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80s Off The Shoulder Dress

1980s Betsey Johnson Punk Label Off Shoulder Bright Flower 80s Mini Dress Rare
1980s Betsey Johnson Punk Label Off Shoulder Bright Flower 80s Mini Dress Rare

1980s Betsey Johnson Punk Label Off Shoulder Bright Flower 80s Mini Dress Rare

By Betsey Johnson

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare early BETSEY JOHNSON Punk Label 1980s Vintage brightly colored flower print off the shoulder mini dress ! Features bright colors of hot pink, orange, fuchsia, purple, green, yel...

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1980s American Casual Dresses

80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress
80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress

80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Late 1980s KEVAN HALL COUTURE black off-the-shoulder sequin dress ! Features a nude chiffon underlay with a lace nad sequin bodice. Flowy silk chiffon skirt. Boned bodice. Hidden zip...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress
Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress

Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress

By Bergdorf Goodman, Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage late 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hot pink fuchsia chiffon off-the-shoulder ruched dress! Flattering fitted ruched bodice on the front and back, with an attac...

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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

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 !

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Amazing Vintage VIcky Tiel Couture 80s Sexy 1980s Black Jersey Assymetrical Gown
Amazing Vintage VIcky Tiel Couture 80s Sexy 1980s Black Jersey Assymetrical Gown

Amazing Vintage VIcky Tiel Couture 80s Sexy 1980s Black Jersey Assymetrical Gown

By Vicky Tiel

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing and sexy early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk jersey evening dress! Unique, yet flattering asymmetrical cut, with one of the sleeves sitting off the shoulder. Flattering...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown

Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE black, silver and white heavily beaded and sequined nigh neck evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bod...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping
Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping

Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping

Located in New York, NY

The dress's silhouette and this draped element reminds me of the iconic Edith Head Grace Kelly famously wore in 1955's To Catch a Thief (below)— it could also be worn with just one s...

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1940s American Evening Dresses

Dame Zandra Rhodes 1980s Vintage Black Wool Ruffle Dress for Women
Dame Zandra Rhodes 1980s Vintage Black Wool Ruffle Dress for Women

Dame Zandra Rhodes 1980s Vintage Black Wool Ruffle Dress for Women

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Miami, FL

Fun 80's Zandra Rhodes black ruffle party dress. Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage wool ruffle dress.

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Marc Bouwer Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress
Marc Bouwer Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress

Marc Bouwer Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress

By Marc Bouwer

Located in New York, NY

Marc Bouwer Glamour Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress designed for 80's club hopping. A large jeweled studded flounce is gathered from neckline with a matching jeweled ruffle at...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Frank Usher Floral Ruched Dress with Floaty Jacket
1980s Frank Usher Floral Ruched Dress with Floaty Jacket

1980s Frank Usher Floral Ruched Dress with Floaty Jacket

By Frank Usher

Located in London, GB

The jacket is just as classically 80s as the dress, complete with padded shoulders and floaty sleeves, heavily gathered to create a voluminous, flowing effect.

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1980s British Summer Dresses

COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN Signed Lithograph, Young Woman Off Shoulder Dress
COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN Signed Lithograph, Young Woman Off Shoulder Dress

COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN Signed Lithograph, Young Woman Off Shoulder Dress

By Peter Max

Located in Union City, NJ

COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN is a dreamy, fantasy portrait of a beautiful young woman in profile, wavy red hairstyle, eyes cast downward, wearing an off shoulder dress, her pale bare sh...

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1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Creole Dancer
Creole Dancer

Creole Dancer

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

It was already present to him as a descendent of generations of weavers, who was raised among weavers in Bohain-en-Vermandois, which in the 1880's and 90's was a center of production...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

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80s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Dress
80s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Dress

80s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Miami Beach, FL

lined in slinky slippery acetate-rayon side zipper the one shoulder is scooped out so elegantly- a A Classic YSL to be sure size 6 bust 34 hips 36 mint condition label Yv...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche s/s 1983 silk roses pattern off shoulders ruffle gown
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche s/s 1983 silk roses pattern off shoulders ruffle gown

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche s/s 1983 silk roses pattern off shoulders ruffle gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Milano, IT

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche spring/summer 1983 black silk rainbow roses pattern off shoulders ruffle neck midi dress with pleated skirt (S) Rare and collectible item from Saint Laurent...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Arnold Scaasi 80s Rainbow Polka Dot Gown
Arnold Scaasi 80s Rainbow Polka Dot Gown

Arnold Scaasi 80s Rainbow Polka Dot Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Off the shoulder rainbow polka dot silk gown from Arnold Scaasi. Sleeves and drop waisted bodice are gathered and hand tacked. Skirt is gently pleated at drop waist for fullness. Tul...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Attributed to Arnold Scaasi Champagne Silk Dress
Attributed to Arnold Scaasi Champagne Silk Dress

Attributed to Arnold Scaasi Champagne Silk Dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attributed to Arnold Scaasi Champagne Silk Dress Purchased from Kleinfeld's in the 80's All tags removed Waist ruching with a gorgeous off shoulder detail and drop waist Back zip enc...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Grey Suit with Lace Up Jodhpur Pants, 1980s
Jean Paul Gaultier Grey Suit with Lace Up Jodhpur Pants, 1980s

Jean Paul Gaultier Grey Suit with Lace Up Jodhpur Pants, 1980s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pants have belt loops & pockets and there are interior shoulder pads in jacket. This gorgeous and very stunning Gaultier suit is just as whimsical today as when it was designed back...

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1980s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

80s Off-The-Shoulder Black Textured  Cocktail Dress
80s Off-The-Shoulder Black Textured  Cocktail Dress

80s Off-The-Shoulder Black Textured Cocktail Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

Black Benita Ann textured off-the-shoulder boned cocktail dress. Fully lined. Size 8

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Off Shoulder Dotted Dress
Lanvin Off Shoulder Dotted Dress

Lanvin Off Shoulder Dotted Dress

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Size: FR38(US4-6) but runs very small

Lanvin Off Shoulder Dotted Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Geneva, CH

Pretty and unusual, this early 80's Lanvin off shoulder dress is perfect for summer events, like weddings or garden parties.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Loris Azzaro Couture Hand Beaded Evening Dress
Loris Azzaro Couture Hand Beaded Evening Dress

Loris Azzaro Couture Hand Beaded Evening Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Geneva, CH

This fantastic 80’s draped evening couture dress is a beautiful example of his work.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Champagne Sequin & Pearl 3 Piece Ensemble Dress With Jacket, C.1980
Champagne Sequin & Pearl 3 Piece Ensemble Dress With Jacket, C.1980

Champagne Sequin & Pearl 3 Piece Ensemble Dress With Jacket, C.1980

Located in Atlanta, GA

'Just Fabulous', fun and funky! This late '70's/early 80's fully sequined three piece ensemble by Just Fabulous, Samoto, New York, is a combination of elegance and whimsy created by...

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1970s Indian Evening Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Blue and Brown Print Flamenco Style Silk Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Blue and Brown Print Flamenco Style Silk Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Blue and Brown Print Flamenco Style Silk Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This late 80s Saint Laurent rive gauche silk organza dress has the influence of a classic Flamenco dress but with much more subtle ruffles.

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1970s French Evening Gowns

1980's Vintage Bob Mackie White Gown with White Beaded Bodice
1980's Vintage Bob Mackie White Gown with White Beaded Bodice

1980's Vintage Bob Mackie White Gown with White Beaded Bodice

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your bridal style with our 1980's Bob Mackie White Gown. This off-shoulder gown features a stunning beaded bodice and a sweetheart cup, perfect for the vintage bride. Step ba...

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1980s Wedding Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Formfit Rogers 2pc Tan Geometric Print Tunic Dress Slip Set
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Formfit Rogers 2pc Tan Geometric Print Tunic Dress Slip Set

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Formfit Rogers 2pc Tan Geometric Print Tunic Dress Slip Set

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Thiensville, WI

Decorative zigzag border around collar, cuffs, closure, and hem. Similar dress seen worn by Rachel Zoe. Marked Fabric Content: "Rigid material: All Nylon; Elastic: 80% Nylon 20% Span...

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1960s American Loungewear

Patrick Kelly Vintage Sexy 80s Leopard Print Off Shoulder Cheetah Dress 1980s
Patrick Kelly Vintage Sexy 80s Leopard Print Off Shoulder Cheetah Dress 1980s

Patrick Kelly Vintage Sexy 80s Leopard Print Off Shoulder Cheetah Dress 1980s

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 1980s leopard print gown by legendary designer, PATRICK KELLY! Classic cheetah print, with a body hugging velour jersey. One sleeve could easily be tucked in for a one-s...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off  Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off  Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress

Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 1980s TADASHI SHOJI black taffeta off-the-shoulder cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the bodice and sleeves. Taffeta pleated wa...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s  Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s  Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...

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1980s Italian Mini Dress

1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress
1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress

1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress

By Eugene Alexander

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde EUGENE ALEXANDER 1980s green silk brocade and black silk velvet off the shoulder mini dress! Features an off-the-shoulder bodice in a pretty green hue. Oversized pouf sle...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress
Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress

Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Extremely rare 1980s PATRICK KELLY black dice appliqué cotton and spandex off-the-shoulder bodycon mini dress ! This particular dress is very important, as it came from Kelly's final...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Black Silk Colorful Bird Print Gold Button Dress, 1980s
Chanel Black Silk Colorful Bird Print Gold Button Dress, 1980s

Chanel Black Silk Colorful Bird Print Gold Button Dress, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size: 42 FR Size estimate: S/M Shoulders: 16 inches Sleeves: 23 inches Bust: 38 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length: 52 inches This dress closes at the centre front with ...

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1980s French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Floor Length Peasant Dress w/Tiered Hem & Train
Yves Saint Laurent Floor Length Peasant Dress w/Tiered Hem & Train

Yves Saint Laurent Floor Length Peasant Dress w/Tiered Hem & Train

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Studio City, CA

A late 70s/early 80's Yves Saint Laurent floor length red-orange peasant dress made from 100% polished cotton with a color block ruffle hem in a classic YSL palette of burnt orange, ...

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20th Century French Day Dresses

AJ BARI c.1980's Black Velvet Rainbow Panel Puff Sleeve Cocktail Party Dress
AJ BARI c.1980's Black Velvet Rainbow Panel Puff Sleeve Cocktail Party Dress

AJ BARI c.1980's Black Velvet Rainbow Panel Puff Sleeve Cocktail Party Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

AJ BARI c.1980's Black Velvet Rainbow Panel Puff Sleeve Cocktail Party Dress Circa: 1980’s Label(s): AJ Bari Designer: Kay Unger Style: Sheath dress; off the shoulder sleeves Color(s...

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1980s American Sheath Dresses

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80s Off The Shoulder Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 80s off the shoulder dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have pink, beige, brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a 80s off the shoulder dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and Victor Costa are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 80s Off The Shoulder Dress?

Prices for a 80s off the shoulder dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $271 and can go as high as $79,921, while, on average they fetch $1,384.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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