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Peplum Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum
Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum

Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum in heavy black silk crepe. Strictly

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress
Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress

Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress

$320

Size: FR36 (US 2-4) but runs a bit big

Guy Laroche Floral Peplum Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in Geneva, CH

evenings. This fitted dress has a flattering peplum silhouette which can emphasized with the optional

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Pucci Pink Peplum Dress
Emilio Pucci Pink Peplum Dress

Emilio Pucci Pink Peplum Dress

$526Sale Price|20% Off

L 35.44 in

Emilio Pucci Pink Peplum Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Paris, FR

Emilio Pucci pink peplum dress featuring a lace yoke extending to the long sleeves, a stretch

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Textured Jacquard Dress with Peplum
1950s Black Textured Jacquard Dress with Peplum

1950s Black Textured Jacquard Dress with Peplum

Located in London, GB

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress
1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress

1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress

By Joan Leslie

Located in London, GB

This playful daytime dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the 1980s. It

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1980s Bellville Sassoon Black Silk Dress with Peplum and Ribbonwork
1980s Bellville Sassoon Black Silk Dress with Peplum and Ribbonwork

1980s Bellville Sassoon Black Silk Dress with Peplum and Ribbonwork

By Bellville Sassoon

Located in London, GB

, this mid 1980s black evening dress is tailored from smooth black silk with a slight sheer finish. A

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1980s Vintage Black Strapless Peplum Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1980s Vintage Black Strapless Peplum Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1980s Vintage Black Strapless Peplum Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

strapless peplum dress! Features luxurious silk and linen blend that holds a nice shape when worn. Hidden

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Red Rose Sheath Dress w 360-Degree Tulle Balloon Peplum - M, 1960s
Red Rose Sheath Dress w 360-Degree Tulle Balloon Peplum - M, 1960s

Red Rose Sheath Dress w 360-Degree Tulle Balloon Peplum - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Less a peplum and more a Renaissance-era farthingale, this dress's midsection uses an optical

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2019 denim black topstitch ruffle peplum midi dress IT40 M
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2019 denim black topstitch ruffle peplum midi dress IT40 M

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2019 denim black topstitch ruffle peplum midi dress IT40 M

By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2019 cream denim black topstitch ruffle peplum midi dress IT40 M Reference: CC

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN Alber Elbaz signature red neoprene peplum strapless zip dress FR34 XS
LANVIN Alber Elbaz signature red neoprene peplum strapless zip dress FR34 XS

LANVIN Alber Elbaz signature red neoprene peplum strapless zip dress FR34 XS

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN Alber Elbaz signature red neoprene peplum strapless zip dress FR34 XS Reference: CC/A00458

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's mock neck asymmetric peplum midi dress M
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's mock neck asymmetric peplum midi dress M

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's mock neck asymmetric peplum midi dress M

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's mock neck asymmetric peplum midi dress M Reference: CRTI/A00603

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1980s Japanese Cocktail Dresses

JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS
JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS

JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS

By J W Anderson

Located in Hong Kong, NT

JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A00565

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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Cocktail Dresses

Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 White Silk Cocktail Peplum Dress
Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 White Silk Cocktail Peplum Dress

Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 White Silk Cocktail Peplum Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 cocktail dress features a sophisticated strapless design with a

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2010s Wedding Dresses

VICTOR COSTA 1986 Vintage Sample LBD Peplum Bow Ruched
VICTOR COSTA 1986 Vintage Sample LBD Peplum Bow Ruched

VICTOR COSTA 1986 Vintage Sample LBD Peplum Bow Ruched

By Victor Costa

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Victor Costa Vintage SS86 Sample Piece Jet black with velvet optional belt Can really snatch the waist with the belt Bustier style Velvet bow at front Back invisible zip Please refer...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

MATICEVSKI 2022 Situational off white strapless peplum top gown skirt AUS10 M
MATICEVSKI 2022 Situational off white strapless peplum top gown skirt AUS10 M

MATICEVSKI 2022 Situational off white strapless peplum top gown skirt AUS10 M

By Maticevski

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MATICEVSKI 2022 Situational off white strapless peplum top gown skirt AUS10 M Reference: KEDG

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Dresses

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Givenchy Blue Peplum Dress
Givenchy Blue Peplum Dress

Givenchy Blue Peplum Dress

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Size: 2

Givenchy Blue Peplum Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Givenchy navy blue viscose jersey v-neck sleeveless peplum dress with ruffle. Racer back with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Peplum
Lanvin Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Peplum

Lanvin Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Peplum

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Francisco, CA

This gorgeous dress exemplifies everything we love about Lanvin - the weightless yet architectural

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1950s Black Chantilly Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress
1950s Black Chantilly Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress

1950s Black Chantilly Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1950s black Chantilly lace cocktail dress is unlabelled and we believe it to be

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Cocktail Dress with Peplum
Vicky Tiel Cocktail Dress with Peplum

Vicky Tiel Cocktail Dress with Peplum

By Vicky Tiel

Located in New York, NY

Vicky Tiel, black satin, strapless cocktail dress with sides, back, and peplum of black sequins on

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

CHIARA BONI Size 4 Red Polyamide Peplum V-Neck Cocktail Dress
CHIARA BONI Size 4 Red Polyamide Peplum V-Neck Cocktail Dress

CHIARA BONI Size 4 Red Polyamide Peplum V-Neck Cocktail Dress

By Chiara Boni

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHIARA BONI dress comes in a red polyamide featuring a peplum style and a v-neck. Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dorothy O'Hara Purple Wool Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum & Belt
Dorothy O'Hara Purple Wool Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum & Belt

Dorothy O'Hara Purple Wool Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum & Belt

By Dorothy O'Hara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a charming vintage dress from designer Dorothy O'Hara, from the 1940's. It has a deep v

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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

VAKKO Black Leather Dress with Peplum Size 8
VAKKO Black Leather Dress with Peplum Size 8

VAKKO Black Leather Dress with Peplum Size 8

By VAKKO

Located in Los Angeles, CA

center front button closures and a peplum waist flare. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

40s Black and Pink Rayon Crepe Peplum Dress w/ Rhinestones
40s Black and Pink Rayon Crepe Peplum Dress w/ Rhinestones

40s Black and Pink Rayon Crepe Peplum Dress w/ Rhinestones

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic, classic 1940s rayon crepe dress in pink (top) and black (bottom). At the hip is an

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de La Renta Black Net & Velvet Peplum Peasant Dress, 1980's
Oscar de La Renta Black Net & Velvet Peplum Peasant Dress, 1980's

Oscar de La Renta Black Net & Velvet Peplum Peasant Dress, 1980's

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oscar de La Renta two piece black dress with a dot netted peasant style peplum top and full velvet

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

GIVENCHY RICCARDO TISCI Runway  satin jersey ruffle peplum racer cut out dress
GIVENCHY RICCARDO TISCI Runway  satin jersey ruffle peplum racer cut out dress

GIVENCHY RICCARDO TISCI Runway satin jersey ruffle peplum racer cut out dress

By Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GIVENCHY RICCARDO TISCI Runway black satin jersey ruffle peplum racer cut out dress Reference: VACN

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M
BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M

BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M Reference: NKLL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS
JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS

JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS

By J W Anderson

Located in Hong Kong, NT

JW ANDERSON pink Run Hany Manga print irregular cut peplum mini dress UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A00565

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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Claude Montana Black Peplum Jacket
1980s Claude Montana Black Peplum Jacket

1980s Claude Montana Black Peplum Jacket

By Claude Montana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s Black Claude Montana asymetrical peplum Jacket. Jacket has satin lapel. Bust: 36 inches

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 White Beaded Cocktail Peplum Dress
Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 White Beaded Cocktail Peplum Dress

Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 White Beaded Cocktail Peplum Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 cocktail dress is extravagantly embellished with intricate beadwork

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2010s Wedding Dresses

80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket
80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket

80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket

By Claude Montana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s LANVIN black velvet polkadot peplum jacket. Bust: 34"/ Waist: 26"/ Hip: 34"

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Emerald Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum
1950s Suzy Perette Emerald Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum

1950s Suzy Perette Emerald Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum

By Suzy Perette

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s gorgeous Suzy Perette emerald green silk taffeta cocktail dress: Stiffened "Criss-Cross

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Stella McCartney Yellow Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress
Stella McCartney Yellow Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress

Stella McCartney Yellow Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress

By Stella McCartney

Located in Toronto, ON

Stella McCartney Yellow Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress. Sleeveless fitted bodice, nude mesh side

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta

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Size: 10

Oscar de la Renta

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Silver-beige crewneck peplum cocktail dress w/ skinny belt, silk dress

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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Wear

Nina Ricci Black Tiered Strapless peplum dress
Nina Ricci Black Tiered Strapless peplum dress

Nina Ricci Black Tiered Strapless peplum dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Nina Ricci dress The strapless elegant tiered dress with a peplum at the waist has touches of

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Fabian Molina Silk Vintage  Peplum dress/ suit with Lace
Fabian Molina Silk Vintage  Peplum dress/ suit with Lace

Fabian Molina Silk Vintage Peplum dress/ suit with Lace

By Fabian Molina

Located in New York, NY

inspired by Yves Saint Lauren Circa 1986 Molina created this gorgeous dress with peplum that looks

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Charcoal-Gray Embroidered Cotton Peplum Wiggle Dress
1950's Charcoal-Gray Embroidered Cotton Peplum Wiggle Dress

1950's Charcoal-Gray Embroidered Cotton Peplum Wiggle Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An amazing and highly stylized 1950's textured-cotton "Vic Trent" designer dress! The silhouette is

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1940's Vintage Rayon Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Peplum Dress
1940's Vintage Rayon Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Peplum Dress

1940's Vintage Rayon Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Peplum Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

Stunning black floral 1940's silky Rayon peplum dress. This Hollywood style dress is in a now hard

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in San Diego, CA

A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...

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By Herbert Levine

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By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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Peplum Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of peplum cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. For peplum cocktail dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Red, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Peplum cocktail dresses designed by Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior and Claude Montana — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Peplum Cocktail Dresses?

Prices for peplum cocktail dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $242 and can go as high as $12,800, while these items, on average, fetch $692.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Peplum Cocktail Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A peplum on a dress is a pleated, short and gathered fabric strip or frill of cloth, which is attached at the waist of the dress. Peplum dresses are considered very trendy and fashionable. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer peplum dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cocktail dresses usually finish above or at the knees and are paired with high heels. This dress should be party-ready such as dressy separates or a little black dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A classic cocktail dress is a garment worn for special occasions that usually take place in the evening. Although its name comes from "cocktail party," the dresses are suitable for other types of gatherings. Designs vary greatly, but most cocktail dresses feature a hemline that falls close to the knee. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage cocktail dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a cocktail dress, first look at the hemline. Typically, hemlines for cocktail dresses fall to the mid-thigh or above. Materials and embellishments can also indicate a cocktail dress. For example, fine fibers like silk, chiffon and velvet are commonly used for cocktail dresses, and many pieces feature decorative accents, such as sequins and rhinestones. Keep in mind that there are no real hard and fast rules for what classifies as a cocktail dress. The term generally refers to any dress slightly more casual than a formal full-length gown but still suitable for nighttime wear. Explore a large selection of cocktail dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cocktail dresses first rose to prominence in the 1920s and onward, with each era making its own mark on the practical and fashionable garment. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary cocktail dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.