1980s Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves. The dress zips at the back side panel and is constructed...

Tulle and sequin cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the tulle is probably polyester. Stiff tulle on the bottom. Zip closure on the middle back + Hook&eye on the top. SIZE...

Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress with 2 scarves attached in the back. SIZE S

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

Black sequin and beadwork cocktail dress with black silk lining. Zip closure and split ( lenght= 35cm) on the right side SIZE M

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

Circa 1980 France Pierre Balmain summer dress in blue silk with polka dots in shades of yellow, pink white and black. Round neck, short kimono sleeves, tightened dress at the waist, ...

Ballon Polka-dots cocktail dress. Rayon main fabric and tulle petticoat ( to keep the volume of the skirt) Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Boned. SIZE 6 US / S

The black silk crepe dress zips up the back and buttons at the top of the black and gold lamé ruched bodice.

A Remarkable 1980’s NARAKAS Haute Couture dress. Crafted in a mock Ostrich satin with contrasting black collar-line and hem, puff sleeves and figure hugging silhouette with a conceal...

Early 1980. France. Pearly red dress from Pierre Cardin, in polyester satin, inner lining in red viscose. Under skirt held by two black presses inside the dress. Large three quarter ...

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with beads and sequins embroideries. No fabric tag composition but main fabric is probably crêpe rayon and lining silk chiffon. Zip in the middle bac...

Black velvet Zandra Rhodes cocktail dress from the 1980's. The long sleeve, high neck dress has an intricate gold thread embroidered mid section that finishes with a fringe along the...

Vintage Louis Feraud c.1980's black asymmetrical tiered ruffle cocktail dress.

This vintage 1980's cocktail dress is composed of black and pink sequins with cascading ruffles throughout.

Shocking pink draped cocktail dress with ruffles. Main fabric and lining composition: acétate. Zip in the middle back. Boned on the side. Bra inside the bustier. SIZE M

A 1980s Carolyne Roehm black velvet 1940s-inspired cocktail dress: Has the appearance of a suit with exposed panels of rhinestone and sequin striped silk. Structured shoulders and be...

Experience the dazzling allure of Gianfranco Ferre's Black Sequin Fringe Cocktail Dress from the iconic Ultimo boutique. With a sleek, flapper-inspired silhouette and intricate Art D...

Bill Blass puts a sophisticated twist on the ‘little black dress’. This sleek design is fabricated from a fine silk faille with a ruched detail at the bodice that criss crosses to c...

1980's black and white polka dots draped cocktail dress with ruffles on the left side.

This is a black strapless cocktail dress by Chloe, from the 1980's. The dress has silver cut outs with hanging triangles and a zipper up the back.

This is a black one shoulder cocktail dress bt Valentino, from the 1980's. The dress has a wrapped front layer and gathers at the armhole

A Charming Vintage Pastel Pink Taffeta Cocktail Dress with a polka-dot print by 1980's Label 'Yessica'.

1980s Arnold Scaasi off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with black velvet and ruffled horizontal stripes. Silk changeant taffeta in olive/slate palette. Stand-up bandeau décolletage and ...

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...

Draped cocktail dress with animal print . 100 % silk. No lining. Shoulder pads. Wrapped on the bust. Zip middle back + hook&eye . SIZE 48 (It) 44 (Fr) 14 (Us)

White jersey cocktail dress with beaded neckline edge and back. The beaded part is padded. Shoulder-pads. No fabric composition but probably mix of wool and polyester ( or cotton an...

Vintage Pierre Balmain c.1980's bright pink silk strapless cocktail dress.

Black bustier cocktail dress in silk Faille with bow in the back. Zip on the right side. Padded bra. Boned. Elastic band behind the bust ( like a bra) SIZE S

Purple bustier cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: Nylon and polyester ( does look like a stiff taffetas) Boned. Zip, hook&eye and snap closure in the middle back. SIZE M

Charming cocktail dress by Richilene. Bodice heavily embroidered with black and iridiscent sequins with white glass and white chenille floss florals. Flirty multilayered skirt of poi...

Raspberry velvet vintage 1980's sleeveless dress with flared skirt from Stephen Sprouse's 'Sprouse' line. Cut low at back. Back zip and hook and eye closure. 100% rayon. Fully lined...

Oversized florals, bold colors and ruched silhouettes have flooded the collections for at least two seasons. So this genuine 80s Arnold Scaasi dress is completely in trend ! Finished...

Designed more than thirty years ago, this 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is still furiously trendy ! Made from taupe brown soft wool, it is artfully draped and knotted for a bo...

This Valentino dress is composed of a draped black fabric. There is a center back zipper closure. Wonderful design. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference me...

Black bustier cocktail dress draped on the bust. No fabric composition tag but could be taffetas and polyester lining. Boned bustier. Wrap skirt. Bow on the left side on the front. ...

This is a superb spring-summer silky polyester viscose cocktail dress from the 1980s. It is cut to a flowing silhouette typical of the era and has short sleeves. The free-flowing mid...

Vintage Pierre Cardin c.1980's black and ivory color-block wool cocktail dress.

The earliest of France Moschino labels we have ever come across ! We believe this dress to be a very Rare 1980’s example of early Franco Moschino. The dress is crafted in a midnight ...

Galanos, lace and silk crepe, long sleeve, cocktail dress . Red lace outer layer having a floral ribbon embroidery detail over a yellow silk crepe, creating a dramatic color effect...

A chic beaded evening dress in an attractive blue/purple colour. The dress is in silk with a scoop neckline with bead detail at waist leval. It has an 11 '' slit on either side.

– Chanel - 1980's - Black Turtlenecked Longsleeve Dress - Excellent: a little hole on the right wrist - Made in France - Materials: Cotton - Size: FR 38 - EN 42 - UK 10 - US 6 Measu...

James Galanos 1980s silk devore cocktail dress embellished with a universe of crystals, beads and bling! A bold 80s high-syle shoulder silhouette with a draped bodice and fitted wai...

Vintage Ungaro Parallele polka dot silk dress Period – 1980’s Decorated with drapes and ruffles Fastens with a zip on the side. Size – XS Length – 78 cm Pit to pit – 41 cm Waist ...

A striking 1980s Adam Beall 40s-inspired cocktail dress in black velvet with a strong shoulder silhouette and a vivid fuchsia X-draped silk charmeuse back. US size 6. Long-sleeved wi...

A chic cocktail dress by Herve Leger. The dress is in an attractive dark aubergine colour with black sparkle detail on the shoulder straps, front and back. Measurements: the dress i...

A chic and pretty vintage cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress has a lace top and spot skirt with bow at the front. It is strapless but shoulder straps could easily be added....

A chic cocktail dress by Victor Costa . The dress is strapless with the body of the dress covered in sequins with a velvet band at the top and hem. Labelled style 8160 F. Measurement...

Chanel Couture,apricot tone, sleeveless, chiffon, chemise style, cocktail dress, having diagonal, pleating detail and a gathered tiered hem.

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk, and is fully lined. The dress has an interesting t detail at the back and a diama...

A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this seasons orange colour and the lower skirt is blue with bead detail. The dress is fully l...

Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins, trim and lace. Heavily ruched silk taffeta built over a corset base with a flared...

A great cocktail dress by Irish designer Hagarty. In a lovely devorre like fabric the dress has a v backline , gathered puff sleaves and a full skirt.

James Galanos, 3 ply, silk crepe, cocktail dress, having long sleeves with a deep v neck at the center. Bodice is very fitted with signature, Galanos horizontal ruching . Skirt is b...

Purple stiff taffetas cocktail dress . Taffetas composition: acetate. Same fabric inside the top part of the dress. Boned on both side. Hidden zip closure on the middle back. Belt in...

A head turning dress from Frank Usher with bead and feather detail with an asymetric hem.

Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork on the neckline and cuffs. No fabric composition tag for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate. SIZE L

Slightly naughty "little black dress". Silk chiffon accordion pleated skirt and sleeves, black silk satin wide belt and front buttons. Closure of the dress on the left side with a zi...

Red satin cocktail dress with jewelery button and buttonhole on the middle front and on the cuffs. Main fabric composition: 35% silk, 65% rayon. Pocket on both side ( not under the f...

Galanos, 3 ply, black crepe, bias cut sleeves dress having a spiral, layer starting from the shoulder, working its way around the dress. Beautiful construction.