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Beautiful Marc Jacobs Runway Holiday Babydoll Metallic Bow Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Shine at any holiday party this metallic Marc Jacobs Runway dress! Features black metallic criss
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Beautiful Vintage Victoria Royal Ltd. Red & Green Heavily Beaded Holiday Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
make for a fantastic holiday dress! Beautiful draped tulip skirt that is so flattering. Elegant dipped
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
1990s Holiday Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk Flower Vintage 90s Strapless Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Holiday Avant Garde lipstick red silk Size 4 / 6 dress! Features a boned bodice to keep
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Size: Small / Small Medium
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
Chanel Couture Cocktail Dress Black Silk Guipure Lace Floral Numbered Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage Chanel couture cocktail dress, likely made in the early 80s. Made from silk and
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook and eye.
100
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses
Green Printed Silk Christmas Ornament Cocktail Dress with Tassel Belt - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
cocktail dress with all-over tasseled Christmas ornament print and matching tasseled tie belt and string
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size M
Vintage Spectacular Fred Hayman BH Rushed Silk Print Cocktail Party Dress Size 6
By Fred Hayman Beverly Hills, Fred Hayman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
spectacular cocktail or party dress to wear this holiday season. The dress is entirely in flattering Lee
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1990s Korean Cocktail Dresses
Travilla Cocktail Dress Black Illusion Lace Silk Ribbon Trim Size S Vintage 60s
By Travilla
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a pretty cocktail dress from Travilla, most likely made in the 1960s. Made from what we
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Hooded Stretch Black High Slit Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous hooded Dolce and Gabbana maxi dress. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Hooded Stretch Leopard Print Hit Slit Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous cheetah print hooded Dolce and Gabbana dress from the Spring/Summer 1996
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
St. Martin by Jeanette Cocktail Dress Embellished Evening Wear Rare 90s Size 6
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage St Martin by Jeanette sexy embellished cocktail dress, likely made in
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Paco Rabanne Metal Dress Kit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE Iconic Paco Rabanne 1996 Metal Dress Kit in original box. Brand New
The perfect Holiday Gift
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Balmain Fringed Gold Sequined Mini Dress
By Balmain
Located in Brossard, QC
Step out of the car and waltz into your next event with Balmain's eye-catching mini dress. With
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
Plunging V Neck Body Dress in Luxurious Taroni Gold Lame
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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A perfect Cocktail dress or Wedding Guest. Fits like a glove for true Hollywood Glamour.
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Balloon Sleeve Black Velvet Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
waistband. Perfect dress for a holiday party! In great condition. Marked Size US 4
Measurements:
40 inch
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Claraluna Original Lipstick Red Rhinestone Slinky Jersey Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
alternative to a little black dress. A timeless addition to any wardrobe, and perfect for the holidays !
In
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Dolce & Gabbana Dress Buckle Collar Keyhole Chest Black Jersey Wiggle Bodycon
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This chic black jersey dress was made by Dolce & Gabbana, most likely in the mid 1990s. Made from
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960s Courreges Black Velvet Metallic Beautiful Vintage 60s A Line Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
closure. Perfect for the upcoming holidays, or any occassion. The epitome of the best little black dress
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Norma Walters Tartan Plaid Silk & Sequin Two Piece Dress, 1980's
By Norma Walters
Located in Atlanta, GA
attire ... perfect dress for cocktails by the fire.
CONDITION
Very good vintage condition.
SIZING
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1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Albert Nipon Vintage Black Velvet Lace Dress 1970s Victorian Renaissance Ruffles
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
and cuffs are trimmed in a lovely black lace and the dress is perfect for the holidays! Ruffles are
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Saint Laurent SS19 Gold Ruched Plunging Fitted Silk Mini Dress Size 36
By Saint Laurent
Located in Paradise Island, BS
Saint Laurent SS19 Gold Ruched Plunging Fitted Silk Mini Dress
Everything is harmonious in this
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2010s Cocktail Dresses
Fit & Flare Dress in Iridescent Satin with Square Neck and 3/4 Sleeve
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Great for holiday parties and dancing—a true party dress. Iridescent fabric in blue and green heavy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses
Extraordinary Patrick Kelly 1980s Vintage Red BodCon Mermaid Dress w/ Tulle Hem
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
mermaid hem. SO avant garde, yet a timeless piece! Perfect as a Christmas / Holiday dress! Looks great
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Adele Simpson 1980s Red Black White Fit n' Flare Empire Bow Lace Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
completed by hand. Such a flattering cocktail dress that would be perfect for the upcoming holiday
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1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Sportsmax Defile Exotic Iridescent Green Feather Dress Made in Italy US Size 8
Located in University City, MO
cocktail dress is entirely made from feathers from the bodice to the hem on all sides. The dark green
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Sz 36 Lipstick Red Silk Cape Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
! Perfect holiday dress just in time for the holidays. Also, the perfect alternative to a basic little black
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage CD Greene Black Silk Jersey Paillettes Sequin Size 4 90s Babydoll Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
holiday dress! The intricate pleating below the bust, and free waist make this a very forgiving dress
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Red Satin and Rhinestone Button Coat Dress by Victor Costa Neiman Marcus Size 8
By Victor Costa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This dress is the most perfect vintage class ic and chic thing to wear for a holiday party. We are
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 10 Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk 3/4 Sleeve Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
. The perfect alternative to a little black dress that would be perfect for the upcoming holidays
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Oscar De La Renta Black Bow Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All wrapped up with a bow! This Oscar De La Renta velvet and satin cocktail dress is perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970s Bill Blass Taupe V Neck Jersey Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Taupe V neck Jersey Snake Skin Cocktail Dress with belt perfect for Holiday
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Sonia Rykiel Black and Gold Long Sleeve Sequin Cocktail Dress Size 8/10
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
Long sleeve sequin cocktail dress by Sonia Rykiel with gold and black color blocked sequins and a
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Silk Hand Beaded Chemise Cocktail Dress Size 8
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
stunning cocktail dress ready for the Holiday party season.
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1980s Indian Chemises
5.66 Carat Colombian Emerald Floral Designed Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
This beautiful Colombian Emerald Floral designed Diamond Halo cocktail ring, is truly stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 4.93 Carat Sapphire Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
This beautiful Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo cocktail ring is truly gorgeous. Nestled amongst
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Flapper Dress. Perfect for Holiday cocktail Party
Dress is heavy.
Fit best for size 0/2 US size. ( model
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses
St John Couture Modern Silk Dress with 3D Shimmy Sexy Dangling Sequins Size 2.
By St. John
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Holiday/cocktail party dress. Size 2.
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2010s Chinese Chemises
Theia Glamour Black Long Sleeve Evening Dress with Full Irredescent Skirt Size 4
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beutiful chic and modern long evening dress. Would be perfect for a dress up Holiday cocktail
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2010s Chinese Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Blue Beaded Floral Silk Crepe Long-Sleeve Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Halston light-blue beaded shift dress dating back to his 1977 couture collection. Halston
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1970s SCAASI Black and Gold Velvet Flocked Poiret Inspired Print Gown
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Sleeveless - bateau neckline. Perfect for Holiday Cocktail Party or Black tie event.
Size: Small/ 0/2
Bust
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1970s American Evening Gowns
1980s Halston Multi Color Sequin Mesh Cardigan Jacket and Black Velvet Skirt Set
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
velvet wrap skirt. Perfect for studio 54 party or holiday cocktail event.
Fit size : 4 0r 6
Measurement
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1980s Evening Gowns
Art Deco French Souvenir Porcelain Trinket Tray
Located in Devon, England
use for cocktails today so this could easily be added. These souvenirs were sold in holiday
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
A sweet and sexy Italian cocktail dress with beading. Perfect for holiday parties!
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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses
Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous 1980's cocktail dress, attributed to iconic American designer Bob Mackie, is covered
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
90s Diane Freis Vibrant Sequin Body Con Cocktail Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Perfect little holiday dress.
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
90s John Anthony Burgundy Floral Lace Cocktail Dress with Rhinestone Details
By John Anthony
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glittering and sparkling cocktail dress by designer John Anthony circa 1990s. Rich burgundy lace
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress
Located in Houston, TX
1980's does the 1920's in this Gorgeous black velvet dress with sheer back beading on tulle
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Matthew Williamson Black Silk w/ Gold, Blue, Pink & Peach Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Matthew Williamson
Located in Houston, TX
above the knee black silk cocktail dress with sequin overlay of gold, pink, blue, peach and white
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Early 2000s British Cocktail Dresses
1960s Italian Botti Fringe Dress
Located in New York, NY
made, fun dress for holiday parties!
RARE vintage
STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday
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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1970s Crochet Lace Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1970s dress
* ivory & brown crochet lace
* amazing floral design
* buttons at
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1970s Cocktail Dresses
1980s Draped Rayon Jersey Don Kline Dress with Rhinestones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shoulders and at end of tie. Long sleeved and semi-sheer. Would make a nice holiday season dress!
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Bernetti Jacquard Maxi Dress with Gold Threadwork and Beading, 1950s
By Bernetti New York
Located in Houston, TX
Daring and Different this holiday?
This is it....Wonderful winter white jacquard maxi dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1960's Dominic Rompollo Black Velvet Dress With White Satin Trim
By Dominic Rompollo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pockets on front of garment. Hand sewn hem. Perfect for holiday cocktail parties!
Dominic Rompollo was
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket with Sequins Size 36 (4)
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
. It is the ideal piece to wear over your favorite cocktail dress or with a sleek pair of pants at any
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Size 4 Cheetah Print & Gold Color Cocktail Holiday Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Color block sheath dress by GIAMBATTISTA VALLI. A structured mod inspired style in cheetah print
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Dolce & Gabbana Red Lace Dress Cocktail Holiday 2013 Marie Claire Cover 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a fabulously chic red lace dress from Dolce & Gabbana. Scarlett Johansson sizzled in a
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Size: no size tag; fits like IT42 or M
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Size 6 Camel Wool/Tweed Panel Cocktail Fall Holiday Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Structured color block shift dress by GIAMBATTISTA VALLI. In a classic mod silhouette, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Ferdinando Sarmi Navy and Red Silk Organza Cocktail Dress
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Gresham, OR
A great little dress for the July 4th holiday! A 60s Sarmi cocktail dress in red and navy silk
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Marc Jacobs Red and Gold Metallic Stripe Black Linen Party Dress Holiday
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
black linen metallic stripe dress, as seen in cream on the Spring 2009 runway, Look 27. Silk ribbon
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses
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Cocktail Dress Holiday For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary cocktail dress holiday you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find red, gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a cocktail dress holiday from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th 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 Oscar De La Renta, Dolce & Gabbana and André Courrèges are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a cocktail dress holiday for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Cocktail Dress Holiday?
On average, a cocktail dress holiday on 1stDibs sells for $1,213, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $25,350 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Holiday
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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, 2022A 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, 2021Cocktail 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Cocktail 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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