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Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10
Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10

Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Oscar de la Renta black taffeta dress is strapless with a drop waist and two bottom ruffles

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paule Ka Bustier Long Black Taffeta Dress
Paule Ka Bustier Long Black Taffeta Dress

Paule Ka Bustier Long Black Taffeta Dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paule Ka - Long black taffeta bustier dress with silvery sequins. Transparent effects around the

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2010s Evening Dresses

1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress

1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in London, GB

This Guy Laroche cocktail dress really epitomises the fun spirit and dynamic silhouette trends of

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1980s French Mini Dress

Dion Lee Off The Shoulder Taffeta Mini Dress
Dion Lee Off The Shoulder Taffeta Mini Dress

Dion Lee Off The Shoulder Taffeta Mini Dress

By Dion Lee

Located in London, GB

Modern minimalist Dion Lee off the shoulder taffeta mini dress. Bought for £850 and worn once. Has

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2010s French Mini Dress

1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress

1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or

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1950s British Ball Gowns

Louis Féraud Haute Couture Black and Brown Silk Taffeta Dress
Louis Féraud Haute Couture Black and Brown Silk Taffeta Dress

Louis Féraud Haute Couture Black and Brown Silk Taffeta Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Louis Feraud - (Made in France) Haute Couture black and brown silk taffeta dress sewn with lace. No

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1980s French Mini Dresses

Valentino Black Silk Taffeta Button-Up Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress
Valentino Black Silk Taffeta Button-Up Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress

Valentino Black Silk Taffeta Button-Up Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress

By Valentino

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Valentino Black Silk Taffeta Button-Up Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress exudes sophisticated elegance

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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Day Dresses

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro
Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro

By Loris Azzaro Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress. Embroidered bustier with sequin and satin ribbons

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Azzaro bustier Embroidered Taffeta Dress
Azzaro bustier Embroidered Taffeta Dress

Azzaro bustier Embroidered Taffeta Dress

By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Azzaro (Made in France) Taffeta dress embroidered with beads. No composition or size tag, it fits a

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar
Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar

Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar

By Chloé

Located in Sparks, NV

Fully Lined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: T 36 Color: Black Fabric: Silk Taffeta Label: Chloe Bust

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer this vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano black taffeta hobo

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress
STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress

STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress

By Stella McCartney

Located in San Francisco, CA

STELLA McCARTNEY cocktail dress comes in a black silk blend taffeta with a sweetheart portrait

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Gucci Black Velvet Taffeta Dress with Faux Coral Details, Size 40
Gucci Black Velvet Taffeta Dress with Faux Coral Details, Size 40

Gucci Black Velvet Taffeta Dress with Faux Coral Details, Size 40

By Gucci

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Elegant Gucci velvet taffeta dress with gorgeous round-necked application of golden and black

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Striped Dress in Multicolored Taffeta
Lanvin Striped Dress in Multicolored Taffeta

Lanvin Striped Dress in Multicolored Taffeta

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - (Made in France) Multicolored taffeta dress with stripes. No size indicated, it fits a

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1970s French Evening Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in London, GB

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Jacques Fath Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress
Jacques Fath Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress

Jacques Fath Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress

By Jacques Fath

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jacques Fath - Silk taffeta maxi dress with midnight blue velvet and gold metal buttons with

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress
Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress

By Fabrice, Fabrice New York Couture

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black silk taffeta evening dress, ss 1986
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black silk taffeta evening dress, ss 1986

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black silk taffeta evening dress, ss 1986

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in London, GB

black silk taffeta ▪ Fitted bodice with horizontal pleats ▪ Asymmetric draped shoulder strap finishing

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche
Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche

Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress with taffetas belt. Acetate lining. Zip closure

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Little Black Dress Taffeta 1960s w/  Bolero Jacket Tina Rose
Little Black Dress Taffeta 1960s w/  Bolero Jacket Tina Rose

Little Black Dress Taffeta 1960s w/ Bolero Jacket Tina Rose

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 2 piece Vintage Taffeta 1960s Dress with matching jacket *Tight fitting Wiggle Dress

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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

By Scaasi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress
Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress

By Georges Rech

Located in Eivissa, ES

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Taffeta Dress with Oversized Collar Striking and sculptural, this

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1980s Maxi Dress

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Boca Raton, FL

illustrated in this 1980s pleated cocktail dress. Done in a black silk taffeta, the dress is composed of a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Backless blue taffetas evening dress  Victor Costa for Neiman  Marcus
Backless blue taffetas evening dress  Victor Costa for Neiman  Marcus

Backless blue taffetas evening dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Backless blue taffetas evening dress wrap on the bust . Black tulle petticoat. Fabric composition

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1980s American Evening Dresses

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Black Taffeta Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary black taffeta dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have blue, red, white and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a black taffeta dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar De La Renta and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Black Taffeta Dress?

Prices for a black taffeta dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $113 and can go as high as $125,000, while, on average they fetch $1,128.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Black Taffeta Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    For ladies, black tie dress code means that there is an expectation to dress formally. This typically involves wearing a full-length gown. Bold statement jewelry and pumps are also commonly worn to black-tie events. For handbags, women usually opt to carry small clutches with black tie attire. Explore a wide variety of gowns, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.

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