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1980s Off The Shoulder

Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL
Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL

Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Black Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL from the 1980's. Off the shoulder banded neckline

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1980s American Mini Dress

1980's LORIS AZZARO black ruched off the shoulder dress
1980's LORIS AZZARO black ruched off the shoulder dress

1980's LORIS AZZARO black ruched off the shoulder dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Fransisco, CA

silk with his signature glamorous touch. The dress is cut with an off-the-shoulder neckline and softly

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown
1980's Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown

1980's Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Sophisticated Bill Blass tri-color gown off the shoulder gown that dates from the 1980's. Upper

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Sensational Scaasi 1980s Red Off The Shoulder Dress
Sensational Scaasi 1980s Red Off The Shoulder Dress

Sensational Scaasi 1980s Red Off The Shoulder Dress

By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi

Located in Boca Raton, FL

been featured in renowned museums worldwide. This sensational off-the-shoulder dress embodies what

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1980s Pauline Trigere Black Floral Off the Shoulder Silk Dress
1980s Pauline Trigere Black Floral Off the Shoulder Silk Dress

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Floral Off the Shoulder Silk Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Houston, TX

This is a gorgeous Trigere dress with off the shoulder, blouson sleeves crocheted with ribbon

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1980s American Day Dresses

Scaasi 1980s Gold Floral Brocade Off the Shoulder Wrap Dress Size 14
Scaasi 1980s Gold Floral Brocade Off the Shoulder Wrap Dress Size 14

Scaasi 1980s Gold Floral Brocade Off the Shoulder Wrap Dress Size 14

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Scaasi 1980s Gold Floral Brocade Off the Shoulder Wrap Dress. This is a true wrap dress with

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s John Anthony Brown Sequined Off-Shoulder Evening Dress
1980s John Anthony Brown Sequined Off-Shoulder Evening Dress

1980s John Anthony Brown Sequined Off-Shoulder Evening Dress

By John Anthony

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great New Years Eve dress! An off the shoulder, short cocktail look fully completely covered in

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Dior 1980s Black Silk Evening Dress Size 6.
Dior 1980s Black Silk Evening Dress Size 6.

Dior 1980s Black Silk Evening Dress Size 6.

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Christian Dior for Neiman Marcus 1980s black damask textured silk off the shoulder evening dress is

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Dress with Mesh Cut Out
Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Dress with Mesh Cut Out

Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Dress with Mesh Cut Out

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Topanga, CA

1980's Thierry Mugler off the shoulder neckline dress with stretch velvet dress with a mesh

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Purple Taffeta Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Evening Gown
1980's Purple Taffeta Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Evening Gown

1980's Purple Taffeta Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Evening Gown

By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Purple ruched Arnold Scaasi evening gown from the 1980's. Sweetheart neckline, elastic shoulder

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Flamenco Off The Shoulder Ruffle Top
1980s Flamenco Off The Shoulder Ruffle Top

1980s Flamenco Off The Shoulder Ruffle Top

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Shimmy the night away in this incredible ruffle top! Super sexy with the off the shoulder fit

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1980s American Blouses

1980s Scaasi Black Off the Shoulder Cocktail Dress
1980s Scaasi Black Off the Shoulder Cocktail Dress

1980s Scaasi Black Off the Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning 1980s Scaasi off the shoulder cocktail dress. Upper body is overlayed all the way down to

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s S.G. Gilbert Ruffle Floral Off The Shoulder Dress
1980s S.G. Gilbert Ruffle Floral Off The Shoulder Dress

1980s S.G. Gilbert Ruffle Floral Off The Shoulder Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

1980s does 1950s silhouette with our dress from S.G. Gilbert. This flirty little number features a

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1980s American Casual Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Leopard/Giraffe Print Off The Shoulder Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Leopard/Giraffe Print Off The Shoulder Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Leopard/Giraffe Print Off The Shoulder Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Yves Saint Laurent early 1980s orange, black and brick color allover leopard/giraffe fusion print

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress
1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

By Gideon Oberson

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This lovely rare 1980's Gideon Oberson silk off the shoulder dress with a 3 tiered ruffle is such a

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1980s Israeli Empire Waist Dresses

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress
1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

By Gideon Oberson

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This lovely rare 1980's Gideon Oberson silk off the shoulder dress with a 3 tiered ruffle is such a

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1980s Israeli Empire Waist Dresses

Flirty 1980s Diane Freis Carwash Sequin Dress
Flirty 1980s Diane Freis Carwash Sequin Dress

Flirty 1980s Diane Freis Carwash Sequin Dress

By Diane Freis

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Channel your inner flamenco dancer in our 1980s Diane Freis dress! Sexy off the shoulder neckline

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1980s American Maxi Dress

Zandra Rhodes 1980s White Off The Shoulder Dress
Zandra Rhodes 1980s White Off The Shoulder Dress

Zandra Rhodes 1980s White Off The Shoulder Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

VINTAGE GRACE NY Zandra Rhodes 1980s White Off The Shoulder Dress. From the iconic Zandra Rhodes

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Silk Organza Bustle dress
1980's Silk Organza Bustle dress

1980's Silk Organza Bustle dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1980's silk organza off-the-shoulder dress is packed with detail that will set you apart.

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1980s Clothing

Donna Karan

Donna Karan

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Donna Karan

By Donna Karan

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Donna Karan 1980's brown knit off the shoulder sweater.

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1980s American Pullovers

Donna Karan Silk Navy Blue Off The Shoulder Pant Suit, Circa 1980"s
Donna Karan Silk Navy Blue Off The Shoulder Pant Suit, Circa 1980"s

Donna Karan Silk Navy Blue Off The Shoulder Pant Suit, Circa 1980"s

By Donna Karan

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Donna Karan, circa 1980's navy blue silk pant-suit off-the-shoulder body suit, elastic waist pant

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1980s Hong Kong Trouser Pant Suits

Thierry Mugler 1980's Black Velvet Off the Shoulder Evening Dress with Train
Thierry Mugler 1980's Black Velvet Off the Shoulder Evening Dress with Train

Thierry Mugler 1980's Black Velvet Off the Shoulder Evening Dress with Train

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Spectacular black velvet sleeveless evening dress from Thierry Mugler circa 1989. Size 38 Bust 38" Waist 27" Hips 38" Length front 60" , length back 64"

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black off the Shoulder Gown
Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black off the Shoulder Gown

Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black off the Shoulder Gown

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vicky Tiel Couture gown from the 1980s in black jersey with heavily shirred bodice and cascading

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Ruben Panis Beaded Gown with Tulip Neckline
Ruben Panis Beaded Gown with Tulip Neckline

Ruben Panis Beaded Gown with Tulip Neckline

By Ruben Panis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Ruben Panis red jersey gown dates to the 1980's. The fitted bodice features off-the

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1980s Evening Gowns

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By Ceil Chapman

Located in Tucson, AZ

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F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Deep Red Velvet Strapless Evening Gown

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By Bill Blass

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This deep red strapless evening gown from Bill Blass's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, as worn by Elsa Benitez on the runway, is crafted from luxurious velvet. The gown features a fitte...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...

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1980s American Day Dresses

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Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ

By Chloé

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

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By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Norwich, GB

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By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Austin, TX

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1980s Off The Shoulder For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1980s off the shoulder 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, Purple and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Arnold Scaasi, Vicky Tiel and Bill Blass are consistently popular. Finding a 1980s off the shoulder for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1980s Off The Shoulder?

On average, a 1980s off the shoulder on 1stDibs sells for $694, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $2,575 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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