Old school Hollywood glamour used to always mean long, flowing gowns, but these days something a little shorter’s okay too. Here are our Top 3 Actresses Sporting Cocktail Dresses On The Red Carpet.

Cocktail dresses, supershort and supershiny, aren't just for cocktail hour anymore; even in casual situations, it's common for a girl to show up in a jacket that resembles something from Michael ...

First, let’s define a cocktail dress. More casually known as party dresses, the best cocktail dresses “are short and sweet,” says Caroline Maguire fashion director at Shopbop.

The pockets! They lend it a completely laid-back feel it might otherwise be missing. The idea is to look fun and flirty in a super-short cocktail dress, not serious and stuffy and wannabe-sexy.

A High-Necked Garden Party Dress Getty Images A flouncy short dress in a floral print with a high neck is a wonderful way to bring retro vibes to a spring cocktail wedding.