Tropical Cocktail Dress
1980S Red, Purple & Green Sequined Polyester Ruffled Tropical Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Red, Purple & Green Sequined Polyester Ruffled Tropical Dress
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Gianni Versace Couture Spring 1998 One Shoulder Tropical Star Print Silk Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
with hook-and-eye closure. Great alone or belted. Perfect cocktail dress for day or evening. Great
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960s Lilly Pulitzer The Lilly Yellow Pink Cotton Hawaiian Tropical Shift Dress
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 60s LILLY PULITZER “The Lilly” colorful bright Hawaiian tropical print cotton shift
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Fern Violette Blue + Lime Green Paisley Tropical Print Silk A Line Dress
By Fern Violette
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage FERN VIOLETTE blue, lime green and white abstract paisley silk dress! Features
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Diane Freis Silk Chiffon Beaded Tropical Print Midi Dress + Sash
By Diane Freis
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing DIANE FREIS brightly colored tropical print beaded silk chiffon midi dress and sash
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M
Reference: GIYG
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Geneva, CH
Spring-Summer dress is no exception !
Modeled by Erin O'Connor in look 14 on the runway (see picture 3
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Size: Size tag is missing
2000s Roberto Just Cavalli Size 42 / 10 - 12 Tropical Colorful Belted Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful JUST CAVALLI colorful tropical print sleeveless silk dress ! Features palm prints in
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1980S Pink & Purple Rayon Silk Tropical Floral Beaded Slouchy Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Pink & Purple Rayon Silk Tropical Floral Beaded Slouchy Cocktail Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1990s Turquoise Blue + White Hawaiian 90s Halter Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA turquoise blue and white Hawaiian tropical print empire waist halter
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Size: Small / Small Medium
Stella McCartney silk tropical plant cocktail dress in Orange and marron colours
By Stella McCartney
Located in Bilbao, ES
Stella McCartney silk tropical plant cocktail dress in Orange and marron colours
Perfect Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chemise Dresses
John Galliano Dark Denim Body Con Dress with Tan Tropical Flowers
By John Galliano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Galliano dark denim body con dress with tan tropical flowers. This 100% cotton dress is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Sheath Dresses
1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 90s ESCADA SPORT flowers and polka dot novelty print sleeveless silk dress ! Features
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1990s Slovenian Cocktail Dresses
Wonderful Carmen Marc Valvo Early 90s Hot Pink Fuchsia Beaded Vintage Silk Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful in every aspect! Early 1990s CARMEN MARC VALVO hot pink silk dress! Encrusted with
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Miss O Size 8 / 10 Kaleidoscope Print Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Oscar de la Renta MISS O kaleidoscope / Ikat tropical print silk midi dress! Features
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
1980's Ungaro Floral Cotton Cocktail Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sexy cotton floral Ungaro cocktail dress/day dress in pique with vibrant green, orange and purple
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1980s French Mini Dresses
1950S Rainbow Tropical Silk Formal Day Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Dress
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1950s Blouses and Tops
Luxe Lobster Ring, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
to be snapped away by an adorning fan.
If your mind drifts to tropical island get-a-ways, or you've
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Manual Watch 1960s Vintage RA326
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
you can dress up or down, perfect for every day, office or cocktail wear.
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By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in New York, NY
1960S LILLY PULITZER Large Scale Floral Printed Cotton Dress
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By Emilio Pucci
Located in Miami, FL
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By Emma Domb
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Bob Mackie 1983 Cosmopolitan Cover Numbered Beaded Open Back Long Dress Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
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By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
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John Galliano hot pink silk chiffon bias-cut evening dress, ss 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano hot pink silk chiffon evening dress
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By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
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▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
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By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in New York, NY
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By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in New York, NY
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By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
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By Juel Park
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1986 Runway Chanel Black Cotton Peplum Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
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1960s Bubblegum Pink Silk Chiffon High Neck Demi Couture Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s demi couture bubblegum pink silk chiffon high neck gown! Features hand embroidery up the center front, collar, and back neck. Low cut back features a bow with full metal z...
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
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By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Houston, TX
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By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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By Emanuel Ungaro
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By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Lanvin Palm Leaf Print Cocktail Dress S
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This exquisite dress is printed in a deep green and blue tropical leaf print. It has gathered
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Lanvin Palm Leaf Print Cocktail Dress S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This exquisite dress is printed in a deep green and blue tropical leaf print. It has gathered
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By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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By John Cavanagh
Located in London, GB
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By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
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Located in Toulon, FR
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By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Tropical Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary tropical cocktail dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning purple, beige, gray and more. Finding the perfect tropical cocktail dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. An accessory like this designed by Diane Freis, Fern Violette and Gianni Versace Couture — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.
How Much is a Tropical Cocktail Dress?
The price for a tropical cocktail dress starts at $498 and tops out at $2,650, and on average, selling for $638.
Finding the Right clothing for You
From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available 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 Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino 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 Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal.
Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.
Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing.
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Questions About Tropical Cocktail Dress
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A classic cocktail dress is a garment worn for special occasions that usually take place in the evening. Although its name comes from "cocktail party," the dresses are suitable for other types of gatherings. Designs vary greatly, but most cocktail dresses feature a hemline that falls close to the knee. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage cocktail dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cocktail dresses usually finish above or at the knees and are paired with high heels. This dress should be party-ready such as dressy separates or a little black dress.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cocktail dresses first rose to prominence in the 1920s and onward, with each era making its own mark on the practical and fashionable garment. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary cocktail dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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