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Semi Formal Dresses

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train

Located in New York, NY

made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train

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1990s Formal Gowns

1990s Ann Demeulemeester Semi-Sheer Black Long Sleeve Draped Waist Gown
1990s Ann Demeulemeester Semi-Sheer Black Long Sleeve Draped Waist Gown

1990s Ann Demeulemeester Semi-Sheer Black Long Sleeve Draped Waist Gown

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in West Hollywood, CA

-length dress features long sleeves and is made complete with light ruching at the hips. This sensual dark

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1990s Belgian Formal Gowns

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1970s Orange Floral Bias Cut Semi Sheer Dress with Oversized Shawl
1970s Orange Floral Bias Cut Semi Sheer Dress with Oversized Shawl

1970s Orange Floral Bias Cut Semi Sheer Dress with Oversized Shawl

Located in Houston, TX

1970s does 1930s in this sheer floral dress! This beautiful slinky dress is maxi length, with long

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1970s American Formal Wear

30 Bias Cut Pastel Floral Print Lawn Dress with Slip
30 Bias Cut Pastel Floral Print Lawn Dress with Slip

30 Bias Cut Pastel Floral Print Lawn Dress with Slip

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Structurally strong and very wearable. Great for summer semi-formal events. Please note: The dress is in

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1930s Evening Dresses

Bvlgari Diva's Dream Diamond 18k Rose Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
Bvlgari Diva's Dream Diamond 18k Rose Gold Flower Pendant Necklace

Bvlgari Diva's Dream Diamond 18k Rose Gold Flower Pendant Necklace

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

. This chain is secured with a lobster clasp closure. Wear it with a semi-formal, bodycon dress for your

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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By Valentino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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Semi Formal Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of semi formal dresses. Our collection of semi formal dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, red, black and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of semi formal dresses over the years, but those made by Chloé, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace and Gianni Versace Couture are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much are Semi Formal Dresses?

The prices for semi formal dresses start at $271 and top out at $19,940 with these items, on average, selling for $2,200.

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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.

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