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Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

$250Sale Price|36% Off

Size: 8 (Best Fits 6)

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

By Scaasi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Tulle and sequin cocktail dress Circa 1980's
Tulle and sequin cocktail dress Circa 1980's

Tulle and sequin cocktail dress Circa 1980's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Tulle and sequin cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the tulle is probably polyester

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress  Circa 1980
Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress  Circa 1980

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. SIZE S

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

MIGNON Black Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980's
MIGNON Black Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980's

MIGNON Black Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980's

$350

Size: 10 (Best Fits Sizes 6-8)

MIGNON Black Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980's

By Mignon

Located in Atlanta, GA

A classic black cocktail dress with a little something extra by Anne Marie Gabalis for Mignon

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Black sequin and beadwork cocktail dress Circa 1980's
Black sequin and beadwork cocktail dress Circa 1980's

Black sequin and beadwork cocktail dress Circa 1980's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black sequin and beadwork cocktail dress with black silk lining. Zip closure and split ( lenght

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1980's Black Velvet Valentino Cocktail Dress With Jersey Sash
1980's Black Velvet Valentino Cocktail Dress With Jersey Sash

1980's Black Velvet Valentino Cocktail Dress With Jersey Sash

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Long sleeve black velvet Valentino cocktail dress from the 1980's with a jersey sash detail. The

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Ballon Polka-dots cocktail dress A.J Barri Circa 1980
Ballon Polka-dots cocktail dress A.J Barri Circa 1980

Ballon Polka-dots cocktail dress A.J Barri Circa 1980

By A.J. Bari

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Ballon Polka-dots cocktail dress. Rayon main fabric and tulle petticoat ( to keep the volume of the

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Snooty Hooty Black Crepe & Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress, C.1980
Snooty Hooty Black Crepe & Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress, C.1980

Snooty Hooty Black Crepe & Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress, C.1980

Located in Atlanta, GA

This glitzy little number lies somewhere between 1970's disco and 1980's glam. It is from a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

A French Pierre Balmain Printed Silk Dress, Circa 1980
A French Pierre Balmain Printed Silk Dress, Circa 1980

A French Pierre Balmain Printed Silk Dress, Circa 1980

$592

Size: Equivalent French Size 40/42

A French Pierre Balmain Printed Silk Dress, Circa 1980

By Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Pierre Balmain summer dress in blue silk with polka dots in shades of yellow

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

A Pierre Cardin Couture Batwing Sleeves Dress & Skirt Circa 1980
A Pierre Cardin Couture Batwing Sleeves Dress & Skirt Circa 1980

A Pierre Cardin Couture Batwing Sleeves Dress & Skirt Circa 1980

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Toulon, FR

Early 1980. France. Pearly red dress from Pierre Cardin, in polyester satin, inner lining in red

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with  embroideries Emanuel Ungaro Circa 1980's
Black sleeveless cocktail dress with  embroideries Emanuel Ungaro Circa 1980's

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with embroideries Emanuel Ungaro Circa 1980's

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with beads and sequins embroideries. No fabric tag composition but

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's Zandra Rhodes Black Velvet And Gold Fringe Cocktail Dress
1980's Zandra Rhodes Black Velvet And Gold Fringe Cocktail Dress

1980's Zandra Rhodes Black Velvet And Gold Fringe Cocktail Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Black velvet Zandra Rhodes cocktail dress from the 1980's. The long sleeve, high neck dress has an

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Shocking pink draped cocktail dress with ruffles Lillie Rubin Circa 1980
Shocking pink draped cocktail dress with ruffles Lillie Rubin Circa 1980

Shocking pink draped cocktail dress with ruffles Lillie Rubin Circa 1980

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Shocking pink draped cocktail dress with ruffles. Main fabric and lining composition: acétate. Zip

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Circa 1980 Bill Blass Black Silk Cocktail Dress With a Twist
Circa 1980 Bill Blass Black Silk Cocktail Dress With a Twist

Circa 1980 Bill Blass Black Silk Cocktail Dress With a Twist

By Bill Blass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bill Blass puts a sophisticated twist on the ‘little black dress’. This sleek design is fabricated

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Black wool One Shoulder Cocktail Dress, 1980's size 8-10
Valentino Black wool One Shoulder Cocktail Dress, 1980's size 8-10

Valentino Black wool One Shoulder Cocktail Dress, 1980's size 8-10

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black one shoulder cocktail dress bt Valentino, from the 1980's. The dress has a wrapped

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's Never Worn Jean Louis Scherrer Lace and Satin Cocktail Dress
1980's Never Worn Jean Louis Scherrer Lace and Satin Cocktail Dress

1980's Never Worn Jean Louis Scherrer Lace and Satin Cocktail Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980's unworn silver lace and taupe satin cocktail dress with illusion neckline by Jean Louis

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Black and purple jacquard silk draped cocktail dress Ungaro Parallèle Circa 1980
Black and purple jacquard silk draped cocktail dress Ungaro Parallèle Circa 1980

Black and purple jacquard silk draped cocktail dress Ungaro Parallèle Circa 1980

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and purple jacquard silk draped and pleated. No fabric composition tag but main fabric probably silk jacquard and acetate or rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Boned. Draped on the w...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Draped cocktail dress in silk with animal print Fontana Couture Circa 1980's
Draped cocktail dress in silk with animal print Fontana Couture Circa 1980's

Draped cocktail dress in silk with animal print Fontana Couture Circa 1980's

By Fontana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Draped cocktail dress with animal print . 100 % silk. No lining. Shoulder pads. Wrapped on the bust

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Purple bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1980's
Purple bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1980's

Purple bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1980's

By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple bustier cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: Nylon and polyester ( does look like a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO 1980'S Black Draped Cocktail Dress Size 6-8
VALENTINO 1980'S Black Draped Cocktail Dress Size 6-8

VALENTINO 1980'S Black Draped Cocktail Dress Size 6-8

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Valentino dress is composed of a draped black fabric. There is a center back zipper closure

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Richilene Cocktail Dress
Richilene Cocktail Dress

Richilene Cocktail Dress

By Richilene

Located in New York, NY

Charming cocktail dress by Richilene. Bodice heavily embroidered with black and iridiscent sequins

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress
Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress

Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Geneva, CH

matching fabric buttons. Fully lined in a white silky rayon, the cocktail dress is boned through the bodice

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985
Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Geneva, CH

Designed more than thirty years ago, this 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is still furiously

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1980s European Cocktail Dresses

Early 1980’s Franco Moschino Midnight Blue and White Ruffle Cocktail Dress
Early 1980’s Franco Moschino Midnight Blue and White Ruffle Cocktail Dress

Early 1980’s Franco Moschino Midnight Blue and White Ruffle Cocktail Dress

By Franco Moschino

Located in Sheffield, GB

very Rare 1980’s example of early Franco Moschino. The dress is crafted in a midnight blue (So dark it

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1980s Italian Shift Cocktail Dresses

Chanel 1980's Black Turtlenecked Longsleeves Dress
Chanel 1980's Black Turtlenecked Longsleeves Dress

Chanel 1980's Black Turtlenecked Longsleeves Dress

$1,066

Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6

Chanel 1980's Black Turtlenecked Longsleeves Dress

By Chanel

Located in Caserta, IT

- Chanel - 1980's - Black Turtlenecked Longsleeve Dress - Excellent: a little hole on the right

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture Spring 1980
Emanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture Spring 1980

Emanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture Spring 1980

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNGARO - (Made in France) Ivory mechanical lace evening dress with golden threads. Flounced collar

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Ungaro Parallele silk dress, 1980’s
Vintage Ungaro Parallele silk dress, 1980’s

Vintage Ungaro Parallele silk dress, 1980’s

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Ungaro Parallele polka dot silk dress Period – 1980’s Decorated with drapes and ruffles

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress
Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress

Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, lace and silk crepe, long sleeve, cocktail dress . Red lace outer layer having a floral

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress
Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress

Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic beaded evening dress in an attractive blue/purple colour. The dress is in silk with a scoop

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Purple taffetas cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA
Purple taffetas cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA

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

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Odicini  Couture Cocktail Dress
Vintage Odicini  Couture Cocktail Dress

Vintage Odicini Couture Cocktail Dress

By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE

Located in London, GB

A chic and pretty vintage cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress has a lace top and spot

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress
Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress

Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress

By Herve Léger

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Herve Leger. The dress is in an attractive dark aubergine colour with

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress
Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Victor Costa . The dress is strapless with the body of the dress covered

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Couture,apricot tone, sleeveless, chiffon, chemise style, cocktail dress, having diagonal

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress
Ruched Taffeta Fabrice 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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress
Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty
Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty

Located in London, GB

A great cocktail dress by Irish designer Hagarty. In a lovely devorre like fabric the dress has a

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1980s Irish Cocktail Dresses

Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork  BILL BLASS DRESS
Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork  BILL BLASS DRESS

Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork BILL BLASS DRESS

By Bill Blass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork on the neckline and cuffs. No fabric composition tag for

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress
Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress

Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

James Galanos, 3 ply, silk crepe, cocktail dress, having long sleeves with a deep v neck at the

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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Peek-a-Boo Cocktail Dress - 1980's - Mint Condition
Peek-a-Boo Cocktail Dress - 1980's - Mint Condition

Peek-a-Boo Cocktail Dress - 1980's - Mint Condition

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a gorgeous black cocktail dress from the 1980's. This sexy peek-a-boo style dress

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1980's French Cocktail Dress
1980's French Cocktail Dress

1980's French Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980's dress from the boutique, "Miguez-Carton" in Cannes, France. Shirred front and back bodice

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Moshino Couture Cocktail Dress 1980's
Moshino Couture Cocktail Dress 1980's

Moshino Couture Cocktail Dress 1980's

By Moschino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

dress that is emblematic of the famous Moschino sense of humor. Catch of the day or lifesaver? one

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's Carolina Herrera Black Cocktail Dress
1980's Carolina Herrera Black Cocktail Dress

1980's Carolina Herrera Black Cocktail Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Birmingham, AL

Very pretty Carolina Herrera black evening/cocktail dress. Beautiful beading and sequins, very

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980's FABRICE Embellished silk cocktail dress
1980's FABRICE Embellished silk cocktail dress

1980's FABRICE Embellished silk cocktail dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Fabulous, 1980's, FABRICE, embellished, silk cocktail dress. Really amazing, metallic gold

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980's Stephen Yurich Red Beaded Cocktail Dress
1980's Stephen Yurich Red Beaded Cocktail Dress

1980's Stephen Yurich Red Beaded Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage party dress from Stephen Yurich dates to the 1980's and is made of red silk that is

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1980s Singaporean Cocktail Dresses

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress
1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Mint condition, 1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress. Gorgeous floral lace bodice

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980's LORIS AZZARO 'Three ring' ruché cocktail dress
1980's LORIS AZZARO 'Three ring' ruché cocktail dress

1980's LORIS AZZARO 'Three ring' ruché cocktail dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1980's LORIS AZZARO 'Three ring', side panel, ruché cocktail dress. The

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's Christian Dior Leopard Printed Sequined Cocktail Dress
1980's Christian Dior Leopard Printed Sequined Cocktail Dress

1980's Christian Dior Leopard Printed Sequined Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage cocktail dress from Christian Dior dates to the 1980's. It is made of a mix of velvet

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's ANDRE LAUG ROMA Metallic jacquard & sequin cocktail dress
1980's ANDRE LAUG ROMA Metallic jacquard & sequin cocktail dress

1980's ANDRE LAUG ROMA Metallic jacquard & sequin cocktail dress

By André Laug

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Early 1980's ANDRE LAUG ROMA, Metallic jacquard & sequin cocktail dress originally purchased at

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's Ungaro Strapless Silk Dupioni Cocktail Dress
1980's Ungaro Strapless Silk Dupioni Cocktail Dress

1980's Ungaro Strapless Silk Dupioni Cocktail Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking cocktail dress from Emanuel Ungaro is made out of black silk dupioni. It is strapless and

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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's NINA RICCI Black cocktail dress with velvet appliqué & beading
1980's NINA RICCI Black cocktail dress with velvet appliqué & beading

1980's NINA RICCI Black cocktail dress with velvet appliqué & beading

By Gerard Pipart, Nina Ricci

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1980's NINA RICCI 2pc., black cocktail dress with velvet appliqué & beading

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's Travilla Fishtail Dress
1980's Travilla Fishtail Dress

1980's Travilla Fishtail Dress

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White lace dress with fishtail bottom. Long sleeves are unlined, have scalloped cuffs with double

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress
Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress

Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress

Unavailable

Size: 2

Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in New York, NY

1970's-1980's stunning Bob Mackie cocktail dress. This gorgeous cocktail dress by the beloved Mr

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

FITZSIMMONS 1982 COCKTAIL DRESS
FITZSIMMONS 1982 COCKTAIL DRESS

FITZSIMMONS 1982 COCKTAIL DRESS

By Henri Bendel

Located in St.amford , CT

This one shouldered black velvet and chiffon short cocktail dress was designed by Jill Fitzsimmons

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1980s Australian Cocktail Dresses

1980's Pauline Trigere Gold Trimming Dress
1980's Pauline Trigere Gold Trimming Dress

1980's Pauline Trigere Gold Trimming Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

From the moment you see it, Pauline Trigere 1980's gold trimming dress is set to be an instant

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Christian Lacroix 1980's Silk Velvet Dress
Christian Lacroix 1980's Silk Velvet Dress

Christian Lacroix 1980's Silk Velvet Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a wonderful Christian Lacroix late 1980's creation which clearly exmplifies all of his

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Ruffle Sleeve Cocktail Dress
1980s Ruffle Sleeve Cocktail Dress

1980s Ruffle Sleeve Cocktail Dress

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful black 1980s cocktail dress by Meico. Never been worn - still has original tags. Features

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in New York City, NY

1980s Valentino Couture cocktail dress with a black silk velvet bodice and a slightly dropped waist

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

1980s Valentino Couture cocktail dress with a black silk velvet bodice and a slightly dropped waist

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's Black Silk and Sheer Sequinned Dress
1980's Black Silk and Sheer Sequinned Dress

1980's Black Silk and Sheer Sequinned Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1980's cocktail dress is made of 100% silk and features a crew neckline and long sleeves. The

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Guy Laroche Cocktail Dress - 1980s
Guy Laroche Cocktail Dress - 1980s

Guy Laroche Cocktail Dress - 1980s

By Guy Laroche

Located in London, Chelsea

Jazzy rare Guy Laroche cocktail dress. Textured white cotton with red, blue, yellow and green polka

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's Graphic Floral Dress or Coat
1980's Graphic Floral Dress or Coat

1980's Graphic Floral Dress or Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black and white silk crepe dress/coat from Maruscha and Neiman Marcus. Large, bold floral print

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980's Kathryn Conover Polka-Dotted Halter Dress
1980's Kathryn Conover Polka-Dotted Halter Dress

1980's Kathryn Conover Polka-Dotted Halter Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Kathryn Conover New York by Night dates to the 1980's and features a black

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Valentino "Night" 1980's Silk Evening Dress - REDUCED!
Valentino "Night" 1980's Silk Evening Dress - REDUCED!

Valentino "Night" 1980's Silk Evening Dress - REDUCED!

By Valentino

Located in Birmingham, AL

Lovely Valentino silk print long evening dress, summer weight. Very attractive pattern and in

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress
80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Carolina Herrera 1980's Black and White Sequined Dress
Carolina Herrera 1980's Black and White Sequined Dress

Carolina Herrera 1980's Black and White Sequined Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Birmingham, AL

Short, cocktail dress. Short sleeves, jewel neck, fitted with intricate black and white “zebra

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Loris Azzaro cocktail bustier dress
1980s Loris Azzaro cocktail bustier dress

1980s Loris Azzaro cocktail bustier dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Paris, FR

LORIS AZZARO (Made in France) Evening bustier dress in black taffeta. The bustier is entirely

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Bill Blass backless black silk cocktail dress. Dress appears demure in the front but has

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic by the master Bill Blass. Black strapless cocktail dress in velvet, satin and sequins

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Paris ruffle dress
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Paris ruffle dress

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Paris ruffle dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT Paris ruffle dress. This gorgeous, one-shoulder

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's Champagne Pink Tiered Deco Shell Lace Dress
1980's Champagne Pink Tiered Deco Shell Lace Dress

1980's Champagne Pink Tiered Deco Shell Lace Dress

Located in London, GB

A 1980's sheer champagne pink lace dress, featuring tiers of teardrop lace cascading daintily over

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980's GIANFRANCO FERRE Sexy bandage mico-mini dress
1980's GIANFRANCO FERRE Sexy bandage mico-mini dress

1980's GIANFRANCO FERRE Sexy bandage mico-mini dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1980's GIANFRANCO FERRE, semi-sheer bandage mico-mini dress. This sexy

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Ruched Black Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Vicky Tiel Ruched Black Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Vicky Tiel Ruched Black Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage cocktail dress from Vicky Tiel dates to the 1980's. It is made of a black matte jersey with

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Couture Charleston Beige Blue Fringed Italian Dress, 1980
Moschino Couture Charleston Beige Blue Fringed Italian Dress, 1980

Moschino Couture Charleston Beige Blue Fringed Italian Dress, 1980

By Moschino Couture

Located in Brindisi, IT

Moschino Couture vintage dress with beige and blue fringe, charleston model, sleeveless, stretch

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Valentino diamond black velvet cocktail dress
Vintage Valentino diamond black velvet cocktail dress

Vintage Valentino diamond black velvet cocktail dress

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Valentino diamond black velvet cocktail dress has dainty pockets at the waist of the dress

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Slinky 80s Black Ungaro Draped Cocktail Dress
Slinky 80s Black Ungaro Draped Cocktail Dress

Slinky 80s Black Ungaro Draped Cocktail Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A fitted 1980s black Ungaro draped cocktail dress with long tapered sleeves, exaggerated shoulders

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Deep blue moire and chiffon dramatic one shoulder cocktail dress with asymmetrical peplum, full

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage  Akris Black Pleated Cocktail Dress Mint
Vintage  Akris Black Pleated Cocktail Dress Mint

Vintage Akris Black Pleated Cocktail Dress Mint

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage A-K-R-I-S pleated black silk chiffon cocktail dress. Dress features velvet ribbon band at

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1980s Swiss Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Black Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Gianni Versace Black Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Gianni Versace Black Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Gianni Versace dates to the 1980's and is made of black velvet. Metallic gold

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 80s Deco Beaded Motif Cocktail Dress
Vintage 80s Deco Beaded Motif Cocktail Dress

Vintage 80s Deco Beaded Motif Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

How fun is the is dress! Perfect for an art opening! Bust 36" Waist 28: Hip: 38" Length 38

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oleg Cassini Rainbow Sequinned Cocktail Dress
Vintage Oleg Cassini Rainbow Sequinned Cocktail Dress

Vintage Oleg Cassini Rainbow Sequinned Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Absolutely wonderful Oleg Cassini huge multi-color sequin dress Bust: 34" Waist: 28" Hips: 36

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Patrick Kelly Paris Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
Patrick Kelly Paris Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

Patrick Kelly Paris Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Patrick Kelly

Located in Atlanta, GA

Patrick Kelly Paris 1988-89 sequin strapless cocktail dress made in France size 42. Patrick Kelly's

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's J. Harris Animal Print Ruffled Skirt Backless Dress
1980's J. Harris Animal Print Ruffled Skirt Backless Dress

1980's J. Harris Animal Print Ruffled Skirt Backless Dress

Located in London, GB

A wild 1980's animal print dress, featuring a loose fit on the bodice with padded shoulders and

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Valentino Boutique Black Pleated Cocktail Dress
1980s Valentino Boutique Black Pleated Cocktail Dress

1980s Valentino Boutique Black Pleated Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in Milan, Italy

This gorgeous 1980s black 60s style cocktail dress by VALENTINO BOUTIQUE has accordion pleat layers

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

80s Galanos Black Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress
80s Galanos Black Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress

80s Galanos Black Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

make up this sheath style, long sleeve cocktail dress. Tiers of zig zag cut lace create a serrated hem

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Fabrice 1980s Celestial Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
Fabrice 1980s Celestial Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

Fabrice 1980s Celestial Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

By Fabrice

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleeveless black silk crepe cocktail dress from Fabrice is embellished with silver lined glass seed

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Bill Blass Sequined Sailor Cocktail Dress
1980s Bill Blass Sequined Sailor Cocktail Dress

1980s Bill Blass Sequined Sailor Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous Bill Blass cocktail dress is done in rows of gorgeous blue sequins and features a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Azzaro 1980s Black Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress
Azzaro 1980s Black Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress

Azzaro 1980s Black Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This super-sexy dress from Azzaro puts a sultry spin on the classic little, black dress. Made from

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Azzaro Black Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress
1980s Azzaro Black Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress

1980s Azzaro Black Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This super-sexy dress from Loris Azzaro puts a sultry spin on the classic little, black dress. Made

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin velvet and polka dots silk evening dress, circa 1980
Lanvin velvet and polka dots silk evening dress, circa 1980

Lanvin velvet and polka dots silk evening dress, circa 1980

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

. This beautifully simple and modern evening dress designed in the 1980s by Maryll Lanvin is

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

John Anthony Cream and Black Lace Cocktail Dress
John Anthony Cream and Black Lace Cocktail Dress

John Anthony Cream and Black Lace Cocktail Dress

By John Anthony

Located in New York, NY

A dramatic cream and black lace cocktail dress. RARE vintage STORE HOURS

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous 1980's cocktail dress, attributed to iconic American designer Bob Mackie, is covered

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress

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By Christian Lacroix

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1980s French Day Dresses

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1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress

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By Louis Feraud

Located in San Francisco, CA

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By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1990s French Cardigans

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1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress  New!

Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

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Herbert Levine Red Stilettos

By Herbert Levine

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.

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New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Brand New Featured in the Naomi Campbell Ad $4650 F/W Runway 2008 Heavy Coat/Dress Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool & Silk Black Quilting Throughout Dual Zip...

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13'  S/S 1999

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s

Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...

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1920s Unknown Evening Gowns

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Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

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Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR

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By Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR The dress is a runway sample and missing size and fabric tags. Measurements: Bust 32" Waist 24" Estimated to...

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1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress

1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress

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1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress

By Jacques Fath

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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1980s Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 1980s cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black 1980s cocktail dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Red, Gray and more. 1980s cocktail dresses designed by Yves Saint Laurent, Bill Blass and Victor Costa — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are 1980s Cocktail Dresses?

The prices for 1980s cocktail dresses start at $125 and top out at $32,000 with these items, on average, selling for $799.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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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