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Semi Formal Dresses

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Beaded Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Beaded Lace Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Tomato Red Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Boat-Neck Sequined Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Tomato Red Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Boat-Neck Sequined Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Lace Low Back Gown With Train
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990s Ann Demeulemeester Semi-Sheer Black Long Sleeve Draped Waist Gown
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in West Hollywood, CA
-length dress features long sleeves and is made complete with light ruching at the hips. This sensual dark
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1990s Belgian Formal Gowns

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Trained Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Flocked Velvet On Tulle Long Sleeved Gown Lined In Silk
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Flocked Velvet On Tulle Long Sleeved Gown Lined In Nude Silk Chiffon
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1990s Formal Gowns

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1970s Orange Floral Bias Cut Semi Sheer Dress with Oversized Shawl
Located in Houston, TX
1970s does 1930s in this sheer floral dress! This beautiful slinky dress is maxi length, with long
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1970s American Formal Wear

30 Bias Cut Pastel Floral Print Lawn Dress with Slip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Structurally strong and very wearable. Great for summer semi-formal events. Please note: The dress is in
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1930s Evening Dresses

Semi Formal Silk Embroidered Manchu Woman's Skirt and Dress Qing period C.1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Late 19th century, early 20th century China Exceptional Semi-Formal dress and skirt of a Manchu
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Early 1900s Chinese Skirt Suits

Late 1990s Giorgio Armani Semi Sheer Sequin Beaded Beige Sleeveless Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
detail. The semi-sheer, floor-length silhouette adds to its appeal, making it the epitome of a vintage
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

Men's DRIES VAN NOTEN Size US 10 / EU 43 - White Leather & Canvas Lace Up Shoes
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
DRIES VAN NOTEN semi formal dress shoes come in white leather with a canvas apron toe upper
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Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Canary Yellow Beaded Sequin Silk Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape! Beads and sequins throughout front and back. Looks great alone, o...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...
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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...
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1960s Unknown Wedding Dresses

CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2017 Sample Ivory Lace Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Backless
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone 2017 Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress Ivory White Backless low cut Size 10 but see measurements below Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length i...
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2010s Wedding Dresses

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
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1930s British Evening Dresses

1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...
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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pink and red silk chiffon bustier evening dress with drape Bob Mackie for Saks
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and red silk chiffon bustier evening dress with drape. Boned bustier inside with adjustable waist band. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE S
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses

DONNA KARAN 80/90's Vintage Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 1985-mid 90's 100% Silk Rich copper brown, identical to the pictures Excellent condition, no flaws Size USA 8, probably fits like a 6/8 On the mannequin, I tucke...
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1980s Evening Gowns

1920's Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cotton Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress from the 1920's. Pin tucked silk chiffon is inserted with cotton filet lace panels and attached to a lace skirt gathered from hip. Silk k...
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1910s American Day Dresses

CLAIRE PETTIBONE Sample Edwardian Bridal Gown Silk & Lace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
laire Pettibone Sample Wedding Gown Ivory Linen Color (not linen fabric nor texture) Neutral Toned No size or comp tag (bc super sample) but 100% of the softest most delicate etherea...
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Oscar de la Renta Hi Fashion WOW Ballgown
By Oscar De La Renta, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta grand strapless ball gown with emphasis on high drama. Bodice boasts a criss-cross pleated design which extends into a huge skirt fanning out with wide swan tail ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930s Black Floral Evening Gown Silk Chiffon Cotton Voile UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A marvel to behold, this original vintage 1930's black cotton voile and silk chiffon evening gown, decorated with a silver rhinestone inlay metal chain, is a rare piece to behold. T...
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1930s Evening Gowns

1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Semi Formal Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of semi formal dresses. Our collection of semi formal dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, red, black and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of semi formal dresses over the years, but those made by Chloé, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace and Gianni Versace Couture are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much are Semi Formal Dresses?

The prices for semi formal dresses start at $271 and top out at $19,940 with these items, on average, selling for $2,200.

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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.

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