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1980S Black Leopard Print Silk & Rayon Burnout Velvet Wrap Dress Gown With Slee
Located in New York, NY
Burnout Velvet Wrap Dress Gown With Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns

Black Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Black Silk Velvet Gown
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Late 20th Century Formal Gowns

Black Silk Velvet Gown With Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Black Silk Velvet Gown With Jacket
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Late 20th Century Formal Gowns

1990S Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Metallic Floral Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Metallic Floral Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
finished 1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
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1930s Formal Gowns

1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Strapless Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
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1930s Formal Gowns

1930S Cobalt Blue Velvet Bias Cut Halter Top Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cobalt Blue Velvet Bias Cut Halter Top Gown
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1930s Formal Gowns

1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tulle Strapless Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1970S Black Crystal Studded Silk Velvet Art Deco Inspired Gown With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black Crystal Studded Silk Velvet Art Deco Inspired Gown With Crystals
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1970s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Cap Sleeve Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Cap Sleeve Gown
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1930s Formal Gowns

1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Black Bodycon Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with a sheer torso with a
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1990s French Formal Gowns

F/W 1995 Valentino Garavani Runway Black Satin Velvet Plunging Bust Gown
By Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
almost entirely of lustrous black silk satin, this dress is adorned with black velvet accents at the bust
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

1990S Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Neck Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Neck Beaded Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Black Cage Embroidered Silk & Rayon Tulle Long Line Gown With Velvet Train
Located in New York, NY
Velvet Train
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1990s Formal Gowns

F/W 2002 Ralph Lauren Runway Plunging V Neckline Black Velvet Sleeveless Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
29, modeled by Betina Holte. This effortlessly chic soft velvet dress features a deep v-neckline
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Early 2000s American Formal Gowns

1960S Blue & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Cut Velvet Gown With Bows
Located in New York, NY
the satin in areas into velvet! Then after this the fabric was hand printed with a water color
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1960s Formal Gowns

F/W 2001 Donna Karan Runway Gold Lamé Velvet Devoré Overlay Backless Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
gown is adorned with a black velvet devoré overlay, embellished with a shiny floral velvet pattern. The
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Early 2000s American Formal Gowns

1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodi
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodice
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1930s Formal Gowns

2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet Flowers
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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

1990S Black & Rust Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Fully Beaded Cowl Back Go
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Rust Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Fully Beaded Cowl Back Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

Galanos Evening Gown Formal Long Dress Black Silk Velvet Sculptural Collar
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
. Made from what we believe is silk velvet (no content tag), this piece features a sculptural collar
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1980s American Evening Gowns

1960s Biba Black Velvet Formal Mini Dress
By Biba
Located in Houston, TX
Simply adorable and classic! This "60's London street wear goes to a Formal" dress
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1960s British Day Dresses

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double
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20th Century French Evening Dresses

Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950’s Travilla ornate brocade dress with a built-in velvet bow belt. The rolled collar dress zips
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1950s American Formal Wear

A French Devoré Velvet fuschia evening dress in Crepe Silk Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful evening coat dress in devoré velvet and silk crepe Fuschia
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1940s French Formal Gowns

1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Chiffon Lamé Floral Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Chiffon Lamé Floral Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1990's Floral Burnout Velvet Gown By Anna Sui
By Anna Sui
Located in New York, NY
1990's Floral Burnout Velvet Gown By Anna Sui
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Black Polyester Pleated Velvet Patchwork Gown
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Black Polyester Pleated Velvet Patchwork Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Purple Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Floral Cowl Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Floral Cowl Neck Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990S Animal Print Poly/Lycra Velvet Sexy Cut-Out Gown With Slit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Animal Print Poly/Lycra Velvet Sexy Cut-Out Gown With Slit
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1990s Formal Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk & Rayon Tulle Gown With Antique Velvet Waist Bow
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk & Rayon Tulle Gown With Antique Velvet Waist Bow
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

1990'S ANNA SUI Floral Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Iconic Grunge Coll
By Anna Sui
Located in New York, NY
1990'S ANNA SUI Floral Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Iconic Grunge Collection Slip Dress
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1990s Formal Gowns

1930S Burnt Orange Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Gown As-Is For Design Or Theatre
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burnt Orange Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Gown As-Is For Design Or Theatre
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1930s Formal Gowns

1990'S Eggplant Purple & Gold Silk Blend Velvet Ombré Tie Dye Bias Cut Backless
Located in New York, NY
1990'S Eggplant Purple & Gold Silk Blend Velvet Ombré Tie Dye Bias Cut Backless Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small Holes
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1930s Formal Wear

1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves & Back As-I
Located in New York, NY
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves & Back As-Is For Design
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1930s Formal Gowns

Midcentury Club Chairs in Sea Velvet, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
stain and selected a gorgeous cotton velvet in the color Sea. The combination allows for the formal
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
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1940s Formal Gowns

1980s Lanvin Demi Couture Black Velvet White Silk Satin Strapless Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous black and ivory Lanvin gown from the 1980s is crafted from rich black velvet with an
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1980s French Formal Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Moiré Taffeta & Beaded Velvet Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Moiré Taffeta & Beaded Velvet Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

Victor Costa Brown Velvet + Heavy Satin 1980's Formal Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant fabric blocked formal dress by Victor Costa featuring heavy satin and velvet detailing
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950s 50s Butterscotch Silk Taffeta Velvet Formal Cocktail Bubble Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning butterscotch iridescent silk taffeta formal dress from the 1950s with a velvet shelf bust
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass abstract laser cut velvet gown -dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bill Blass laser velvet gown -dress. Abstract print. wide sleeves. Super light in weight
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Late 20th Century American Formal Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage 1970s long dress Purple Silky velvet 36 s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Brindisi, IT
Fantastic vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress in silky velvet. Embellished with
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1970s French Formal Wear

1930's Silk Burnout Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930's gorgeous, body hugging bias cut gown is made from luxurious burnout silk velvet in a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Formal Gowns

1932 Molyneux Haute-Couture Applique Floral Silk-Velvet Gown
By Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Molyneux dressed the likes of Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Gertrude Lawrence, Margaret Leighton, and
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1930s Art Deco Formal Gowns

SALE!! Oscar De la Renta Silk Velvet corset Black gown sz 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
gown is the definitive black tie look. Black silk velvet floor length gown with portrait neckline and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Formal Gowns

Vintage Valentino Boutique Black Velvet V Neck Sleeveless Draped Gown SZ 8
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
velvet with black satin trim. Sleeveless. V-neckline. Floor length hem. Ribbon belt on interior at waist
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Late 20th Century Unknown Formal Wear

Oscar de la Renta Vintage Green Velvet Evening Gown Formal Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
velvet with deep green trim at the hem line. The dress has long sleeves, a back zipper, and a beautiful
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Evening Dresses

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Velvet Formal Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of velvet formal dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black velvet formal dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, blue 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. Velvet formal dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Caroline Charles London, Caroline Charles and Chanel Boutique are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Velvet Formal Dresses?

The prices for velvet formal dresses start at $475 and top out at $16,000 with these items, on average, selling for $988.

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