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Versace Black Formal Knit Fitted Leggings / Pants Size 36
By Versace
Located in Paradise Island, BS
Versace Black Formal Knit Fitted Leggings / Pants These classic and chic knit leggings are a
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2010s Italian Pants

Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline
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Late 20th Century Italian Maxi Dress

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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1940s French Formal Wear

The Row Black Mini Dress, Size 6
By The Row
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring black cotton, open crew neck line, short sleeves (11.25"), mini length
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21st Century and Contemporary American Formal Wear

1990S DONNA KARAN Black Rayon& Elastane Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Rayon& Elastane Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
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1930s Formal Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Black Crepe & Embellished Lace Gown L
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this Roberto Cavalli gown exhibit the label's impeccable craftsmanship in tailoring. It is stitched using crepe fabric and added with...
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2010s Italian Formal Gowns

1960s Paul Jonas Floral Dress with Black Stripes
Located in London, GB
playful floral pattern in shades of blue and green on a bright red background. The horizontal black
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1960s British Formal Wear

Dolce & Gabbana Black Crepe Bow Detail Sheath Dress M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. The black sheath dress has contrasting sleeves, bow detailing, and a back zipper.
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2010s Italian Formal Wear

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

ROLAND MOURET black viscose EMBROIDERED LACE Gown Dress 10 S
By Roland Mouret
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Roland Mouret sleeveless maxi dress in black viscose (36%), acetate (35%), nylon (26
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2010s 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

1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a European size 38 Sexy snaps go all the way down the back. 1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk
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1990s Formal Wear

Gucci Black Striped Wool & Linen V-Neck Belted Dress M
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This black sleeveless dress is from Gucci's collection of effortless clothing. Tailored into a
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2010s Italian Formal Wear

1930S MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk Lace Gown With Victorian Beadwork
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Repurposing vintage 1930's lace into 1930S MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk Lace Gown With Victorian
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

1920S Black & Gold Silk Lamé Chiffon Side Ruffle Tiered Gown
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black & Gold Silk Lamé Chiffon Side Ruffle Tiered Gown
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1920s Formal Gowns

1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
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1940s Formal Gowns

1990S JOHN GALLIANO Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Crepe Chiffon Gown
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Crepe Chiffon Gown
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1990s 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

HERVE LEGER black SEQUINS CRISS CROSS Sleeveless BANDAGE BODYCON Dress S
By Herve Léger
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Herve Leger sleeveless bandage dress in black rayon (90%), nylon (9%) and spandex (1
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Black & White Antique Lace Silk Taffeta Backless Ruffled Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
vintage garments. MORPHEW ATELIER Black & White Antique Lace Silk Taffeta Backless Ruffled Gown
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

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

1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Wool Gown with Large Bow
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous 1960's Geoffrey Beene black gown. Black silk bodice with faux buttons and a fabulous huge
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1960s American 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

1970S LEONARD Black, Pink & Purple Silk Jersey Gown With Chiffon Flutter Sleeves
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1970S LEONARD Black, Pink & Purple Silk Jersey Gown With Chiffon Flutter Sleeves
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1970s 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

1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Det
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Details
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1950s Formal Gowns

1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows &
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring
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1940s 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

Vintage Carven Black Mid Lenght Long Sleeve Dress Size 38
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Size 38 Featuring 100% polyester fabric, long sleeves with slit, mid length, shorter on the front, longer on the back, rear zip closure. Made in Turkey.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Formal Wear

1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
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1930s Formal Gowns

1970S OSSIE CLARK Style Black & Silver Rayon Blend Knit Lurex Disco Gown
Located in New York, NY
1970S OSSIE CLARK Style Black & Silver Rayon Blend Knit Lurex Disco Gown
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1970s Formal Gowns

Christian Lacroix Black Silk Chiffon Dress With Off White Silk Collar & Cuffs
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Pret a Porter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Pret-A-Porter black silk chiffon panel with godet dress with long sheer sleeves
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1990s Italian Formal Wear

Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Black Lambskin Body-Hugging Dress
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather, Michael Hoban
Located in New York, NY
softest lambskin leather and feels like butter when wearing. The front has twelve (12) black metal
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1980s Italian Formal Wear

MORPHEW ATELIER Black 1920S Lace Gown With Hand Woven Japanese Metallic Gold Obi
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black 1920S Lace Gown With Hand Woven Japanese Metallic Gold Obi
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

1990S Black Jersey Sexy Slinky Rhinestone Halter Neck Gown With Arm Sleeve Piece
Located in New York, NY
Has original Bergdorf Goodman Tags, Originally sold for 10k 1990S Black Jersey Sexy Slinky
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1990s Formal Gowns

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

1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodi
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodice
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1930s Formal Gowns

CHANEL black cashmere 2020 20C CHAIN LONG SLEEVE MIDI KNIT Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
and purple cotton (100%). Features a 'CC' emblem oChanel chain embellished dress in black cashmere
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Wear

Vintage Carven Navy and Black Short Sleeve Mini Dress w/ Open Back
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
closure, black ruffled skirt and navy short balloon sleeves. Made in Hungary.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Formal Wear

1970S Richilene Black Silk Gazar Gown
By Richilene
Located in New York, NY
1970S Richilene Black Silk Gazar Gown
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1970s Formal Gowns

Black Emilio Pucci Knee-Length Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black knee-length long sleeve dress by Emilio Pucci. Crew neck. Concealed front
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Late 20th Century Italian 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 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

1930S Black Sheer Polka Dot Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Sheer Polka Dot Lace Gown
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1930s Formal Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Black Long Sleeve Beaded Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black long sleeve dress by Roberto Cavalli. V-neckline. Beading throughout bodice
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Formal Wear

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

1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
to pictures. Gorgeous gown ready to be worn and appreciated. 1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut
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1930s Formal Gowns

1970S Estevez Black & Nude Nylon Long Sleeve Gown
By Estevez
Located in New York, NY
1970S Estevez Black & Nude Nylon Long Sleeve Gown
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1970s 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

Chanel Black Boutique Mesh Overlay Strapless Ribbon Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage black mesh overlay strapless striped ribbon dress by Chanel Boutique. Zip
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21st Century and Contemporary French Formal Wear

MORPHEW ATELIER Black Antique Lace Victorian Beadwork Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black Antique Lace Victorian Beadwork Gown
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

1970S Black Sequined Silk Gauze Long Sleeved Sheer Gown
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black Sequined Silk Gauze Long Sleeved Sheer Gown
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1970s Formal Gowns

Burberry Black Viscose Chain Fringe Detail Dress S
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. Its classic desig...
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2010s British Formal Wear

Llyod Klein Black Silk Jersey Cut out gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lloyd Klein Black silk jersey cut out cross cross back gown with tag $5900 Cut out back with bugle
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Early 2000s European Formal Gowns

1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem
Located in New York, NY
collector of Dior, Alaia & Hervé Léger Couture. 1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem
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1990s Formal Gowns

Versace Black Crepe Wrapped Scarf Accent Mini Dress S
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. This beautiful cr...
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2010s Italian Formal Wear

1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
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1930s Formal Gowns

1930S Black Silk Satin Bias Cut Long Sleeve Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Bias Cut Long Sleeve Gown
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1930s Formal Gowns

Early 2000s Pamela Dennis Couture Black Leather Backless Beaded Gown
By Pamela Dennis
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning black leather gown by Pamela Dennis Couture dates back to the early 2000s. Crafted
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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary black formal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. Finding the perfect black formal may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Gucci are consistently popular. Finding a black formal for sale for women should be easy, but there are 44 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Black Formal?

The price for a black formal starts at $45 and tops out at $16,000, and on average, selling for $732.