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Vintage Victor Costa Black & White Strapless Party dress 1980s
Vintage Victor Costa Black & White Strapless Party dress 1980s

Vintage Victor Costa Black & White Strapless Party dress 1980s

By Victor Costa

Located in Wallkill, NY

Black and white Cotton Victor Costa 1980s Dress. Fun and Flirty Take a look at the huge bow

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Vintage Christian Lacroix Iconic SS 1988 Polka Dot Party Dress
Vintage Christian Lacroix Iconic SS 1988 Polka Dot Party Dress

Vintage Christian Lacroix Iconic SS 1988 Polka Dot Party Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Christian Lacroix cotton blend cocktail dress featuring a red and white polka dot print

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Moschino Couture Floral Party Dress with Glass Bead Collar
Vintage Moschino Couture Floral Party Dress with Glass Bead Collar

Vintage Moschino Couture Floral Party Dress with Glass Bead Collar

By Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Moschino Couture by Franco Moschino 1960s-inspired floral print cocktail dress featuring

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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rena Lange Cocktail Dress Sequins Party Dress 90s Vintage Sz 38
Rena Lange Cocktail Dress Sequins Party Dress 90s Vintage Sz 38

Rena Lange Cocktail Dress Sequins Party Dress 90s Vintage Sz 38

By Rena Lange

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

party or formal event dress. Preowned/vintage with some signs of use and prior wear: some sequins are

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1990s German Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Organza Ruffled Party Dress Gown, 1970s
Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Organza Ruffled Party Dress Gown, 1970s

Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Organza Ruffled Party Dress Gown, 1970s

By Bill Blass

Located in Boca Raton, FL

told The New York Times in 1999. This dress makes it so easy to see why the American designer had such

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Chiffon Tiered Skirt Party Dress, 1990s
Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Chiffon Tiered Skirt Party Dress, 1990s

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Chiffon Tiered Skirt Party Dress, 1990s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta for Neiman Marcus 1990's red silk chiffon dress with spaghetti straps, ruched

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston Vintage Creme Sequin Beaded Dress
Halston Vintage Creme Sequin Beaded Dress

Halston Vintage Creme Sequin Beaded Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Perfect Vintage Halston Sequin and beaded cocktail party dress. Size 4 / Small **missing some

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1980s American Evening Gowns

A Vintage Halter Neck Polka Dot Dress by Betsey Johnson
A Vintage Halter Neck Polka Dot Dress by Betsey Johnson

A Vintage Halter Neck Polka Dot Dress by Betsey Johnson

By Betsey Johnson

Located in London, GB

A great vintage summer party dress by Betsey Johnson. In red cotton with black dots, the dress

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1970s American Day Dresses

1950s Vintage Blue Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress
1950s Vintage Blue Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress

1950s Vintage Blue Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning blue taffeta party dress from the 1950s featuring a unique asymmetric strapless cut with

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1950s American Day Dresses

1960s Vintage Beaded Pearl Rhinestone Organza Dress
1960s Vintage Beaded Pearl Rhinestone Organza Dress

1960s Vintage Beaded Pearl Rhinestone Organza Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage party dress with rhinestones and beading. Full organza skirt. Details: Fully

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1960s American Mini Dress

House of Muamua silver sequins supergirl dress
House of Muamua silver sequins supergirl dress

House of Muamua silver sequins supergirl dress

Located in Capri, IT

same time! Its the perfect party dress for the ones that want to stay comfortable. Relaxed fit Scoop

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Day Dresses

MIU MIU Size 6 Pink Blended Viscose Cocktail Dress
MIU MIU Size 6 Pink Blended Viscose Cocktail Dress

MIU MIU Size 6 Pink Blended Viscose Cocktail Dress

By Miu Miu

Located in San Francisco, CA

MIU MIU's blended viscose / acetate party dress features meticulous bead work along bust with dart

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

1970s Purple Floral Rayon Wrap Ruffle Dress
1970s Purple Floral Rayon Wrap Ruffle Dress

1970s Purple Floral Rayon Wrap Ruffle Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

tie on the waist. Floral print in egglpant purple and green. Truly fun cocktail party dress. Fit US 2

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1970s American Day Dresses

Moschino Chic & Cheap Beautiful Silk "Bow" Dress
Moschino Chic & Cheap Beautiful Silk "Bow" Dress

Moschino Chic & Cheap Beautiful Silk "Bow" Dress

By Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in Port Hope, ON

party dress! It is a 42 (ITL)

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

1970s Black and White Penguin Prints Cotton Maxi Dress
1970s Black and White Penguin Prints Cotton Maxi Dress

1970s Black and White Penguin Prints Cotton Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

large 2 pockets. Button in the front and slightly high waist empire style. What a fun party dress! Fit

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

A Vintage 1950s Strapless Pink Devore Velvet Cocktail Dress
A Vintage 1950s Strapless Pink Devore Velvet Cocktail Dress

A Vintage 1950s Strapless Pink Devore Velvet Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage party dress in a coral pink coloured devore velvet. The dress is boned at the bust

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Bruce Oldfield Vintage Red Silk Dress
Bruce Oldfield Vintage Red Silk Dress

Bruce Oldfield Vintage Red Silk Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A great party dress by Bruce Oldfield . In a red silk, with a self stripe effect, the dress has one

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Perlmutt Plum Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
1950s Perlmutt Plum Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

1950s Perlmutt Plum Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

colour and fastens at the back with a zip. A great party dress for any occasion and in excellent

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Richilene Gray Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress, 1970s
Richilene Gray Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress, 1970s

Richilene Gray Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress, 1970s

By Richilene NY, Richilene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

and skirt. Romantic and perfect for wedding event or summer evening party. Dress come with grey silk

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1950s Vintage Velvet + Taffeta Full Sweep Cocktail Dress
1950s Vintage Velvet + Taffeta Full Sweep Cocktail Dress

1950s Vintage Velvet + Taffeta Full Sweep Cocktail Dress

By MADEMOISELLE

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage 1950s party dress in black taffeta and velvet. Full sweep and flared skirt

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold Crinkle One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold Crinkle One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold Crinkle One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta party dress from the Fall 2010 collection in a slightly antiqued gold pleated

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Fall 1986 Black Velvet Dress with Gripoix Buttons
Chanel Fall 1986 Black Velvet Dress with Gripoix Buttons

Chanel Fall 1986 Black Velvet Dress with Gripoix Buttons

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

pockets at the bust and hips. The perfect fall/winter cocktail or holiday party dress. Excellent vintage

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970s Print Gown
Vintage 1970s Print Gown

Vintage 1970s Print Gown

Located in London, GB

A great vintage party dress from the 1970s. The dress has a brown background with an attractive

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ossie Clark pink metallic lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s
Ossie Clark pink metallic lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s

Ossie Clark pink metallic lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

, pleated bishop sleeves and bust, waist ties closing at the rear and zip closure. The ultimate party dress

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yvan & Marzia 1980s Black Lace and Tulle Partydress
Yvan & Marzia 1980s Black Lace and Tulle Partydress

Yvan & Marzia 1980s Black Lace and Tulle Partydress

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Cute party dress. Yvan & Marzia a label that was very popular during the 80's among the regulars at

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beige and Silver Vintage French Brocade Fit and Flare Box Pleated Dress
Beige and Silver Vintage French Brocade Fit and Flare Box Pleated Dress

Beige and Silver Vintage French Brocade Fit and Flare Box Pleated Dress

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

abstract floral is perfect year round. A perfect wedding guest dress dress and parties and you will shines

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

2008 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Floral Halter Neck Silk Dress
2008 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Floral Halter Neck Silk Dress

2008 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Floral Halter Neck Silk Dress

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Miami, FL

guest or garden party dress. The size tag had been removed but it seems like it’s about a size 6 to 8

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

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Party Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of party dresses for sale on 1stDibs. For party dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. 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. Party dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Ceil Chapman, Oscar De La Renta and Dolce & Gabbana are consistently popular. 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 are Party Dresses?

On average, party dresses on 1stDibs sell for $553, while they’re typically $72 on the low end and $12,700 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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 Party Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.

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