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Richilene Cocktail Dress
Richilene Cocktail Dress

Richilene Cocktail Dress

By Richilene

Located in New York, NY

Charming cocktail dress by Richilene. Bodice heavily embroidered with black and iridiscent sequins

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1970S Pink & Purple Floral Cocktail Dress
1970S Pink & Purple Floral Cocktail Dress

1970S Pink & Purple Floral Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

1970S Pink & Purple Floral Cocktail Dress

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1970s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a

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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Chic Vintage Cocktail Dress
Chic Vintage Cocktail Dress

Chic Vintage Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress in black and white. The dress has a black body , and black and white

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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Blue Cocktail Dress
Vintage Blue Cocktail Dress

Vintage Blue Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty headturning cocktail dress. The dress is in a blue fabric with gold and silver

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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Moutard knit cocktail dress Guy Laroche
Moutard knit cocktail dress Guy Laroche

Moutard knit cocktail dress Guy Laroche

By Guy Laroche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Moutard knit cocktail dress . Knit composition: 50% cotton, 50% acetate. One branded button and

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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

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1970s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tricosa Cocktail Dress
Vintage Tricosa Cocktail Dress

Vintage Tricosa Cocktail Dress

By Tricosa, Tricosa Paris

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Tricosa. The dress is in a soft gold colour with brunt orange

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1960s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black & Nude Cocktail Dress
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black & Nude Cocktail Dress

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black & Nude Cocktail Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in New York, NY

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black & Nude Cocktail Dress

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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Anna Molinari black cocktail dress
Anna Molinari black cocktail dress

Anna Molinari black cocktail dress

By Anna Molinari

Located in New York, NY

Anna Molonari black cocktail dress has an open back feature. The back length measeures 30 3/4". The

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER
Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

$1,157

Size: 38 (Fr) on tag but fit 36 (Fr) S

Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin cocktail dress. Snap closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Gather on the middle

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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail  dress
Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail  dress

Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail dress

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Vintage printed chiffon and gold chain bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back

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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Couture,apricot tone, sleeveless, chiffon, chemise style, cocktail dress, having diagonal

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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty

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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Red crepe cocktail dress UNGARO PARALLELE
Red crepe cocktail dress UNGARO PARALLELE

Red crepe cocktail dress UNGARO PARALLELE

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red crepe cocktail dress. Rayon lining. Pocket on both side. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle

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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Silk Printed short-sleeve cocktail dress Bloomingdale's
Silk Printed short-sleeve cocktail dress Bloomingdale's

Silk Printed short-sleeve cocktail dress Bloomingdale's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk Printed short-sleeve cocktail dress. Acetate lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 8

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1990s Chinese Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Jean Varon Cocktail Dress
Vintage Jean Varon Cocktail Dress

Vintage Jean Varon Cocktail Dress

By Jean Varon

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress by British designer Jane Varon. The dress has a v neckline ,elbow

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1960s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Tweed lurex cocktail dress Karl Lagerfeld
Tweed lurex cocktail dress Karl Lagerfeld

Tweed lurex cocktail dress Karl Lagerfeld

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Tweed lurex cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 63% polyester, 36% acrylic, 1% another fiber

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1990s Chinese Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty
Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Hagarty

Located in London, GB

A great cocktail dress by Irish designer Hagarty. In a lovely devorre like fabric the dress has a

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1980s Irish Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Moschino black "Ribbon" cocktail dress
Moschino black "Ribbon" cocktail dress

Moschino black "Ribbon" cocktail dress

By Moschino

Located in New York, NY

Moschino black cocktail dress has long 41" length ribbons on both shoulders, front and back

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress
Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress

Galanos Lace Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, lace and silk crepe, long sleeve, cocktail dress . Red lace outer layer having a floral

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Neusteters
Vintage Cocktail Dress by Neusteters

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Neusteters

By Neusteters

Located in London, GB

A chic gold cocktail dress, ideal for the party season. The dress has a round neckline, and is

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cresta Couture Cocktail Dress
Vintage Cresta Couture Cocktail Dress

Vintage Cresta Couture Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and

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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Jean Louis Black Lace Cocktail Dress
Jean Louis Black Lace Cocktail Dress

Jean Louis Black Lace Cocktail Dress

By Jean Louis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black cocktail dress by Jean Louis, from the 1980's. The dress as pictured has lace long

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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress for the festive season. The dress has a boat neckline, with cap

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Black Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Black Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress

Black Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic black vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s., The dress is strapless, but straps could

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Chanel vintage  red chiffon cocktail  dress
Chanel vintage  red chiffon cocktail  dress

Chanel vintage red chiffon cocktail dress

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Vintage red chiffon bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French

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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Worth Black Cocktail Dress
Vintage Worth Black Cocktail Dress

Vintage Worth Black Cocktail Dress

By Worth

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Worth. The dress is wonderfully constructed with internal boning

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1960s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress
1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress

1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

Some slight fading 1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress

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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER
Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress . Snap closure on the waist. Pocket on both side. The back of the

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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk

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1980s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Didier Ludot Cocktail Dress
Vintage Didier Ludot Cocktail Dress

Vintage Didier Ludot Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Didier Ludot , Paris. The dress has a deep v neckline, short sleaves, two

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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress
Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this

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1980s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress
Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Victor Costa . The dress is strapless with the body of the dress covered

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress
Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress

Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress

By Herve Léger

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Herve Leger. The dress is in an attractive dark aubergine colour with

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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Alma Couture Cocktail Dress
Vintage Alma Couture Cocktail Dress

Vintage Alma Couture Cocktail Dress

By Alma Couture

Located in London, GB

A colourful and fun vintage cocktail dress by Alma Couture. The front of the dress is in bands of

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1970s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress

Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent

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20th Century Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1990S Alberta Ferretti Ecru Rayon Cocktail Dress
1990S Alberta Ferretti Ecru Rayon Cocktail Dress

1990S Alberta Ferretti Ecru Rayon Cocktail Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in New York, NY

1990S Alberta Ferreti Ecru Rayon Cocktail Dress

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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2
Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2

Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2

$1,735

Size: 44(It) 10 (Us) but fit M

Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed and draped cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining composition: 63

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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress
Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress

Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

James Galanos, 3 ply, silk crepe, cocktail dress, having long sleeves with a deep v neck at the

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress Emanuel/ Emmanuel Ungaro
Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress Emanuel/ Emmanuel Ungaro

Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress Emanuel/ Emmanuel Ungaro

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress in biais. Fabric composition: 47% rayon, 53% acetate SIZE 44

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1990s Hong Kong Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress

Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress

By MELBRAY of LONDON

Located in London, GB

A pretty dusty pink lace vintage cocktail dress . The has a drop waist , a v backline, central

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Peter Robinson Cocktail Dress
Vintage Peter Robinson Cocktail Dress

Vintage Peter Robinson Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A colourful vintage cocktail dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is in a wonderful combination of

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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Odicini  Couture Cocktail Dress
Vintage Odicini  Couture Cocktail Dress

Vintage Odicini Couture Cocktail Dress

By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE

Located in London, GB

A chic and pretty vintage cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress has a lace top and spot

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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

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1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

Located in University City, MO

1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with

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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Carolyne Roehm Black Cocktail Dress w/Bow
Carolyne Roehm Black Cocktail Dress w/Bow

Carolyne Roehm Black Cocktail Dress w/Bow

By Saks Fifth Avenue, Carolyne Roehm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black crepe long sleeve cocktail dress by Carolyne Roehm. The cocktail dress has a black

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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Janice Wainwright Cocktail Dress
Vintage Janice Wainwright Cocktail Dress

Vintage Janice Wainwright Cocktail Dress

By Janice Wainwright

Located in London, GB

A chic and easy to wear cocktail dress by UK designer Janice Wainwright.The dress has a turquoise

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1970s British Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Silver sequin cocktail dress Bill Blass
Silver sequin cocktail dress Bill Blass

Silver sequin cocktail dress Bill Blass

By Bill Blass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silver sequin cocktail dress on brown rayon jersey base and lining in the same fabric. Zip closure

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Simonetta Chenille Fringed Cocktail Dress
Simonetta Chenille Fringed Cocktail Dress

Simonetta Chenille Fringed Cocktail Dress

By simonetta

Located in New York, NY

Simonetta, black, chenille, "flapper-like" cocktail dress having thin straps at the shoulders and

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1970s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

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Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress
Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress

Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress

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Bob Mackie Cocktail Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in New York, NY

1970's-1980's stunning Bob Mackie cocktail dress. This gorgeous cocktail dress by the beloved Mr

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress
1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress

1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress. Black crepe fabric, fully lined.

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress
1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress Completely hand beaded bodice. B 34 W 28 H 36 L

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress

1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress B 30 W 26 H 40 L 45

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1950s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress
1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress. Interesting origami bodice design. Ties at waist at back

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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Helga
Vintage Cocktail Dress by Helga

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Helga

By Helga

Located in Birmingham, AL

Gorgeous brown satin cocktail dress by Helga, circa late 1950's, accented with velvet. In very

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1950s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen Silk Sheer Cocktail Dress
Alexander McQueen Silk Sheer Cocktail Dress

Alexander McQueen Silk Sheer Cocktail Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Alexander McQueen Silk Sheer Cocktail Dress

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress.

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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Pink Bead Encrusted Cocktail Dress
Pink Bead Encrusted Cocktail Dress

Pink Bead Encrusted Cocktail Dress

Located in Topanga, CA

This pastel pink silk cocktail dress features a v back, encrusted bead work with sequins, and pearl

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

60s Green Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress
60s Green Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress

60s Green Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress

By Mardi Gras

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s green lace illusion cocktail dress with long sleeves. Metal zipper.

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Angelo Mozzillo Lace Detail Back Mini Cocktail Dress
Angelo Mozzillo Lace Detail Back Mini Cocktail Dress

Angelo Mozzillo Lace Detail Back Mini Cocktail Dress

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Angelo Mozzillo Lace Detail Back Mini Cocktail Dress

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress

1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress Stunning 1950s cocktail dress, predominantly light pink

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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress
60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress. Hand embellished all over sequins in iridescent light blue, with

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress
1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress

1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress. Aurora Borealis crystals embellish top of bodice. Lined

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Gustave Tassell Black Cocktail Dress

Gustave Tassell Black Cocktail Dress

By Gustave Tassell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gustave Tassell black silk cocktail dress has long sleeves, round neck and pleated skirt. Fully

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blue Flounced Pleateds Cocktail Dress
1950s Blue Flounced Pleateds Cocktail Dress

1950s Blue Flounced Pleateds Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This lovely 1950s cocktail dress is in a blue silk fabric. It has back zip closure and amazing

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1950s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Malcolm Starr Sequined Cocktail Dress
Malcolm Starr Sequined Cocktail Dress

Malcolm Starr Sequined Cocktail Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Malcolm Starr cocktail dress circa 1960's. Black velvet adorned with black sequins in a

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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Romantic Gianfranco Ferre Strapless Silk Colorblock Cocktail Dress
Romantic Gianfranco Ferre Strapless Silk Colorblock Cocktail Dress

Romantic Gianfranco Ferre Strapless Silk Colorblock Cocktail Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Romantic Gianfranco Ferre Stapless 100% Silk Colorblock Cocktail Dress Featuring Full Skirt and

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress
80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers

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1980s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Loris Azzaro Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1990s
Loris Azzaro Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1990s

Loris Azzaro Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1990s

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Loris Azzaro Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress 1990s

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1990s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Bold Colour-Blocked Strapless Cocktail Dress
Valentino Bold Colour-Blocked Strapless Cocktail Dress

Valentino Bold Colour-Blocked Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Valentino Bold Colour-Blocked Strapless Cocktail Dress

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress
50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress

50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress Chiffon Skirt.

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress
50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress

50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress. The black lace is layered over white lace. Velvet trim on

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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

FITZSIMMONS 1982 COCKTAIL DRESS
FITZSIMMONS 1982 COCKTAIL DRESS

FITZSIMMONS 1982 COCKTAIL DRESS

By Henri Bendel

Located in St.amford , CT

This one shouldered black velvet and chiffon short cocktail dress was designed by Jill Fitzsimmons

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1980s Australian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oleg Cassini 1960s Style Ivory Cocktail Dress
Vintage Oleg Cassini 1960s Style Ivory Cocktail Dress

Vintage Oleg Cassini 1960s Style Ivory Cocktail Dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in New York, NY

1960's style vintage creme silk crepe Oleg Cassini cocktail dress featuring a lace bodice

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20th Century American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Suzy Perette Black Fully Sequined Cocktail Dress
Suzy Perette Black Fully Sequined Cocktail Dress

Suzy Perette Black Fully Sequined Cocktail Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Brooklyn, NY

SUZY PERETTE Cocktail Dress

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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress
Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress

Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Mod Angelo Mozzillo Black Mini Cocktail Dress Featuring Unique Round Metal Collar Necklace

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1980s Ruffle Sleeve Cocktail Dress
1980s Ruffle Sleeve Cocktail Dress

1980s Ruffle Sleeve Cocktail Dress

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful black 1980s cocktail dress by Meico. Never been worn - still has original tags. Features

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1980s German Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Schubert 50s Black Paneled Cocktail Dress
Emilio Schubert 50s Black Paneled Cocktail Dress

Emilio Schubert 50s Black Paneled Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic 50s silhouette. Circa 1950s dramatic cocktail dress with alternating panels of satin and

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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Stunning Roberto Capucci couture green shantung cocktail dress
Stunning Roberto Capucci couture green shantung cocktail dress

Stunning Roberto Capucci couture green shantung cocktail dress

By Roberto Capucci

Located in Rome, IT

Stunning Roberto Capucci couture green shantung cocktail dress, skirt with green, purple and red

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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1980's Carolina Herrera Black Cocktail Dress
1980's Carolina Herrera Black Cocktail Dress

1980's Carolina Herrera Black Cocktail Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Birmingham, AL

Very pretty Carolina Herrera black evening/cocktail dress. Beautiful beading and sequins, very

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress
1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress. Grey silk satin sleeveless cocktail dress with multicolored

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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s  Short'/Long  Cocktail Dress
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s  Short'/Long  Cocktail Dress

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Short'/Long Cocktail Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

strapless cocktail dress/gown is 100% silk.

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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic by the master Bill Blass. Black strapless cocktail dress in velvet, satin and sequins

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1990s Brown Gianfranco Ferre Rayon Halterneck Cocktail Dress
1990s Brown Gianfranco Ferre Rayon Halterneck Cocktail Dress

1990s Brown Gianfranco Ferre Rayon Halterneck Cocktail Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in San Francisco, CA

1990s Brown Gianfranco Ferre Rayon Halterneck Cocktail Dress.

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Fringed Silk Cocktail Dress 1990's
Gianfranco Ferre Fringed Silk Cocktail Dress 1990's

Gianfranco Ferre Fringed Silk Cocktail Dress 1990's

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Gianfranco Ferre Fringed Silk Cocktail Dress 1990's

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Malcolm Starr Black Silk Paillette Cocktail Dress
Malcolm Starr Black Silk Paillette Cocktail Dress

Malcolm Starr Black Silk Paillette Cocktail Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Topanga, CA

Shimmering Malcolm Starr A-line cocktail dress with V neckline, black plastic pailettes on top of

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Darby Scott Gold Metallic Embroidered Cocktail Dress
Darby Scott Gold Metallic Embroidered Cocktail Dress

Darby Scott Gold Metallic Embroidered Cocktail Dress

By Darby Scott

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a luxurious and timeless black cocktail dress with capped sleeves and rich, gold metallic

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1990s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Rare Angelo Mozzillo Cocktail Dress With A Strappy Design Back
Rare Angelo Mozzillo Cocktail Dress With A Strappy Design Back

Rare Angelo Mozzillo Cocktail Dress With A Strappy Design Back

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Rare Angelo Mozzillo Cocktail Dress With A Strappy Design Back

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1990s Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress. Fully lined.

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1990s Velvet Embroidery Evening Cocktail Dress
1990s Velvet Embroidery Evening Cocktail Dress

1990s Velvet Embroidery Evening Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This gorgeous and sexy 1990s cocktail dress is in black velvet and silk embroidery whit a deep neck

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1990s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1960s Italian Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
1960s Italian Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

1960s Italian Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

A sweet and sexy Italian cocktail dress with beading. Perfect for holiday parties!

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20th Century Italian Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Azzaro 1980s Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
Azzaro 1980s Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

Azzaro 1980s Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Loris Azzaro black cocktail dress. Strapless sweetheart neckline. Ruched silk jersey over left

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20th Century French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1950's Pauline Trigere Cocktail Dress
1950's Pauline Trigere Cocktail Dress

1950's Pauline Trigere Cocktail Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in New York, NY

1950's Pauline Trigere cocktail dress. Stunning silver metallic brocade detail. Grey black color

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s
Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s

Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s. 1960s shift dress with handkerchief sleeves

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Deep blue moire and chiffon dramatic one shoulder cocktail dress with asymmetrical peplum, full

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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

60s Bullocks Wilshire Cocktail Dress
60s Bullocks Wilshire Cocktail Dress

60s Bullocks Wilshire Cocktail Dress

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60s Bullocks Wilshire Cocktail Dress

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Elegant Little Black Crepe Cocktail Dress Adorned With Satin Ribbons And A Rhinestone Detail

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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Holly's Harp Printed Silk Cocktail Dress
Holly's Harp Printed Silk Cocktail Dress

Holly's Harp Printed Silk Cocktail Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flirty cocktail dress from Holly's Harp is made of dark green silk with an allover splotchy print

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

60s Malcom Starr Beaded Nude Cocktail Dress
60s Malcom Starr Beaded Nude Cocktail Dress

60s Malcom Starr Beaded Nude Cocktail Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Malcom Starr Beaded Nude Cocktail Dress. Dress consists of an outer layer of sheer beaded

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1960s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Miss Dior liberty cocktail dress, circa 1970.
Miss Dior liberty cocktail dress, circa 1970.

Miss Dior liberty cocktail dress, circa 1970.

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

MISS DIOR circa 1970 This cocktail dress was made by Philippe Guibourge, who was the designer for

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1970s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

60s Adele Simpson Black Lace Cocktail Dress
60s Adele Simpson Black Lace Cocktail Dress

60s Adele Simpson Black Lace Cocktail Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic 1960s style cocktail dress in lyon lace by Adele Simpson. Over dress with coordinating

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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1980s Haute Couture Guy Laroche whimsical Cocktail Dress
1980s Haute Couture Guy Laroche whimsical Cocktail Dress

1980s Haute Couture Guy Laroche whimsical Cocktail Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s saloon girl style haute couture Guy Laroche cocktail dress in black velvet, red satin, tulle

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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Bill Blass backless black silk cocktail dress. Dress appears demure in the front but has

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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Mary McFadden Black Pleated Cocktail Dress
Mary McFadden Black Pleated Cocktail Dress

Mary McFadden Black Pleated Cocktail Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural cocktail dress from Mary McFadden is made out of black pleated polyester. Narrow ruffle

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Castillo 1950s Two Tone Grey Satin Cocktail Dress
Castillo 1950s Two Tone Grey Satin Cocktail Dress

Castillo 1950s Two Tone Grey Satin Cocktail Dress

By Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and classic 1950s strapless silk satin cocktail dress by phenomenal designer Castillo. Two

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1950s Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Ruched Black Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Vicky Tiel Ruched Black Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Vicky Tiel Ruched Black Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage cocktail dress from Vicky Tiel dates to the 1980's. It is made of a black matte jersey with

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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Venet 1980s Beaded Silk Chiffon Pleated Cocktail Dress
Venet 1980s Beaded Silk Chiffon Pleated Cocktail Dress

Venet 1980s Beaded Silk Chiffon Pleated Cocktail Dress

By Philippe Venet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous, chocolate brown silk chiffon afternoon to cocktail dress with intricate detailing in

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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Dresses

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Located in Naples, FL

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By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Jacques Fath

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

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Vintage Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage cocktail dresses. Our collection of vintage cocktail dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. There have been many classic iterations of vintage cocktail dresses over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana and Oscar De La Renta are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 are Vintage Cocktail Dresses?

On average, vintage cocktail dresses on 1stDibs sell for $819, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $112,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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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