1990S Dolce & Gabbana Purple Black Silk Mini Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
1990S Dolce & Gabbana Purple Black Silk Mini Cocktail Dress
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1990S Moschino Bright Lime Green Rayon & Silk Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
1990S Moschino Bright Lime Green Rayon & Silk Cocktail Dress
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1960S Kiki Hart Emerald Green Rayon & Silk Cocktail Dress
By Kiki Hart
Located in New York, NY
1960S Kiki Hart Emerald Green Rayon & Silk Cocktail Dress
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Vintage Soft Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty soft gold colour vintage brocade cocktail dress. The dress has a scallop edge opening with button fastenings.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage dinner /cocktail dress. The dress has a black taffetta shawl like, shawl collar with fringing, a side zip opening, elbow length sleaves and is fully lined.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Brown Giraffe Print Cotton Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Brown Giraffe Print Cotton Cocktail Dress
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Black and green cocktail dress in rayon GUY LAROCHE
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and green cocktail dress in rayon. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Zenith Original Cocktail Dress
By Zenith
Located in London, GB
A pretty dove grey vintage cocktail dress by Zenith Original. The dress has a scoop necklline, front and back and as a built in petticoat with frill at the hem.
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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Dress
1980S Aquamarine Beaded Silk Cracked Glacier Ice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Aquamarine Beaded Silk Cracked Glacier Ice Cocktail Dress
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1980S Multicolor Beaded Silk & Rayon Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Multicolor Beaded Silk & Rayon Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1950S Black Rayon Blend Velvet Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Rayon Blend Velvet Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1950'S Black Silk Organza Baroque Embroiderd Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Black Silk Organza Baroque Embroiderd Cocktail Dress
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Groovy Vintage Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress in a groovy print of brown, yellow and cream.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress
By Fabrice, Fabrice New York Couture
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins, trim and lace.
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Navy blue cocktail dress with laces THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue cocktail dress with laces . Fabric composition: 100% polyester.
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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Sleeveless cocktail dress with Pansy print Guy Laroche
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with Pansy print. Fabric composition: Rayon.
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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Purple taffetas cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple stiff taffetas cocktail dress . Taffetas composition: acetate. Same fabric inside the top part of the dress.
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Calvin Klein Black Lace Cocktail Dress, c. 1990s.
By Calvin Klein
Located in New York, NY
Calvin Klein Black Lace Cocktail Dress, c. 1990s. Calvin Klein Black Lace Cocktail Dress featuring low cut V-ncekline and shoulder pads.
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1990s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print.
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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Black sleeveless sequin cocktail dress Suzy Perette
By Suzy Perette
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless sequin cocktail dress. Sequin on knight base with acetate lining.
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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Ralph Rucci Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Ralph Rucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet, but sexy black cocktail dress completely covered in sequins with lace-up detail at sides.
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Electric Blue Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A charming and chic cocktail dress from the 1950's. In a wonderful electric blue colour, the dress has a scoop neckline at the front , and a deep v neckline at the back.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
Vintage Pichat Chaleard Rasberry Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Pichat Chaleard ( Paris and Lyon) .
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1960s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Galanos Beaded and Sequined Cocktail Dress
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, black, crepe, bugle beaded and sequined cocktail dress having a fitted silhouette with a deep V neckline.
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Pink Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral applique fabric with gold detailing.
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20th Century American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Silk jersey cocktail dress with leopard print Leonard Fashion
By Leonard Fashion
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk jersey cocktail dress with leopard print and branded fabric.
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1970s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Draped cocktail dress with flower print on VICTOR COSTA
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped cocktail dress with flower print on. Main fabric composition: polyester.
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Red satin cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red satin cocktail dress with jewelery button and buttonhole on the middle front and on the cuffs.
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress
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1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage Party cocktail dress! 1970s Black Silk dress with macrame silk fringe.
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1970s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute and chic 1960's Geoffrey Beene black silk crepe cocktail dress. Empire waist and cap sleeve. Perfect for nearly any occasion.
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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Beige crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with embroideries LECOHANET HEMANT
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with ribbon and threads embroideries.
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1990s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
1990S TOM FORD GUCCI White Jersey Safety Pinned Cocktail Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
1990S TOM FORD GUCCI White Jersey Safety Pinned Cocktail Dress
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1960S Ben Reig Light Pink & Gold Velvet Lorax Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Ben Reig Light Pink & Gold Velvet Lorax Cocktail Dress
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1960S EDWARD ABBOT Black Silk Duchess Satin Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in New York, NY
1960S EDWARD ABBOT Black Silk Duchess Satin Fringe Cocktail Dress
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Vicky Tiel Black Strapless Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy black strapless cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel, from the 1980's. It has a detailed bodice, a knot on the side hip, and a zipper up the back.
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1980S Black Cotton Velvet & Gathered Taffeta French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Cotton Velvet & Gathered Taffeta French Vintage Cocktail Dress
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1970S Black & Cyan Blue Polyester Asymmetrical Color Blocked Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Cyan Blue Polyester Asymmetrical Color Blocked Cocktail Dress
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1970s Vintage Cocktail Dress
1940s Black Cocktail Dress with Cap Sleaves
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves.
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1940s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
Pink and black satin cocktail dress Dior 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and black satin cocktail dress and black velvet belt with bow
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress
1990S THIERRY MUGLER Grey Blue Cotton Blend Printed Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Marked size 40 1990S THIERRY MUGLER Grey Blue Cotton Blend Printed Cocktail Dress
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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Black cocktail dress with see-through embroideries Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk, cotton and cotton cocktail dress with see-through embroideries on the sleeves and on the bottom edge.Shoulder-pads.
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress
Galanos Multi Layered Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, taupe tone, multilayered silk georgette, cocktail dress, having a halter cut sleeve, a soft ruffled neckline, and a bodice that is slightly blouson.
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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Arnold Scaasi Black with white Tulip Appliqués Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sharon, CT
An Arnold Scassi Boutique black silk cocktail dress, appliquéd with white Matisse influenced tulip flower cutouts.
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress Circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress with 2 scarves attached in the back.
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Vintage Purple Velvet Cocktail Dress with Decoration
Located in London, GB
A super purple velvet cocktail dress with wonderful decoration on the front, neckline and hem.
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1960s British Vintage Cocktail Dress
Dolce & Gabbana black strapless cocktail dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Dolce & Gabbana black strapless cocktail dress has 12" boning on the bodice for a better fit and comfort.
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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dress
Silk leopard printed cocktail dress Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk leopard printed cocktail dress.Shoulder pad. Fabric buttons. Cutwork.
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
A Vintage 1950s Metallic Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A gold , silver and pink metallic vintage cocktail dress with silver trim . The dress is gathered at the waist and has a central back zip.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche Cocktail dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, black faille cocktail dress, having satin edging detail and a black satin bow at the waist.
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Chiffon cocktail dress with pastel flower print and bow
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Chiffon cocktail dress with pastel flower print and bow on the lefts side on the waist.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dress
Off-white crêpe cocktail dress with pearls embellishment MARCIA'S
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white crêpe cocktail dress with pearls embellishment. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably made of rayon.
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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dress
1980S Black & White Multicolored Beaded Silk Abstract Art Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Gunit Fashion N.Y.C Made in India 1980S Black & White Multicolored Beaded Silk Abstract Art Cocktail Dress
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dress
Wrap silk printed cocktail dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap silk printed cocktail dress. Flat Hook&eye closure in the middle front.
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Multicolor silk jacquard printed cocktail dress Guy Laroche Boutique
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor silk jacquard printed cocktail dress. Fabric button & buttonhole on the middle back and zip.
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dress
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Vintage Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage cocktail dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage cocktail dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Bill Blass each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Cocktail Dress?
The price for a vintage cocktail dress starts at $95 and tops out at $27,995, and on average, selling for $778.
Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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