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Vintage Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Cashmere Gray Short Sleeve Dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1990s RALPH LAURENT COLLECTION Purple Label charcoal grey cashmere short sleeve
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Typhoon Line Short Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace bright purple wool blend faced with chrome yellow satin short evening dress. Cowl
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Late 20th Century Italian Mini Dress

1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Short Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Short Sleeve Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

M Missoni Purple Patterned Lurex Knit Short Dress L
By M Missoni
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Step into timeless elegance with this M Missoni dress. Meticulously crafted, it embodies grace and
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

BLUMARINE red purple FLORAL silk chiffon BEADED Short Sleeve Dress XS
By Blumarine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Blumarine short-sleeve dress in muticolor floral printed sheer silk (100% Missing
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Alessandra Rich polkadot short dress with sequins collar
By Alessandra Rich
Located in Toronto, CA
Alessandra Rich pink silk short dress with white polkadots , puff sleeve with shoulder pad
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2010s Italian Mini Dresses

1960s Emilio Pucci Black, Purple and Grey Silk Pucci Print Short Sleeve Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Pucci 1960s lightweight silk dress with black skirt and Pucci print bodice with short
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1960s Italian Casual Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent purple floral print day dress with short sleeves, button closures down
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1970s French Day Dresses

Balenciaga Luxurious Vintage Purple Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, IT
dress is a mini-dress in accessible purple, very flamboyant. It has a very fitted cut and a short thigh
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Purple & Pink Colour Block Dress Size L
By Versace
Located in London, GB
Polyester Dress Colour block design Round neckline Short sleeves Back zip fastening Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

1970s Jean Muir London Vintage Purple Rayon Jersey Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in Portland, OR
purple rayon jersey and has gathered dolman style short sleeves and a V neck. The dress is marked as an
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1980s English Casual Dresses

Dolce + Gabbana F/W 2001 Purple Floral Lace Mini Dress High Neck
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Denver, CO
Gorgeous F/W 2001 Dolce + Gabbana Dress Bold purple lace High mock neckline Short cap sleeves Mini
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Early 2000s Mini Dress

1950s Sambo Fashions Purple and White Silk Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
bodice, and a full flounce skirt with white mesh underlay. The dress is cut from a purple and white
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1950s British Formal Wear

Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Purple & Green Floral Dress W Ruching
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Portland, OR
was a signature of most of Chapman's 1950's dresses, and the green and purple floral printed cotton is
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1950s American Day Dresses

Chanel Multi-Colored Tweed Short Sleeve Dress Spring Summer 2015
By Chanel
Located in Portland, OR
This is an incredible multi-colored tweed Chanel structured short sleeve dress. The colors in the
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2010s French Informal Dresses

ETRO peach wool STRIPE & PAISLEY Short Sleeve Dress 40 S
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro short sleeve striped dress in peach, black, mint, purple and turquoise wool
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2010s Casual Dresses

1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a
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1940s Evening Gowns

Givenchy Ruffle Wool Purple Mini Dress sz M
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wool, made in Italy SIZE & FIT About 36" from shoulder to hem, 33" bust, and 34" waist. The dress is 3
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Herve Leger purple knitted bandage dress featuring a short length, pleats on the body, front
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Ralph Lauren champagne bias cut backless silk slip style backless gown dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI Vintage Ralph Lauren Collection (Purple Label) champagne coloured slinky sleeveless silk
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2010s Central American Evening Dresses

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Burgundy Purple Gold Lace Kimono Sleeve Dress
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, purple and gold threads. The shift silhouette has a wide scoopneck, short kimono sleeves and a front
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

1960s Kamehameha Hot Pink + Orange Paisley Print Short Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a fun statement in this rare 60s KAMEHAMEHA original Hawaiian short sleeve maxi dress caftan
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1960s American Maxi Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Multicolor Silk Geometric Print Short Sleeve Pleated Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Multicolor Silk Geometric Print Short Sleeve Pleated Dress Brand
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1960s Italian Casual Dresses

Alessandra Rich Purple Polka Dot Fitted Silk Dress IT46 US10
By Alessandra Rich
Located in Brossard, QC
Purple silk polka dot fitted dress Round neck Back zip fastening Short sleeves Belted waist Rear
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

1970s Purple Lavender Lightweight Cotton Voile Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s purple and lavender lightweight cotton voile short sleeve wrap dress ! Features a
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Versace Green and Purple Minidress
By Versace
Located in London, GB
then grows into the asymmetrical one shoulder. The dress also has a short thigh slit, finished with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

1960s Saks 5th Avenue Silk / Cotton Short Sleeve Vintage 60s A - Line Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s SAKS 5TH AVENUE silk and cotton short sleeve A-Line dress! Features a stark white
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Purple Pink Blue Wool Challis 2pc Dress Skirt & Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
Laurent used this fabric in many of his blouses and dresses and it is a perfect lightweight wool. This
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1980s European Day Dresses

RENEE HELGA HOWIE c.1980s Multicolor Floral Print Drop Waist Short Sleeve Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Renee Helga Howie Circa: 1980s Style: Drop waist knee-length dress Color(s
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1980s American Casual Dresses

Purple Colour Block New Hatsu Layered Collar Dress Size M
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in London, GB
item. Details Purple Viscose Midi dress Black and pink colour block layered skirt Short sleeve
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21st Century and Contemporary British Casual Dresses

New Etro Silk Jersey Tie Dye Print Belted Short Sleeve Vibrant Colorful Dress
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Smashing brand new ETRO tie dye printed silk jersey belted short sleeve dress! Features vibrant
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

ROBERTA di CAMERINO c.1970’s Trompe L’oeil Short Sleeve Sheath Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBERTA di CAMERINO c.1970’s Short Sleeve Trompe L’oeil Sheath Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s
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1970s Italian Sheath Dresses

Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful body conscious purple dress trimmed in black velvet by Thierry Mugler. It has short
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1990s French Day Dresses

1970's Purple Bohemian Kaftan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
fastens underneath the dress and around the back creating a feminine silhouette in the front. The short
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Chic 1960s Lotus Orchid Novelty Flower Print Short Puff Sleeve A Line 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s lotus orchid novelty flower print short puff sleeve vintage A-Line dress! Features
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Sandro Woven Dress
Located in London, GB
Sandro Woven Dress Purple mini dress detailed with short, frill trimmed sleeves. Featuring V
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Honayda Purple Flower Embroidered Cape Maxi Dress Size M
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Purple Polyester chiffon Dress, belt and cape Floral embroidery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses

Pauline Trigere 1960s Dress and Hood
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Water Mill, NY
A blue wool jersey dress with a matching hood from Pauline Trigere. The dress has a simple crew
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1960s American Day Dresses

1970s Boho Chic Red + Purple + Gold Striped Cotton Voile 70s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Boho chic 1970s red, purple lilac and metallic gold vertically striped dress! Features chic short
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Valentino Blue and Beige Abstract Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vibrant and unique Valentino dress from the 1980s. All over blue and beige abstract giraffe print
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 46 / 12 Lavender Lilac Purple Linen Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche light lilac lavender purple linen short sleeve shirt
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

6267 Purple Aubergine Silk and Cotton Cap Sleeve Futuristic Stretch Runway Dress
By 6267 Aquilano and Rimondi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering eggplant color Italian dress by sought after label 6267! Tommaso Aquilano
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Ralph Lauren Purple Label Vintage Red Silk Ruffled Wrap Dress W/ Blue Flowers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Portland, OR
floral print. This pretty short sleeve day dress falls mid calf or longer depending on your height and is
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1980s American Informal Dresses

James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
this high caliber craftsmanship, this 1960s tea-length dress is made from a lustrous orange silk with a
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2
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20th Century French Day Dresses

Etro Women's Knitted Turtleneck Mini Dress
By Etro
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Multicolour- Dark brown, black, purple and green Viscose Knit mini dress
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dress

1990s Bespoke Purple Floral Embroidered Dress Jacket Suit
Located in London, GB
vent pockets. The matching short-sleeve dress has playful, flouncy pleats at the skirt and is festooned
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1990s German Dress and Coat Ensembles

Yves Saint Laurent Blue & Black Cotton Poplin Peasant Style Dress W Puff Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Portland, OR
This iconic late 1970s or early 1980s Yves Saint Laurent vintage peasant style dress is in a rich
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20th Century French Day Dresses

Vintage Courrèges Blue and White Button Dress 1960s
By André Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage André Courrèges blue short sleeve wool dress with white yoke featuring the Courrèges iconic
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1960s French Mini Dresses

Vintage Etro 1990s Black Silk Size 40 Floral Print Short Sleeve 90s Shift Dress
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ETRO short bell sleeve textured silk shift sac dress with POCKETS! Features a jet black
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW Multicolor Emilio Pucci Signature Print Silk Kaftan Tunic Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful EMILIO PUCCI print tunic/kaftan style dress Signature piece with the timeless
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2010s Italian Kaftans

Sexy Little Purple and Pink Animal Sequin Pattern Cocktail Dress Size Med
Located in Palm Springs, CA
No label on this Fashionista owned dress. Never worn. It's a statement little dress for party
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Mary McFadden Couture Silk Dress 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in Water Mill, NY
A pretty rose pink silk dress with her signature micro pleating from Mary McFadden's Couture line
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Bright Orange Regal Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Jay Morley For Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
colors of blue, purple, greens, pink, yellow, and orange throughout. Such a bold statement worthy dress
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture shawl collar short sleeve silk dress ! Features floral prints in
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Blue + Red + White Strawberry Novelty Print Polka Dot Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The cutest 1970s novelty print jumper dress! This cotton number features a rich blue with red and
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1970s American Babydoll Day Dresses

1990s Gianni Versace Couture Multi Colour Silk Shirt Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990s Gianni Versace Couture silk shirt dress. Iconic Gianni Versace with it's mix of colours
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

A Vintage 1980s abstract printed Silk day Dress by Donald Campbell
Located in London, GB
bright multicolour print. It has a button opening nearly down to the hem, and short sleaves with purple
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1980s British Day Dresses

Pucci 1960s Printed Multicolor Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
flattering silhouette. The short-sleeved design adds a touch of elegance and makes the dress suitable for a
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1960s Italian Casual Dresses

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière checked silk structured mini dress, ss 2008
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
▪ Important Balenciaga purple and white checked silk mini dress ▪ Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Purple Dress Short For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary purple dress short for your needs in our varied inventory. Purple is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. Finding the perfect purple dress short may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Akris are consistently popular. Finding a purple dress short for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Purple Dress Short?

The price for a purple dress short starts at $253 and tops out at $4,500, and on average, selling for $620.

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From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

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Questions About Purple Dress Short
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    What a short dress is called depends on the length of its hemline. Micro dresses are the shortest and are usually around 30 to 32 inches in length, while mini dresses are slightly longer at 33 to 35 inches. Above-the-knee dresses are the longest type, generally still considered to be short at 35 to 37 inches. Keep in mind that where a particular dress hits on your body will depend on your height. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of evening dresses.

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