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VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
By Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
True collector's piece VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
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1980s Ball Gowns

Richilene Cocktail Dress
By Richilene
Located in New York, NY
Charming cocktail dress by Richilene. Bodice heavily embroidered with black and iridiscent sequins
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon dress with a draped knot on the belly
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress
Black cocktail dress
Size: 34 (4US)
Rhinestone Jersey Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wedding gown or to a red carpet event, no matter the occasion this dress will have you feeling like a gem
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Purple cocktail bustier dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple cocktail bustier dress
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tricosa Cocktail Dress
By Tricosa Paris, Tricosa
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Tricosa. The dress is in a soft gold colour with brunt orange
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Black Valentino Cocktail Dress
By REDValentino
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Valentino , Red line. The dress has an off the shoulder petal detail and
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Blue Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty headturning cocktail dress. The dress is in a blue fabric with gold and silver
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Chic Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in black and white. The dress has a black body , and black and white
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, halter neckline cocktail dress with matching fitted jacket. Dress bodice is very
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Dior Strapless Cocktail Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior, chiffon and hammered silk satin, strapless cocktail dress. Bodice has a horizontal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, lace and silk crepe, long sleeve, cocktail dress . Red lace outer layer having a floral
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Pink Cocktail Dress
By Marldena
Located in London, GB
A chic dress for Spring / Summer. In a pretty textured pink fabric, this dress has spagetti
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic beaded evening dress in an attractive blue/purple colour. The dress is in silk with a scoop
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Silver cocktail dress Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 91% triacetate, 9% polyamide. SIZE M
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Elisabetta Franchi fuchsia cocktail dress
By Elisabetta Franchi
Located in Milano, IT
Elisabetta Franchi fuchsia cocktail dress from the 2010s. The dress is made of polyester and
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Louis Vuitton, black cocktail dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Louis Vuitton, black cocktail dress with bustier and bow around the waist. The dress has a short
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2010s European Cocktail Dresses

Kaufmanfranco Silver Sequin Cocktail Dress
By KaufmanFranco
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
This amazing Kaufmanfranco cocktail dress is sure to dazzle. Sexy cutouts on the side body, with
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress DKNYC
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless sequin (mix white, silver and copper) cocktail dress Main fabric composition: 92
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Victor Costa . The dress is strapless with the body of the dress covered
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Fendi maroon silk cocktail dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FENDI maroon silk cocktail dress inspired by 1920s style. Bust: 34"/ Waist; 28"/ Hip: 32"/ Length
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1920s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

Vintage Jean Varon Cocktail Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by British designer Jane Varon. The dress has a v neckline ,elbow
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

Chanel silk blue cocktail dress
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Cruise Collection 2002 Multi-layered midnight blue silk voile cocktail dress. Empire style
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage printed chiffon and gold chain bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Worth Black Cocktail Dress
By Worth
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Worth. The dress is wonderfully constructed with internal boning
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene "Boutique" dramantic sheer sleeves cocktail gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene "Boutique" Black cocktail gown has a centered front slit measuring 23 1/". The
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Bottega Veneta Green Cocktail Dress
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Bottega Veneta in a pretty green colour. The dress is strapless with
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Odicini Couture Cocktail Dress
By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE
Located in London, GB
A chic and pretty vintage cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress has a lace top and spot
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Herve Leger. The dress is in an attractive dark aubergine colour with
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty
Located in London, GB
A great cocktail dress by Irish designer Hagarty. In a lovely devorre like fabric the dress has a
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1980s Irish Cocktail Dresses

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress. Black crepe fabric, fully lined.
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Black Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic black vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s., The dress is strapless, but straps could
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress for the festive season. The dress has a boat neckline, with cap
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Multi Colour Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning cocktail dress in shades of purple and pink, and with an unusual padded hem and neckline
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Neusteters
By Neusteters
Located in London, GB
A chic gold cocktail dress, ideal for the party season. The dress has a round neckline, and is
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cresta Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress
By Fabrice New York Couture, Fabrice
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

1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress B 30 W 26 H 40 L 45
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Sequin Cocktail Sheath Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Sequin Cocktail Sheath Dress. Sequins for all-over flower pattern. Fully lined. Beaded
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Peter Robinson Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A colourful vintage cocktail dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is in a wonderful combination of
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Didier Ludot Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Didier Ludot , Paris. The dress has a deep v neckline, short sleaves, two
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Victor Josselyn Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail/evening dress by Victor Josselyn. In a pale blue fabric with gold and silver
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress. Interesting origami bodice design. Ties at waist at back
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress. Hand embellished all over sequins in iridescent light blue, with
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Couture,apricot tone, sleeveless, chiffon, chemise style, cocktail dress, having diagonal
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Anna Molinari black cocktail dress
By Anna Molinari
Located in New York, NY
Anna Molonari black cocktail dress has an open back feature. The back length measeures 30 3/4". The
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Janice Wainwright Cocktail Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear cocktail dress by UK designer Janice Wainwright.The dress has a turquoise
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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

Simonetta Chenille Fringed Cocktail Dress
By simonetta
Located in New York, NY
Simonetta, black, chenille, "flapper-like" cocktail dress having thin straps at the shoulders and
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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Moschino black "Ribbon" cocktail dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino black cocktail dress has long 41" length ribbons on both shoulders, front and back
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Exuberant Champagne Diamante Cocktail Dress
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage cocktail dress is made of silk and toile. It has a built- in bra and the bodice has
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos, 3 ply, silk crepe, cocktail dress, having long sleeves with a deep v neck at the
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Black Cocktail Dress 40IT
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional! Valentino cocktail dress in silk and black wool. Size 40 IT / 36 FR 4 knots
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Cocktail Gown Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary cocktail gown dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect cocktail gown dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th 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, Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci are consistently popular. Finding a cocktail gown dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 219 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Cocktail Gown Dress?

On average, a cocktail gown dress on 1stDibs sells for $896, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $112,000 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. 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.

Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. 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. 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.

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 Gown Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a gown and a dress are not always the same type of clothing. While a gown is a type of dress, not all dresses are gowns. Gowns tend to be more formal and suited for black-tie and evening events. Shop a wide selection of high-end gowns and designer dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese dressing gown is called a cheongsam or a qipao. It is often styled as a high-necked, closely fitted dress with a slit on the side. Cheongsams were considered fashion-forward and influenced the rise of modern Chinese women in the 20th century. Shop a selection of cheongsams 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.

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