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Mod Cocktail Dress

Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress
Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress

Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress

By Mignon

Located in New York, NY

Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves. Made of printed

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress
Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress

Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress

By Victor Costa, Lord & Taylor

Located in Sparks, NV

So wearable! Vintage black button up cocktail dress with fringe on the cuffs and hem. By Victor

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Eric Hill Black Wool Mod Dress
1960s Eric Hill Black Wool Mod Dress

1960s Eric Hill Black Wool Mod Dress

Located in London, GB

This refined mod dress was made in the 1960s by Eric Hill who had boutique concessions in the top

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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates
1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates

1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 13

1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates

By Don Sophisticates

Located in Alford, MA

Don Sophisticates shift-style dress in silver and peach geometric brocade featuring a front zipper

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Mid-20th Century American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960's Harry Algo Black Wool Mod Style A-Line Dress
1960's Harry Algo Black Wool Mod Style A-Line Dress

1960's Harry Algo Black Wool Mod Style A-Line Dress

By Harry Algo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Mod with a twist 1960s Harry Algo black wool crepe little black dress. Sleeveless with a round neck

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

VERSACE 2014 black scaled leather patchwork sheer panel mod mini shift dress
VERSACE 2014 black scaled leather patchwork sheer panel mod mini shift dress

VERSACE 2014 black scaled leather patchwork sheer panel mod mini shift dress

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2014 black scaled leather patchwork sheer panel mod mini shift dress Reference: CC/A00394

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

RARE 1967 Vintage B.H. Wragge Mod Silk Psychedelic Wrap Dress
RARE 1967 Vintage B.H. Wragge Mod Silk Psychedelic Wrap Dress

RARE 1967 Vintage B.H. Wragge Mod Silk Psychedelic Wrap Dress

By B.H. Wragge

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage 1967 B.H. Wragge silk wrap dress! Dated, from 1967. Amazing pattern, with

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

VERSACE purple silk blend silver studs colorblock mod shift dress IT42 M
VERSACE purple silk blend silver studs colorblock mod shift dress IT42 M

VERSACE purple silk blend silver studs colorblock mod shift dress IT42 M

By Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE purple silk blend silver studs colorblock mod shift dress IT42 M Reference: CC/A00390 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Italian Couture Light Blue Beadeds Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
1960s Italian Couture Light Blue Beadeds Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress

1960s Italian Couture Light Blue Beadeds Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing tailored 1960s Italian cocktail dress is in a fabulous light blue silk fabric with

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sexy 1970’s Black Mod Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
Sexy 1970’s Black Mod Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Sexy 1970’s Black Mod Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a gorgeous mod cocktail dress from the 1960’s. The dress feels like a black

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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress
Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress

Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress Featuring Unique Round Metal Collar Necklace

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress
1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress

1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This charming early 1960s cocktail suit dress is in a golden lurex brocade fabric. The sleeveless

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Flapper Style  Mod Shaker Dress -Rhinestone Shoulders
Vintage Flapper Style  Mod Shaker Dress -Rhinestone Shoulders

Vintage Flapper Style Mod Shaker Dress -Rhinestone Shoulders

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a very flattering Flapper Shaker GoGo dress! Tiers and Tiers of shakers on forgiving jersey

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Italian Couture Orange Embroidered Cocktail Mod Mini Dress
1960s Italian Couture Orange Embroidered Cocktail Mod Mini Dress

1960s Italian Couture Orange Embroidered Cocktail Mod Mini Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing 1960s mod dress is in an orange brocade lurex fabric with fabulous beaded embroidered

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s MOD BLACK COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS w RHINESTONE BUCKLE
1960s MOD BLACK COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS w RHINESTONE BUCKLE

1960s MOD BLACK COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS w RHINESTONE BUCKLE

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a little black dress from the 1960s. Made of black crepe, the empire bodice is vertically

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1960s Evening Dresses

1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress
1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress

1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress

By Union Label

Located in Houston, TX

Incredible 1960s mod dress! This dress is knee length, with long sleeves, a notched faux - mandarin

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress
60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress

60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fun 60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress. size: 4 Bust: 34"/ hip: 34"/ Length: 34"

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1960s Unknown Mini Dress

Bob Bugnand Incredible 60s Mod Cocktail Dress
Bob Bugnand Incredible 60s Mod Cocktail Dress

Bob Bugnand Incredible 60s Mod Cocktail Dress

By Bob Bugnand

Located in Gresham, OR

This incredible Bob Bugnand 60s mod cocktail A-line dress is intricately constructed with lavish

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Super Sparkly 1960s Lurex Chenille Mod Cocktail Dress
Super Sparkly 1960s Lurex Chenille Mod Cocktail Dress

Super Sparkly 1960s Lurex Chenille Mod Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

The textile on this dress is epic! It appears to be a mod geometric lace with lurex chenille

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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Vuitton Size 4 Orange and Black Eel Skin Sleeveless Mod Cocktail Dress
Louis Vuitton Size 4 Orange and Black Eel Skin Sleeveless Mod Cocktail Dress

Louis Vuitton Size 4 Orange and Black Eel Skin Sleeveless Mod Cocktail Dress

By Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in San Francisco, CA

This fabulous LOUIS VUITTON Spring 2015 runway dress by Nicolas Ghesquière comes in a mod 1960's A

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1960s Beaded Mod Shift Dress
1960s Beaded Mod Shift Dress

1960s Beaded Mod Shift Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s hand-beaded mod shift cocktail dress w/ no label.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Beaded Silk Mod Fitted Cocktail Dress
1960s Beaded Silk Mod Fitted Cocktail Dress

1960s Beaded Silk Mod Fitted Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Jackie O style 1960s Mod shift dress in cream silk with beads and pearls. This dress has

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI Multi-Color Mod-Print Sleeveless Dress sz 42
EMILIO PUCCI Multi-Color Mod-Print Sleeveless Dress sz 42

EMILIO PUCCI Multi-Color Mod-Print Sleeveless Dress sz 42

By Emilio Pucci

Located in New York, NY

Emilio Pucci Multi-Color Mod-Print Sleeveless Dress Features elastic waist and cut-outs at neck

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Bob Bugnand  Mod Sequined Dress
Bob Bugnand  Mod Sequined Dress

Bob Bugnand Mod Sequined Dress

By Bob Bugnand

Located in New York, NY

, cocktail dress, C. 1960's.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mod Beaded Net Dress
1960s Mod Beaded Net Dress

1960s Mod Beaded Net Dress

Located in New York, NY

Phenomenal beads and crystals encrust this dress from the mid 1960s.

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Studded Gold Leather Mod Zipper Dress
Studded Gold Leather Mod Zipper Dress

Studded Gold Leather Mod Zipper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Studded gold leather mod zipper dress made from luscious soft lambskin.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Quilted Prada Nylon Mod Mini Dress
1990s Quilted Prada Nylon Mod Mini Dress

1990s Quilted Prada Nylon Mod Mini Dress

By Miuccia Prada

Located in New York, NY

1990s Quilted Prada Nylon Mod Mini Dress

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress
1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress

1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress

By Balmain

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress, 1960s
James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress, 1960s

James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress, 1960s

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

1960s James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress with slits up sides

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Jean Fisher Miami Beach Mod beaded 60s dress
Jean Fisher Miami Beach Mod beaded 60s dress

Jean Fisher Miami Beach Mod beaded 60s dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jean Fisher, Miami Beach...Mod vibe mini dress from the 1960s...White crepe is brilliantly crystal

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar
1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar

1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar

Located in London, GB

This lovely vintage 1960s linen Mod dress in turquoise blue is smart and chic. The simple line and

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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress
1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress

1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A exciting 1960s car wash fringe dress in bright orange crepe! A fitted sheath underneath and

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

60s Mod Organza Dress with All-Over Daisy Appliqués
60s Mod Organza Dress with All-Over Daisy Appliqués

60s Mod Organza Dress with All-Over Daisy Appliqués

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful, demure 60s mod dress of silk organza with cuffed sleeves and all-over daisy appliqués

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress
1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress

By Teal Traina

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic hand-painted silk chiffon mini dress: Mock turtle neck, shear

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Mod Printed Mini
1960s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Mod Printed Mini

1960s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Mod Printed Mini

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1960s Emilio Pucci silk jersey "Mod" printed silk jersey mini dress: Long sleeves with

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Mod Sheer Silk Chiffon Printed Trapeze Dress
Vintage 1960's Mod Sheer Silk Chiffon Printed Trapeze Dress

Vintage 1960's Mod Sheer Silk Chiffon Printed Trapeze Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning! Gorgeous silk chiffon trapeze dress from the 1960's in shades of orange, yellow and green

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Saks Fifth Avenue Mod Lamé A-Line 60s Dress w/ Beading
Saks Fifth Avenue Mod Lamé A-Line 60s Dress w/ Beading

Saks Fifth Avenue Mod Lamé A-Line 60s Dress w/ Beading

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Gresham, OR

Fabulous 60s gold herringbone lamé A-line cocktail dress with a beaded neckline and back zip.

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1960s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress
Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress

Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous and rare however without a label. The design of this dress is far from mass market, we

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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI 2023 blue cream 100% wool GG logo embroidery pocket mod dress XXS
GUCCI 2023 blue cream 100% wool GG logo embroidery pocket mod dress XXS

GUCCI 2023 blue cream 100% wool GG logo embroidery pocket mod dress XXS

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI 2023 blue cream 100% wool GG logo embroidery pocket mod dress XXS Reference: AAWC/A00511

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Donald Brooks 60s Black Chiffon and Crepe Cocktail Dress
Donald Brooks 60s Black Chiffon and Crepe Cocktail Dress

Donald Brooks 60s Black Chiffon and Crepe Cocktail Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Gresham, OR

Donald Brooks super-chic mod 1960s cocktail dress with wool crepe body and silk chiffon sheer back

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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By Todd Oldham

Located in New York, NY

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress

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By Mamselle, Betty Carol

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Enrico Coveri 1980s Vintage White & Black Polka Dot Cotton Fit & Flare Dress

Enrico Coveri 1980s Vintage White & Black Polka Dot Cotton Fit & Flare Dress

By Enrico Coveri

Located in San Diego, CA

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress

Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...

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Vintage Oscar de la Renta Blue 'Sequin' Print Semi Sheer 90s Ruffle Blouse Top

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Blue 'Sequin' Print Semi Sheer 90s Ruffle Blouse Top

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

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Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Lace Mini

Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Lace Mini

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Reembroidered Lace Mini Baby Doll Dress from the 1960's. Designed as a mini with full sheer sleeves with a faux bolero edged in elaborate gold bullion a...

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1960s American Babydoll Dresses

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...

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Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit

Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit

By MADEMOISELLE

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...

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1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet

1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...

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Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

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1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

By Helga

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...

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Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Nashville, TN

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Mod Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary mod cocktail dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a mod cocktail dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Pierre Cardin, Emilio Pucci and James Galanos each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Mod Cocktail Dress?

The price for a mod cocktail dress starts at $188 and tops out at $9,200, and on average, selling for $780.

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