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1930's Floral Chiffon Garden Party Dress
1930's Floral Chiffon Garden Party Dress

1930's Floral Chiffon Garden Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely perfect for a summer garden party, this 1930's dress is crafted from a multicolored

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Casual Dresses

Cavalli Beige Spotted Sequins Party Dress 2000s
Cavalli Beige Spotted Sequins Party Dress 2000s

Cavalli Beige Spotted Sequins Party Dress 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Brindisi, Bt

This Cavalli Party Sheath Dress from the 2000s features a spotted beige, gold, and black print that

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950s Butterfly Stars Organza Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Butterfly Stars Organza Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Butterfly Stars Organza Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * champagne butterfly print organza * black velvet floral accents with

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Tito Rossi Silver Lamé Party Dress
1970s Tito Rossi Silver Lamé Party Dress

1970s Tito Rossi Silver Lamé Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous 1970s dress is made from liquid-look silver lamé woven with a herringbone pattern. Dress

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960's Geoffrey Beene Babydoll Party Dress
1960's Geoffrey Beene Babydoll Party Dress

1960's Geoffrey Beene Babydoll Party Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking 1960's cocktail dress from Geoffrey Beene. Navy blue silk with off-white satin detail. V

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1950’s Watermelon Pink Chiffon Party Dress
1950’s Watermelon Pink Chiffon Party Dress

1950’s Watermelon Pink Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1950’s Grecian style cocktail dress is made from layers of diaphanous watermelon pink

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Versace Couture Lace and Rhinestone Party Dress
Versace Couture Lace and Rhinestone Party Dress

Versace Couture Lace and Rhinestone Party Dress

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dreamy mini dress from Versace shimmers like a starry night! Three different fabrics are layered to

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1920’s Beaded Crepe Chiffon Party Dress
1920’s Beaded Crepe Chiffon Party Dress

1920’s Beaded Crepe Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavily beaded 1920s dress features an allover scrolling vine motif done in faceted gunmetal glass

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress
1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress

1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

An amazing late forties, early fifties dress makes a pretty yet dramatic statement. Black silk

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Holly Hoelscher Hand Painted 1950s Silk Chiffon Party Dress
Holly Hoelscher Hand Painted 1950s Silk Chiffon Party Dress

Holly Hoelscher Hand Painted 1950s Silk Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Beautiful Holly Hoelscher 1940s/50s silk shirt dress. Stunning piece! Button front with 3/4

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1940s American Day Dresses

Vicky Teil Vintage Silk Strapless Pouf Party Dress
Vicky Teil Vintage Silk Strapless Pouf Party Dress

Vicky Teil Vintage Silk Strapless Pouf Party Dress

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Delightful Vintage Silk Pouf Dress from Vicky Teil Paris. Luxurious silk, both inside and

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stella McCartney Black Blue Stretch Sheath Party Dress
Stella McCartney Black Blue Stretch Sheath Party Dress

Stella McCartney Black Blue Stretch Sheath Party Dress

By Stella McCartney

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Stella Mc Cartney 2000s woman dress. Sheath dress narrow color black and blue electric, 69% viscose

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Early 2000s Italian Sheath Dresses

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Cage Neck Party Dress
1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Cage Neck Party Dress

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Cage Neck Party Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This chic cocktail dress from 90s icon Thierry Mugler is made from luxe black crepe. The dress has

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

RARE JACQUES HEIM HAUTE COUTURE NUMBERED PARTY DRESS
RARE JACQUES HEIM HAUTE COUTURE NUMBERED PARTY DRESS

RARE JACQUES HEIM HAUTE COUTURE NUMBERED PARTY DRESS

Located in Paris, IDF

A short evening dress, woven like deep black lace in geometrical motif, visibly lined with beige

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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

1980's Fabrice Red Silk Beaded Party Dress

By Fabrice

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flirty Fabrice cocktail dress is made from bias-cut, cherry red silk crepe embellished all over

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Multicolored Velvet and Floral Beaded Party Dress
1920s Multicolored Velvet and Floral Beaded Party Dress

1920s Multicolored Velvet and Floral Beaded Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous multi-colored burnout velvet dress is done with vibrant, saturated color to highlight

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920’s Beaded Blue Cotton Batiste Party Dress
1920’s Beaded Blue Cotton Batiste Party Dress

1920’s Beaded Blue Cotton Batiste Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous denim blue lightweight cotton flapper dress is embellished all over with hand sewn milky

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1950's Pierre Balmain Metallic Embroidered Organza Party Dress
1950's Pierre Balmain Metallic Embroidered Organza Party Dress

1950's Pierre Balmain Metallic Embroidered Organza Party Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelong, where he worked closely with Christian Dior. In 1945 is finally opened his own couture house. Balmain created...

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

1980's Galanos Lace & Silk Bell-Sleeve Backless Mini Party Dress
1980's Galanos Lace & Silk Bell-Sleeve Backless Mini Party Dress

1980's Galanos Lace & Silk Bell-Sleeve Backless Mini Party Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cocktail dress is a perfect example of his genius. The bodice is fashioned from sheer french-lace with

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1970s Mini Dress

Cavalli White Laser Cut Sheath Fitted Party Dress 2000s
Cavalli White Laser Cut Sheath Fitted Party Dress 2000s

Cavalli White Laser Cut Sheath Fitted Party Dress 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Cavalli Freedom 2000s woman dress. Fitted sheath dress, white, transparent. Laser cut all over the

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1920's Cobalt Blue Beaded Silk Crepe Party Dress
1920's Cobalt Blue Beaded Silk Crepe Party Dress

1920's Cobalt Blue Beaded Silk Crepe Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning example of art deco craftsmanship, this silk crepe dress is embroidered with faceted

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress
Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress

Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The most perfect dress for a spring cocktail party, this Bill Blass confection is made from a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Merivale Shocking Pink Leopard Print Chiffon Party Dress
1980s Merivale Shocking Pink Leopard Print Chiffon Party Dress

1980s Merivale Shocking Pink Leopard Print Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous dress from Australian brand fashion house Merivale is done in a sheer leopard print

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Late 20th Century Australian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Orange Glitter Flock Cotton Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Orange Glitter Flock Cotton Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Orange Glitter Flock Cotton Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * orange floral polished cotton * black glitter flock lattice design

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1920’s Velvet Chiffon and Gold Lamé Party Dress
1920’s Velvet Chiffon and Gold Lamé Party Dress

1920’s Velvet Chiffon and Gold Lamé Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A gorgeous example of 1920’s Art Deco design, this dress is made from black chiffon with medallions

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

YSL Couture Black Velvet and Silk Satin Party Dress
YSL Couture Black Velvet and Silk Satin Party Dress

YSL Couture Black Velvet and Silk Satin Party Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Topanga, CA

Black velvet long sleeve pouf shoulder and bodice attached to full silk satin skirt. dress lined in

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Black Butterfly Tulle Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Black Butterfly Tulle Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Black Butterfly Tulle Party Dress

By Emma Domb

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black & blue tulle * butterfly print cotton lining * bodice stays

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Nude Organza Lace Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Nude Organza Lace Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Nude Organza Lace Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * nude organza * beautiful floral lace * acetate & tulle lining

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Black and White Stripe Cotton Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Black and White Stripe Cotton Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Black and White Stripe Cotton Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black & white striped cotton * floral bodice appliques * rhinestone

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Huey Waltzer Vintage Black Lace Evening Party Dress, 1980s
Huey Waltzer Vintage Black Lace Evening Party Dress, 1980s

Huey Waltzer Vintage Black Lace Evening Party Dress, 1980s

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A glamorous vintage womens dress from the 80s by luxury American designer, Huey Waltzer. In a black

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Fred Perlberg Winged-Bust Rhinestone Beaded Party Dress
1950's Fred Perlberg Winged-Bust Rhinestone Beaded Party Dress

1950's Fred Perlberg Winged-Bust Rhinestone Beaded Party Dress

By Fred Perlberg

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A breathtaking creation by the iconic dress designer "Fred Perlberg". This dress is fashioned from

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1950s Ballerina Day Dresses

1960's Yellow Ruched Silk-Chiffon Sequin Rhinestone Party Dress
1960's Yellow Ruched Silk-Chiffon Sequin Rhinestone Party Dress

1960's Yellow Ruched Silk-Chiffon Sequin Rhinestone Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

dress. The flattering bodice is a heavily-ruched low-cut boned plunge. Hundreds of sparkling sequins

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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Lady Anne Tulle Purple Floral Balloon Oversize Party Dress
Lady Anne Tulle Purple Floral Balloon Oversize Party Dress

Lady Anne Tulle Purple Floral Balloon Oversize Party Dress

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Lady Anne Fashion 80s vintage dress, purple and black with floral pattern. The dress has a bodice

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1980s Unknown Shift Cocktail Dresses

2000s Marc Jacobs Toffee Brown Cotton & Silk Tiered Party Dress
2000s Marc Jacobs Toffee Brown Cotton & Silk Tiered Party Dress

2000s Marc Jacobs Toffee Brown Cotton & Silk Tiered Party Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in Portland, OR

This is a beautiful Marc Jacobs light toffee brown silk dress from the 2000s with tiered skirt and

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Early 2000s European Evening Dresses

1950's Suzy Perette Black Silk Full Skirt Party Dress
1950's Suzy Perette Black Silk Full Skirt Party Dress

1950's Suzy Perette Black Silk Full Skirt Party Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

Beautiful 1950's Suzy Perette dress in black and ivory silk. Full skirt with cropped sleeves, deep

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Fred Perlberg Cherry-Red Silk One-Shoulder Party Dress
1950's Fred Perlberg Cherry-Red Silk One-Shoulder Party Dress

1950's Fred Perlberg Cherry-Red Silk One-Shoulder Party Dress

By Fred Perlberg

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A magnificent creation by the iconic dress designer "Fred Perlberg". This dress is fashioned from

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1950s Wedding Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Roses-Swirl Pink Taffeta Full Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Roses-Swirl Pink Taffeta Full Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Roses-Swirl Pink Taffeta Full Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a romantic and dramatic cocktail-length dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label

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1950s Wedding Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Champagne-Pink Organza & Lace Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Champagne-Pink Organza & Lace Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Champagne-Pink Organza & Lace Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a romantic and ethereal cocktail-length dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label

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1950s Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1960s Harvey Berin Green Floral Silk Velvet Party Dress
Vintage 1960s Harvey Berin Green Floral Silk Velvet Party Dress

Vintage 1960s Harvey Berin Green Floral Silk Velvet Party Dress

By Harvey Berin

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1960's dress * shimmery green satin * organza lining * stitched velvet green floral

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1960s 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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