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Zimmermann Ecru Super Eight Off Shoulder Dress Size M
Zimmermann Ecru Super Eight Off Shoulder Dress Size M

Zimmermann Ecru Super Eight Off Shoulder Dress Size M

By Zimmermann

Located in London, GB

Ecru Linen Dress Embroidered pattern Off shoulder Mini Back zip and hook fastening Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

The Row Black Bodycon Off-Shoulder Dress Size M
The Row Black Bodycon Off-Shoulder Dress Size M

The Row Black Bodycon Off-Shoulder Dress Size M

By The Row

Located in London, GB

resale item. Details Black Synthetic Knee length dress Off the shoulder Stretchy and bodycon Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Rebecca Vallance Yellow Silk Off-Shoulder Dress Size S
Rebecca Vallance Yellow Silk Off-Shoulder Dress Size S

Rebecca Vallance Yellow Silk Off-Shoulder Dress Size S

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to dress is evident on this new Rebecca

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Giambattista Valli Ecru Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size XL
Giambattista Valli Ecru Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size XL

Giambattista Valli Ecru Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size XL

By Giambattista Valli

Located in London, GB

instructions. Details Ecru Cotton Dress Maxi Off shoulder Floral pattern Ruffle trim

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Zimmermann Red Ruched Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S
Zimmermann Red Ruched Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S

Zimmermann Red Ruched Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S

By Zimmermann

Located in London, GB

Red Linen Dress Floral print Ruched and stretchy Figure hugging fit Off the shoulders Short

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

REBECCA TAYLOR Size XS Pink Silk Off-Shoulder Dress
REBECCA TAYLOR Size XS Pink Silk Off-Shoulder Dress

REBECCA TAYLOR Size XS Pink Silk Off-Shoulder Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

REBECCA TAYLOR dress comes in a pink silk featuring a off the shoulder style, cutout details

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Zimmermann Ecru Super Eight Off Shoulder Dress Size M
Zimmermann Ecru Super Eight Off Shoulder Dress Size M

Zimmermann Ecru Super Eight Off Shoulder Dress Size M

By Zimmermann

Located in London, GB

Ecru Linen Dress Embroidered pattern Off shoulder Mini Back zip and hook fastening Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Maje Grey Check Button Down Off Shoulder Dress Size S
Maje Grey Check Button Down Off Shoulder Dress Size S

Maje Grey Check Button Down Off Shoulder Dress Size S

By Maje

Located in London, GB

resale item. Details Grey Polyester Dress Off the shoulder Tartan pattern Long

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Marchesa Notte Black & Gold Lace Off Shoulder Dress Size XL
Marchesa Notte Black & Gold Lace Off Shoulder Dress Size XL

Marchesa Notte Black & Gold Lace Off Shoulder Dress Size XL

By Marchesa Notte

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Marchesa Notte

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Self-Portrait Beige Polka Dot Off Shoulder Dress Size S
Self-Portrait Beige Polka Dot Off Shoulder Dress Size S

Self-Portrait Beige Polka Dot Off Shoulder Dress Size S

By Self-Portrait

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Self-Portrait

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S
Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S

Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S

By Preen By Thornton Bregazzi

Located in London, GB

Thornton Bregazzi designer resale item. Details Multicolour Viscose Dress Off shoulder

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen Pink Striped Knit Off-Shoulder Dress Size XS
Alexander McQueen Pink Striped Knit Off-Shoulder Dress Size XS

Alexander McQueen Pink Striped Knit Off-Shoulder Dress Size XS

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to dress is evident on this new Alexander

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S
Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S

Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Floral Off Shoulder Dress Size S

By Preen By Thornton Bregazzi

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Preen By

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

RACHEL ZOE Size 6 Silver Rayon Sequined Off-Shoulder Dress Top
RACHEL ZOE Size 6 Silver Rayon Sequined Off-Shoulder Dress Top

RACHEL ZOE Size 6 Silver Rayon Sequined Off-Shoulder Dress Top

By Rachel Zoe

Located in San Francisco, CA

RACHEL ZOE dress top comes in a silver sequined rayon material featuring a off-shoulder style, long

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops

2010 Cornelia duchess Zac Posen satin off the shoulder dress
2010 Cornelia duchess Zac Posen satin off the shoulder dress

2010 Cornelia duchess Zac Posen satin off the shoulder dress

By Zac Posen

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is a body hugging dress with boned black under bra peeping through, pleated off shoulder

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Off Shoulder Dotted Dress
Lanvin Off Shoulder Dotted Dress

Lanvin Off Shoulder Dotted Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Geneva, CH

Pretty and unusual, this early 80's Lanvin off shoulder dress is perfect for summer events, like

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

VERSACE, Baroque Tulip Dress with Gilded Medusa Buttons, 2011
VERSACE, Baroque Tulip Dress with Gilded Medusa Buttons, 2011

VERSACE, Baroque Tulip Dress with Gilded Medusa Buttons, 2011

By Versace

Located in Kingston, NY

This Versace off-shoulder dress is an exquisite classic mini dress that gives you a timeless look

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Black Wool Corset Dress, c.1990s
Alexander McQueen Black Wool Corset Dress, c.1990s

Alexander McQueen Black Wool Corset Dress, c.1990s

By Alexander McQueen

Located in New York, NY

from shoulder to armhole thus falling off shoulder. Dress also features grommets either side of hidden

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Alaia Off Shoulder Knit Dress

Alaia Off Shoulder Knit Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Azzedine Alaia black knit off shoulder fitted dress with white interwoven pattern and knit straps.

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1990s French Mini Dress

Zimmermann Off-Shoulder Lace Detailed Cotton Dress
Zimmermann Off-Shoulder Lace Detailed Cotton Dress

Zimmermann Off-Shoulder Lace Detailed Cotton Dress

By Zimmermann

Located in London, GB

Zimmermann Off-Shoulder Lace Detailed Cotton Dress Black panelled mini dress with decorative lace

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Zimmermann, Prima Cherry off shoulder frill dress
Zimmermann, Prima Cherry off shoulder frill dress

Zimmermann, Prima Cherry off shoulder frill dress

By Zimmermann

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Zimmermann, Prima Cherry off shoulder frill dress. The item is new - unworn. CONDITION: new

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2010s Day Dresses

Zimmermann Floral Off Shoulder Lace Mini Dress Size M
Zimmermann Floral Off Shoulder Lace Mini Dress Size M

Zimmermann Floral Off Shoulder Lace Mini Dress Size M

By Zimmermann

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Zimmerman designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dress

Tom Ford, off shoulder jumper dress in fuchsia
Tom Ford, off shoulder jumper dress in fuchsia

Tom Ford, off shoulder jumper dress in fuchsia

By Tom Ford

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Tom Ford, off shoulder jumper dress in fuchsia. The item is in excellent condition. CONDITION

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2010s Day Dresses

Moschino Black & Cream Velvet Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Moschino Black & Cream Velvet Off-The-Shoulder Dress

Moschino Black & Cream Velvet Off-The-Shoulder Dress

By Moschino

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage black velvet and cream ruffle-trimmed off-the-shoulder dress by Cheap and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Alessandra Rich, off the shoulder floral print maxi dress
Alessandra Rich, off the shoulder floral print maxi dress

Alessandra Rich, off the shoulder floral print maxi dress

By Alessandra Rich

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Alessandra Rich, off the shoulder floral print maxi dress. The item is in very good condition

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2010s Day Dresses

Solace London Green Off Shoulder Mila Mini Dress Size M
Solace London Green Off Shoulder Mila Mini Dress Size M

Solace London Green Off Shoulder Mila Mini Dress Size M

Located in London, GB

designer resale item. Details Model: Mila Green Polyester Dress Off the shoulder

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dress

Molly Goddard Brown Off the Shoulder Mini Dress Size XS
Molly Goddard Brown Off the Shoulder Mini Dress Size XS

Molly Goddard Brown Off the Shoulder Mini Dress Size XS

Located in London, GB

Dress Off the shoulder Short puff sleeves Ruffle skirt trim Mini Made in England

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dress

LA Double J Pineapple Print Off The Shoulder Dress
LA Double J Pineapple Print Off The Shoulder Dress

LA Double J Pineapple Print Off The Shoulder Dress

Located in London, GB

LA Double J Pineapple Print Off The Shoulder Dress La Double J's 'Capalbio' dress in cotton-poplin

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Valentino Garavani Navy Off Shoulder Mini Dress Size M
Valentino Garavani Navy Off Shoulder Mini Dress Size M

Valentino Garavani Navy Off Shoulder Mini Dress Size M

By Valentino Garavani

Located in London, GB

item. Details Navy Viscose Dress Mini Stretchy Off shoulders Square neck Made in Portugal

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Alessandra Rich Floral Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size S
Alessandra Rich Floral Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size S

Alessandra Rich Floral Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size S

By Alessandra Rich

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Loose stitching on the left shoulder on

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

R13 Off Shoulder Slip Check Mini Dress Size XS
R13 Off Shoulder Slip Check Mini Dress Size XS

R13 Off Shoulder Slip Check Mini Dress Size XS

By R13

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used R13 designer

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Norma Kamali Black Off-Shoulder Ruched Dress Size XS
Norma Kamali Black Off-Shoulder Ruched Dress Size XS

Norma Kamali Black Off-Shoulder Ruched Dress Size XS

By Norma Kamali

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the rear with pilling to

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Maje Black Off The Shoulder Mini Dress Size S
Maje Black Off The Shoulder Mini Dress Size S

Maje Black Off The Shoulder Mini Dress Size S

By Maje

Located in London, GB

discolouration can be seen on this used Maje designer resale item. Details Black Cotton Dress

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Self-Portrait Blue Floral Print Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress Size M
Self-Portrait Blue Floral Print Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress Size M

Self-Portrait Blue Floral Print Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress Size M

By Self-Portrait

Located in London, GB

Polyester Maxi dress Floral pattern Off the shoulder Elasticated neckline Pleated accent

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21st Century and Contemporary British Maxi Dress

Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Off The Shoulder Dress - 44 - NWT
Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Off The Shoulder Dress - 44 - NWT

Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Off The Shoulder Dress - 44 - NWT

By Emilio Pucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Off The Shoulder Dress - 44 This beautiful Pucci dress is a stretch

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Betty Carol Floral Off Shoulder Maxi Dress
1970s Betty Carol Floral Off Shoulder Maxi Dress

1970s Betty Carol Floral Off Shoulder Maxi Dress

By Betty Carol

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fabulous 1970s Betty Carol for Christopher Jones bell sleeve maxi dress! Burnt orange, white

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Herve Leger Off-Shoulder Bandage Dress
Herve Leger Off-Shoulder Bandage Dress

Herve Leger Off-Shoulder Bandage Dress

By Herve Léger

Located in London, GB

Herve Leger Off-Shoulder Bandage Dress Black bodycon dress detailed with off-shoulder strap detail

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Self-Portrait Off-Shoulder Guipure Lace Dress
Self-Portrait Off-Shoulder Guipure Lace Dress

Self-Portrait Off-Shoulder Guipure Lace Dress

By Self-Portrait

Located in London, GB

Self-Portrait Off-Shoulder Guipure Lace Dress Navy, midi dress designed with tiers of floral

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roland Mouret Plisse Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Roland Mouret Plisse Off-The-Shoulder Dress

Roland Mouret Plisse Off-The-Shoulder Dress

By Roland Mouret

Located in London, GB

Roland Mouret Plisse Off-The-Shoulder Dress Black 'Anina' dress designed with plisse front bodice

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size XS
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size XS

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size XS

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Dolce & Gabbana

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Roland Mouret Black Off Shoulder Flared Midi Dress Size L
Roland Mouret Black Off Shoulder Flared Midi Dress Size L

Roland Mouret Black Off Shoulder Flared Midi Dress Size L

By Roland Mouret

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Roland Mouret

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Grey Off-the-Shoulder Dress Size S
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Grey Off-the-Shoulder Dress Size S

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Grey Off-the-Shoulder Dress Size S

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the front with small

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Roland Mouret Black & Grey Off Shoulder Knit Dress Size XS
Roland Mouret Black & Grey Off Shoulder Knit Dress Size XS

Roland Mouret Black & Grey Off Shoulder Knit Dress Size XS

By Roland Mouret

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Loose sizing and composition label

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Acler Brown Off-Shoulder Tartan Fitted Midi Dress Size M
Acler Brown Off-Shoulder Tartan Fitted Midi Dress Size M

Acler Brown Off-Shoulder Tartan Fitted Midi Dress Size M

Located in London, GB

Dress Tartan pattern Metallic thread Off the shoulder puff sleeves Midi Figure hugging

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Acler Brown Off-Shoulder Tartan Fitted Midi Dress Size M
Acler Brown Off-Shoulder Tartan Fitted Midi Dress Size M

Acler Brown Off-Shoulder Tartan Fitted Midi Dress Size M

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the lining where

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Lanvin Runway Pink Silk Off Shoulder Corset Dress Size S
Lanvin Runway Pink Silk Off Shoulder Corset Dress Size S

Lanvin Runway Pink Silk Off Shoulder Corset Dress Size S

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Plucks to the weave on the centre

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

F/W 1991 Alaia Dark Green Velvet Off-The-Shoulder Plush Mini Dress
F/W 1991 Alaia Dark Green Velvet Off-The-Shoulder Plush Mini Dress

F/W 1991 Alaia Dark Green Velvet Off-The-Shoulder Plush Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous dark green Alaia mini dress. From the Fall/Winter 1991 collection, this dress

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1990s French Mini Dress

Halston Heritage Black Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size XXS
Halston Heritage Black Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size XXS

Halston Heritage Black Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size XXS

By Halston Heritage

Located in London, GB

Polyester Dress Off the shoulder Midi Back zip fastening Ruffle trim High low hem

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Herve Leger Black Off-Shoulder Cut Out Midi Dress Size XS
Herve Leger Black Off-Shoulder Cut Out Midi Dress Size XS

Herve Leger Black Off-Shoulder Cut Out Midi Dress Size XS

By Herve Léger

Located in London, GB

designer resale item. Details Black Rayon Bandage dress Midi Off the shoulder

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress
Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress

Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress

Located in New York, NY

the neckline create a romantic, Victorian feeling. There are numerous ways to wear this dress: it has

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Off the Shoulder Bodycon Dress
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Off the Shoulder Bodycon Dress

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Off the Shoulder Bodycon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Off the Shoulder Bodycon Dress M Alaia bodycon dress with long sleeves

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Off Shoulder Fluted Dress
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Off Shoulder Fluted Dress

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Off Shoulder Fluted Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Austin, TX

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Pink Off Shoulder Fluted Dress ruffle hem short sleeve with off-the shoulder

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Pre-Loved Lanvin Women's Off Shoulder Cotton Dress
Pre-Loved Lanvin Women's Off Shoulder Cotton Dress

Pre-Loved Lanvin Women's Off Shoulder Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

Lanvin designer resale item. Details River 2011 Multicolour Wool Figure hugging Off shoulder Midi Hemline

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses

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Off Shoulder Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary off shoulder dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect off shoulder dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Off Shoulder Dress?

On average, an off shoulder dress on 1stDibs sells for $986, while they’re typically $162 on the low end and $43,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

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.

Questions About Off Shoulder Dress
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    Several different styles of big shoulder bags exist, including tote bags and backpacks that are worn over the shoulder. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tote bags and other shoulder bags from brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Christian Dior.
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    No, Birkin bags don’t have shoulder straps. As a result, the iconic bag is best toted by gripping the double handles in your hand or slipping them over your wrist. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hermès Birkin bags from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Coco Chanel invented a shoulder bag that was based on the backpacks that soldiers carried on the battlefield. Some experts suggest that this is the first handbag designed with a shoulder strap.

    In 1929, when the pioneering French fashion designer grew tired of toting around her belongings in a purse she carried by hand, she added an adjustable chain to her accessory. This meant that she’d freed up her hands, and her bag could be slung over her shoulder. It was reintroduced decades later as Chanel’s iconic 2.55, a vast improvement on the day’s top-handle accessories and clutches.

    Named for the month (February) and the year (1955) that the designer formally brought the bag to the greater market, the Chanel 2.55 was a smashing success, a chic, rectangular accessory in soft quilted leather. Find a large collection of Chanel shoulder bags on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    Yes, you can wear the Chanel 19 as a shoulder bag. All of the sizes of the handbag feature a shoulder strap. They include the Round Clutch, the Flap Coin Purse, the Wallet on Chain, the Medium, the Large and the Maxi. Find a large collection of Chanel 19 bags on 1stDibs.
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    An A-line dress is a dress with a certain shape or cut. Specifically, dresses considered to be A-line styles fit closely along the bust and then gently flare outward for a flowier fit through the waist and hips all the way to the hem. The name of the style comes from the fact that A-line dresses show off a triangular shape similar to the letter A when hung on a hanger. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
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    A mod dress is a style of dress that originated along with the mod subculture in London — a culture with roots in 1950s' bohemian-style coffee bars where jazz and blues were played on jukeboxes. Later, during the 1960s, mods were generally fashion-conscious teenagers living in London and south England who listened to these types of music as well as R&B. Mod dresses were among the garments worn by mods, and they were colorful and were embellished by interesting patterns and designs. Mod dresses were made with a short hem. A range of mod dresses by Mary Quant, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and others can be found on 1stDibs.
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    A swing dress is a dress with an a-line shape that tends to flow as one moves. Swing dresses hit peak popularity in the 1950s.
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    A couture dress is hand-sewn using the best materials and designed specifically for the wearer so that the piece is one-of-a-kind. Because these dresses use such high quality materials and take hundreds of hours to complete, they can be expensive. Find a variety of couture dresses on 1stDibs.
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    A wiggle dress is a dress that falls just below the knee and has a hemline that is narrower than your waist. It is a figure-hugging dress that might add some pep to your walk, resulting in a “wiggle” in your hip. Wiggle dresses came about in the 1950s. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
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    Chiffon is a light and sheer material that's typically made of silk, nylon or rayon. It's often used for lingerie and formalwear.
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    A dress ring is any ring that is not a wedding or an engagement ring. They can add charm to any formal or semi-formal outfit. Dress rings can be made of gold, silver, and more and can be studded with precious or semi-precious stones for added visual flair. Shop a collection of vintage and modern dress rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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    A dressing chair may refer to the stool or short seat that is intended to accompany a vanity table. Vanities been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Find your vintage dressing chair or vanity table on 1stDibs.
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    A dupioni dress is a dress made of a type of silk fabric called dupioni. It is very popular in bridal wear and in other formal wear. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer dupioni dresses and home décor from top designers.
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    A dress clip is a type of pin that typically accents a piece of clothing and can be styled on either the shirt collar of a jacket or the straps of a dress. Dress clips were originally worn in pairs, but today, a dress clip can also be worn as a brooch. Shop a range of vintage dress clips from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    A column dress is a slim-fit dress — this garment will feature a straight cut and will fit your body very closely. Column dresses are a timeless, classic style and are ideal for formal evening engagements or just a night out on the town. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer column dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
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    A ruched dress uses a specific pleating or gathering of the dress material which results in a slimming effect. The ruched style is also used as a means of decoration.

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