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Bottega Veneta Green Cocktail Dress
Bottega Veneta Green Cocktail Dress

Bottega Veneta Green Cocktail Dress

By Bottega Veneta

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Bottega Veneta in a pretty green colour.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Lee Alexander Couture Size Large Silk Taffeta Off Shoulder Vintage Dress
1990s Lee Alexander Couture Size Large Silk Taffeta Off Shoulder Vintage Dress

1990s Lee Alexander Couture Size Large Silk Taffeta Off Shoulder Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous LEE ALEXANDER 90s silk taffeta off the shoulder neon green cocktail dress ! Features wonderful prints of flowers and paisley in blue, pink, and orange throughout.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

CD Greene Couture SS2012 Turquoise Crystal Embellished Cutout Cocktail Dress 6
CD Greene Couture SS2012 Turquoise Crystal Embellished Cutout Cocktail Dress 6

CD Greene Couture SS2012 Turquoise Crystal Embellished Cutout Cocktail Dress 6

By CD GREENE

Located in San Diego, CA

Hair up to highlight the open back. luxury cocktail dress designer evening dress crystal embellished dress cutout back dress illusion panel dress green formal dress turquoise bo...

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress
Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress

Located in Dallas, TX

Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress Size: 2 Condition: Great condition Color: Emerald green Silhouette: Strapless cocktail Structure: Internal boning for supp...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Versace 2011 Green Medusa Collection  Bustier cocktail Dress
Versace 2011 Green Medusa Collection  Bustier cocktail Dress

Versace 2011 Green Medusa Collection Bustier cocktail Dress

By Gianni Versace, Versace Collection

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This silk cocktail dress will compliment your body curves perfectly.

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Guy Laroche Green Dots Silk Dress
Guy Laroche Green Dots Silk Dress

Guy Laroche Green Dots Silk Dress

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Guy Laroche Green Dots Silk Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in Paris, FR

Guy Laroche green silk dress featuring a wrap effect, a jacquard ground with a dot print, 3/4 sleeve length. Composition: 100% Silk Circa 1980s Estimated size 38fr/US6 /UK10 In goo...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Vintage Guy Laroche Green Wool Cocktail Dress with V-Neck
1980s Vintage Guy Laroche Green Wool Cocktail Dress with V-Neck

1980s Vintage Guy Laroche Green Wool Cocktail Dress with V-Neck

By Guy Laroche

Located in Port Hope, ON

The style is one that endures and the accessories you will wear with this Guy Laroche dress will completely change the look. You want a simple well made cocktail dress this Laroche p...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Carolina Herrera Pistachio Green Silk Cocktail Dress
Carolina Herrera Pistachio Green Silk Cocktail Dress

Carolina Herrera Pistachio Green Silk Cocktail Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in London, GB

A very pretty vintage dress by Carolina Herrera, perfect for cocktails or dinner.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferrè Green Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
Gianfranco Ferrè Green Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress

Gianfranco Ferrè Green Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Gianfranco Ferre Green Velvet cocktail dress with black silk origami bow.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress
1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress

1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1960s pure silk green and chartreuse yellow abstract watercolor floral ruched waist with bow detail, zips and buttons in back. Size 6 Measurements: Dress Length: 43" Bust:...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Green and white jacquard cocktail dress GANNI New
Green and white jacquard cocktail dress GANNI New

Green and white jacquard cocktail dress GANNI New

By Ganni

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Green and white jacquard cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester.

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2010s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

1990S ISAAC MIZRAHI Lime Green Silk Faille Cocktail Dress With Giant Bow Accent
1990S ISAAC MIZRAHI Lime Green Silk Faille Cocktail Dress With Giant Bow Accent

1990S ISAAC MIZRAHI Lime Green Silk Faille Cocktail Dress With Giant Bow Accent

By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in New York, NY

The finishing and construction on this dress is next level quality. 1990S ISAAC MIZRAHI Lime Green Silk Faille Cocktail Dress With Giant Bow Accent In Back

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Neil Beiff Black & Green Totally Sequined Cocktail Dress
Neil Beiff Black & Green Totally Sequined Cocktail Dress

Neil Beiff Black & Green Totally Sequined Cocktail Dress

By Neil Bieff

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Neil Beiff black & green totally sequined cocktail dress. Take center stage at your next evening event in this sparking dress from Neil Beiff.

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1970s Indian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Chic Chartreuse Olive Green Cotton Striped Cap Sleeve Vintage 60s Dress
1960s Chic Chartreuse Olive Green Cotton Striped Cap Sleeve Vintage 60s Dress

1960s Chic Chartreuse Olive Green Cotton Striped Cap Sleeve Vintage 60s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 60s chartreuse green and olive green cap sleeve cotton dress. Features flattering vertical stripes on the fitted bodice, with a high neck, and attached belt. Dipped back c...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Green Stretch Knit Eyelet Mini Dress
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Green Stretch Knit Eyelet Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Green Stretch Knit Eyelet Mini Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gianni Versace Couture dress from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, designed under the creative direction of Donatella Versace, is cut in a fitted silhouette with a v-neck...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Fern Violette Blue + Lime Green Paisley Tropical Print Silk A Line Dress
1960s Fern Violette Blue + Lime Green Paisley Tropical Print Silk A Line Dress

1960s Fern Violette Blue + Lime Green Paisley Tropical Print Silk A Line Dress

By Fern Violette

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 60s vintage FERN VIOLETTE blue, lime green and white abstract paisley silk dress! Features luxurious silk, with great bold prints. FItted bodice, with a flattering and forgiving...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Iridescent Emerald Green Sequin Cocktail Dress Size 6-8
Iridescent Emerald Green Sequin Cocktail Dress Size 6-8

Iridescent Emerald Green Sequin Cocktail Dress Size 6-8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of a fine iridescent/multi-dimensional hue emerald green and teal silk with a sequin embellished bodice. Features an asymmetrical design with a side zipper. I...

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Escada Margaretha Ley Late 1990s Light Green White Boucle Size 452 12 - 14 Dress
Escada Margaretha Ley Late 1990s Light Green White Boucle Size 452 12 - 14 Dress

Escada Margaretha Ley Late 1990s Light Green White Boucle Size 452 12 - 14 Dress

By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly flattering vintage late 90s (never worn) ESCADA pale green boucle dress! Marked Size 42, which translates to a US Size 12 - 14. Green and white boucle, with white trimmed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Cocktail Dresses

House of Lord's 1960s Blue Yellow Green Chic Pastel Vintage 60s Silk Shift Dress
House of Lord's 1960s Blue Yellow Green Chic Pastel Vintage 60s Silk Shift Dress

House of Lord's 1960s Blue Yellow Green Chic Pastel Vintage 60s Silk Shift Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s HOUSE OF LORD'S pastel blue, yellow and green floral print silk shift dress! Features a flattering Jackie O collar, with a fitted bodice and a shift skirt. Full metal zipp...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

PREEN THORNTON BREGAZZI navy blue green colorblocked back cocktail dress XS
PREEN THORNTON BREGAZZI navy blue green colorblocked back cocktail dress XS

PREEN THORNTON BREGAZZI navy blue green colorblocked back cocktail dress XS

By Preen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PREEN THORNTON BREGAZZI navy blue green colorblocked back cocktail dress XS Reference: SNKO/A00041 Brand: Preen Designer: Thornton Bregazzi Model: Cocktail dress Material: Viscose, B...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tina Lesser Pink and Green Plaid Cotton Dress
Vintage Tina Lesser Pink and Green Plaid Cotton Dress

Vintage Tina Lesser Pink and Green Plaid Cotton Dress

By Tina Leser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s Tina Lesser pink and green plaid cotton strapless dress with shawl attached. Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 27 inches. Belt sold separately **** This Garment has been professionally D...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14
Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14

Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14

Located in Nashville, TN

An eye-catching piece to behold, this original 1960's dress rendered in a vibrant shade of yellow raw silk and accented by silver and turquoise blue beadwork, is just the piece to ad...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Green crystallized V neck mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Green crystallized V neck mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Green crystallized V neck mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Green draped jersey mini dress with rhinestone. Main fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Shoulder pad. Gather. Invisible zip closure on the middle back and on the left side. ...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI blue green silk blend leaf embroidery lace cocktail dress XXS
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI blue green silk blend leaf embroidery lace cocktail dress XXS

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI blue green silk blend leaf embroidery lace cocktail dress XXS

By Giambattista Valli

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI blue green silk blend leaf embroidery lace cocktail dress IT38 XXS Reference: LNKO/A02550 Brand: Giambattista Valli Material: Polyester Color: Green, Blue Pattern:...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Neon green fabric and knit dress BOTTEGA VENETA
Neon green fabric and knit dress BOTTEGA VENETA

Neon green fabric and knit dress BOTTEGA VENETA

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Neon green fabric and knit dress. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Knit ( on the waist and cuffs) composition: 57% polyester, 40% nylon, 3% elastane. Scarf bow tie with fabri...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

A Gold and Green Lurex knitwear Party Dress - France Circa 1970
A Gold and Green Lurex knitwear Party Dress - France Circa 1970

A Gold and Green Lurex knitwear Party Dress - France Circa 1970

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970 France Long party dress made of gold Lurex and green fluorescent Lurex knitwear and dating from the 1970s. Tight dress with boat neckline and short sleeves. Mesh effect in...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Runway JUNYA WATANABE 2005 black lacquered bust green tweed  cocktail dress M
Runway JUNYA WATANABE 2005 black lacquered bust green tweed  cocktail dress M

Runway JUNYA WATANABE 2005 black lacquered bust green tweed cocktail dress M

By Junya Watanabe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Runway JUNYA WATANABE 2005 black lacquered bust green tweed cocktail dress M Reference: CRTI/A00460 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanabe Collection: 2005 - Runway Material...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Dresses

NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Green Mesh Cocktail Corset Dress 40
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Green Mesh Cocktail Corset Dress 40

NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Green Mesh Cocktail Corset Dress 40

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress Italian Size 40 - US 4 Color - Green Fully Beaded Over the Mesh Nude Color Build-in Corset with Lining Side Snaps Closure Made...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Velvet and Green Satin Rose Print Dress
1960s Velvet and Green Satin Rose Print Dress

1960s Velvet and Green Satin Rose Print Dress

Located in London, GB

An unusual combination of forest greens, yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress. Both the pencil skirt and the trim of the square neckline ...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Yigal Azrouel Spring 2008 Runway Green Sequin Nude Silk Racerback Dress
Yigal Azrouel Spring 2008 Runway Green Sequin Nude Silk Racerback Dress

Yigal Azrouel Spring 2008 Runway Green Sequin Nude Silk Racerback Dress

By Yigal Azrouël

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful brand new YIGAL AZROUEL SPRING 2008 Runway green sequin, and nude silk racerback cocktail dress!

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s French Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Strapless Dress
1960s French Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Strapless Dress

1960s French Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Strapless Dress

Located in London, GB

This sensational early 1960s emerald green chiffon dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. Made in France and probably from a smaller Parisian couturier...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Green Linen Cocktail Dress
1960s Green Linen Cocktail Dress

1960s Green Linen Cocktail Dress

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960s Mollie Parnis Green linen cocktail day dress. Dress has metal zipper.

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1960s American Mini Dresses

Roland Mouret Green Body-Con Midi Dress- EU 38
Roland Mouret Green Body-Con Midi Dress- EU 38

Roland Mouret Green Body-Con Midi Dress- EU 38

By Roland Mouret

Located in Amman, JO

Roland Mouret Green Structured Body-con Dress with Exposed Zip Sculptural elegance defines this Roland Mouret green sheath dress, a striking piece crafted with the designer’s signat...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI malachite green viscose WRAP Dress S
EMILIO PUCCI malachite green viscose WRAP Dress S

EMILIO PUCCI malachite green viscose WRAP Dress S

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Emilio Pucci wrap dress in malachite viscose (probably as content tag is missing) with metal detail on the front. Opens with zipper on the side. Unlined. Has been worn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10
1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10

1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10

Located in Gresham, OR

An unusual 1950s custom-made mid-length sleeved forest green wool day dress with gold-tone corded crewel embroidery covering the entire front of dress. Traditional crafted style embr...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1960’s Haute Couture Silk Cocktail Dress
1960’s Haute Couture Silk Cocktail Dress

1960’s Haute Couture Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

A wonderful chic cocktail option, this unlabelled haute couture dress is made of a refined shade of pastel green silk crepe.

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1960s Unknown Shift Cocktail Dresses

2010s Zandra Rhodes Couture Green Sequin Dress and Shawl
2010s Zandra Rhodes Couture Green Sequin Dress and Shawl

2010s Zandra Rhodes Couture Green Sequin Dress and Shawl

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Zandra Rhodes couture dress and scarf ensemble is cut in really gorgeous shades of green silk chiffon. Her abstract, signature screen-printed fabric is worked by hand...

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2010s English Cocktail Dresses

1960s Yellow + Pink + Green Flower Power Cotton Vintage 60s Scooter Dress Twiggy
1960s Yellow + Pink + Green Flower Power Cotton Vintage 60s Scooter Dress Twiggy

1960s Yellow + Pink + Green Flower Power Cotton Vintage 60s Scooter Dress Twiggy

Located in San Diego, CA

Super chic vintage yellow, green, pink, purple and white daisy flower print cotton skooter dres! Features a nice tailored bodice with a pleated flattering A-Line skirt. Hidden metal...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress
1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress

1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This elegant cocktail dress was designed as part of Valentino’s 1983 Fall haute couture collection.

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s B. H. Wragge Pastel Blue + Green + Yellow Vintage 60s Abstract Wrap Dress
1960s B. H. Wragge Pastel Blue + Green + Yellow Vintage 60s Abstract Wrap Dress

1960s B. H. Wragge Pastel Blue + Green + Yellow Vintage 60s Abstract Wrap Dress

By B.H. Wragge

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s BH WRAGGE abstract print silk pastel wrap dress! BH Wragge was known for their creative one-of-a-kind bold abstract prints that were both stylish and wearable. This rare g...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s French Couture Green and White Floral Cotton Maxi Dress
1970s French Couture Green and White Floral Cotton Maxi Dress

1970s French Couture Green and White Floral Cotton Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

An outstanding 1970s French couture maxi dress which would make a grand statement at a formal event or summer party. It combines florals and stripes into a bold tonal pattern with th...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Runway Teal Green Blue Silk Basket Weave Cocktail Dress
Oscar de la Renta Runway Teal Green Blue Silk Basket Weave Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta Runway Teal Green Blue Silk Basket Weave Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta teal dress in a gorgeous woven silk with dramatic pleating and an unfinished hem (stitched but not folded) detail. Back zip and hook and eye. Look 29 on the Spring...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Green Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli Green Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli Green Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Ardmore, PA

Roberto Cavalli Green Print Dress Side Zipper Closure Size EU 42

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Julius Garfinckel Blue and Green Boucle Beaded Mink Fur Trim A Line Dress
1960s Julius Garfinckel Blue and Green Boucle Beaded Mink Fur Trim A Line Dress

1960s Julius Garfinckel Blue and Green Boucle Beaded Mink Fur Trim A Line Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare and chic vintage 60s JULIUS GARFINCKEL green and blue boucle beaded long sleeve A-Line dress! Soft boucle in vibrant blue and green. Hand-sewn beads and sequins throughout...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's green paisley beaded Pat Sandler Cocktail dress UK 6 US 2
Vintage 1960's green paisley beaded Pat Sandler Cocktail dress UK 6 US 2

Vintage 1960's green paisley beaded Pat Sandler Cocktail dress UK 6 US 2

By Pat Sandler

Located in Nashville, TN

A vision to behold, this original 1960's Pat Sandler for Highlights dress, rendered in a wonderful peacock palette silk paisley patterned brocade, and embellished with iridescent gre...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Olive Green Fan Pleated Strapless Mini Dress
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Olive Green Fan Pleated Strapless Mini Dress

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Olive Green Fan Pleated Strapless Mini Dress

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tom Ford designed this olive green pleated Gucci mini dress for the Gucci Spring/Summer 2004 collection, his penultimate at the house. Featuring an internal corset, this form-fitting...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Muslin Green Muslin Dress, 1960
Muslin Green Muslin Dress, 1960

Muslin Green Muslin Dress, 1960

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Green muslin dress sewn with sequins and pearls, from the 1960s. Size and composition label missing, it fits a 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

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Green Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of green cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Green green cocktail dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Gray and more options on these pages. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Green cocktail dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Gianni Versace, Roberto Cavalli and Oscar De La Renta are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Green Cocktail Dresses?

Prices for green cocktail dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $148 and can go as high as $18,200, while these items, on average, fetch $850.

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 Green 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 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 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 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What green dresses symbolize is a matter of individual interpretation. Because green is the color of American paper money, some people associate it with wealth and power. However, green has also represented happiness and peace throughout history. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many colors can go with a green dress. Shades of brown and beige often look attractive with green. Other neutral colors like white, cream and black may also look nice. You can also try mixing colors from the same family. Think earth tones like orange and mustard yellow with olive green or jewel tones like cobalt and orchid with emerald green. On 1stDibs, find a collection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Many colors can go with an emerald green dress. Try neutrals like brown, beige and black, or make a bold contrast by mixing and matching accessories in vivid jewel-tone hues like royal purple and cobalt blue. Shop a selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The shoe color that goes with emerald green is a matter of preference. But emerald green looks great with peach, gold, white, grey or black. Find a collection of shoes today on 1stDibs.

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