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Taffeta Party Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Taffeta Ruffle Party Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Taffeta Ruffle Party Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Taffeta Ruffle Party Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk taffeta peasant dress

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1980s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer this vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano black taffeta hobo

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS
1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a party dress from the early 1960s. Crisp black taffeta portrait collar with notched

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1950s Evening 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

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Black off the shoulder bow dress
Bill Blass Black off the shoulder bow dress

Bill Blass Black off the shoulder bow dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

This iconic silk taffeta Bill Glass party dress is from the 1980s. It has a tight waist and a

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1980s American Babydoll Dresses

Comme des Garcons Black Taffeta Party Dress
Comme des Garcons Black Taffeta Party Dress

Comme des Garcons Black Taffeta Party Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Comme des Garcons black taffeta halter neck party dress with full skirt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black and Gold Taffeta Dress
Vintage Black and Gold Taffeta Dress

Vintage Black and Gold Taffeta Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage black and gold taffeta party dress. The dress is in black with gold spots, and

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Black silk taffeta dress with blue + gold lame hem
Lanvin Black silk taffeta dress with blue + gold lame hem

Lanvin Black silk taffeta dress with blue + gold lame hem

Located in New York, NY

Black silk taffeta party dress with scoop neckline and thin strapes. Dress has a full skirt that

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

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Yves Saint Laurent

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Yves Saint Laurent Silver grey multi tiered taffeta party dress with velvet fitted body and

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

50s Saks Fifth Avenue Keyhole Illusion Net Floral Party Dress
50s Saks Fifth Avenue Keyhole Illusion Net Floral Party Dress

50s Saks Fifth Avenue Keyhole Illusion Net Floral Party Dress

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 50s silk taffeta and organza party dress with open key-hole back, organza over-skirt

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Sweet & Sassy 1980's Arnold Scaasi Pink Taffeta Party Dress
Sweet & Sassy 1980's Arnold Scaasi Pink Taffeta Party Dress

Sweet & Sassy 1980's Arnold Scaasi Pink Taffeta Party Dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cotton candy confection! This Scaasi Boutique party dress is all kinds of sweet with a good dose

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Vintage Blue Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress
1950s Vintage Blue Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress

1950s Vintage Blue Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning blue taffeta party dress from the 1950s featuring a unique asymmetric strapless cut with

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress
1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress

1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Red taffeta party dress featuring a ruffled and paneled bubble hem. The bodice is adorned

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Bill Blass Watercolor Floral Silk Taffeta Party Dress
1980's Bill Blass Watercolor Floral Silk Taffeta Party Dress

1980's Bill Blass Watercolor Floral Silk Taffeta Party Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous pale pink silk taffeta party dress features a stunning watercolor floral with bouquets of

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Traina-Norell Silk Taffeta Party Dress
1950s Traina-Norell Silk Taffeta Party Dress

1950s Traina-Norell Silk Taffeta Party Dress

By Traina-Norell

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous late 1950s party dress in a patterned red silk taffeta. The dress has a scoop neckline

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress
Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress

Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The most perfect dress for a spring cocktail party, this Bill Blass confection is made from a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Watercolor Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Dress
1950s Watercolor Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Dress

1950s Watercolor Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely pale green and ivory floral printed silk chiné taffeta party dress has a loosely pleated

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1950s American Casual Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Roses-Swirl Pink Taffeta Full Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Roses-Swirl Pink Taffeta Full Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Roses-Swirl Pink Taffeta Full Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a romantic and dramatic cocktail-length dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label

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1950s Wedding Dresses

1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

"new look" silhouette. This will be the party dress you reach for every time you want to look dynamite

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Silk-Taffeta Mocha Ruched Full Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Silk-Taffeta Mocha Ruched Full Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Silk-Taffeta Mocha Ruched Full Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a romantic and dramatic cocktail-length dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label

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1950s Ballerina Dresses

50s Strapless Ruched Silver Taffeta Party Dress
50s Strapless Ruched Silver Taffeta Party Dress

50s Strapless Ruched Silver Taffeta Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Strapless Ruched Silver Taffeta Party Dress. Please see image with spot on bottom of dress.

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1950s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950s Gunmetal Gray Shark Skin Taffeta Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Gunmetal Gray Shark Skin Taffeta Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Gunmetal Gray Shark Skin Taffeta Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * gunmetal gray shark skin taffeta * lattice bodice * pleated skirt

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rubiera, RE

ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969
GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969

GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

GunneSax by Jessica made in San Francisco, tulle shoulder angel sleeve calico prairie dress 1969. Early rare open tulle shoulder calico prairie dress with huge angel sleeves. The fab...

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

VICTOR COSTA Black Velvet Beaded Evening Jacket Size 4 6
VICTOR COSTA Black Velvet Beaded Evening Jacket Size 4 6

VICTOR COSTA Black Velvet Beaded Evening Jacket Size 4 6

By Victor Costa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Victor Costa jacket is composed of a black velvet. Features cascading beading throughout the neckline and sleeve ends. There is a center front zipper closure. In excellent vinta...

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20th Century American Jackets

1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves

1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves

Located in Sparks, NV

Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit

Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit

By MADEMOISELLE

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress

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

Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13'  S/S 1999
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13'  S/S 1999

Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau neckline, and a straight skirt. ...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

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1950s Evening Gowns

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Taffeta Party Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of taffeta party dresses for sale on 1stDibs. For taffeta party dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Pink, Purple and more in stock now. 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. Taffeta party dresses designed by Victor Costa, Ceil Chapman and Arnold Scaasi — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Taffeta Party Dresses?

On average, taffeta party dresses on 1stDibs sell for $500, while they’re typically $173 on the low end and $2,800 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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