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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Tropical Cocktail Dress
UNWORN Valentino Silk Tropical Birds Print Cape Evening Cocktail Dress 8
By Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
This Valentino dress has been crafted in Italy from featherweight navy silk crepe de chine and is printed with tonal-pink tropical birds - a key motif from the brand. The loose silho...
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2010s Italian 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
Great alone or belted. Perfect cocktail dress for day or evening. Great with sandals or wedges for day, and heels or boots for evening.
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1990s Italian 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 luxurious silk, with great bold prints. FItted bodice, with a flattering and forgiving...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage SS05 Runway version has flowers (you can add your own, get silk ones on Etsy, etc) Runway version has the slit higher and more open, you could ...
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Early 2000s 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 ! Vibrant colors of green, blue, purple, red, black and white throughout. V-neck bodice wi...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Geneva, CH
Versace's garments deliver glamour, sex-appeal and sophistication, fit for any occasion ! This 2000 Spring-Summer dress is no exception ! Modeled by Erin O'Connor in look 14 on the r...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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 vibrant colors of pink, fuchsia, purple, turquoise blue, peach and green throughout. Lo...
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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
Stella McCartney silk tropical plant cocktail dress in Orange and marron colours
By Stella McCartney
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Stella McCartney silk tropical plant cocktail dress in Orange and marron colours Perfect Condition Double Linen Size 40 Europe 8 US READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affe...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chemise Dresses
1950S Rainbow Tropical Silk Formal Day Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon and beautifully couture hand finished. 1950S Rainbow Tropical Silk Formal Day Cocktail Dress
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1950s Blouses and Tops
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Vintage 1950s Tropical Blooms Cotton Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * waffle texture cotton * large abstract floral print * straps with bow accents * metal side zipper condition | excellent fits like xs length 41"...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Vicky Tiel 1980s Tropical Floral Strapless Party Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun, sexy cocktail dress from Vicky Tiel is done with the designer's signature ruched chiffon technique and covered in a vibrant floral print. Fully lined. Side zip.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue Psychedelic Rayon Blend Cocktail Dress Tropical Fish
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Tagged size 44, has a lot of stretch 1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue Psychedelic Rayon Blend Cocktail Dress Tropical Fish Inspired
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
1970'S Polyester Disco Neon Tropical Halter Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970'S Polyester Disco Neon Tropical Halter Maxi Dress
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1970s Cocktail Dresses
Ungaro Tropical Print Silk Cocktaili Dress with Bird Motif Size 8
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This cocktail dress is composed of a tropical print silk with a bird motif.
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses
1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Green & Blue Bias Cut Silk Tropical Fish Print Cocktail D
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Tagged size 44 1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Green & Blue Bias Cut Silk Tropical Fish Print Cocktail Dress
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Style Purple & Blue Tropical Print Stretch Mesh Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Style Purple & Blue Tropical Print Stretch Mesh Dress
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses
SCAASI Green Tropical Silk Cocktail Dress & Hot Pink Contrast Ruffle Wrap Size 4
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Scaasi ensemble is composed of a textured silk in green with a floral pattern/design. The dress features a zipper closure. This has a lot of volume, a wonderful design. Made in ...
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Roberto Cavalli Rainbow Tropical Jersey Dress NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli Rainbow Tropical Jersey Dress NWT
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage SS05 Runway version has flowers (you can add your own, get silk ones on Etsy, etc) Runway version has the slit higher and more open, you could ...
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Early 2000s 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/A00152 Brand: Istante Designer: Gianni Versace Collection: 1998 Material: Viscose ...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M
By Istante by Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M Reference: GIYG/A00152 Brand: Istante Designer: Gianni Versace Collection: 1998 Material: Viscose, Blen...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1990S Pink & Orange Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Tropical Floral Halter S
Located in New York, NY
Dress is lined in jersey for a smooth stretch to fit line. 1990S Pink & Orange Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Tropical Floral Halter Slip Dress With Beaded Fringe Ties
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Givenchy tropical silk satin sarong dress 1980s
By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique tropical silk satin sarong dress from the 1980s. Silk satin tropical print dress with a deep purple blue ground. The dress has spaghetti straps, the bodice...
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1980s French 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 dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, lime green, orange, pink and white through...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Roberto Cavalli Iconic Photorealistic Lion & Tropical Print Dress Early 2000s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A spectacular example of Roberto Cavalli at the height of his powers, this sleeveless dress showcases the photorealistic placement printing that defined his early 2000s collections a...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Marchesa di Grésy for I. Magnin Vintage 1970s Tropical Print Metallic Dress
By Marchesa, I. Magnin
Located in Sparks, NV
Colorful metallic tropical print halter dress with keyhole neckline by Marchesa di Grésy for I. Magnin. Fully lined with rear metal zip closure. The marked size is 10, but the dress ...
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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Flora Kung 1990s Purple Silk Colorful Tropical Kimono Style Wrap Dress
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Vintage Flora Kung 1990s Purple Silk Colorful Tropical Kimono Style Wrap Dress
By Flora Kung
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little 1990s / 90s spring or summer dress by FLORA KUNG! Wrap style, with short dolman sleeves (which can accomodate a variety of bust sizes). Interior ties, and silk co...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
1960s Leonard, Paris sleek silk jersey halter neck tropical frond gown
By Daniel Tribouillard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
If you are heading for a tropical isle don't leave without this stunning halter neck dress from the 1960s from Leonard, Paris...Sleek fit gown with halter neckline that has attached ...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Dolce & Gabbana Tropical Print Corset Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical and wonderful Dolce & Gabbana tropical print corset dress.
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Rare Gianni Versace S/S 00 Iconic Tropical Palm Print Dress
By Versace
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
Palm print dress by Gianni Versace; S/S 00. As worn by Amber Valletta in the original campaign images. The same print from "that dress" worn by Jennifer Lopez at the Grammys, ours ...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Royal Hawaiian 1940s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Royal Hawaiian cocktail dress. Rayon tropical print (blue background) dress features a boned bodice, ties at waist and zips up side.
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1950s Shaheen Tropical Floral Cotton Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * Hawaiian print cotton * metallic accents * smocked waist * adjustable straps * bodice stays * metal back zipper * by Shaheen condition | excellent...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
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2.59 Carat Horizontal Custom Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined and highly distinctive aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring handcrafted in platinum by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a 2.59 carat aquamarine with a rare custom...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
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1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
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1980s Canadian Coats and Outerwear
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
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Materials
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Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
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1970s American Maxi Dress
2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown IT42
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Roberto Cavalli 1999 Runway Silk Floral Long Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
I am so thrilled to present an exclusive vintage Roberto Cavalli blue slip sexy dress. This exquisite piece showcases a decorative floral pattern. draped at the bust, held up by spag...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
Valentino Boutique Silk Ruffle Neck Blouse 1980s
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk charmeuse blouse shirt by Valentino. It buttons on the side front with delicate black faceted glass buttons and is adorned with layers of beautiful gold flower...
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1980s Italian Blouses
John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008
$10,320
Size: Approx. Small / Medium
John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano silk chiffon dress ▪ A sample made for Vogue ▪ Ivory and pink floral print with mauve base ▪ Cowl neckline ▪ Rolled shoulder straps ▪ Drop waist ▪ Multiple fabric ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
$21,000
Size: 42 (FR) Vintage
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...
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1990s French Evening Gowns
NWT $4395 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Lace Belted Plum Blouse Fr 42
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace Blouse Top F/W 2001 Ready to Wear Collection Designer size - 42 ( please check measurements) Plum color exquisite lace over the b...
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Early 2000s French Blouses and Tops
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42
$1,995Sale Price|57% Off
Size: FR42
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Brand New Featured in the Naomi Campbell Ad $4650 F/W Runway 2008 Heavy Coat/Dress Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool & Silk Black Quilting Throughout Dual Zip...
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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear
Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits
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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.
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