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Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning two tone 1950's party dress with a full skirt and bow detailing in the back. The pink

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1950s American Evening Dresses

50s Paul Whitney Silk Floral Party Dress w/ Applique Work
50s Paul Whitney Silk Floral Party Dress w/ Applique Work

50s Paul Whitney Silk Floral Party Dress w/ Applique Work

By Paul Whitney

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful and unusual Paul Whitney 50s party dress in floral print silk: sleeveless with fitted

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Chic 1950's black velvet and black burnout sheer organza party dress with a huge sweep, and built

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress
Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Sparks, NV

Two-tone brown and black silk full circle party dress by Suzy Perette. Gorgeous heavy woven silk

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1950s American Evening Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA red leopard print silk ruched draped party dress IT40 S
DOLCE GABBANA red leopard print silk ruched draped party dress IT40 S

DOLCE GABBANA red leopard print silk ruched draped party dress IT40 S

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA red leopard print silk ruched draped party dress IT40 S DOLCE & GABBANA Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Nina Ricci Strapless Party Dress
Nina Ricci Strapless Party Dress

Nina Ricci Strapless Party Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in New York, NY

Nina Ricci,stapless cotton pique dress with yellow + black, taffeta, polka dot ruffle at hem. C

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Area mini bow party Dress
Area mini bow party Dress

Area mini bow party Dress

Located in Carnate, IT

Area mini dress. Made of wool, mohair, polyamide and polyester. Back zip closure. It has light

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21st Century and Contemporary Babydoll Dresses

new VERSACE 2020 black strapless corseted fitted mini party dress IT40 S
new VERSACE 2020 black strapless corseted fitted mini party dress IT40 S

new VERSACE 2020 black strapless corseted fitted mini party dress IT40 S

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 2020 black strapless corseted fitted mini party dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C01786

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's
Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pretty in pink and fabulous in flocked! This 1950's party dress is a layered combination of pale

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER WANG black cotton velvet corseted fit flared party dress US0 XS
ALEXANDER WANG black cotton velvet corseted fit flared party dress US0 XS

ALEXANDER WANG black cotton velvet corseted fit flared party dress US0 XS

By Alexander Wang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER WANG black cotton velvet corseted fit flared party dress US0 XS Reference: YIKK/A00240

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses

1960s White  Malcolm Starr Beaded Mini Party Dress
1960s White  Malcolm Starr Beaded Mini Party Dress

1960s White Malcolm Starr Beaded Mini Party Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic 60s Malcolm Starr embellished beaded mini cocktail dress. Dress has pockets. Size: small

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1960s American Mini Dress

1970's Gina Fratini Silk Party Dress
1970's Gina Fratini Silk Party Dress

1970's Gina Fratini Silk Party Dress

By Gina Fratini

Located in London, GB

A great dress for the party season by British designer Gina Fratini. The dress has two layers of

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1940's Adele Simpson Cherry Red & Blue Satin Party Dress
Late 1940's Adele Simpson Cherry Red & Blue Satin Party Dress

Late 1940's Adele Simpson Cherry Red & Blue Satin Party Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in Atlanta, GA

This early Adele Simpson design is the epitome of a fun party dress. The cherry red satin fabric

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

50s Bubble Peplum Floral Print Party Dress
50s Bubble Peplum Floral Print Party Dress

50s Bubble Peplum Floral Print Party Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s rose print sheath dress in acetate with notched neckline and a graceful bubble peplum that is

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print
Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print

Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print

Located in NEWARK, GB

A superb, gorgeous vintage late 1940s evening dress. It has a sumptuous black silk velvet bodice

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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s
Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

By Emma Domb

Located in Atlanta, GA

Emma Domb is the bomb! This 1950’s bombshell dress is worthy of an houglass figure and a stylish

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

James Galanos Indigo Embroidered 60s Silk Party Dress
James Galanos Indigo Embroidered 60s Silk Party Dress

James Galanos Indigo Embroidered 60s Silk Party Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 60s James Galanos sleeveless cocktail dress in indigo color silk with embroidered floral

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Taffeta Ruffle Party Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Taffeta Ruffle Party Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Taffeta Ruffle Party Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk taffeta peasant dress

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1980s French Day Dresses

Vintage Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquiere Boho Party Dress 2005
Vintage Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquiere Boho Party Dress 2005

Vintage Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquiere Boho Party Dress 2005

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere peasant dress

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Early 2000s Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Strapless Lace and Silk Party Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Strapless Lace and Silk Party Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Strapless Lace and Silk Party Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A boned corset body in black guipure lace. A tulle and silk pouf skirt in black silk with green polka dots. Side zipper closure for ease of access. In excellent condition. Mea...

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1980s French Mini Dress

50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow
50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow

50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic charming little 50s cocktail dress made from "watered" silk floral print which has a

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

50s Arnold Scaasi Silk Lace Party Dress w/ Full Skirt
50s Arnold Scaasi Silk Lace Party Dress w/ Full Skirt

50s Arnold Scaasi Silk Lace Party Dress w/ Full Skirt

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Gresham, OR

A lovely 50s Arnold Scaasi black silk lace cocktail dress: zips up the back with a simple fitted

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1980s Velvet Basque-Waist Party Dress with Bow Detail
Vintage 1980s Velvet Basque-Waist Party Dress with Bow Detail

Vintage 1980s Velvet Basque-Waist Party Dress with Bow Detail

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1980s velvet-bodice cocktail dress features the sweetest bow detail in the back. It

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Prada Off-White Beaded Party Dress With Blue Velvet Straps 2006
Prada Off-White Beaded Party Dress With Blue Velvet Straps 2006

Prada Off-White Beaded Party Dress With Blue Velvet Straps 2006

By Prada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage off-white Prada dress featuring assorted beaded

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

A Vintage 1990s silk chiffon and beaded party dress by Chloe
A Vintage 1990s silk chiffon and beaded party dress by Chloe

A Vintage 1990s silk chiffon and beaded party dress by Chloe

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

A stunning dress by Chloe, Ser 071 SE 003 105. The dress has a black beaded bodice and silk

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Pink Champagne Tulle Party Dress W/ Lace & Sequin Bodice & Trim
1950s Pink Champagne Tulle Party Dress W/ Lace & Sequin Bodice & Trim

1950s Pink Champagne Tulle Party Dress W/ Lace & Sequin Bodice & Trim

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s evening gown in pink champagne tulle with lace and sequin applique at skirt and bodice. Boned and structured bodice is strapless. Skirt is layered with three tulle...

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1950s American Evening 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

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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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