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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 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
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1980s European 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
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1980s British 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
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1980s Swiss Formal Wear

1980S Black Leopard Print Silk & Rayon Burnout Velvet Wrap Dress Gown With Slee
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made and hand finished in Paris, no label. 1980S Black Leopard Print Silk & Rayon
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Cream Silk Chiffon Pearl Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Cream Silk Chiffon Pearl Beaded Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Peggy Jennings Black Lace / Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Peggy Jennings Black Lace / Tulle Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Norma Kamali Red Chiffon Jersey Sheered Strapless Gown
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
Missing the label however the woman we bought it from remembered it as being Norma Kamali 1980S
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Black & White Sequined Silk Acetate Blend Tulle Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & White Sequined Silk Acetate Blend Tulle Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Crepe Strapless Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Crepe Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Black Metallic Rayon/Lurex Strapless Gown With Baroque Appliqués
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Metallic Rayon/Lurex Strapless Gown With Baroque Appliqués
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Aqua Blue Pavé Beaded Silk Chiffon Gown With Slits
Located in New York, NY
1980S Aqua Blue Pavé Beaded Silk Chiffon Gown With Slits
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1980s Formal Gowns

Late 1980s Galanos Heather Grey Rhinestone Accent Slip Demi-Couture Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic heather grey James Galanos gown. From the late 1980s, this classicly sexy knit
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1990s European Formal Gowns

1980S White Polyester Blend Grecian Inspired Style Draped Gown With Boning
Located in New York, NY
1980S White Polyester Blend Grecian Inspired Style Draped Gown With Boning
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S RICHILENE Black Poly Blend Satin Gown With Lavishly Embroidered & Beaded
By Richilene
Located in New York, NY
1980S RICHILENE Black Poly Blend Satin Gown With Lavishly Embroidered & Beaded Bodice
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S BOB MACKIE Black & Cream Lace Gown With Fab Bow Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black & Cream Lace Gown With Fab Bow Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail Dre
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Strapless Gown XS
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Strapless Gown XS
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained Gown With Signature Velvet
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S ODICINI COUTURE FOR FRED HAYMAN BEVERLY HILLS Black & White Silk Charmeus
Located in New York, NY
1980S ODICINI COUTURE FOR FRED HAYMAN BEVERLY HILLS Black & White Silk Charmeuse Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Valentino Red Silk Taffeta Strapless Fishtail Trained Gown With Rosette P
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1980S Valentino Red Silk Taffeta Strapless Fishtail Trained Gown With Rosette Pockets
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S BOB MACKIE Golden Orange Irridescent Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown With Matchin
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Golden Orange Irridescent Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown With Matching Shawl
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Mary Mcfadden White & Pastels Silk Jersey Signature Pleated Gown With Bea
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
1980S Mary Mcfadden White & Pastels Silk Jersey Signature Pleated Gown With Beaded Embellishment
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Red Silk Chiffon Pleated Bodice Gown With Bias Layered Ruffled Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1980S Red Silk Chiffon Pleated Bodice Gown With Bias Layered Ruffled Skirt
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Navy Blue Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Low Cut Gown 1989
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Navy Blue Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Low Cut Gown 1989
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S PAT KERR LONDON Black Lace & Sequined Silk Organza High-Low Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S PAT KERR LONDON Black Lace & Sequined Silk Organza High-Low Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Teal Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Strpless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Teal Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Strpless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Silk Textured Organza Strapless Gown With Chiffo
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully lined in a sexy chocolate brown to add depth to the sheer black 1980S YVES SAINT
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Electric Blue Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Sleeved Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
in near perfect condition, few very slight areas of abrasion to the satin. 1980S GIVENCHY Electric
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Musee de Yves Saint Laurent Paris. 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash Belt
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black & White Silk Beaded Ruffle Gown With Giant Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black & White Silk Beaded Ruffle Gown With Giant Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns

S/S 1987 Gianni Versace Runway Ad Black Pleated Sheer Slit Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, from the S/S 1987 collection, graced the season's runway modeled by Alva Chin and was also featured
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1980s Italian Formal Gowns

1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa
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1980s American Maxi Dress

Scaasi Black Velvet Ball Gown Vintage 1980s Formal Cold Shoulder Dress XS/S
By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This is a dream of a dress, classically elegant with timeless style. Designed by famed couture
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1980s American Ball Gowns

Jean Mur 1980s Black Keyhole Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into timeless elegance with the Jean Mur 1980s Black Keyhole Maxi Dress. This exquisite piece
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1980s English Day Dresses

Vintage Mike Benet Sz 0/2 1980s Black Strapless Rhinestone Strapless Bustle Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 80s MIKE BENET black taffeta strapless bustle gown! Features a ruched boned bodice with sparkly rhinestones at center. Bustle style pouf skirt leads to an elegant lo...
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Valentino 1980s Pink Bow Dress
By Valentino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the front—a true emblem of bold, daring fashion. This dress is a time capsule of 1980s fashion, where
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lorrie Kabala 1980s Ivory Lace Sheer Size 8 Vintage 80s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress
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1980s American Maxi Dress

Galanos Evening Gown Formal Long Dress Black Silk Velvet Sculptural Collar
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a sophisticated evening gown from Galanos, likely created in the late 70s or early 1980s
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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Black Metallic Gold Lace Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Black Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted from a
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Nina Ricci Velvet Dress, 1980s
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
, lending an almost gothic touch. Perfect for a party or formal evening event, this glamorous dress is both
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20th Century French Evening Gowns

1980s Zandra Rhodes Ruffle Black Party Dress
By ZANDRA RHODES II
Located in Miami, FL
Fun 80's Zandra Rhodes black ruffle party dress. Step back in time to the glamorous era of the
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1980s British Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in Timeless Elegance with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Pink Floral Wrap Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our exquisite 1980s Emanuel Ungaro pink wrap dress, a timeless fashion piece that
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1980s European Tunics and Wrap Dresses

1980s Black Pearl Beaded Maxi Dress and Cardigan Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Experience the epitome of vintage glamour with this stunning 1980s Black Pearl Beaded Maxi Dress
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Louis Feraud Cotton Floral Print Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
This is a really beautiful example of 1980s formal day wear by French designer Louis Feraud. The
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1980s German Informal Dresses

Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Albert Museum. From the 1980’s, this beautifully made dress is a fine example of Galanos’s work. Done in
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in London, GB
or early 1980s vintage and was formally owned by the wife of an ambassador. The pattern is a subtle
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1970s Japanese Maxi Dress

Gucci 1980s Black Silk Long Sleeve Gown
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
your wardrobe with a dress that speaks volumes in sophistication. The Gucci 1980s Black Silk Long
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

1990s Victor Costa Black and White Polkadot Ruffle Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
1980s or early 1990s monochrome polka dot chiffon ruffle dress. This is a great example of playful
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1990s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Richilene
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exceptional Richilene New York vintage 1980's formal evening gown in a feather light
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
pattern options around the 1980s. Done in a vibrant magenta silk organza, this couture dress was custom
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Sander Witlin Couture Velvet Bodice Harlequin Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
, before starting formally designing clothing in about 1980. His pieces were mostly one-off couture designs
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Factory Original Champagne Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1960s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk

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1980s Formal Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1980s formal dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Finding the perfect 1980s formal dress 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Givenchy, Chanel and Valentino each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 1980s Formal Dress?

On average, a 1980s formal dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,284, while they’re typically $122 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.