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Dapper Formal Evening Wear 1923 Pen & Ink Decoupage by Herbert 'Fell' Sharp
Located in Bristol, CT
: Reginald Vanderbilt, Clarence MacKay & Jack Mc E Bowman in dapper formal attire! Image Sz: 17 1/4"H x 12
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1920s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pen, Ink

Alexander McQueen Navy blue Cutwork Corset Curved Formal Evening Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in PARIS, FR
Alexander McQueen Navy blue Cutwork Corset Curved Midi Formal Evening Cocktail Dress Navy blue
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Early 2000s Italian Formal Wear

1930s Haute Couture Silver Lame Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1930s haute couture gold lame evening dress, in fabulous condition for its age. It
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1930s Belgian Formal Wear

1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Evening Midi Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA lipstick red long sleeve jersey evening midi dress! Wonderful
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1990s American Formal Wear

Elisabetta Franchi White Floral Lace Chain Detail Mini Dress XL
By Elisabetta Franchi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
special occasion or evening event, ensuring you stand out with timeless grace.
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2010s Italian Formal Wear

1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
transform as evening wear with the correct accessories. Would fit up to a US size 8, UK size 12
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1940s American Formal Wear

1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
evening. The polkadot print varies in size with larger dots on the shoulders and hem, medium on the bodice
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1940s American Formal Wear

2008 Runway Jeremy Scott Novelty Grandfather Clock Dress
By Jeremy Scott
Located in London, GB
animated household objects that were reimagined as evening dresses and suits. We have sold several notable
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Early 2000s American Formal Wear

1960s Green Floral Metallic Brocade Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant vintage 1960s metallic evening dress is of high-end, British manufactured quality
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1960s British Formal Wear

1960s Bruce Arnold Black Wool Jersey With Beaded Embellishment
By BRUCE ARNOLD
Located in London, GB
formal evening wear and is in excellent vintage condition. Would fit up to US size 8, UK size 12.
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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Evening Gown 2pc Set Documented Formal Beaded Mosaic Vintage S/S 89
By Valentino
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredibly rare 2pc evening gown was made by Valentino for the 1989 Spring/Summer collection
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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Ronald Amey Evening Gown Black Lace and Silk Taffeta Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This black lace and taffeta evening gown was made by Ronald Amey in the 1970s and is absolutely
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Beauvince Bloom 1.35 Carat Diamond Earrings and Ring Set in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This fun and youthful diamond earring and ring suite is ideal for a casual or semi formal evening
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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

PANIM Nizam Taviz Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
formal evening wear jewel. Details - - 18K Rose Gold - 1 x TAVIZ Cut Diamonds (GH - VS-SI) Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa
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1980s American Maxi Dress

Versace purple chiffon silk beaded evening dress, gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A simply stunning vintage Versace two tone purple silk chiffon beaded evening dress. It has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

AlexanderMcQueen 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Wool SilkChiffon Black Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
formal gown is versatile for cocktail wear, while McQueen visually "extended" the length of his black
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a beautifully made
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1950s British Ball Gowns

Vintage Gucci Metallic Gold Black Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, this Gucci bag is versatile and could pair excellently for a cocktail or more formal occasion
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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Feraud Evening Gown and Jacket 2pc Long Gold Metallic Brocade Vintage 90s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
your formal events - or wear the jacket separately for a totally different look. Made in Italy. Dry
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Halter Dress and Feather Trim Evening Jacket 2pc Set Rare Vintage 70s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
, this eye-catching 2pc formal wear set is guaranteed to generate compliments whenever it's worn
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1970s Unknown Evening Gowns

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
jewelry collection, pairing well with both everyday black dresses and more formal evening wear. Created by
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat
By Hardy Amies
Located in London, GB
This couture velvet evening jacket is an exquisite example of formal evening wear by one of the
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1950s British Coats

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold 0.80 TDW Bezel Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
shimmering gems. Pair this necklace with formal evening wear for a luxurious look, or use it to dress up your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 0.33 Carat TDW 14K Rose Gold Bezel Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
shimmering gems. Pair this necklace with formal evening wear for a luxurious look, or use it to dress up your
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Original Early Art-Deco Platinum and Diamond Ladder Design Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
lovely necklace is appropriate for daily, casual wear, or more formal, evening wear. It is sure to be
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold 0.80 TDW Bezel Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
shimmering gems. Pair this necklace with formal evening wear for a luxurious look, or use it to dress up your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold 0.33 Carat Bezel White Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
shimmering gems. Pair this necklace with formal evening wear for a luxurious look, or use it to dress up
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold 0.33 Carat Bezel White Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
shimmering gems. Pair this necklace with formal evening wear for a luxurious look, or use it to dress up
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Sextuple Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow and White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
piece that can complement any outfit, from formal evening wear to everyday attire. Limited resize
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Couture Turquoise and Gold Floral Lamé Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
glittering metallic gold. This dress comes alive when it catches the light so perfect for more formal events
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1960s American Evening Dresses

Mugler Black Gown
By Mugler
Located in Toronto, CA
visual interest to the design but also serve to showcase the wearer's figure perfectly, enhancing their
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2010s Romanian Evening Gowns

Racil British Princess Gown
Located in Toronto, CA
and accentuates the wearer's natural curves, exuding sophistication and grace. The square neckline
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2010s European Evening Gowns

1960s Sea Foam Green Silk Gazzar Embellished Couture Dress
Located in London, GB
This pale seafoam green/blue dress is a very regal example of late 1960s haute couture evening wear
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1960s European Evening Dresses

1960s Jean Allen Gold and Cream Lurex Maxi Dress
By Jean Allen
Located in London, GB
This 1960s cream and gold lurex maxi dress by Jean Allen could easily be dressed up for a formal
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1960s British Evening Dresses

Adolfo 1970s Three Piece Red and Metallic Midi or Maxi Skirt and Tank Dress Set
By Adolfo
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s- 80s, ensures you're set for any occasion! Pair the the bodice with the long skirt for formal
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1970s American Evening Dresses

1980s Black Pearl Beaded Maxi Dress and Cardigan Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
versatility. Wear the dress and cardigan together for a coordinated and polished look, perfect for formal
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s
By Malcolm Starr, Rizkallah
Located in Boca Raton, FL
beautiful high neck bordered by gold sequins for a formal, regal feel. Long sheer sleeves fall from
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bruce Oldfield Royal Blue Couture Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
his fifth decade of exclusive design. He is renowned for his occasion wear and this is a beautiful and
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses

Pauline Trigère Abstract Floral Print Cotton Kimono Angel-Sleeve Dress, 1960s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
floral print in white, chartreuse, pink, lavender, and ochre on a navy ground, this dress is a wearable
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Prolific designer James Galanos is known for his luxurious ready-to-wear collections that were
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Silk Cut Out Dress Dress, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the otherwise columnar silhouette of the dress, giving it a more formal feel, while creating a ruffled
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
evening wear to everyday casual attire. It's a timeless piece of jewelry that will be treasured for years
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chanel Gondola Lift Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
accessory to complement any outfit. Whether you're attending a gala, a wedding or any other formal event
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique 1890's Victorian French Couture Floral Embroidered Yellow Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
era still casts its seductive spell. An exceptional evening ensemble fashioned from vibrant sunshine
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1890s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning and incredibly rare Balenciaga metallic-gold brocaded pink silk evening dress from his
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s White Floral Embroidered Brocade Column Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s column dress is deceptively simple and the epitome of elegance for formal or bridal wear
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1960s British Wedding Dresses

CO Cocoon Sleeve Magenta Dress, 2018
Located in Atlanta, GA
with accessories for cocktail/evening wear or worn for formal daytime events. PLEASE NOTE... This CO
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2010s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

CO Cocoon Sleeve Magenta Dress, 2018
CO Cocoon Sleeve Magenta Dress, 2018
Size: S (Best Fits Size 4)
David Brown for Saks Fifth Avenue Chic Bold Poly Knit Patio Lounge Gown c 1970s
By For Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
transitions from casual wear to more formal attire by adding jewelry accessories Makes a striking, chic
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1970s Unknown Informal Dresses

1984 Runway Documented Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Tuxedo Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
combining a formal aesthetic with an elegant evening look, the detachable soft cream silk satin collar and
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Couture Dress Cocktail Embellished Sequins Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
sparkle to your cocktail and formal events! Perfect for the fall and winter, and so easy to wear and
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress
By Patricia Lester, Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
This is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been
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1990s British Delphos Gowns

Vintage 1950's Marjon Couture Mauve Purple Silk Reverse-Halter Pleated Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous mid-century formal gown by the Marjon Couture London fashion house. The fabric used is
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1950s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2004 Black Knit Draped Open Back Tie Long Sleeve Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
garment. Pullover; no formal closure. Made In: Italy Additional Packaging: No MEASUREMENTS & SIZING
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Moroccan Caftan in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size L to XL
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire transitions effortlessly to casual wear
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1970s Moroccan Caftans

Mary McFadden Couture Jacket Sequins Evening Cocktail Formal Embellished Vintage
By Mary McFadden
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
use and prior wear: zipper slider is missing and requires repair. Jacket is shown fastened with its
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1990s American Jackets

Moroccan Purple Brocade Caftan Gown Maxi Dress Kaftan Size M
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This exotic Arabic caftan gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire transitions
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1970s Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Moorish Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size M to L
Located in North Hollywood, CA
extravagant garment for formal attire transitions effortlessly to casual wear Measurements: The gown length
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1970s Moroccan Caftans

1950s Wool and Satin Applique-Work Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really good example of 1950s knitted formal wear with an elaborate applique floral spray
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Marcel Fenez 1960s Black Cocktail Dress With Lace Cuffs
By Marcel Fenez
Located in London, GB
occasion wear, formal or otherwise. The dress is a simple curve-necked shift cut in black sateen, tailored
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

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Formal Evening Wear For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary formal evening wear you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a formal evening wear may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Chanel, James Galanos and Galanos are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Formal Evening Wear?

The price for a formal evening wear starts at $106 and tops out at $107,055, and on average, selling for $1,260.