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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

Dior Orange Silk Cowl Neck Sleeveless Dress M
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This pretty sleeveless dress is by Dior. Made from silk, the orange dress has a cowl neck and a
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Iconic Ss 2001 Psychedelic Print Cowl Neck Bias-Cut Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in São Paulo, SP
Asymmetric cowl neckline Asymmetric hem Super flowy silk fabric Low rise back Small gold charm on
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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

1970s Elinor Gay Flower Printed Cowl Neck Jersey Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 70s Elinor Gay flower printed jersey maxi dress ! Ivory / off - white dress with
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Maison Martin Marglela Fully-Lined Hooded Cowl Sleeveless Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Maison Martin Marglela fully lined hooded large cowl-neck sleeveless dress in steel-blue measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Informal Dresses

Vintage St. John Couture Cowl Neck Dress, 1990s
By St. John
Located in New York, NY
Vintage St. John Couture cowl neck red dress with beautiful neckline on the back Additional
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1990s American Evening Dresses

ROLAND MOURET Sleeveless Dress Cowl Neck 2016 PAGET White Pink 14 BNWT $1230
By Roland Mouret
Located in Hollywood, FL
$1,230 Design: - White and pale pink cowl neck sleeveless style dress. - Cut-out upper back, exposed
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2010s Day Dresses

NWT 2006 Alexander McQueen Gold Chain Backless Black Cowl Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous black Alexander McQueen backless dress, designed by Lee McQueen. From 2006
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Cari Borja Red Semi Sheer Cowl Neck Silk / Rayon Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic legendary CARI BORJA ( see link ) red cowl neck silk and rayon blend tunic dress! Simply slips
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2010s American Casual Dresses

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

1990S Y’S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Black Wool Cowl Front Dress With Extended Flutter Pane
Located in New York, NY
1990S Y’S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Black Wool Cowl Front Dress With Extended Flutter Panels In Back
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1990s Casual Dresses

Ermanno Scervino Orange Lace Insert Cowl Neck Detail Sleeveless Dress M
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
the finest materials, the orange dress has a dreamy silhouette with a cowl neckline, lace insert, and
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2010s Evening Dresses

Black Matelassé *Large Size* Cowl Neck Lampshade Skirt Pocket Day Dress-L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
day dress with exaggerated cowl neckline, sculpted empire waist and full, 2-layer lampshade skirt with
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1950s American 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

F/W 2005 Versace by Dontella Runway Black Backless Cowl Bodycon Stretch Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
features a cut-out back and an asymmetric off-the-shoulder gathered neckline. This stretchy dress was also
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2005 Rick Owens 'Scorpio' Sheer Raw Edge Plunging Cowl Brown Mini Dress
By Rick Owens
Located in West Hollywood, CA
an ultra-sexy plunging cowl neckline. This mini dress is made complete with raw edge hems and a cut
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

S/S 1997 Gianni Versace Black Satin Cowl Neck Sheer Waist Flare Midi Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
running under the bust and across the back. This chic slip-style dress features a cowl neckline, spaghetti
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey linen yellow Obi belt cowl neck dress M Rare
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey linen yellow Obi belt cowl neck dress M Rare Reference: TGAS
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1980s Japanese Casual Dresses

Early 2000s Yigal Azrouël Sheer Backless Black Cowl Neck Flare Dress
By Yigal Azrouël
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. This girly flare dress features a low cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and an exposed back
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Gold Lurex Rib-Knit Maxi Gown with Cowl Neck and Balloon Sleeves
By Wenjilli
Located in Gresham, OR
stunner! No lining. Generous cowl collar. Full back zipper. Fits a US size 6.
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1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

DONNA KARAN black draped cowl neck long sleeve midi dress L
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN black draped cowl neck long sleeve midi dress L Reference: JHDN/A00047 Brand: Donna
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

DONNA KARAN dark purple asymmetric drape cowl neck sheath dress L
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN dark purple asymmetric drape cowl neck sheath dress L Reference: JHDN/A00056 Brand
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

DONNA KARAN berry pink cowl neck tucked sides sheath dress L
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN berry pink cowl neck tucked sides sheath dress L Reference: JHDN/A00055 Brand: Donna
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1999 Roberto Cavalli Grey Animal Print Trompe l'Oeil Stretch Cowl Neck Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and tan natural cow hide print. The dress features cropped sleeves, a scoop back, and eyelet cut-outs
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970's Halston Black Sheer Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/Cowl Neckline
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston black sheer bias cut silk chiffon dress with cowl neckline and 3/4" sleeves. Comes
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Black Cowl Neck Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer 'naked' cowl neck Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. Debuting on the Spring
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Black Cowl Neck Beaded Dress
By Halston, Randolph Duke
Located in West Hollywood, CA
ultra-chic knee-length dress features a plunging cowl neckline and is amped up with a sheer back and
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1990s European Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Metallic Hunter Green + Mint Cowl Neck Vintage 60s Mod Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Tres Chic early 1960s forest green and light green metallic cowl neck shift dress! Beautiful
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Early 2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Stretch Cowl Neck Panel Gown
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
early 2000s, this effortlessly chic and sexy gown features a cowl neckline and an exposed back. The form
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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses

Alexander McQueen SS 2010 Plato's Atlantis Collection Stretch Open Back Dress 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Soft Colors, Draped Top and Cowl Back, Slip-on Style, Fully Lined. 100% Rayon, Lining - 75% Polyamide
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1999 Roberto Cavalli Grey Animal Print Trompe l'Oeil Stretch Cowl Neck Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a grey cow print Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, a similar
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Deadstock Black Silk Cowl Neck Maxi Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Cowl Neck Maxi Dress. This dress features all over
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Balloon Mesh Back Black Strapless Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning strapless open-back Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Late 1990s Yigal Azrouël Backless Cowl Slinky Black Bodycon Gown
By Yigal Azrouël
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. It boasts a high, wide neckline and a captivating exposed back adorned with a delicate cowl detail at
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1990s American Formal Gowns

Roberto Cavalli bias cut silk open-back evening dress, ss 2001
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Bias cut ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Open low back ▪ Asymmetric hemline ▪ Size Extra Small ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2001 coral open-back graphic silk dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rome, IT
red, pink and white hues - Cowl neck - Bias cut - Cross straps - Asymmetric ruffles - Size: M
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Red Bias-Cut Crêpe Backed Satin Evening Dress, FW 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
: Red crêpe-backed satin, 68% Acetate, 32% Viscose ▪ Details: V-neck, low back with cowl, floor-length
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

BRIONI BROWN KNIT DRESS
Located in Alford, MA
Brioni silky knit dress is lightweight, packable and easy to wear. The dress features a double cowl
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Plunging Cowl Black Slip Bodycon Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the bust and back. Similar cowl detailing was prominently featured on the season's runway. Sexy and
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

Leopard Print Rayon Dress
Located in New York, NY
Austere and elegant cowl neck dress with gathered waist and semifull skirt in interesting animal
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1960s American Day Dresses

Gareth Pugh Back Draped Jersey
By Gareth Pugh
Located in New York, NY
Gareth Pugh back draped dress in soft semi sheer jersey. Exaggerated bat wing sleeves continue in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Informal Dresses

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Floral Gold Chain Cut Out Back Dress, 2008
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
bodice, framing the revealing cut out at the back of the dress. Size: medium Bust: 34 inches Waist: 29
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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Patent Leather Harness Strap Backless Cowl Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
leather straps elegantly wrap from the scoop neckline around the shoulders and back under the bust forming
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen Houndstooth Dress FW2009
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italy Black and White Houndstooth print Fitted sheath style dress Draped low cowl neckline Angled
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Vivienne Westwood S/S 2010 Red Label runway metallic pink draped dress
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the S/S 2010 Red Label collection, this Vivienne Westwood runway dress is a show stopping
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2010s Italian Mini Dress

Blue Alexander McQueen Peplum Dress Size IT 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Blue peplum dress by Alexander Mcqueen. Cowl neckline. Short sleeves. Zip closure at center back
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21st Century and Contemporary European Day Dresses

Vivienne Westwood S/S 2020 Runway Backless Black Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
dress, runway look 50. Featuring a cowl neck, a built in bodysuit open back, red string in front and
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2010s British Day Dresses

Helmut Lang Abstract Printed Mini Dress Size XS
By Helmut Lang
Located in London, GB
. Details Multicolour- brown tone Silk Dress Back zip fastening Sleeveless Cowl neck
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dresses

c. 1970s HALSTON Orange Matte Jersey Halter Dress with Matching Jacket
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
c. 1970s HALSTON Orange Matte Jersey Halter Dress with Matching Jacket; Draped U-Neckline with Cowl
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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

BOTTEGA VENETA purple & lilac wool SLEEVELESS SHEATH Dress 38 XS
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
shoulder, cowl neck, and v back. Closes with hook and invisible zipper on the side. Unlined. Has been worn
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
back. This gown definitely falls into the liquid silk category. This dress is so well made, the cowls
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Beige Silk Satin Ribbon Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
collection, this beautiful mid-length dress features a v-neckline, rolled straps, and an open cowl back with
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL cream & black silk & wool 2001 01A PLEATED COLORBLOCK Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel colorblock dress. Features a cream top in jersey silk (100%) with cowl neck
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl
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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930s Chiffon Rose Print Lame Dress
Located in London, GB
diamante clasp. The dress is cut longer at the back than at the front, which creates a beautiful, train
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1930s British Evening Dresses

1930s Chiffon Rose Print Lame Dress
1930s Chiffon Rose Print Lame Dress
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ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2010 “Plato's Atlantis” Kaleidoscope Dolman Sleeve Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
rest of the dress. Back bodice of dress has extra fullness created a "cowled" look on both the left and
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Greek Key Belted Mini Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Greek key pattern. The single shoulder strap extends over the exposed back. The dress is made complete
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Corset Top Cocktail Dress 40
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
This sexy dress features a corset top and cowl back with lots of strap and top-stitching details. It
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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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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  • 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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