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Cowl Back Dress

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

1990S White Hand Done Cotton Blend Battenburg Lace Cowl Neck Gown With Low Back
Located in New York, NY
1990S White Hand Done Cotton Blend Battenburg Lace Cowl Neck Gown With Low Back
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Black & Rust Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Fully Beaded Cowl Back Go
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Rust Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Fully Beaded Cowl Back Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

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
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

1950s Draped Cowl Back & Front Shoulder Bows Velvet Cocktail Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing dress with Satin front cowl and low back draped cowl with shoulder bows. The dress is a
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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
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
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

PAUL & JOE black 100% cashmere cowl neck button back mini dress FR38 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PAUL & JOE black 100% cashmere cowl neck button back mini dress FR38 M Reference: WEYN/A00296
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2010s Mini Dresses

Anne Klein Mini Shift Cocktail Dress w/Fishtail Metal Chain Straps & Cowl Back
By Anne Klein
Located in Studio City, CA
straps and cowl neck at back. Size tag 6. In excellent condition with two minuscule nicks at bodice front
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Satin Feather Slip Dress With Open Cowl Back & Asymmetrical Hem
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, asymmetrical hem, deep plunging open cowl back and some open and raw seams. Gorgeous fit.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Summer Dresses

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

2000S JOHN GALLIANO Grey Blue Viscose Blend Cowl Back & Jeweled Bodice Gown
Located in New York, NY
2000S JOHN GALLIANO Grey Blue Viscose Blend Cowl Back & Jeweled Bodice Gown
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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

1930S Blush Pink Rayon & Silk Chiffon Lace Sheer Cowl Neck Dress With Cross Ba
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blush Pink Rayon & Silk Chiffon Lace Sheer Cowl Neck Dress With Cross Back
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1930s Casual Dresses

Early 1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Cowl Back Red High-Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
cowled back, revealing the upper back. This ruby red dress, embellished by hand, is the perfect unique
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1980s American Evening Gowns

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2009 "The Horn Of Plenty" Red Silk Layered Cowl Neck Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
on front of dress; low draped cowl neckline on back of the dress. Intricate seam paneling on front of
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

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
By Gucci, Tom Ford
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
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 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

1980s Galanos Green and Purple Cowl Neck Evening Gown with Plunging Back
By Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Galanos Green and Purple Cowl Neck Evening Gown with Plunging Back
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1980s American Ball Gowns

Deco Ivory Sleeveless Cowl Wedding Gown with Plunge Tuxedo Back – XXS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
high cowl neck to its plunge back to its poured-on bias cut. Silk charmeuse sleeveless bias gown with
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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

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
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
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
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

Roberto Cavalli Asian Inspired Peach Floral Evening Gown S/S 2006 Size 38IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
best describes this gown. The upper bodice of the dress has a cowl neckline. The back of the dress is
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Asian Inspired Peach Floral Evening Gown S/S 2006 Size 38IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
best describes this gown. The upper bodice of the dress has a cowl neckline. The back of the dress is
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

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
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
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
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
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
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By Chanel
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1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Blend Sleeveless Column Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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1990s Italian Blouses

Azzedine Alaia navy knitted virgin wool bodycon hooded dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
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$245
Size: IT 42, US 8, but may run small
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Located in New York, NY
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1990s Wedding Dresses

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By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Cowl Back Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victorian dresses consist of two parts, the bodice and the skirt. What makes Victorian dresses special and distinctive is the ample back of the skirt which is supported by a bustle. The bustle is not a part of the dress; it is an undergarment that’s similar to a half slip with enough support to lift the heavy fabrics of a Victorian skirt. Shop a collection of vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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