black, white, red, pink, light blue, blue, navy blue, purple, green, yellow, gold, brown, floral and sequin cocktail dresses.
Cocktail Dresses Questions
What is a cocktail dress?
A cocktail dress is a short, dressy outfit for semi-formal events such as cocktail parties, holiday parties and cocktail-attire weddings. Sherri Hill cocktail dresses are all short, with strapless necklines and corset bodices leading the collection.
Can I wear a cocktail dress to a wedding?
Yes, when the invitation says cocktail attire or semi-formal. Skip white and ivory unless the couple asks for them. For black-tie weddings, choose a floor-length gown. See What Is Cocktail Attire for a Wedding? for more.
Is a cocktail dress the same as a homecoming dress?
They overlap. Most homecoming dresses are cocktail length, so a cocktail dress works for homecoming. The homecoming collection also has long styles.
What sizes do Sherri Hill cocktail dresses come in?
They start at US size 000. Most styles run to 14 or 18, and some run to 26. Each style's page shows its size range, and the Size Guide has the measurements.
Where can I buy a Sherri Hill cocktail dress?
Sherri Hill dresses are sold through authorized retailers. Use Find A Store to locate one near you and bring the style number. If the style or size you want isn't in the store, the retailer can check whether it's available to order.