How to Wear Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress: 15 Gorgeous Outfits

best cold shoulder cocktail dress outfit ideas

If you are looking for a beautiful and low-key sexy outfit idea for your next cocktail party, you are in the right place. There is no question that there are so many different types of cocktail dresses out there that you can choose from. But to be honest, those fancy and extremely sexy deep v neck dresses and backless dresses are not for everyone. And you don’t have to show that much skin to look sexy anyway. To look sexy enough without showing much skin, I would highly recommend you to wear a cold shoulder cocktail dress. It is not difficult to style it at all. To make things even easier for you, I have collected some really nice cold shoulder cocktail dress outfit ideas for you. Let’s dive in.

Pale Pink Cold Shoulder Bodycon Midi Cocktail Dress


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When it comes to cocktail dresses, many people think of very fancy or shiny dresses. Let me give you a little surprise to kick start this list with a low profile, yet elegant and beautiful outfit. The dress here is a pale pink cold shoulder bodycon midi ruffle dress. Pair it with silver ankle strap open toe heels to complete this simple outfit.

Black Lace Midi Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress

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If you want to look more ladylike and mature, you may want to add some lace element to your cocktail party outfit. For example, you can wear this black cold shoulder lace midi bodycon cocktail dress. Pair it with black ankle strap open toe heels to complete the outfit in a clean and elegant way.

Navy Ruffle Sleeve Cold Shoulder Mini Cocktail Dress

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Sometimes, instead of looking mature, you may want to look youthful and energetic. This cocktail dress here can help you do just that. In details, it is a navy ruffle mini cold shoulder dress that comes with some subtle polka dot pattern near the hem. Pair the dress with pink open toe heels to add an extra feminine touch.

Black Cold Shoulder Lace Floor Length Cocktail Dress

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Although some people define cocktail dresses to be mini dresses, I would prefer to stick to the definition that classify the cocktail dresses as dresses suitable for cocktail parties, regardless of the length of the dresses. Here is a beautiful floor length dress that is perfect for cocktail parties. It is a black cold shoulder lace dress. Pair it with silver heels to complete the outfit.

White Cold Shoulder Ruffle Mini Dress

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To look simple and innocent, you may want to wear a white mini dress that comes with a very subtle cold shoulder detail and a ruffle shoulder detail as well. To complete the outfit in a minimal way, you can simply pair it with silver ankle strap open toe heels.

Navy Bell Sleeve Cold Shoulder Midi Dress

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For a slightly more elegant look, you can wear this navy cold shoulder midi dress. It also comes with a long bell sleeve design which makes the dress look more elegant and mature. To complete this outfit in a relatively low profile way, wear pale pink open toe heels to add a feminine touch.

Pale Pink Long Sleeve Cold Shoulder Sequin Cocktail Dress

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This pale pink cold shoulder cocktail dress is a very elegant and beautiful one that is filled with fancy silver sequin details. Not only that, the cold shoulder cutting spans around the sleeve which makes the dress look so unique. Pair the dress with silver metallic open toe heels to achieve an amazing look.

Black Cold Shoulder Mini Dress with Open Toe Heels

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For those of you who are not used to wear eye catching dresses and just want to stay low profile while looking more than decent, a black cold shoulder mini cocktail dress is probably the kind of dress that you are looking for. Simply pair it with black ankle strap open toe heels to complete the look.

Pale Pink Cold Shoulder Lace Knee Length Cocktail Dress

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To achieve a feminine and mature look, wearing something pink and adding some lace element to your outfit is the way to go. For example, you can wear a pale pink lace knee length cold shoulder midi dress. Pair it with pale pink strappy open toe heels to complete this light color-toned outfit.

Black Cold Shoulder Printed Midi Dress

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For a youthful and creative look, you may want to choose something other than a solid-colored dress. For example, here is a really creatively designed black and white printed cold shoulder midi bodycon cocktail dress. Simply pair it with black open toe heels to look stylish and attractive.

White Floral Deep V Neck Cocktail Dress

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For a girly and approachable look, add some floral element to your outfit is the way to go. For example, you can wear a white floral deep v neck cocktail dress. Pair it with white ankle strap open toe heels to look refreshing and youthful.

Black Fishtail Midi Dress with Open Toe Heels

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To look slightly more mature and fancy, you may want to try a fishtail cocktail dress. But instead of a floor length fishtail dress which could be a little too mature your taste, you may want to try this black midi cold shoulder fishtail dress. Pair it with black ankle strap open toe heels to complete the outfit.

Neon Pink Sweetheart Neckline Cold Shoulder Mini Tulle Dress

neon pink sweetheart neckline cold shoulder mini tulle dress
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To look ladylike and eye catching, you can wear a bright neon pink cold shoulder sweetheart mini tulle dress. With a fancy and gorgeous dress like that, you may want to wear a pair of shiny shoes to take the outfit to even another level. A pair of silver metallic strappy open toe heels would be perfect.

Pink Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress

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For a super simple yet very ladylike look, you may want to try this minimal all-pink outfit. Simply wear a pink cold shoulder bodycon mini cocktail dress with a pair of pink open toe platform heels to complete the outfit.

Blue Velvet Mock Neck Skater Midi Dress

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If you are looking for a beautiful and deep look, this velvet dress is probably something you are looking for. The dress here is a very beautiful and deep looking blue velvet mock neck midi flared dress that also comes with lace sleeves. Pair the amazing dress with black leather heeled ankle boots to achieve a remarkable look.

I hope you find these cold shoulder cocktail dress outfit ideas useful. Hopefully, you would be able to find something that is suitable for your next cocktail party. Have fun styling.