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Cowl Back Dress

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR36 S
SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR36 S

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR36 S

By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway black iridescent satin plunge neck cowl open back dress gown FR36 S

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR40 L
SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR40 L

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR40 L

By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway black iridescent satin plunge neck cowl open back dress gown FR40 L

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR38 M
SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR38 M

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway iridescent satin cowl open back dress gown FR38 M

By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT 2023 Runway black iridescent satin plunge neck cowl open back dress gown FR38 M

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Rose Crepe Bias Cut Gown With Ornamented Back Cowl
1930's Rose Crepe Bias Cut Gown With Ornamented Back Cowl

1930's Rose Crepe Bias Cut Gown With Ornamented Back Cowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ornamented back cowl, to the encrusted shoulder.This would go perfect in your archive, or serve as a special

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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960's Jean Varon Black Jersey Gown With Peplum
1960's Jean Varon Black Jersey Gown With Peplum

1960's Jean Varon Black Jersey Gown With Peplum

By Jean Varon

Located in Toronto, Ontario

the back offsets this dress's demure neckline. Peplum falls from the natural waist and the full skirt

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1960s British Evening Gowns

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Isaac Mizrahi blush boat neck cowl back silk slip dress
Isaac Mizrahi blush boat neck cowl back silk slip dress

Isaac Mizrahi blush boat neck cowl back silk slip dress

By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in New York, NY

This Isaac Mizrahi blush slip dress has a high boat neck and a cowl low back. It fits a 0-2. It

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

NANUSHKA Brown Cowl Neck Open Back Midi Dress Size XS
NANUSHKA Brown Cowl Neck Open Back Midi Dress Size XS

NANUSHKA Brown Cowl Neck Open Back Midi Dress Size XS

Located in London, GB

Synthetic Dress Midi Sleeveless Back tie fastening Cowl neckline Side pleated detail

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

50s Floral Washed Silk Wiggle Dress w/ Back Cowl
50s Floral Washed Silk Wiggle Dress w/ Back Cowl

50s Floral Washed Silk Wiggle Dress w/ Back Cowl

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 50s lightweight washed silk floral print wiggle dress with notched neckline and back

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Pink Silk Cowl Neck Back Tie Dress Size S
Nina Ricci Pink Silk Cowl Neck Back Tie Dress Size S

Nina Ricci Pink Silk Cowl Neck Back Tie Dress Size S

By Nina Ricci

Located in London, GB

spaghetti straps Cowl neck Open back Back tie fastening Made in Portugal  Composition 100% Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Oscar de la Renta Cowl Back Gown
1980s Oscar de la Renta Cowl Back Gown

1980s Oscar de la Renta Cowl Back Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Gresham, OR

Purple silk crepe de chine cowl back gown with dolman sleeves and heavily jeweled encrusted cuffs.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

BOB MACKIE Vintage Heavily Beaded Cowl Neck Open Back Evening Gown
BOB MACKIE Vintage Heavily Beaded Cowl Neck Open Back Evening Gown

BOB MACKIE Vintage Heavily Beaded Cowl Neck Open Back Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Leonardo, NJ

throughout Halter top with sheer cowl neck High front slit Low open back USA 6 NWT's, no flaws This gown is a

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1990s Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen Lavender Knit Dress with Black Ribbon Tie Back
Alexander McQueen Lavender Knit Dress with Black Ribbon Tie Back

Alexander McQueen Lavender Knit Dress with Black Ribbon Tie Back

By Alexander McQueen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

cowl neck dress is fitted through the body and falls to a bias cut hem. The dress has a very low back

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses

2003s Gucci Iconic antracite Dress by Tom Ford
2003s Gucci Iconic antracite Dress by Tom Ford

2003s Gucci Iconic antracite Dress by Tom Ford

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Capri, IT

2003s Gucci Iconic antracite Dress by Tom Ford On the front Gold Hardware. Corset top with cowl

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by Galliano Black Sheer Silk Sleeveless Dress
Christian Dior by Galliano Black Sheer Silk Sleeveless Dress

Christian Dior by Galliano Black Sheer Silk Sleeveless Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Boca Raton, FL

across the dress culminating in the fluted hem. A satin button closure on the side and a cowl back give

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Light Green Knit Jersey Halter Open Back
1970s Light Green Knit Jersey Halter Open Back

1970s Light Green Knit Jersey Halter Open Back

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy 1970s matte jersey cowl neck open back dress with woven belt. Made in italy. fit size 4/6

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1970s Italian Greek Style Dresses

2003s Gucci Iconic Red Long Dress by Tom Ford
2003s Gucci Iconic Red Long Dress by Tom Ford

2003s Gucci Iconic Red Long Dress by Tom Ford

By Tom Ford

Located in Capri, IT

2003s Gucci Iconic RED Dress by Tom Ford On the front Gold Hardware. Corset top with cowl back

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by Galliano Black Sheer Silk Sleeveless Dress
Christian Dior by Galliano Black Sheer Silk Sleeveless Dress

Christian Dior by Galliano Black Sheer Silk Sleeveless Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Boca Raton, FL

across the dress culminating in the fluted hem. A satin button closure on the side and a cowl back give

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Long Floral Evening Gown
Vintage Long Floral Evening Gown

Vintage Long Floral Evening Gown

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage gown in a floral print with cowl neck at the back. The dress is fully lined , has

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Allover Beaded Dress with Cowl Back
1980's Allover Beaded Dress with Cowl Back

1980's Allover Beaded Dress with Cowl Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

outer sides that are lined with pearls. Boat neck front and cowl back. Dramatic uneven hem. Fully

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE Cowl back evening dress
1980s THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE Cowl back evening dress

1980s THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE Cowl back evening dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Stunning, 1980's THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE dark blue, crepe evening dress featuring gorgeous cowl back

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's era cowl back draped dress
Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's era cowl back draped dress

Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's era cowl back draped dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's era cowl back draped dress. Black crepe fabrication with tie detail at

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fabrice Beaded Gown with Dramatic Cowl Back
Fabrice Beaded Gown with Dramatic Cowl Back

Fabrice Beaded Gown with Dramatic Cowl Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

irregular intervals. Deep cowl back is entirely covered with glass seed beads. High boat neck front

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

c. 1999 Gianni Versace Ice Breaker Midi Dress
c. 1999 Gianni Versace Ice Breaker Midi Dress

c. 1999 Gianni Versace Ice Breaker Midi Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

c. 1999 Gianni Versace cowl neck dress with open back. Stretchy silk jersey material with ice

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Midi Dress
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Midi Dress

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Midi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Jean Paul Gaultier black wool and knitted back dress. Cowled neckline

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1990s Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen red blue plaid dress
Alexander McQueen red blue plaid dress

Alexander McQueen red blue plaid dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, DE

Alexander McQueen red blue plaid dress. Dress is sleeveless with boat neck and slight cowl neck

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21st Century and Contemporary English Aesthetic Day Dresses

Givenchy Black Jersey Draped Bandage Dress
Givenchy Black Jersey Draped Bandage Dress

Givenchy Black Jersey Draped Bandage Dress

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

cowl front and back. The dress subtly clings to the body and drapes to give the dress shape and

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roland Mouret
Roland Mouret

Roland Mouret

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Roland Mouret

By Roland Mouret

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Line Green solid shift/sack dress, cowl neck, keyhole back, silk dress.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture Gown by John Galliano
Christian Dior Haute Couture Gown by John Galliano

Christian Dior Haute Couture Gown by John Galliano

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Cloverdale, CA

/> From the gorgeous, back-baring cowl, the dress skims the hips and narrows to an inverted fishtail pleat

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Adele Simpson Summer Wrap Dress w/ Cowl Back
1970s Adele Simpson Summer Wrap Dress w/ Cowl Back

1970s Adele Simpson Summer Wrap Dress w/ Cowl Back

By Adele Simpson

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Adele Simpson Summer Wrap Dress w/ Cowl Back. Cerulean blue printed crepe fabric snaps closed

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1970s Day Dresses

Badgley Mischka Rose Gold Sequin Cowl Back Gown US4
Badgley Mischka Rose Gold Sequin Cowl Back Gown US4

Badgley Mischka Rose Gold Sequin Cowl Back Gown US4

By Badgley Mischka

Located in London, GB

Badgley Mischka Rose Gold Sequin Cowl Back Gown - Floor length gown - All-over rose gold sequin

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s

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Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Rochas, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse

F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a lace-trimmed silk camisole designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A grey version of this lace trim design was featured in the Fall/W...

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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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By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...

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By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

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Black backless wrapped jersey evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

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Cowl Back Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary cowl back dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Black, Gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect cowl back dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Adele Simpson, Anne Klein and Badgley Mischka are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cowl Back Dress?

Prices for a cowl back dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $210 and can go as high as $2,500, while, on average they fetch $750.

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