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1960s Pink Princess Seam Cut Formal Dress
Located in London, GB
a blend - silk rayon perhaps. This could easily be worn as formal day wear to the races or for a
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1960s British Retro Formal Wear

1960s French Couture Green and Pink Floral Embroidered Dress
Located in London, GB
note, both Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain made ready to wear dresses using this fabric for their
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1960s French Retro Formal Wear

1980s Navy and White Polka Dot and Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
exclusive Bond Street precinct, London. They had a renowned ready to wear and couture salon from 1906 until
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1980s French Retro Formal Wear

1950s Harrods Navy Double Breasted Dress
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
underside of the jacket lining and falls to the mid-calf, fluttering around the wearer’s legs as they walk
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1950s Retro Formal Wear

Christian Lacroix Black Silk Chiffon Dress With Off White Silk Collar & Cuffs
By Christian Lacroix Pret a Porter, Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
unlined, the collar and cuffs are attached. Marked size US12. From the 1990s. In excellent wearable
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1990s Italian Retro Formal Wear

Vintage Fuchsia Alaia 1980s Sleeveless Dress Size US XS
Located in New York, NY
Vintage fuchsia sleeveless dress by Alaia. Circa 1980s. V-neck. Zip closure at center front. 26" bust, 20" waist, 40.5" length, 12" shoulder width.
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1980s European Retro Formal Wear

André Courrèges Tapeze Logo Monogram 70s 80s 90s Square Neck Large Black Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in PARIS, FR
Trapeze dress by André Courrèges! White logo on the front. Square neck. Iconic Courrèges look! 2 huge front pockets. There is a matching jakcet, the jacket is sold separatly! VERY G...
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1980s Italian Retro Formal Wear

1950s Grey Wool Dolman Sleeve Dress with Elaborate Beadwork
Located in London, GB
formal and every day occasions. It's a fine choice for Goodwood too. Unlabelled but this is most
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1950s British Retro Formal Wear

1990 Yves Saint Laurent Colourful Abstract Print Shirtwaister Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This staple dress is from the 1990 A/W Rive Gauche collection from Yves Saint Laurent. The simple lines create a classic silhouette that can be dressed up or down as evident in the ...
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1990s French Retro Formal Wear

1950s Sambo Fashions Purple and White Silk Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
dogtooth printed silk and is lined in a white silk, making it cool and comfortable for the wearer. The
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1950s British Retro Formal Wear

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Black Panel Slip Dress Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous grey Gucci slip gown, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this chic grey gown features a wide scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, and is...
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1990s Italian Retro Formal Wear

1950s Navy and Pink Silk Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
is more modern and probably more appropriate for today's wearer. Another minor alteration has taken
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1950s American Retro Formal Wear

1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum
Located in London, GB
1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also features elbow length sleeves, fitted bodice and underskirt and it fastens at the bac...
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1950s American Retro Formal Wear

1960s Paul Jonas Floral Dress with Black Stripes
Located in London, GB
A sensational and original 1960s floral polished cotton dress by British boutique designer Paul Jonas. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition and looks to have barely been worn...
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1960s British Retro Formal Wear

1950s Victor Josselyn Silk Floral Rose Spray Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1950s to early 1960s piece by designer Victor Josselyn who used premium fabrics and production values to produce fashionable clothing for high end department stores in Great Bri...
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1950s British Retro Formal Wear

90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer Metallic Grey Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer metallic grey long sleeve fitted cocktail dress. Size: 4/6 see measurement: Bust: 36” / Waist: 30”/ Hip : 38”/ Shoulder 15”. Dress length: 57”/ Sleeve leng...
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1980s Italian Retro Formal Wear

1970s French Couture Navy Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
reminds us of something you'd wear in Provence in the summer! It is in absolutely beautiful, barely worn
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1970s French Retro Formal Wear

1960s I. Magnin Cream Silk Occasion Dress With Diamante Detail
By I. Magnin
Located in London, GB
reverse. This beautiful, versatile piece would be fabulous choice for alternative bridal wear. Fully
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1960s American Retro Formal Wear

1960s White Linen Mod Dress with Large Floral Appliques
Located in London, GB
The design and high end construction details of this original vintage white linen dress make this very special and unusual. It has a distinctly 60s cote d'azur feel. In a classic A-...
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1960s French Retro Formal Wear

1960s Oatmeal Linen Textured Linen Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully finished 1960s textured linen work dress in a light cream oatmeal shade. It tapers from the bust to the waist in a classic 60s shift shape and flows down into a...
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1960s American Retro Formal Wear

1960s Velvet and Green Satin Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An unusual combination of forest greens, yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress. Both the pencil skirt and the trim of the square neckline ...
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1960s American Retro Formal Wear

1960s Dellwood Navy Floral Cutout Dress
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated and very well made cap sleeve 1960s shift dress from Dellwood. Made up of a polished cotton / silk feel fabric with machined cutout work that has been shaped into a st...
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1960s British Retro Formal Wear

1980s Zandra Rhodes Pale Green Couture Silk Chiffon Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes couture pale green chiffon dress. The dress is decorated with a beautiful hand painted white and grey floral design interspersed with scattered pe...
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1980s British Retro Formal Wear

1960s Jean Lang Green Cotton Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
A fabulous lightweight cotton 1960s dress by Jean Lang. The Jean Lang Dress Company was an American fashion house founded by the designer John Lang in 1916 in Minneapolis. They produ...
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1960s American Retro Formal Wear

1960s Green Floral Metallic Brocade Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant vintage 1960s metallic evening dress is of high-end, British manufactured quality although unlabelled. The opulent and textured brocade fabric has an iris design in alte...
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1960s British Retro Formal Wear

Veronica at Rembrandt Vintage 1960s Geometric Print Monochrome Dress
By REMBRANDT
Located in London, GB
1970s Rembrandt designer geometric print monochrome dress. This classic design has beautiful details such as the pleated poet style cuffs and a dainty crossover collar. The bodice is...
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1970s British Retro Formal Wear

Vintage 1950s Dusty Pink Prom Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning 1950s in a soft dusty pink. The fabric is a ribbed, structured silk that helps to shape the dress. The skirt is densely gathered around the waist so the skirt has...
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1950s Retro Formal Wear

Vintage Carven Navy and Black Short Sleeve Mini Dress w/ Open Back
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Size 40. Featuring silver tone front zip closure, open back with rear button closure, black ruffled skirt and navy short balloon sleeves. Made in Hungary.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Retro Formal Wear

Vintage Carven Black Mid Lenght Long Sleeve Dress Size 38
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Size 38 Featuring 100% polyester fabric, long sleeves with slit, mid length, shorter on the front, longer on the back, rear zip closure. Made in Turkey.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Retro Formal Wear

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR White Floral Lace Dress Size 8
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR White Floral Lace Dress Size 8 Product details: Size US8, FR40 White and black lace Rear zip closure, measures 20 inches long Rear slit detail, measures 8 in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Formal Wear

1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
By Angela Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in satin 1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
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1980s Retro Formal Wear

1990'S Italian Made Sateen Wool Tuxedo Blazer Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990'S Italian Made Sateen Wool Tuxedo Blazer Dress
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1990s Retro Formal Wear

1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a European size 38 Sexy snaps go all the way down the back. 1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
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1990s Retro Formal Wear

AKRIS Flamenco-Inspired Black / Creme-White Polka Dot Flounced Silk Dress, 1980s
By Albert Kriemler
Located in Munich, DE
Flamboyant 1980s signature polka dot design silk dress in black, creme-white and bright red by AKRIS of Switzerland. This knee-length dress is inspired by traditional Andalusian flam...
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1980s Swiss Retro Formal Wear

1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Evening Midi Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA lipstick red long sleeve jersey evening midi dress! Wonderful flattering fit, with a slightly daring slit up the front center. Comfortable rayon ...
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1990s American Retro Formal Wear

Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Black Lambskin Body-Hugging Dress
By Michael Hoban, Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully wicked Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather body-hugging dress is made with the softest lambskin leather and feels like butter when wearing. The front has twelve (1...
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1980s Italian Retro Formal Wear

S/S 1998 Helmut Lang Black Silk Cut Out Ribbon Runway Gown
By Helmut Lang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
running pattern, creating diamond-shaped cut-outs. The dress falls on the curves of the wearer, tightening
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1990s Retro Formal Wear

F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Hand Painted Rose Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
is amped up with hand-painted roses throughout the dress. Truly a work of wearable art, this vintage
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1990s Italian Retro Formal Wear

1970S Halston Cream Silk Jersey Plunging Neckline Gown With Angora & Cashmere K
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This gown has a modesty panel inside for options of wear. Beautifully hand finished and in near
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1970s Retro Formal Wear

1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
ready to wear. Notable clients included Bridget Bardot, who modelled some of his first bikinis, and
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1950s French Retro Formal Wear

Bugs Bunny: Concerto by Chuck Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: “Bugs Concerto” Bugs Bunny in formal wear playing the piano.
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1980s Pop Art Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pencil

8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
of 7.64 carat. This shimmering brooch is the perfect and ultimate touch for a fancy or formal wear.
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Black Crystal Satin Pumps in YSL Box Size 7.5 M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
black satin bands Makes an elegant formal wear shoe Designed by Yves Saint Laurent in YSL shoe box
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Formal Wear

Long (92 cm) Swedish Vintage Silver Necklace Made in the 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
movement. The design is sleek and modern, suitable for both casual and formal wear. This versatile
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1980s Swedish Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Silver

14K White Onyx and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
for casual or more formal wear. Measures a full 1 1/8 inches in diameter. They are each set with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Formal Wear

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Green, Purple Pearl Dangle Chandelier Clip On Earrings
By KJL
Located in North Miami, FL
casual wear, evening attire and formal wear. The jewel tone colors and regality of the purple and green
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1960s American Modern Retro Formal Wear

Silver and Blue Stone Earrings by Georg Jensen, Design No 108
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
ensemble, these leaf-inspired silver earrings are versatile enough for both casual and formal wear.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Silver

Bulgari Chunky 18 Carat Gold Fancy Link Chain Collar Necklace, circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
worn day or night, with both casual and formal wear. Maker Bulgari Period Circa 1980s Origin Italian
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Formal Wear

Materials

18k Gold

Jean Patou soutane style silk coat, circa 1960s
By Jean Patou, Jean Patou Paris
Located in London, GB
In the 1960s formal wear had a fresh new look. Simpler and straighter lines inspired by military
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1960s French Retro Formal Wear

Artisan Stone Turquoise Color Howlite Statement Necklace c 1990
Located in University City, MO
effortlessly from casual to formal wear The drop length from the catch to the base of the center stone tile
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Retro Formal Wear

Rare Cartier Paris Chimera Vintage Yellow White Diamond Emerald Hinged Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
comfortable to wear. Welcoming to both casual and formal wear. Total yellow diamond weight approximately
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1970s French Retro Retro Formal Wear

Materials

18k Gold

Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
stunning formal wear garment The shoulder sleeves have a gradual puffed capped detail Designed with hidden
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1980s Retro Formal Wear

Vintage Czech Rhinestone, Rhodium, Silver, Green Glass Dangle Pierced Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
formal wear, charity functions or a lovely night out on the town.Measurements are approx. 3" H or long x
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1950s Czech Art Deco Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Rhodium, Silver

Mangiarotti Citrine and Cognac Colored Diamond Halo Earrings 18k Gold
By Mangiarotti
Located in beverly hills, CA
. Posts can be added upon request. These glamorous gems are perfect to complement formal wear or everyday
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Late 20th Century Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Pop And Society 1968 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
fashion formal wear evening high society luxury smoking painting music rock and roll rolling stones
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1960s Modern Retro Formal Wear

Materials

C Print, Color

Mexican Escorcia Modern Hinged Bangle Bracelet, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
inches. This timeless piece is perfect for dressing up any outfit from casual to formal. Wear it alone or
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1980s Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Sterling Silver

Quartz & Silver Statement Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
has to be in your jewelry collection! It is universal and can pair with most of your formal wear
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1950s Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Quartz, Silver

1950s Wool and Satin Applique-Work Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really good example of 1950s knitted formal wear with an elaborate applique floral spray
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1950s American Retro Formal Wear

Vintage Multi Strand Pearl Diamond Bracelet w Exquisite Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
lustrous matching hand-knotted AAA creamy white round 8 mm+ Akoya pearls creating this beautiful formal
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1950s American Art Deco Retro Formal Wear

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1990s Victor Costa Black and White Polkadot Ruffle Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
formal wear from high-end American designer Victor Costa and has a beautiful, ruched bodice and an
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1990s American Retro Formal Wear

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Retro Formal Wear For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary retro formal wear for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Orange and more. You’re likely to find the perfect retro formal wear among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Chanel, Christian Dior and Thierry Mugler are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Retro Formal Wear?

The price for a retro formal wear starts at $148 and tops out at $3,600, and on average, selling for $623.