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1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
By Angela Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in satin 1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
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1980s Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Vintage Carven Navy and Black Short Sleeve Mini Dress w/ Open Back
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
closure, black ruffled skirt and navy short balloon sleeves.
Made in Hungary.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Short Formal Vintage Dresses
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail Dre
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
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1980s Short Formal Vintage Dresses
1960s Green Floral Metallic Brocade Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant vintage 1960s metallic evening dress is of high-end, British manufactured quality
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1960s British Short Formal Vintage Dresses
1950s Sambo Fashions Purple and White Silk Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
Sublime mid to late 1950s shirtwaister dress by Sambo Fashions, cut in a classic fit and flare
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1950s British Short Formal Vintage Dresses
1950s Victor Josselyn Silk Floral Rose Spray Print Dress
Located in London, GB
- 1960s. The dress is cut in a classic tea dress shape with short, dropped shoulder sleeves and a neat V
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1950s British Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Vintage Carven Black Mid Lenght Long Sleeve Dress Size 38
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, shorter on the front, longer on the back, rear zip closure.
Made in Turkey.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Short Formal Vintage Dresses
S/S 1987 Gianni Versace Runway Ad Black Pleated Sheer Slit Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
prominently in the season's ad campaign, worn by Brynja Sverris. This short-sleeve gown is adorned with
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1980s Italian Short Formal Vintage Dresses
F/W 1979 Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Black Geometric Embroidery Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
/Winter 1979 collection, this short sleeve gown debuted on the season's runway. This lightweight, semi
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1970s French Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Silk Cut Out Dress Dress, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the otherwise columnar silhouette of the dress, giving it a more formal feel, while creating a ruffled
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1970s American Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-formal and perfect for showcasing a beautiful pair of heels. Sophisticated and feminine, this dress is
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1970s French Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Richard Tyler Couture 1990s Black Evening Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
lightweight fabric with a chic nude-colored lining. Its classic sleeveless style, short train, and unique
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1990s Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Adolfo 1970s Three Piece Red and Metallic Midi or Maxi Skirt and Tank Dress Set
By Adolfo
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s- 80s, ensures you're set for any occasion! Pair the the bodice with the long skirt for formal
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1970s American Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Size: Best fits S, see measurements
Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
thanks to the dress's shorter length and full skirt. The coat--featuring a brilliant red lining and
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1950s American Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Weiss, Signed 1972
Located in Piacenza, Italy
. After a short internship in Geneva, in 1966 he arrived in Faenza in the studio of Carlo Zauli, which
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Lilli Ann Black Felt Wool Box Jacket
By Lilli Ann
Located in London, GB
with a dress for a more formal look. The jacket is in superb vintage condition with no faults or marks
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1950s American Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Robin Morris Hand Signed Lithograph "the Couple", Stylish Black Frame
By Robin Morris
Located in Miami, FL
urban couple formally poses for their portrait, an attractive woman with her short blonde bob hairstyle
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Wood, Paper
THE COUPLE Signed Lithograph, Art Deco Couple Portrait, 1920’s Flapper Fashion
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
Art Deco styled portrait of a sophisticated, elegantly dressed urban couple formally poses for their
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1980s Art Deco Short Formal Vintage Dresses
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Lithograph
Whore by Rene Ricard pink and silver painting with poetry
By Rene Ricard
Located in New York, NY
thanksgiving pumpkin. While Whore shares enticing formal qualities with other works in this group, the text
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1990s Abstract Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Oil, Gouache
Kiki Smith Lithograph/Collage Various Flying Creatures "bee" Signed Dated
By Kiki Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
allowed her to experience formal craftsmanship firsthand.
Smith was enrolled at Hartford Art School in
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1990s American Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Kiki Smith Collage/Lithograph Various Flying Creatures "bat" Signed Dated
By Kiki Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
allowed her to experience formal craftsmanship firsthand.
Smith was enrolled at Hartford Art School in
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1990s American Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Kiki Smith Lithograph/Collage Various Flying Creatures "fly" Signed Dated
By Kiki Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
allowed her to experience formal craftsmanship firsthand.
Smith was enrolled at Hartford Art School in
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1990s American Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Kiki Smith Collage/Lithograph Various Flying Creatures "moth" Signed Dated
By Kiki Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
allowed her to experience formal craftsmanship firsthand.
Smith was enrolled at Hartford Art School in
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1990s American Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Kiki Smith Collage/Lithograph "squirrel" Flying Creatures Signed Dated
By Kiki Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
allowed her to experience formal craftsmanship firsthand.
Smith was enrolled at Hartford Art School in
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1990s American Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
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Paper, Lithograph
Kiki Smith Etching "Bat" Signed Dated
By Kiki Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
allowed her to experience formal craftsmanship firsthand.
Smith was enrolled at Hartford Art School in
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1990s American Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
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Paper, Etching
Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Jacket 1980s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
this versatile jacket paired with palazzo pants or a short dress, perfect for evening wear or an
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1980s American Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Vintage German David Schneuer Madame in Red La Belle Serigraph Print
By David Schneuer
Located in Dayton, OH
red dress and hat, flanked on either side by another woman in gray and a man in a suit; penciled
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Paper
Kiki Smith Offset Lithograph Photograph "My Secret Business" Photo Litho Print
By Kiki Smith
Located in Surfside, FL
sculptures allowed her to experience formal craftsmanship firsthand. Her childhood experience in the Catholic
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1990s Contemporary Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Photographic Film, Lithograph, Offset
Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1940s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Linocut
Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Linocut
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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1930s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Linocut
Creole Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
idyllic open fields dressed in pure color and sensual outline. Two women lounge in the sunlight while two
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Mid-20th Century Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
Thierry Mugler White Floral Linen Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
great summer dress. Color pallet of bright oranges and white creates the mood for summer. With a short
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1980s French Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Gino Charles Metallic Gold Brocade Sequin Evening Dress, 1960s
By Allen Phillips, Gino Charles
Located in Houston, TX
beading. The label reads: "Made in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong." The dress has short structured
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1960s Hong Kong Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Ceil Chapman grey and white floral dress in larger size
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Rare Larger size dress in grey and white silk by Ceil Chapman. Beautiful dress in excellent
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1950s American Short Formal Vintage Dresses
1960s Biba Black Velvet Formal Mini Dress
By Biba
Located in Houston, TX
Simply adorable and classic! This "60's London street wear goes to a Formal" dress
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1960s British Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
Measurements taken laid flat, please double
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20th Century French Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Moschino Couture minidress.
By Moschino Couture
Located in Bilbao, ES
Red and yellow-gold velvet mini dress. The pattern of the dress is a short of garden antique vase
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1990s Italian Short Formal Vintage Dresses
1990's M Missoni Black and Gold Metallic Oversized Knit Cardigan
By Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
snap buttons. Buttons start almost halfway down the sweater. The sleeves are on the shorter side (hit
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1990s Tunisian Short Formal Vintage Dresses
UNTITLED (OLD MAN IN RED)
By William Weintraub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
held at a detention camp in Cyprus.
After his short detainment at Cyprus, Weintraub briefly joined
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20th Century Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Oil
Untitled
By William Weintraub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
destination, Weintraub was held at a detention camp in Cyprus.
After his short detainment at Cyprus
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20th Century Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Oil
UNTITLED (MAN WITH BEARD)
By William Weintraub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
its next destination, Weintraub was held at a detention camp in Cyprus.
After his short detainment
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20th Century Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Oil
A French Devoré Velvet fuschia evening dress in Crepe Silk Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950
France
Beautiful evening coat dress in devoré velvet and silk crepe Fuschia
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1940s French Short Formal Vintage Dresses
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Size: Equivalent french size 38/40
Roberto Cavalli Purple Floral Print Gathered Sheath Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sheath Dress. Crafted with incredible stretchy and comfortable fabric, this dress is designed to make you
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1990s Italian Short Formal Vintage Dresses
NORELL GOLD SEQUINED COCKTAIL DRESS
By Norman Norell
Located in Alford, MA
Norman Norell was well known for his sequined creations and for his formal interpretation of casual
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1960s Short Formal Vintage Dresses
1960s Lime Green Psychedelic Print Dress With Box Pleat Skirt And Wide Lapel
Located in London, GB
, white and tangerine. The dress has short quarter length sleeves with a pristine fold at the cuff and a
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1960s Italian Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Vintage 1940's Metallic Purple Silk Taffeta Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1940's long formal maxi gown in metallic accented silk taffeta. Oversized back bow detail
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1940s American Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Fairytale Book Chain Necklace with Bottle
Located in Haarlem, NL
a knight's helmet.
*3 sort of 'damsels in destress' One in short prairie dress looking back with her
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20th Century Dutch Victorian Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 0.16 in D 1.15 in
The Shepard Boy, Modern Mid-Century Israeli Painting
By William Weintraub
Located in Surfside, FL
held at a detention camp in Cyprus.
After his short detainment at Cyprus, Weintraub briefly joined the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Oil
The Shepard Boy, Modern Mid-Century Israeli Painting
By William Weintraub
Located in Surfside, FL
held at a detention camp in Cyprus.
After his short detainment at Cyprus, Weintraub briefly joined the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Oil
after Henri Matisse - Fern - Lithograph
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
world of hallucinatory vividness composed of nymphs set in an idyllic open fields dressed in pure color
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1950s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph - Woman
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
world of hallucinatory vividness composed of nymphs set in an idyllic open fields dressed in pure color
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1940s Modern Short Formal Vintage Dresses
Materials
Lithograph
ELSA SCHIAPARELLI c.1930's Magenta Smocked Braided Trim Belted Dress Early Label
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Thiensville, WI
ELSA SCHIAPARELLI c.1930's Magenta Purple Smocked Braided Trim Belted Dress - Early Label
Circa
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1930s French Short Formal Vintage Dresses
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Short Formal Vintage Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of short formal vintage dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for contemporary editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Art Deco. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the short formal vintage dresses that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, blue, white and beige. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, William Weintraub, Robin Morris and Kiki Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paint and linocut.
How Much are Short Formal Vintage Dresses?
Short formal vintage dresses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,423, while the lowest priced sells for $104 and the highest can go for as much as $7,963.
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