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Tom Ford purple cocktail dress
Tom Ford purple cocktail dress

Tom Ford purple cocktail dress

By Tom Ford

Located in New York, NY

Tom Ford purple cocktail dress Long Sleeve with V-Neck Concealed Zip Closure at Back Size - XS

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué Bottega Veneta
Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué Bottega Veneta

Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué Bottega Veneta

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué. Beads are on the bust and on the

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

LIAN CARLO Silk Purple Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Sleeves Size 2-4
LIAN CARLO Silk Purple Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Sleeves Size 2-4

LIAN CARLO Silk Purple Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Sleeves Size 2-4

By LIAN CARLO

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Lian Carlo cocktail dress is composed of a purple silk with yellow accents in a floral print

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2005 Pure Silk Purple Strappy Mini Dress with frills
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2005 Pure Silk Purple Strappy Mini Dress with frills

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2005 Pure Silk Purple Strappy Mini Dress with frills

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Sumptous Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2005 frilly Purple cocktail Dress crafted from feather weight

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Purple cocktail bustier dress
Purple cocktail bustier dress

Purple cocktail bustier dress

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple cocktail bustier dress

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Purple taffetas cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA
Purple taffetas cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA

Purple taffetas cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple stiff taffetas cocktail dress . Taffetas composition: acetate. Same fabric inside the top

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana
Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana

Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk purple draped cocktail dress. Zip and hook& eye in the middle back. Silk lining. SIZE 40 (It

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress, Purple Label
Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress, Purple Label

Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress, Purple Label

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress from the Purple Label collection. Clean

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Purple ( eggplant ) silk taffeta strapless ruffle cocktail dress

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

White Ralph Lauren Purple Label Lace Dress Size US M
White Ralph Lauren Purple Label Lace Dress Size US M

White Ralph Lauren Purple Label Lace Dress Size US M

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in New York, NY

White lace short sleeve dress by Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Crew neck. 33" bust, 33" waist, 37

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Purple crêpe bustier cocktail dress Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Purple crêpe bustier cocktail dress Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Purple crêpe bustier cocktail dress Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple crêpe bustier cocktail dress with silk boned bustier inside with zip closure on the right

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Purple Velvet Cocktail Dress with Decoration
Vintage Purple Velvet Cocktail Dress with Decoration

Vintage Purple Velvet Cocktail Dress with Decoration

Located in London, GB

A super purple velvet cocktail dress with wonderful decoration on the front, neckline and hem. This

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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

Purple Jersey Ruched Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress Size 2 4
Purple Jersey Ruched Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress Size 2 4

Purple Jersey Ruched Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress Size 2 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage cocktail dress is fashioned from an purple jersey. Features ruching throughout and a v

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1972 Elliette Lewis Purple Cotton Dress Columbo Season 2
1972 Elliette Lewis Purple Cotton Dress Columbo Season 2

1972 Elliette Lewis Purple Cotton Dress Columbo Season 2

By ELLIETTE LEWIS

Located in Paris, FR

Fantastic 1972 ELLIETTE LEWIS (Miss Elliette) thin cotton voile purple dress featuring an off white

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA purple squirrel garden floral print cocktail dress IT36 XXS
DOLCE GABBANA purple squirrel garden floral print cocktail dress IT36 XXS

DOLCE GABBANA purple squirrel garden floral print cocktail dress IT36 XXS

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA purple squirrel garden floral print cocktail dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/E00341

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Travilla Purple Silk Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Draping Size 8
Travilla Purple Silk Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Draping Size 8

Travilla Purple Silk Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Draping Size 8

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Travilla cocktail dress is fashioned from a wonderful purple silk. The dress features a v

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA purple silk RUCHED SATIN Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 44 L
DOLCE & GABBANA purple silk RUCHED SATIN Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 44 L

DOLCE & GABBANA purple silk RUCHED SATIN Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 44 L

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Zürich, CH

Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless satin ruched dress in orchid purple silk (96%) and elastane (4%) with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S
LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S

LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S

By Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S Reference: CC/A00488

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Purple sleeveless cocktail dress Roberto Cavalli ( New with tag)
Purple sleeveless cocktail dress Roberto Cavalli ( New with tag)

Purple sleeveless cocktail dress Roberto Cavalli ( New with tag)

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple sleeveless cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 97% polyester, 3% elastane. Invisible zip

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga Luxurious Vintage Purple Dress
Balenciaga Luxurious Vintage Purple Dress

Balenciaga Luxurious Vintage Purple Dress

$865Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 32

Balenciaga Luxurious Vintage Purple Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in Milano, IT

Sexy vintage purple dress designed by Balenciaga in the 1990s, made in Italy. ORIGINAL LABEL. The

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over
Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over

Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over. Chiffon lining. Zip and hook&eye in the

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Purple bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1980's
Purple bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1980's

Purple bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1980's

By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple bustier cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: Nylon and polyester ( does look like a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012
Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress. Bustier inside the dress with underwired bra slightly padded

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress
Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress

Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress

$557Sale Price|20% Off

L 36.23 in

Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress

By Herve Léger

Located in Paris, FR

1990s Herve Leger purple knitted bandage dress featuring a short length, pleats on the body, front

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Spaghetti Strap Cocktail Dress Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Spaghetti Strap Cocktail Dress Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Spaghetti Strap Cocktail Dress Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture dress features a stunning strapless design with a double darted bust

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Versace Purple Tiger One Shoulder Buckle Dress
F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Versace Purple Tiger One Shoulder Buckle Dress

F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Versace Purple Tiger One Shoulder Buckle Dress

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a vibrant purple tiger print Versace dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Purple Black Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli Purple Black Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli Purple Black Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Ardmore, PA

Roberto Cavalli Purple Black Print Dress Size EU 42

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Purple Italian Rayon Hand Crochet Vintage Semi Sheer 60s Dress
Chic 1960s Purple Italian Rayon Hand Crochet Vintage Semi Sheer 60s Dress

Chic 1960s Purple Italian Rayon Hand Crochet Vintage Semi Sheer 60s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely wonderful 1960s purple Italian rayon hand crochet knee length dress! The construction on

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Purple Strapless Quilted Dress
F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Purple Strapless Quilted Dress

F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Purple Strapless Quilted Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a purple print quilted strapless Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ad Asymmetric Blue Purple Sheer Dress
S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ad Asymmetric Blue Purple Sheer Dress

S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ad Asymmetric Blue Purple Sheer Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an asymmetric Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace. This multi

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Purple Eyelet Plunging Dress
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Purple Eyelet Plunging Dress

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Purple Eyelet Plunging Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a purple plunging eyelet dress designed by Donatella for the Gianni Versace Spring

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust Donna Karan
Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust Donna Karan

Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust Donna Karan

By Donna Karan

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust . Main fabric composition ( the base for sequin

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2010s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Purple cocktail bustier dress  with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo
Purple cocktail bustier dress  with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo

Purple cocktail bustier dress with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo

By Jiki Monte Carlo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple cocktail bustier dress with drape and bow with rhinestone brooch. No lining. SIZE 38 (M)

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress & wrap
Jeanne Lanvin Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress & wrap

Jeanne Lanvin Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress & wrap

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jeanne Lanvin VIBRANT Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress and matching wrap. Circa 1980s I

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL
DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL

DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL Reference: CAKK/A00037 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Ungaro Paralelle Purple Velvet Floral Dress
1990s Ungaro Paralelle Purple Velvet Floral Dress

1990s Ungaro Paralelle Purple Velvet Floral Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in London, GB

black buttons and fabric loops, and below this the dress is secured with a hidden purple zip. In

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Donald Campbell Purple Silk Dress
Vintage Donald Campbell Purple Silk Dress

Vintage Donald Campbell Purple Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage silk dress by Donald Campbell. As you would expect the silk is super soft with a

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2000 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Yellow Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress
S/S 2000 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Yellow Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress

S/S 2000 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Yellow Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black floral Ralph Lauren Collection dress. From the Spring/Summer 2000

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Antique purple silk dress
Antique purple silk dress

Antique purple silk dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Vintage transparent silk muslin dress with long sleeves, and patches entirely embroidered

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

2006 Dolce and Gabbana Purple Satin Corset Dress
2006 Dolce and Gabbana Purple Satin Corset Dress

2006 Dolce and Gabbana Purple Satin Corset Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

This dress is from Dolce & Gabbana's highly glamorous main line circa 2006/2007 and was bought by

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black, Gold & Purple Jacquard Cotton Blend Cocktail Dress
MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black, Gold & Purple Jacquard Cotton Blend Cocktail Dress

MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black, Gold & Purple Jacquard Cotton Blend Cocktail Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS cocktail dress comes in black, gold and purple cotton blend jacquard featuring rushed

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's
Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt ( the taffetas skirt is like an apron

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Purple Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli Purple Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli Purple Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Ardmore, PA

Roberto Cavalli Purple Print Dress Size EU 44

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaïa Purple Wool Midi Dolman Long Sleeve Dress FR36
Alaïa Purple Wool Midi Dolman Long Sleeve Dress FR36

Alaïa Purple Wool Midi Dolman Long Sleeve Dress FR36

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brossard, QC

This Alaïa purple dress is synonymous with quality and design creativity.  Knitted, no appliqués

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaïa Purple Wool Midi Dolman Long Sleeve Dress FR38
Alaïa Purple Wool Midi Dolman Long Sleeve Dress FR38

Alaïa Purple Wool Midi Dolman Long Sleeve Dress FR38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brossard, QC

This Alaïa purple dress is synonymous with quality and design creativity.  Knitted, no appliqués

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

PRADA purple silk BELTED RUFFLE Sleeve Dress 38
PRADA purple silk BELTED RUFFLE Sleeve Dress 38

PRADA purple silk BELTED RUFFLE Sleeve Dress 38

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

Prada sleeveless dress in grape purple silk (100%) with a straight cut features a belt to create a

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture sleeveless purple silk dupioni dress features a large center front bow

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

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Emilio Pucci Purple Cocktail Dress
Emilio Pucci Purple Cocktail Dress

Emilio Pucci Purple Cocktail Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Purple Emilio Pucci cocktail dress with long sleeves, bateau neckline, cutout at bust, gathering at

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010s Versace Royal Purple Body-Hugging Cocktail Dress
2010s Versace Royal Purple Body-Hugging Cocktail Dress

2010s Versace Royal Purple Body-Hugging Cocktail Dress

Unavailable

Size: 38 (Italy) - 2 (US) / 6 (UK)

2010s Versace Royal Purple Body-Hugging Cocktail Dress

By Versace

Located in London, Chelsea

Versace Royal Purple Cocktail Dress with Long Sleeves. This gorgeous piece by Versace is the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress
80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel 1980s Purple Strapless Cocktail Evening Dress Size 4.
Vicky Tiel 1980s Purple Strapless Cocktail Evening Dress Size 4.

Vicky Tiel 1980s Purple Strapless Cocktail Evening Dress Size 4.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vicky Tiel 1980s purple strapless sexy cocktail evening dress is labeled a French size 40 and fits

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Deep blue moire and chiffon dramatic one shoulder cocktail dress with asymmetrical peplum, full

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Purple Silk Dress with Black Beaded Belt - 4
Christian Dior Purple Silk Dress with Black Beaded Belt - 4

Christian Dior Purple Silk Dress with Black Beaded Belt - 4

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, ON

Christian Dior Purple Silk Dress with Black Beaded Belt. 1950’s inspired design with textured

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Purple Asymetrical Silk Dress
Nina Ricci Purple Asymetrical Silk Dress

Nina Ricci Purple Asymetrical Silk Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Xiamen, Fujian

Sleeveless, knee length cocktail dress in bias cut purple silk crepe with bow detail on one shouder

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI Purple Crinkled Floral Purple Dress IT38 US 0-2
GUCCI Purple Crinkled Floral Purple Dress IT38 US 0-2

GUCCI Purple Crinkled Floral Purple Dress IT38 US 0-2

By Gucci

Located in Brossard, QC

Embracing purple Flower-embellished ruched silk Tonal-purple, black, tonal-green, yellow floral

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Purple Leopard Print Dress 44 uk 12
Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Purple Leopard Print Dress 44 uk 12

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Purple Leopard Print Dress 44 uk 12

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Purple Leopard Print Dress 44 uk 12 There's nothing more flattering than

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman 1950s Floral Silk Cocktail Dress with Swag
Ceil Chapman 1950s Floral Silk Cocktail Dress with Swag

Ceil Chapman 1950s Floral Silk Cocktail Dress with Swag

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 1950s Ceil Chapman dress is made from luxurious, navy blue silk printed with vibrant

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress

1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress

By Jean Dessès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Done in gorgeous navy blue guipure lace, this strapless Jean Desses cocktail dress features a

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Halston Violet and Purple Silk Chiffon Dress
Halston Violet and Purple Silk Chiffon Dress

Halston Violet and Purple Silk Chiffon Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Versace Monochromatic Baroque  Purple Printed Bodycon Wrap Dress
Versace Monochromatic Baroque  Purple Printed Bodycon Wrap Dress

Versace Monochromatic Baroque Purple Printed Bodycon Wrap Dress

By Versace

Located in Henrico, VA

This beautiful dress designed by Versace is the epitome of the classic italian look. Made from the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior silk one shoulder dress
Christian Dior silk one shoulder dress

Christian Dior silk one shoulder dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

One shouldered silk cocktail dress, dolman sleeve with tie at the wrist. Beautiful fuchsia color.

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Brocade Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Brocade Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Brocade Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A gorgeous 1980s floral Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress with a voluminous blouse and long tapered

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI Purple Silk Chiffon Embroidered Gown IT38 US 0-2
GUCCI Purple Silk Chiffon Embroidered Gown IT38 US 0-2

GUCCI Purple Silk Chiffon Embroidered Gown IT38 US 0-2

By Gucci

Located in Brossard, QC

: purple Size IT38 US 0-2

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Courreges Glacier Ice Blue Iconic Dress
Courreges Glacier Ice Blue Iconic Dress

Courreges Glacier Ice Blue Iconic Dress

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Dress presented by Courreges in a beautiful glacier ice blue cotton sateen with unique "v" yoke on

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage MICHAEL CASEY Silk basket weave dress
Vintage MICHAEL CASEY Silk basket weave dress

Vintage MICHAEL CASEY Silk basket weave dress

By Michael Casey

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition MICHAEL CASEY silk basket weave cocktail dress. This amazing dress was

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Missoni Purple knit Mini
Missoni Purple knit Mini

Missoni Purple knit Mini

Unavailable

Size: 40

Missoni Purple knit Mini

By Missoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signature zig zag motif Missoni knit in lavender to metallic purple. Micro mini with mock

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Draped Rayon Jersey Don Kline Dress with Rhinestones
1980s Draped Rayon Jersey Don Kline Dress with Rhinestones

1980s Draped Rayon Jersey Don Kline Dress with Rhinestones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Indigo shift dress with attached tie front detailing. Gathered at hem of sleeves. Rhinestones at

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

MARY KATRANTZOU Navy Fenbot Print Shift Dress uk 8
MARY KATRANTZOU Navy Fenbot Print Shift Dress uk 8

MARY KATRANTZOU Navy Fenbot Print Shift Dress uk 8

By Mary Katrantzou

Located in London, GB

MARY KATRANTZOU Navy Fenbot Print Shift Dress uk 8 Multi 'Fenbot' dress from Mary Katrantzou

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2010s British Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Suede Leather Dress
S/S 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Suede Leather Dress

S/S 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Suede Leather Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace Leather Dress Finished with gold Medusa buttons IT size is 42 - US 6

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Pauline Trigere multi color Long Sleeve Coctail Dress
Vintage Pauline Trigere multi color Long Sleeve Coctail Dress

Vintage Pauline Trigere multi color Long Sleeve Coctail Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a Pauline Trigere for Saks Fifth Avenue multi color long sleeve silk chiffon lined dress

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Missoni Runway Collection Roude Ruffled Crochet Knit Dress IT40 US 4
Missoni Runway Collection Roude Ruffled Crochet Knit Dress IT40 US 4

Missoni Runway Collection Roude Ruffled Crochet Knit Dress IT40 US 4

By Missoni

Located in Brossard, QC

A standout piece, Missoni's metallic crochet-knit dress wowed the front row with a dazzling mix of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Yigal Azrouël Magenta Bodycon Dress with Cowl Neck, and Leather Trim
Yigal Azrouël Magenta Bodycon Dress with Cowl Neck, and Leather Trim

Yigal Azrouël Magenta Bodycon Dress with Cowl Neck, and Leather Trim

By Yigal Azrouël

Located in Henrico, VA

This dress by Yigal Azrouël is a polyester stretch blend dress in barney and is a bodycon shape

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

NEW Dolce & Gabbana Guipure Floral Lace Dress sz IT44 US 4-6
NEW Dolce & Gabbana Guipure Floral Lace Dress sz IT44 US 4-6

NEW Dolce & Gabbana Guipure Floral Lace Dress sz IT44 US 4-6

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Brossard, QC

Raspberry guipure lace Cotton blend lace dress with squared neck Long sleeves Fitted waist

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Hanae Mori for Neiman Marcus 80s floral silk dress size 8.
Hanae Mori for Neiman Marcus 80s floral silk dress size 8.

Hanae Mori for Neiman Marcus 80s floral silk dress size 8.

By Hanae Mori

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hanae Mori for Neiman Marcus 1980s silk jacquard shift dress pleated angel flutter sleeves size 8

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1980s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960s  Geoffrey Beene Purple, Pink and Cream Silk Gown with Silver Polka Dots
1960s  Geoffrey Beene Purple, Pink and Cream Silk Gown with Silver Polka Dots

1960s Geoffrey Beene Purple, Pink and Cream Silk Gown with Silver Polka Dots

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Houston, TX

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1960s Navy Wool Sequined Cocktail Dress

1960s Navy Wool Sequined Cocktail Dress

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1980's Loris Azzaro Geometric Cocktail Dress & Jacket

1980's Loris Azzaro Geometric Cocktail Dress & Jacket

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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A Vintage Christian Dior by Ferré Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress

A Vintage Christian Dior by Ferré Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

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A great 1980s Christian Dior dark blue velvet cocktail dress. The dress has long tapered sleeves

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1980s French Sac Evening Dresses

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Christian Dior baby doll bustier dress in navy blue veil and white lace

Christian Dior baby doll bustier dress in navy blue veil and white lace

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

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Christian Lacroix Royal Purple  Cocktail Dress w/ Full Skirt

Christian Lacroix Royal Purple Cocktail Dress w/ Full Skirt

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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GIORGIO DI SANT 'ANGELO

GIORGIO DI SANT 'ANGELO

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark purple cocktail dress done in Iconic Sant Angelo mesh overlay with ruched panel detail

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ZAC POSEN Size 2 Purple Stretch Silk Darted Halter Top Cocktail Dress

ZAC POSEN Size 2 Purple Stretch Silk Darted Halter Top Cocktail Dress

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Ralph Lauren Purple Label Black One Shoulder Long Dress

Ralph Lauren Purple Label Black One Shoulder Long Dress

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Oscar de la Renta Violet Purple Silk Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta Violet Purple Silk Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta purple silk cocktail dress with pleat detailing at bust. Built in corseting at

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GUCCI white & purple silk EMBELLISHED BODYCON Cocktail Dress 40
GUCCI white & purple silk EMBELLISHED BODYCON Cocktail Dress 40

GUCCI white & purple silk EMBELLISHED BODYCON Cocktail Dress 40

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

Gucci bodycon in black, off.white, blue violet, and maroon silk (96%) and elastane (4%). With fantasy neck that features leather straps, chord, and metal beading. Closes with one hoo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size 6 Magenta Purple Silk Structured Cocktail Dress SS 2008
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size 6 Magenta Purple Silk Structured Cocktail Dress SS 2008

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size 6 Magenta Purple Silk Structured Cocktail Dress SS 2008

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous structured cocktail dress by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN. A sexy sleeveless style in magenta purple

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Cocktail dress in purple velours dévoré Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle

Cocktail dress in purple velours dévoré Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cocktail dress in purple velours dévoré with velvet details . Buttons and buttonhole in the middle

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Purple Chiffon Draped Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Christian Dior Purple Chiffon Draped Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior Purple Chiffon Draped Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Dior 1990s purple chiffon cocktail dress with strap detailing at chest and draped detail

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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Christian Dior Purple Chiffon Draped Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior Purple Chiffon Draped Cold Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Dior 1990s purple chiffon cocktail dress with strap detailing at chest and draped detail

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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Purple Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of purple cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of purple cocktail dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Purple, Black, Brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of purple cocktail dresses over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Versace and Gianni Versace are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Purple Cocktail Dresses?

On average, purple cocktail dresses on 1stDibs sell for $851, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $22,200 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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.

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