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1960s Bruce Arnold Red Sequin and Beaded Gown
1960s Bruce Arnold Red Sequin and Beaded Gown

1960s Bruce Arnold Red Sequin and Beaded Gown

By BRUCE ARNOLD

Located in London, GB

closure. The inside of the dress is lined with soft pink silk, making it gentle on the skin and

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

Fancy-Dress Body Chain attributed to the Follies Bergé
Fancy-Dress Body Chain attributed to the Follies Bergé

Fancy-Dress Body Chain attributed to the Follies Bergé

Located in New York, NY

-dress party of your own! It is a rare and very unique find. The chains are symmetrical, our mannequin is

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20th Century French Neckcloths

Pop Art Midcentury Modern Cocktail Artwork Wall Art, circa 1960s
Pop Art Midcentury Modern Cocktail Artwork Wall Art, circa 1960s

Pop Art Midcentury Modern Cocktail Artwork Wall Art, circa 1960s

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

dressed party guests. Below party couple reads, 'Cocktail Smacks', with olive detail design. Terrific

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

14k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Dual Diamond Halo Cushion Shaped Pendant Necklace
14k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Dual Diamond Halo Cushion Shaped Pendant Necklace

14k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Dual Diamond Halo Cushion Shaped Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

arrival. A gorgeous piece that's suitable for your everyday wear as well as your black dress party. It

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 3.24ctw GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Flower Stud Earrings
18k White Gold 3.24ctw GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Flower Stud Earrings

18k White Gold 3.24ctw GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Flower Stud Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

for your every day wear as well as your dress-up dinner party. Enjoy :) -- Stone(s) -- (2) Natural

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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Andy Warhol In Drag (vintage Andy Warhol announcement)
Andy Warhol In Drag (vintage Andy Warhol announcement)

Andy Warhol In Drag (vintage Andy Warhol announcement)

By Andy Warhol

Located in NEW YORK, NY

of unknown. Looks fantastic framed. "Andy Warhol enjoyed dressing for parties in drag, sometimes in

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1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Red Iridescent Party Dress, 1950s
Red Iridescent Party Dress, 1950s

Red Iridescent Party Dress, 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Red Iridescent Party Dress. Black and red iridescent jacquard fabric, gathered skirt and bust

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Krizia Sheer Beaded Party Dress
Krizia Sheer Beaded Party Dress

Krizia Sheer Beaded Party Dress

By Krizia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A gorgeous beaded party dress from Krizia. Red, black, and white beads are sewn on to sheer, nude

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gold Metallic Party Dress
1950s Gold Metallic Party Dress

1950s Gold Metallic Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s tea-length party dress with gold metallic lamé ruched bodice. The skirt is made of gold

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Artisanal Floral Party Dress
1960s Artisanal Floral Party Dress

1960s Artisanal Floral Party Dress

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Mouth-watering floral party dress from the Sixties in yellow, pink and violet silk chiffon with

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Pink Tulle Party Dress
1950s Pink Tulle Party Dress

1950s Pink Tulle Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s pink tulle party dress featuring a sleeveless bodice decorated with pleated tule and pink

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

60s Iridescent Baby Blue Party Dress
60s Iridescent Baby Blue Party Dress

60s Iridescent Baby Blue Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Iridescent Baby Blue Party Dress. Lined bodice, skirt is lined with tulle and has horsehair hem

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Egyptian Revival Party Dress
1980s Zandra Rhodes Egyptian Revival Party Dress

1980s Zandra Rhodes Egyptian Revival Party Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Zandra Rhodes Egyptian Revival Party Dress

Category

1980s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress
1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress

1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Red taffeta party dress featuring a ruffled and paneled bubble hem. The bodice is adorned

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Giorgio Rose Pink Silk Strapless Party Dress
Giorgio Rose Pink Silk Strapless Party Dress

Giorgio Rose Pink Silk Strapless Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blush pink strapless ruched hem party dress from Giorgio. Intricate ruching gives this dress a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Adele Simpson Striped Party Dress
1980s Adele Simpson Striped Party Dress

1980s Adele Simpson Striped Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A red party dress from Adele Simpson done with a full black and white striped skirt. The skirt is

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Gold Lace & Satin Party Dress
Bill Blass Gold Lace & Satin Party Dress

Bill Blass Gold Lace & Satin Party Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

* This is the perfect party dress showing just a hint of lace at the hem.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Black Silk Satin Party Dress
Christian Dior Black Silk Satin Party Dress

Christian Dior Black Silk Satin Party Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Cute and classic Christian Dior black silk satin party dress features a fitted shell bodice with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1950s Black and White Polka Dot Party Dress
1950s Black and White Polka Dot Party Dress

1950s Black and White Polka Dot Party Dress

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Polka Dot Party Dress Size S (Please see measurements)

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1950s Unknown Informal Dresses

1950's Metallic Red Brocade Party Dress
1950's Metallic Red Brocade Party Dress

1950's Metallic Red Brocade Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flirty 1950's party dress is made from ruby red silk satin brocade with an all-over floral paisley

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1980's Beaded Net Illusion Party Dress
1980's Beaded Net Illusion Party Dress

1980's Beaded Net Illusion Party Dress

By Fred Hayman Beverly Hills

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unbelievably sexy 1980's party dress is entirely embroidered with glass beads and sequins in

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Ruched Silk Strapless Floral Party Dress
Vicky Tiel Ruched Silk Strapless Floral Party Dress

Vicky Tiel Ruched Silk Strapless Floral Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Vicky Tiel party dress in ruched tropical-colored floral silk. Zips in back.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1940's Beaded Crepe Party Dress
1940's Beaded Crepe Party Dress

1940's Beaded Crepe Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1940's mauve rayon crepe party dress is embroidered entirely with swirling lines of

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Naeem Khan Color-Block Sequined Party Dress
Naeem Khan Color-Block Sequined Party Dress

Naeem Khan Color-Block Sequined Party Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely party dress from Naeem Khan features panels of color-blocked sequins in gunmetal gray and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1960s Pauline Trigere Graphic Silk Party Dress
1960s Pauline Trigere Graphic Silk Party Dress

1960s Pauline Trigere Graphic Silk Party Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Lovely vintage 1960s Pauline Trigere graphic silk party dress. Adorable little piece! All silk with

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Watercolor Floral Silk Party Dress
1960s Watercolor Floral Silk Party Dress

1960s Watercolor Floral Silk Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 1960's party dress is made from vividly colored watercolor floral print silk. Graphic

Category

1960s Cocktail Dresses

1970's Layered Chiffon Party Dress
1970's Layered Chiffon Party Dress

1970's Layered Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1970's disco era party dress done in the style of Stavropoulos with layers of vibrant red

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1970s Caftans

Douglas Hannant Ostrich Feather and Rhinestone Party Dress
Douglas Hannant Ostrich Feather and Rhinestone Party Dress

Douglas Hannant Ostrich Feather and Rhinestone Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1990s party dress circa 1990s by fantastic designer Douglas Hannant. Satin, mesh

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

1950s Purple Velvet and Lace Party Dress
1950s Purple Velvet and Lace Party Dress

1950s Purple Velvet and Lace Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Deep purple velvet strapless party dress. The top of the bodice is adorned with illusion

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

De La Renta Black Sequined Micro-Mini Party Dress
De La Renta Black Sequined Micro-Mini Party Dress

De La Renta Black Sequined Micro-Mini Party Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous ultra-mini party dress from Oscar De La Renta, adorned in black sequins and bugle beads

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Late 20th Century American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1950's Chiffon Butter Cream Party Dress
1950's Chiffon Butter Cream Party Dress

1950's Chiffon Butter Cream Party Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

Beautiful 1950's Chiffon Butter Cream Party Dress. Like a dream! Doris Day or Betty Draper style

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

Estevez for Grenelle 1950s Paisley Print Party Dress
Estevez for Grenelle 1950s Paisley Print Party Dress

Estevez for Grenelle 1950s Paisley Print Party Dress

By Estevez

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Stunning mid-late 1950s vintage Luis Estevez for Grenelle cotton party dress. Amazing find

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1950s American Day Dresses

Ungaro Watercolor Floral Silk Chiffon Party Dress
Ungaro Watercolor Floral Silk Chiffon Party Dress

Ungaro Watercolor Floral Silk Chiffon Party Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ethereal party dress from Emanuel Ungaro is made from layers of pastel, watercolor floral silk

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Richard Tam 1960s Floral Silk Twill Party Dress
Richard Tam 1960s Floral Silk Twill Party Dress

Richard Tam 1960s Floral Silk Twill Party Dress

By Richard Tam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vibrant and colorful party dress from Richard Tam features a bold striped silk twill in cerulean

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Silk Green Polka Dot Party Dress
Valentino Silk Green Polka Dot Party Dress

Valentino Silk Green Polka Dot Party Dress

By Valentino Miss V

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Valentino vintage 90s silk party dress. Green color with white polka dots, short sleeve. The front

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Helen Bass Kelly Green Party Dress
1960s Helen Bass Kelly Green Party Dress

1960s Helen Bass Kelly Green Party Dress

Located in Houston, TX

1960's Helen Bass California Kelly Green Party Dress, retailed by Garfinckel's Washington. The

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1960s American Evening Dresses

RARE YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVEGAUCHE 1980s BLACK SATIN PARTY DRESS
RARE YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVEGAUCHE 1980s BLACK SATIN PARTY DRESS

RARE YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVEGAUCHE 1980s BLACK SATIN PARTY DRESS

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Paris, IDF

RARE YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE 1980s BLACK SATIN PARTY DRESS, DEEP V NECKLINE , KILLER LITTLE

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Fabrice Beaded Red Crepe Party Dress
1980's Fabrice Beaded Red Crepe Party Dress

1980's Fabrice Beaded Red Crepe Party Dress

By Fabrice

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1980's party dress from Fabrice is made from a vibrant red crepe embellished all over with

Category

1980s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Traina-Norell Silk Taffeta Party Dress
1950s Traina-Norell Silk Taffeta Party Dress

1950s Traina-Norell Silk Taffeta Party Dress

By Traina-Norell

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous late 1950s party dress in a patterned red silk taffeta. The dress has a scoop neckline

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1980's Bugle Bead Fringed Party Dress with Rhinestone Straps
1980's Bugle Bead Fringed Party Dress with Rhinestone Straps

1980's Bugle Bead Fringed Party Dress with Rhinestone Straps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Fringed party dress on off-white silk with rhinestone straps. Beautiful movement. Great

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1960s Indian Cocktail Dresses

David Fielden '80s Ruched Organza Party Dress Wired Ruffle Hem
David Fielden '80s Ruched Organza Party Dress Wired Ruffle Hem

David Fielden '80s Ruched Organza Party Dress Wired Ruffle Hem

By DAVID FIELDEN

Located in New York City, NY

Phenomenal 1980s David Fielden London black ruched organza party dress with cross bodice detail and

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1970s British Mini Dress

1920’s Gold Lamé Deco Floral Party Dress
1920’s Gold Lamé Deco Floral Party Dress

1920’s Gold Lamé Deco Floral Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous, graphic metallic silk lamé party dress is patterned with a bold deco floral motif

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1960s Two-Piece Floral Metallic Party Dress
1960s Two-Piece Floral Metallic Party Dress

1960s Two-Piece Floral Metallic Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful silver metallic floral party dress from the 1960s. Ensemble is in two pieces, with the

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1960s French 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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