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Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012
Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress. Bustier inside the dress with underwired bra slightly padded

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Red bustier cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana
Red bustier cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana

Red bustier cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red bustier cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining composition: 54% acetate, 20

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Red bustier cocktail dress Ralph Lauren
Red bustier cocktail dress Ralph Lauren

Red bustier cocktail dress Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red bustier cocktail dress. No fabric tag composition but the main fabric is probably rayon or

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Purple cocktail bustier dress
Purple cocktail bustier dress

Purple cocktail bustier dress

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple cocktail bustier dress

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Flavio Castellani
Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Flavio Castellani

Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Flavio Castellani

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles. Main fabric composition: 50% rayon, 45% cotton, 5

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage bustier dress
Vintage bustier dress

Vintage bustier dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Mid-length bustier dress with a purple pleated top and a flower-patterned white bottom

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Escada sequins bustier cocktail dress
Escada sequins bustier cocktail dress

Escada sequins bustier cocktail dress

By Escada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sequins bustier cocktail's bustier dress, flowers pattern pastels, black & white / chiffon base

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1990s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Azzaro bustier dress
Azzaro bustier dress

Azzaro bustier dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

AZZARO - (Made in France) Taffeta bustier dress in orange and yellow tones. Size and composition

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Jacquard bustier cocktail dress BILL BLASS
Jacquard bustier cocktail dress BILL BLASS

Jacquard bustier cocktail dress BILL BLASS

By Bill Blass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Jacquard bustier cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester & lurex. Satin lining. Boned

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Blue cocktail bustier dress Monte Napoleone
Blue cocktail bustier dress Monte Napoleone

Blue cocktail bustier dress Monte Napoleone

By Collezione Monte Napoleone

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue cocktail bustier dress

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Early 2000s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail bustier dress in lurex and thread lace Christian Lacroix Bazar
Cocktail bustier dress in lurex and thread lace Christian Lacroix Bazar

Cocktail bustier dress in lurex and thread lace Christian Lacroix Bazar

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cocktail bustier dress in lurex and thread lace on a black tulle base . Fabric composition: 47

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Early 2000s Tunisian Cocktail Dresses

Printed bustier dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Printed bustier dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Printed bustier dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed bustier dress. No fabric composition tag but it's look like a wrinkle satin mix with nylon

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress Alexander MCQUEEN
Silk printed bustier cocktail dress Alexander MCQUEEN

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress Alexander MCQUEEN

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with inside bustier. Black inlay ribs on the middle back

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2010s Serbian Cocktail Dresses

Bustier dress with cutwork Rinascimento
Bustier dress with cutwork Rinascimento

Bustier dress with cutwork Rinascimento

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Bustier dress with cutwork. Zip in the middle back. Adjustable shoulder straps. No fabric

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

White knit bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
White knit bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

White knit bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White knit bustier dress . Knit composition: 80% rayon, 18%nylon, 2% elastane. Invisible zip

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Long bustier printed dress M MISSONI
Long bustier printed dress M MISSONI

Long bustier printed dress M MISSONI

By M Missoni

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long bustier printed dress. No fabric composition tag but both fabric ( the bustier one is

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black and fushia bustier cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA
Black and fushia bustier cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA

Black and fushia bustier cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and fushia bustier cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Zip and hook

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bustier cocktail dress with flower print CHIARA BONI
Bustier cocktail dress with flower print CHIARA BONI

Bustier cocktail dress with flower print CHIARA BONI

By Chiara Boni

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Bustier cocktail dress with flower print and nylon tulle petticoat . Main fabric composition

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier cocktail dress with pleats VICTOR COSTA
Black bustier cocktail dress with pleats VICTOR COSTA

Black bustier cocktail dress with pleats VICTOR COSTA

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black bustier cocktail dress with pleats . Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Boned bustier inside

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bustier Printed  ballon cocktail dress VERSACE JEANS COUTURE
Bustier Printed  ballon cocktail dress VERSACE JEANS COUTURE

Bustier Printed ballon cocktail dress VERSACE JEANS COUTURE

By Versace Jeans Couture

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Bustier Printed ballon cocktail dress. Fabric composition 1 ( bustier) : 89% polyester, 11

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black patchwork mini bustier cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black patchwork mini bustier cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black patchwork mini bustier cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black patchwork mini cocktail dress. Different fabric composition: rayon, nylon, tulle, acetate

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Organza and lace bustier cocktail dress J Mendel
Organza and lace bustier cocktail dress J Mendel

Organza and lace bustier cocktail dress J Mendel

By J Mendel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Organza and lace bustier cocktail dress. Silk lining. The lace is draped on the bust. Ruffles above

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin red strapless bustier dress, 2012
Lanvin red strapless bustier dress, 2012

Lanvin red strapless bustier dress, 2012

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Lanvin stunning draped bustier dress in red color. Collection 2012 Size – 36 FR (S) Length

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress  Circa 1980
Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress  Circa 1980

Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress Circa 1980

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress with 2 scarves attached in the back. SIZE S

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Pale pink cotton bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Pale pink cotton bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Pale pink cotton bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale pink cotton bustier dress . Zip and snap closure + buckle and strap. SIZE 36 / S SAMPLE

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Grey silk chiffon bustier dress CAROLINA HERRERA
Grey silk chiffon bustier dress CAROLINA HERRERA

Grey silk chiffon bustier dress CAROLINA HERRERA

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey silk chiffon bustier dress. Main fabric composition: 90% silk, 6% polyester, 4% cotton. Silk

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Versace 2011 Green Medusa Collection  Bustier cocktail Dress
Versace 2011 Green Medusa Collection  Bustier cocktail Dress

Versace 2011 Green Medusa Collection Bustier cocktail Dress

By Versace Collection, Gianni Versace

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

crossover straps at back and concealed zip closure at left side. This silk cocktail dress will compliment

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress HOLLYWOOD NITES
Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress HOLLYWOOD NITES

Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress HOLLYWOOD NITES

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress. Fabric composition: acetate. Zip closure on the

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Black silk jacquard balloon bustier cocktail dress NINA RICCI
Black silk jacquard balloon bustier cocktail dress NINA RICCI

Black silk jacquard balloon bustier cocktail dress NINA RICCI

By Nina Ricci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk jacquard balloon bustier cocktail dress with boned bustier inside and underwired bra. Bow on

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin Thierry Mugler
Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin Thierry Mugler

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin. Boned bustier inside the top part of the dress. Zip

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Damask bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
Damask bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus

Damask bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Damask bustier cocktail dress. Shell fabric composition: 40% rayon, 30% polyester, 30% metal

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Loris Azzaro  long cocktail sun fold crepe's  bustier dress
Loris Azzaro  long cocktail sun fold crepe's  bustier dress

Loris Azzaro long cocktail sun fold crepe's bustier dress

By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long bustier cocktail's dress in black crepe sunary pleats (sun fold)

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lingerie Corset Bustier Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Black Lingerie Corset Bustier Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lingerie Corset Bustier Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Nice, FR

DOLCE & GABBANA black lingerie corset bustier dress. This sexy dress features : - Black mesh and

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black and white printed bustier dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Black and white printed bustier dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Black and white printed bustier dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white printed bustier dress. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI
Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20% lurex

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with embroidery collar  CHRISTIAN DIOR
Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with embroidery collar  CHRISTIAN DIOR

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with embroidery collar CHRISTIAN DIOR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed bustier cocktail dress on a silk chiffon dress with rhinestone collar embellishment. Silk

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Chanel Boutique
Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Chanel Boutique

Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Chanel Boutique

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles and black velvet ribbons piping. Boned silk

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Early 2000s European Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferré bustier dress
Gianfranco Ferré bustier dress

Gianfranco Ferré bustier dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

GIANFRANCO FERRÉ - (Made in Italy) Dark-brown velvet bustier dress. Size 38FR. Condition: Very

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci bustier dress
Nina Ricci bustier dress

Nina Ricci bustier dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Muslin and wild silk bustier dress with a pearl and rhinestone

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses
Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses

Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses. Double lays bustier with 2 zips

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Purple cocktail bustier dress  with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo
Purple cocktail bustier dress  with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo

Purple cocktail bustier dress with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo

By Jiki Monte Carlo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple cocktail bustier dress with drape and bow with rhinestone brooch. No lining. SIZE 38 (M)

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Black  tulle  bustier dress with white dots DOLCE & GABBANA
Black  tulle  bustier dress with white dots DOLCE & GABBANA

Black tulle bustier dress with white dots DOLCE & GABBANA

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black tulle bustier dress with white dots. Tulle composition: 78% nylon, 22% elastane . Lining

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Christian Lacroix Bustier Dress with Bow at Back Small
Christian Lacroix Bustier Dress with Bow at Back Small

Christian Lacroix Bustier Dress with Bow at Back Small

By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Christian Lacroix vintage bustier dress "Collectors item" We offer more exclusive vintage items

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Taffeta Pleated Bustier Dress
Taffeta Pleated Bustier Dress

Taffeta Pleated Bustier Dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Taffeta pleated bustier dress painted with colorful flowers. No size nor composition label, it fits

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Lace Bustier Dress, 1990s
Lace Bustier Dress, 1990s

Lace Bustier Dress, 1990s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Bustier dress with a corset and a long asymmetrical wide skirt. No size nor composition label, it

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier dress AlaÏa
Black bustier dress AlaÏa

Black bustier dress AlaÏa

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black bustier dress with beige lining.

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Draped silk Prince of Wales pattern bustier dress Ungaro
Draped silk Prince of Wales pattern bustier dress Ungaro

Draped silk Prince of Wales pattern bustier dress Ungaro

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Draped silk Prince of Wales pattern bustier dress. Silk lining. Boned bustier inside. Invisible zip

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black wool and cotton lace bustier dress Georges Rech
Black wool and cotton lace bustier dress Georges Rech

Black wool and cotton lace bustier dress Georges Rech

By Georges Rech

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool and cotton lace bustier dress. Polyester lining. Underwired bra and bones on the side

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Denim skirt - bustier dress Show piece Chanel SS 2013
Denim skirt - bustier dress Show piece Chanel SS 2013

Denim skirt - bustier dress Show piece Chanel SS 2013

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Denim skirt - bustier dress Show piece worn by Cara Delevigne. Fabric composition: 100% cotton

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Cotton flowers printed bustier dress Christian Dior Dior 2
Cotton flowers printed bustier dress Christian Dior Dior 2

Cotton flowers printed bustier dress Christian Dior Dior 2

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cotton flowers printed bustier dress with bow on the bust. SIZE M

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier lingerie dress D&G by Dolce Gabbana
Black bustier lingerie dress D&G by Dolce Gabbana

Black bustier lingerie dress D&G by Dolce Gabbana

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black bustier lingerie dress. Fabric composition: 67% acetate, 30% polyamide 3% other fiber

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Bustier dress with jacquard pattern Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Bustier dress with jacquard pattern Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Bustier dress with jacquard pattern Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Bustier dress with jacquard pattern and black leather and buckle edge. Zip in the middle back with

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Early 2000s Hungarian Cocktail Dresses

Grey jacquard bustier dress with sequin VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL
Grey jacquard bustier dress with sequin VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL

Grey jacquard bustier dress with sequin VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL

By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey jacquard bustier dress with sequin. Main fabric composition: 55% polyester, 39% nylon, 6

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Vintage Black and White Asymetric Bustier Dress
Thierry Mugler Vintage Black and White Asymetric Bustier Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage Black and White Asymetric Bustier Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage black and white asymetric bustier dress. This dress features : - Black wool

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

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Cocktail Dress Bustier For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary cocktail dress bustier you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Beige and more. Finding the perfect cocktail dress bustier 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and Roberto Cavalli are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Cocktail Dress Bustier?

The price for a cocktail dress bustier starts at $280 and tops out at $86,000, and on average, selling for $1,252.

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 Cocktail Dress Bustier
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A classic cocktail dress is a garment worn for special occasions that usually take place in the evening. Although its name comes from "cocktail party," the dresses are suitable for other types of gatherings. Designs vary greatly, but most cocktail dresses feature a hemline that falls close to the knee. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage cocktail dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cocktail dresses usually finish above or at the knees and are paired with high heels. This dress should be party-ready such as dressy separates or a little black dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a cocktail dress, first look at the hemline. Typically, hemlines for cocktail dresses fall to the mid-thigh or above. Materials and embellishments can also indicate a cocktail dress. For example, fine fibers like silk, chiffon and velvet are commonly used for cocktail dresses, and many pieces feature decorative accents, such as sequins and rhinestones. Keep in mind that there are no real hard and fast rules for what classifies as a cocktail dress. The term generally refers to any dress slightly more casual than a formal full-length gown but still suitable for nighttime wear. Explore a large selection of cocktail dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cocktail dresses first rose to prominence in the 1920s and onward, with each era making its own mark on the practical and fashionable garment. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary cocktail dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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