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# Caped Cocktail Dresses
Pixie Market's Little Black Dress is Vampy and Daring

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-30 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-black-dress
References: [pixiemarket](http://www.pixiemarket.com/nadya-little-black-cape-dress.html) & [pixiemarket](http://www.pixiemarket.com)

When shopping for the perfect little black dress, many search for a classic look that features just the right amount of detail. This caped cocktail dress from [Pixie Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softgrip-hair-rollers) fits the description and is modeled after retro styles.

Whether channeling your inner nun or a going for a [vampy and suggestive look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule) instead, give this statement piece a try. The little black dress is a contemporary take on more traditional [cocktail attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses) and features cascading and winged details.

When making a grand entrance, you're sure to shine in this structured and vintage-themed garments. Priced at a $69.00 rate, this dress features a hidden side zipper and requires no coat or jacket when worn.

Wear this piece to an edgy gallery opening or surprise your work friends by opting for a look that no one will expect.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.5/10
- Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Caped Cocktail Dresses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing caped cocktail dresses that combine classic and retro styles to create statement pieces for contemporary fashion.
- **Retro-inspired Little Black Dress:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating retro-inspired little black dresses with cascading and winged details to offer a unique take on traditional cocktail attire.
- **Edgy and Unexpected Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing edgy and unexpected fashion pieces like caped cocktail dresses that can be worn to unconventional events and surprise others.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing caped cocktail dresses into the fashion retail industry to cater to customers looking for unique and statement-making party outfits.
- **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with event planning companies to offer caped cocktail dresses as a distinctive dress code option for edgy gallery openings and unconventional events.
- **Work Wear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with workwear brands to introduce caped cocktail dresses as unexpected professional attire that can add a touch of surprise and individuality to office environments.

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