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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.

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2008 Raspberry Pink Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2008 Raspberry Pink Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2008 Raspberry Pink Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Manchester, GB

John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2008 raspberry pink silk taffeta cocktail dress with bubble style skirt and built in corset.

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Nipped waist with wide shoulder line and super full skirt.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust Victor Costa
Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust Victor Costa

Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust Victor Costa

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust.Boned. Zip, bow and snap in the middle back.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Traina-Norell Vintage Floral Print Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Traina-Norell Vintage Floral Print Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Traina-Norell Vintage Floral Print Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Traina-Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a charming cocktail dress from Traina-Norell. It is made of a yellow orange and brown floral print taffeta.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s little black dress by Bill Blass. Strapless with asymmetric bow detail in velvet and taffeta. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. There is no marked size, but t...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large flower at bust.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Original by Rudolf

Located in Sharon, CT

1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1983 Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue & Striped Taffeta Cocktail Dress W/Capelet
1983 Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue & Striped Taffeta Cocktail Dress W/Capelet

1983 Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue & Striped Taffeta Cocktail Dress W/Capelet

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

1983 Madame Gres haute couture cocktail dress featuring a blue silk taffeta bodice w/thin spaghetti straps and a voluminous/pleated silk skirt w/blue, green, orange, and brown vertic...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt
1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt

By Suzy Perette

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Cocktail Dress w Full Skirt & Artful Draping: This stunning iconic 50s style dress has a chic apron-like décolletage with boned bodice and crinolines for ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Haute Couture Black Velvet & Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/Hanky Hem No.91366
Lanvin Haute Couture Black Velvet & Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/Hanky Hem No.91366

Lanvin Haute Couture Black Velvet & Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/Hanky Hem No.91366

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Studio City, CA

Ca. 1983 Lanvin haute couture black sleeveless cocktail dress featuring a velvet bodice with dropped waist with a deep V at bodice back and a silk taffeta skirt featuring a high-low,...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s George Carmel Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Ensemble
1950s George Carmel Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Ensemble

1950s George Carmel Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Ensemble

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning blue abstract floral silk taffeta George Carmel New York ensemble from the 1950's. Cocktial dress features square neckline, fitted bodice and tiered bubble skirt. Perfectly ...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress
I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress

I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage PAUL LOUIS ORRIER Couture 1980s / 80s silk taffeta cocktail dress! Features a black fitted pleated bodice with Avant Garde puff sleeves.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress
Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress

Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress: Watered silk taffeta cocktail dress with an extravagant oversized bow at back shoulder blade.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Floral taffeta dress
Floral taffeta dress

Floral taffeta dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ANONYMOUS -Taffeta dress printed with flowers. Seamstress work made from the pattern of a Givenchy dress under the direction of Alexander McQueen. No size or composition label, the d...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress
Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress

By Fabrice, Fabrice New York Couture

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins, trim and lace.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress in iridescent taffeta flocked with velvet - France Circa 1960
Cocktail dress in iridescent taffeta flocked with velvet - France Circa 1960

Cocktail dress in iridescent taffeta flocked with velvet - France Circa 1960

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1960. France A nice cocktail dress in iridescent blue and pink taffeta, flocked with black velvet flowers in a Baroque style, dating from the early 1960s.

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress
STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress

STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress

By Stella McCartney

Located in San Francisco, CA

STELLA McCARTNEY cocktail dress comes in a black silk blend taffeta with a sweetheart portrait neckline, inside out effect raw seam constructions, beige lined lace mid panel, and bal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Orange silk taffetas ruffled bustier cocktail dress PRIORI
Orange silk taffetas ruffled bustier cocktail dress PRIORI

Orange silk taffetas ruffled bustier cocktail dress PRIORI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Orange silk taffetas ruffled bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Hook&eye closure on the middle back + Zip closure on the top.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Strapless Hot Pink Taffeta Ruched cocktail dress
1980s Strapless Hot Pink Taffeta Ruched cocktail dress

1980s Strapless Hot Pink Taffeta Ruched cocktail dress

By Frank Usher

Located in Sheffield, GB

A fun and vibrant 1980's Frank Usher Cocktail Dress in a ruched Hot pink taffeta. The dress features a strapless silhouette, fanned hem line and concealed zip up the side closure.

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size M Red Silk Taffeta One Shoulder Knee Length Cocktail Dress
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size M Red Silk Taffeta One Shoulder Knee Length Cocktail Dress

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size M Red Silk Taffeta One Shoulder Knee Length Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

OSCAR DE LA RENTA cocktail dress in a vibrant red silk taffeta featuring a one shoulder style, fitted design, and back snap and zipper closure with belt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Fall 2022 pink taffeta dress
Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Fall 2022 pink taffeta dress

Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Fall 2022 pink taffeta dress

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in CANNES, FR

Valentino X Pierpaolo Piccioli Fall/Winter 2022-2023 Ready-to-Wear Collection Fuchsia taffeta dress, balloon sleeves. Italian size 40.

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Self-Portrait Taffeta & Point D'esprit Sleeve Dress
Self-Portrait Taffeta & Point D'esprit Sleeve Dress

Self-Portrait Taffeta & Point D'esprit Sleeve Dress

By Self-Portrait

Located in London, GB

Self-Portrait Taffeta & Point D'esprit Sleeve Dress Light pink mini dress designed with white ruched sleeves detailed with flared cuffs. Featuring square neckline to the front, rea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back. Black lace over a white taffeta bodice, with black t...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress
1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

Located in London, GB

This stylish vintage couture 1950s silk taffeta coat dress with wide lapel and French cuff detail is smart, feminine and easily adaptable. The fabric design is a rose pattern in sof...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Carven Haute Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress with Accordion Pleats
Carven Haute Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress with Accordion Pleats

Carven Haute Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress with Accordion Pleats

By Carven

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CARVEN - Haute Couture dress comprised of black silk taffeta flounces decorated with "accordion" pleats. Condition: Very good condition, some pleats are crinkled Measurements: Bu...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Mr. Blackwell Fuchsia 1960's Midi Taffeta Ruffled Collar Dress
Mr. Blackwell Fuchsia 1960's Midi Taffeta Ruffled Collar Dress

Mr. Blackwell Fuchsia 1960's Midi Taffeta Ruffled Collar Dress

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite 1960s midi dress by Mr. Blackwell features a striking fuchsia taffeta fabric that beautifully captures vintage elegance. Designed with delicate rhinestone spaghetti st...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

By Howard Greer

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit décolletage and a structured scooped a...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Couture Dress Cocktail Embellished Sequins Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s
Vicky Tiel Couture Dress Cocktail Embellished Sequins Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s

Vicky Tiel Couture Dress Cocktail Embellished Sequins Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

A stunning early-1990s Vicky Tiel Couture cocktail dress, originally sold at Neiman Marcus, showcasing the designer’s signature glamour and body-skimming silhouette. Expertly crafte...

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1990s French 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 on the top of the pink silk pencil skirt) Boned.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These features are illustrated in this 1980s pleated cocktail dress. Done in a black silk taffeta, the dress is composed of a horizontally pleated bodice with a moderate hourglass si...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

An Empire day dress in burgundy silk taffeta with provenance - England C. 1810
An Empire day dress in burgundy silk taffeta with provenance - England C. 1810

An Empire day dress in burgundy silk taffeta with provenance - England C. 1810

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1810. England An elegant day dress in iridescent silk taffeta in a coppery burgundy shade, dating from the Regency period in England. This dress bears an antique label mention...

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Early 1800s English Cocktail Dresses

A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875
A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875

A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1875–1880. France, Troisième République period A three-piece visiting or afternoon dress in royal blue silk taffeta, featuring a boned bodice, a skirt and an overskirt designed...

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1870s French Cocktail Dresses

Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar
Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar

Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar

By Chloé

Located in Sparks, NV

Fully Lined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: T 36 Color: Black Fabric: Silk Taffeta Label: Chloe Bust: 36" Waist: 32" Hips: Free Shoulders: 16" Total Length: 37.5"

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Jenny Packham Velvet and Silk Taffeta Dress
1980s Jenny Packham Velvet and Silk Taffeta Dress

1980s Jenny Packham Velvet and Silk Taffeta Dress

By Jenny Packham

Located in London, GB

A very early design from high end occasion wear specialist Jenny Packham; this 1980s black velvet and silk cocktail dress is perfect for the upcoming party season. The bodice is made...

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel, Paris Silk Crepe and Taffeta Strapless Dress
Vicky Tiel, Paris Silk Crepe and Taffeta Strapless Dress

Vicky Tiel, Paris Silk Crepe and Taffeta Strapless Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in New York, NY

Vicky Tiel, Paris Silk Crepe and Taffeta Strapless Dress from the 1990's. Heavy silk crepe with paper silk taffeta ruched, exaggerated puff sleeves. Interior boning, simple and elega...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Alessandra Rich Taffeta  Mini Dress with Lace IT36 US0
Alessandra Rich Taffeta  Mini Dress with Lace IT36 US0

Alessandra Rich Taffeta Mini Dress with Lace IT36 US0

By Alessandra Rich

Located in Brossard, QC

Black silk blend flared mini dress from Alessandra Rich Oversized collar Front decorative buttons Short sleeves Sequin embroidery Concealed side zip fastening Flared skirt. Compositi...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Black taffetas dress with threads flowers embroideries Anne-Marie Beretta
Black taffetas dress with threads flowers embroideries Anne-Marie Beretta

Black taffetas dress with threads flowers embroideries Anne-Marie Beretta

By Anne Marie Beretta

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black taffetas dress with threads flowers embroideries. Buttoned middle back, draped in the front. Jersey lining in the skirt part only. Shoulders pads. One snap in the middle front....

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress w Butter Yellow Silk Taffeta Front Lining; A delicate sequin-embellished overskirt is layered over a p...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Dress
Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Dress

Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Charming Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress from the 1980's. Corset is overlaid and trimmed in lace.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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Ralph Rucci Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Ralph Rucci Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Ralph Rucci Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Ralph Rucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning black taffeta cocktail dress from Ralph Rucci. An architectural bodice is streamlined with a carefully ruched skirt.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress
1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Mint condition, 1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Lace & taffeta cocktail dress. Gorgeous floral lace bodice made of dark pewter, and bronze toned threads.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black and Fuchsia Floral Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1950s Black and Fuchsia Floral Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1950s Black and Fuchsia Floral Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fit and flare, 1950’s cocktail dress, made from black silk taffeta is woven with bold, fuchsia flowers.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Tee-ca Black Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Tee-ca Black Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Tee-ca Black Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950's dress * black taffeta * pellon lining * black floral print * rhinestone & beaded straps * optional straps * metal back zipper by Tee-ca condition | exce...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing 1950s cocktail dress is in a blue silk taffeta fabric. It has full pleateds circle skirt with crinoline petticoat and boning corset inside.

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1950s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nettie Rosenstein 1950s  Black Strapless  Dress
Nettie Rosenstein 1950s  Black Strapless  Dress

Nettie Rosenstein 1950s Black Strapless Dress

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Strapless black silk taffeta cocktail dress by 1950s stellar designer Nettie Rosenstein.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Pauline Trigere 1980s Black Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6/8.
Pauline Trigere 1980s Black Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6/8.

Pauline Trigere 1980s Black Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6/8.

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pauline Trigere 1980s black wool & silk taffeta cocktail dress made in the USA. Bodice is wool, sleeves are silk taffeta.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

MOLLIE PARNIS Blk Taffeta Flaired Skirt Dress
MOLLIE PARNIS Blk Taffeta Flaired Skirt Dress

MOLLIE PARNIS Blk Taffeta Flaired Skirt Dress

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fine vintage 1950's Mollie Parnis black silk taffeta cocktail dress. * The cut of this dress is absolutely gorgeous!

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Black Taffeta Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
1950s Black Taffeta Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

1950s Black Taffeta Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black rayon crepe/taffeta * acetate lining * rhinestone/pearl studded * rhinestone belted waist * bow back * metal side zipper condition | few miss...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Taffeta Silk Strapless Dress, Circa 1960s
Vintage Taffeta Silk Strapless Dress, Circa 1960s

Vintage Taffeta Silk Strapless Dress, Circa 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This lovely handmade strappless dress is made from taffeta dyed silk; the colours of the fabric look a little different depending on the light and the angle. It is fully lined with g...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress

Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous cocktail dress from Oscar de la Renta is made from jet black silk taffeta.

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Classic 50s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress
Classic 50s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress

Classic 50s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic 1950s silhouetted dress by coveted designer Ceil Chapman. Strapless fit and flare in silk taffeta. Boned bodice with dramatic swag from waist. Unlined and zips up side.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare LARRY ALDRICH COUTURE 1950s Silk Taffeta Bow & Button Cocktail Dress
Rare LARRY ALDRICH COUTURE 1950s Silk Taffeta Bow & Button Cocktail Dress

Rare LARRY ALDRICH COUTURE 1950s Silk Taffeta Bow & Button Cocktail Dress

Located in Asheville, NC

Larry Aldrich, 1950's Era Vintage Couture, Silk Taffeta, V Neck Front Wrap Style with Bow, Two Front Pockets, Nine Fabric Back Buttons, Built-in Moderate Crinoline with Hook and Eye ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Stephen Burrows Bright Cerulean Blue Jersey, Taffeta and Chiffon Tassel Dress
Stephen Burrows Bright Cerulean Blue Jersey, Taffeta and Chiffon Tassel Dress

Stephen Burrows Bright Cerulean Blue Jersey, Taffeta and Chiffon Tassel Dress

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Greenport, NY

Stephen Burrows is an American fashion designer based in New York City, known for being one of the first African-American fashion designers to sell internationally and develop a main...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * red dot print taffeta * tulle lining * back bow tie accent * metal side zipper condition | excellent fits like xs dress length 45" bodice 15" ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Black Taffeta Dress
Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Black Taffeta Dress

Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Black Taffeta Dress

By Emma Domb

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950's dress * black taffeta * peylon lined skirt * shirred bodice * double spaghetti strap * bubble hem * bow accents * metal back zipper * by Emma Domb condi...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Clifton Wilhite Black Silk Taffeta Dress
Vintage 1950s Clifton Wilhite Black Silk Taffeta Dress

Vintage 1950s Clifton Wilhite Black Silk Taffeta Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black silk taffeta * dramatic side peplums * bodice stays * gathered bodice * metal back zipper * by Clifton Wilhite condition | excellent fits ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

VICTOR COSTA Blk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Mini Dress
VICTOR COSTA Blk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Mini Dress

VICTOR COSTA Blk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Mini Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sexy cocktail dress is perfect for a night out on the town

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Stephen Burrows Black Chiffon and Taffeta Bubble Hem Dress
Stephen Burrows Black Chiffon and Taffeta Bubble Hem Dress

Stephen Burrows Black Chiffon and Taffeta Bubble Hem Dress

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Greenport, NY

Stephen Burrows is an American fashion designer based in New York City, known for being one of the first African-American fashion designers to sell internationally and develop a main...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress
Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress

Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Topanga, CA

Zandra Rhodes
British off guard style icon was first noticed with her 1977 punk collection. She added rips and safety pins to bias cut sheer gowns. She toughened the upper-cla...

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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy Haute Couture Striped Velvet And Taffeta Dress, Circa 1980s
Givenchy Haute Couture Striped Velvet And Taffeta Dress, Circa 1980s

Givenchy Haute Couture Striped Velvet And Taffeta Dress, Circa 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Givenchy Haute Couture, circa 1980's long sleeve striped velvet and taffeta dress, double side zip, shirred taffeta and polka-dot velvet waist, fully lined in silk.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows
1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black silk taffeta. Fit-n-flare silhouette. Lace trim. Ruched bodice. Full petticoat. Built-in zipper corset. Bow detail. Zipper back. Excellent condition. Bust: 32" Waist: 24" ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Blk Taffeta Strapless Tiered Mini Dress
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Blk Taffeta Strapless Tiered Mini Dress

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Blk Taffeta Strapless Tiered Mini Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A sexy dress for any occasion. * It has a drop waist design with a detachable flower detail. * It's lightly boned on each side with a tiered, flirty hemline. * It's fully lined ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Floral dot taffeta dress with lace appliqués
1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Floral dot taffeta dress with lace appliqués

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Floral dot taffeta dress with lace appliqués

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Mint condition, 1980's, GEOFFREY BEENE, floral dot taffeta dress with lace appliqués. Gorgeous, floral taffeta fabrication with woven dot jacquard patterning. Colorful lace app...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent black velvet evening dress fuchsia taffeta sleeves, c.1980s
Yves Saint Laurent black velvet evening dress fuchsia taffeta sleeves, c.1980s

Yves Saint Laurent black velvet evening dress fuchsia taffeta sleeves, c.1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

This 1980s cocktail dress is constructed with a black silk velvet material. featuring a low cut v-neck with fuchsia silk taffeta balloon sleeves and large silk taffeta bow detail at...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Taffeta Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary taffeta cocktail dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Blue, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a taffeta cocktail dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Oscar De La Renta, Victor Costa and Yves Saint Laurent — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Taffeta Cocktail Dress?

The price for a taffeta cocktail dress starts at $109 and tops out at $4,034, and on average, selling for $708.

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.

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