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Coral Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress
Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress

Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Gianfranco Ferre Coral cocktail dress with large rosette. Size : Medium- Large Bust: 42

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga coral dress 2006
Balenciaga coral dress 2006

Balenciaga coral dress 2006

By Balenciaga

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

BALENCIAGA - Embroidered coral dress with flower beige silk brocade, coral and polychromatic pearls

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

NWT Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10
NWT Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10

NWT Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10

By Naeem Khan

Located in Montgomery, TX

Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10 Nude tulle, coral embroidery, nude silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Polkadot Dress in Coral Black and White with Lace Bodice Trimmed in Grosgrain
Polkadot Dress in Coral Black and White with Lace Bodice Trimmed in Grosgrain

Polkadot Dress in Coral Black and White with Lace Bodice Trimmed in Grosgrain

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming polkadot dress paired with black lace and Taroni fancy dot pattern in black, coral, and

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

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1960’s Mainbocher Coral Silk Crepe Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress
1960’s Mainbocher Coral Silk Crepe Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress

1960’s Mainbocher Coral Silk Crepe Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress

By Mainbocher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1960’s Mainbocher cocktail dress is made from a brilliant coral silk crepe. Cut asymmetrically

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Chloe Deep Coral Silk Wrap Dress Karl Lagerfeld Beauty!!
Vintage Chloe Deep Coral Silk Wrap Dress Karl Lagerfeld Beauty!!

Vintage Chloe Deep Coral Silk Wrap Dress Karl Lagerfeld Beauty!!

By Chloé

Located in Toronto, ON

Rather nice and bold, deep coral, Karl Lagerfeld era silk dress. This wrap dress is very flattering

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy asymmetric coral cocktail dress, c. 1988
Givenchy asymmetric coral cocktail dress, c. 1988

Givenchy asymmetric coral cocktail dress, c. 1988

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful asymmetric cocktail dress designed by the great Hubert de Givenchy, the dress

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy silk crêpe coral cocktail dress, c. 1988
Givenchy silk crêpe coral cocktail dress, c. 1988

Givenchy silk crêpe coral cocktail dress, c. 1988

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful asymmetric cocktail dress designed by the great Hubert de Givenchy, the dress

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Michael Kors Red Coral Sequins Crew Neck Long Cocktail Evening Dress
Michael Kors Red Coral Sequins Crew Neck Long Cocktail Evening Dress

Michael Kors Red Coral Sequins Crew Neck Long Cocktail Evening Dress

By Michael Kors

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Michael Kors long evening dress, coral red, 95% spandex 5% elastane. Crew-neck with golden sequins

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Jean Patou Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Jean Patou Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Jean Patou Chiffon Cocktail Dress

By Jean Patou

Located in New York, NY

Jean Patou coral/red chiffon cocktail dress with matching ruffled shawl. Dress has spaghetti

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Embellished Coral Shirt Dress

Christian Dior Embellished Coral Shirt Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Christian Dior shirt dress has true statement appeal, with its collar outlined in sequins and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shift Cocktail Dresses

Naeem Khan Riazee Nights Beaded and Sequin Cocktail Dress
Naeem Khan Riazee Nights Beaded and Sequin Cocktail Dress

Naeem Khan Riazee Nights Beaded and Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in Austin, TX

Naeem Khan colorful beaded and sequin cocktail dress. Coral, fish, sailboats, bows and heart

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Late 20th Century Indian Cocktail Dresses

FENDI Vintage black coral floral embellished one shoulder dress IT42 M
FENDI Vintage black coral floral embellished one shoulder dress IT42 M

FENDI Vintage black coral floral embellished one shoulder dress IT42 M

By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Hong Kong, NT

FENDI Vintage black coral floral embellished one shoulder dress IT42 M Reference: WECN/A00057 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare Kalmoor black crepe with micro coral embellishment gown
Rare Kalmoor black crepe with micro coral embellishment gown

Rare Kalmoor black crepe with micro coral embellishment gown

Located in New York, NY

the front pockets. The micro seed beading are of coral colored along with steel-gray seed beading and

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20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel

Vicky Tiel

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Vicky Tiel

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic coral colored halter cocktail dress hits just at the knee and has figure flattering

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Vintage Coral Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress with Full Sweep
1960s Vintage Coral Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress with Full Sweep

1960s Vintage Coral Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress with Full Sweep

Located in Sparks, NV

Pretty vintage 1960s coral silk cocktail dress with ruffled sleeves and a full swinging sweep. Fits

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

ALAIA Coral Sleeveless Ribbed Fit Flare Dress sz 38
ALAIA Coral Sleeveless Ribbed Fit Flare Dress sz 38

ALAIA Coral Sleeveless Ribbed Fit Flare Dress sz 38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Alaia Coral Sleeveless Ribbed Fit Flare Dress Made in: Italy Color: Coral Composition: 82

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Michael Kors Collection Coral Jersey Ruched Grecian One Shoulder Toga Dress
Michael Kors Collection Coral Jersey Ruched Grecian One Shoulder Toga Dress

Michael Kors Collection Coral Jersey Ruched Grecian One Shoulder Toga Dress

By Michael Kors

Located in San Diego, CA

Super flattering MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION (Made in Italy) coral colored ruched Grecian style dress

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Stunning Vintage Coral Hand Beaded 1940s Dress
Stunning Vintage Coral Hand Beaded 1940s Dress

Stunning Vintage Coral Hand Beaded 1940s Dress

Located in Wallkill, NY

Coral Background with hand sewn beading with a Matching Shawl Scarf. Detachable matching belt. Slit

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1970s Mignon Pink Coral Grecian Chiffon Dress
Beautiful 1970s Mignon Pink Coral Grecian Chiffon Dress

Beautiful 1970s Mignon Pink Coral Grecian Chiffon Dress

By Mignon

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous 1970s Mignon pink/coral dress! Layers of flowy chiffon. Billowy chiffon at bust and back

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Stunning Emilio Pucci Coral Embroidered Sequin Silk Chiffon Dress
Stunning Emilio Pucci Coral Embroidered Sequin Silk Chiffon Dress

Stunning Emilio Pucci Coral Embroidered Sequin Silk Chiffon Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EMILIO PUCCI CORAL SILK DRESS BEAUTIFUL SEQUIN EMBELLISHMENT Exclusive and gorgeous EMILIO

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

A Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress in Coral Silk Crepe Circa 1997/2002
A Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress in Coral Silk Crepe Circa 1997/2002

A Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress in Coral Silk Crepe Circa 1997/2002

By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

dating from the 2000s. Long dress in coral silk crepe, bare back and plunging V-neckline buttoned behind

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

YSL Fuschia Jersey Cocktail Dress with Coral Medallion
YSL Fuschia Jersey Cocktail Dress with Coral Medallion

YSL Fuschia Jersey Cocktail Dress with Coral Medallion

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ultra sexy, super-slinky vibrant fuschia jersey cocktail dress from Yves Saint Laurent features a

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Prada Elegant Draped Coral Strapless Dress
Prada Elegant Draped Coral Strapless Dress

Prada Elegant Draped Coral Strapless Dress

By Prada

Located in Narberth, PA

Beautifully Draped on both Front and Back Pink Coral Strapless with Inner Straps for Hanging

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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress
Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

dress exudes fresh femininity. Mixed pointelle stitching, a signature of the Missoni house, adds rich

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress
Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

dress exudes fresh femininity. Mixed pointelle stitching, a signature of the Missoni house, adds rich

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

MORTON MYLES Coral Dress with Pearl Sleeves
MORTON MYLES Coral Dress with Pearl Sleeves

MORTON MYLES Coral Dress with Pearl Sleeves

By Morton Myles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

MORTON MYLES Coral Dress with Pearl Sleeves The perfect little pink dress! Please don't

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Naeem Khan Red Coral Beaded Tulle Dress
Naeem Khan Red Coral Beaded Tulle Dress

Naeem Khan Red Coral Beaded Tulle Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in Montgomery, TX

Naeem Khan embellished dress has a bespoke look and feel. Black tulle is hand beaded and then

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

New GUCCI CORAL PRINT SILK DRESS 40 - 6
New GUCCI CORAL PRINT SILK DRESS 40 - 6

New GUCCI CORAL PRINT SILK DRESS 40 - 6

By Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

BRAND NEW GUCCI DRESS Gucci's coral print dress is your short cut to fabulous cocktail style

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Desses Couture Pleated Chiffon Strapless Cocktail Dress
Desses Couture Pleated Chiffon Strapless Cocktail Dress

Desses Couture Pleated Chiffon Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Jean Dessès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brilliant coral red silk cocktail dress from French couturier Jean Desses features an

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1960's Christian Dior Coral Beaded Shift
1960's Christian Dior Coral Beaded Shift

1960's Christian Dior Coral Beaded Shift

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant 1960's sleeveless coral cocktail shift dress from Christian Dior is fully beaded with

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Coral Lame Cocktail Dress
Oscar de la Renta Coral Lame Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta Coral Lame Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Glamorous 1960s coral cocktail dress with gold lame brocade and rhinestone edging. Superb and

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960's Jack Bryan Coral Jeweled Bib Cocktail Dress
1960's Jack Bryan Coral Jeweled Bib Cocktail Dress

1960's Jack Bryan Coral Jeweled Bib Cocktail Dress

By Jack Bryan

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1960s dress * coral pink crepe chiffon * acetate lining * pleated skirt * pearl

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

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By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Naples, FL

Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rubiera, RE

ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1999 Giorgio Armani Runway Pink Floral Beaded Tulle Overlay Maxi Skirt
S/S 1999 Giorgio Armani Runway Pink Floral Beaded Tulle Overlay Maxi Skirt

S/S 1999 Giorgio Armani Runway Pink Floral Beaded Tulle Overlay Maxi Skirt

By Giorgio Armani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Giorgio Armani's Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this elegant maxi skirt debuted on the season's runway and features a sheer tulle overlay veiling intricate lavender floral beadw...

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1990s Italian Skirts

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Blouses

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

By Irene Scharaff

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI vintage silk  long dress 60s
EMILIO PUCCI vintage silk  long dress 60s

EMILIO PUCCI vintage silk long dress 60s

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Rubiera, RE

Emilio Pucci Long pink long dress Vintage 60s Fantasy on pink background; adorned with crystals and beads. Fully hand finished, double lined. 100% silk The size label has been cut. L...

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996

Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996

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1990s British Bras

Gianni Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Peach Lace Evening Maxi Dress, FW 2000
Gianni Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Peach Lace Evening Maxi Dress, FW 2000

Gianni Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Peach Lace Evening Maxi Dress, FW 2000

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Gianni Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: 
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage F/W 2006 Roberto Cavalli Tan Silk Strapless Pheasant Floral Dress
Vintage F/W 2006 Roberto Cavalli Tan Silk Strapless Pheasant Floral Dress

Vintage F/W 2006 Roberto Cavalli Tan Silk Strapless Pheasant Floral Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Denver, CO

Stunning F/W 2006 Roberto Cavalli Dress Tan silk + elastane fabric with oversized floral + pheasant print Fabric is silk satin in look Hand painted style print with gold accents Slee...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Bob Mackie Black Cut Out Beaded Gown
1990s Bob Mackie Black Cut Out Beaded Gown

1990s Bob Mackie Black Cut Out Beaded Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a chic black beaded Bob Mackie sleeveless gown. From the 1990s, this sexy floor-length dress features a v-neckline, column cut, and is made complete with sheer-covered cut...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress
Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress

Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress

By Versace

Located in Capri, IT

Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress Unique and rare long multicolour dress totally made in italy in italian size range 40 Beads and sequins all over

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Coral Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of coral cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of coral cocktail dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning pink, red, brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. Finding appealing coral cocktail dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Badgley Mischka, Balenciaga and Balmain each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Coral Cocktail Dresses?

Prices for coral cocktail dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $342 and can go as high as $7,466, while these items, on average, fetch $995.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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 Coral Cocktail Dresses
  • 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 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 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 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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