1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Beaded Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Beaded Lace Gown
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Semi Formal Dresses
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940...
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1990s Formal Gowns
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gow...
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1990s Formal Gowns
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown W...
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1990s Formal Gowns
1990S Tomato Red Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Boat-Neck Sequined Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Tomato Red Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Boat-Ne...
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1990s Formal Gowns
1990s Ann Demeulemeester Semi-Sheer Black Long Sleeve Draped Waist Gown
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic black knit Ann Demeulemeester gown. From the 1990s, this very lightly sheer floor-length dress features long sleeves and is made complete with light ruching at the ...
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1990s Belgian Formal Gowns
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Trained Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Flocked Velvet On Tulle Long Sleeved Gown Lined In Silk
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Flocked Velvet On Tulle Long Sleeved Gown Lined In Nude Silk Chiffon
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1990s Formal Gowns
1980s Valentino Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Dress w Fab Rhinestone Feathers
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Valentino Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Dress w Fab Rhinestone Feathers: A stunning tuxedo-inspired silk velvet and Duchess Satin Semi-Formal dress that is perfect for the holiday...
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1970s Orange Floral Bias Cut Semi Sheer Dress with Oversized Shawl
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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 sleeves, buttoned cuffs, and a jewel neckline. The bias cut of the dress gives it a...
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1970s American Formal Wear
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 excellent condition.
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1930s Evening Dresses
Semi Formal Silk Embroidered Manchu Woman's Skirt and Dress Qing period C.1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Late 19th century, early 20th century China Exceptional Semi-Formal dress and skirt of a Manchu woman, China late 19th century.
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Late 1990s Giorgio Armani Semi Sheer Sequin Beaded Beige Sleeveless Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beige Giorgio Armani gown from the late 1990s is a beautiful piece adorned with a floral print that sparkles with thousands of meticulously hand-sewn sequins. Its slip-style des...
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns
Men's DRIES VAN NOTEN Size US 10 / EU 43 - White Leather & Canvas Lace Up Shoes
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
DRIES VAN NOTEN semi formal dress shoes come in white leather with a canvas apron toe upper, leather lace up panel, and monochromatic white heeled sole.
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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 next social outing.
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Diamond, Rose Gold
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$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
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By Oscar De La Renta
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$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
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By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
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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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