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1960s Velvet and Green Satin Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
rose print cocktail dress. Both the pencil skirt and the trim of the square neckline are made from a
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1960s American Formal Wear
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
1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
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1930s 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
MORPHEW COLLECTION Tomato Red & Gold Antique 1920'S Silk Velvet Backless Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Tomato Red & Gold Antique 1920'S Silk Velvet Backless Gown
MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary 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
MORPHEW ATELIER Salmon Pink & Black Rayon Blend Tulle Lace Gown With Velvet Bow
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Salmon Pink & Black Rayon Blend Tulle Lace Gown With Velvet Bow Neckline
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21st Century and Contemporary 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
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
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
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
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream & Black Bias Cut Silk Fully Hand Embroidered Gown With Vi
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
spiraling beauty of Boldini's portraits. The rich Victorian trims echo the Belle Epoch, however the dress is
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns
F/W 1998 Guy Laroche by Albert Elbaz Red Silk Abstract Art Print Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
/Winter 1998 collection. A velvet variation of this gown made its debut on the season's runway. Entirely
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1990s French Formal Gowns
1970S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Emerald Green & Silver Silk Lurex Metallic Devoré Velve
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
1970S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Emerald Green & Silver Silk Lurex Metallic Devoré Velvet Gown With Crystal
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1970s Formal Gowns
1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained Gown With Signature Velvet
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1980s Formal Gowns
Galanos Evening Gown Formal Long Dress Black Silk Velvet Sculptural Collar
By James Galanos, 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
Size: unmarked; fits like modern S
Scaasi Black Velvet Ball Gown Vintage 1980s Formal Cold Shoulder Dress XS/S
By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in North Attleboro, MA
the weight of the dress, the hand of the velvet and the attention to details.
Features of this
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1980s American Ball Gowns
1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa
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1980s American Maxi Dress
1980s Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted from a
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Nina Ricci Velvet Dress, 1980s
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
, lending an almost gothic touch. Perfect for a party or formal evening event, this glamorous dress is both
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20th Century French Evening Gowns
Ceil Chapman Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Vintage Gown Black Dress Circa 1950s SM
By Ceil Chapman
Located in North Attleboro, MA
gorgeous creation is timelessly elegant and would be perfect for any formal event.
Features of the dress
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1950s American Evening Gowns
1990s Victor Costa Black and White Polkadot Ruffle Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
1980s or early 1990s monochrome polka dot chiffon ruffle dress. This is a great example of playful
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1990s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
Valentino 1980s Pink Bow Dress
By Valentino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
velvet mid-length dress features long sleeves, shoulder pads, and a striking hot pink ribbon bow motif in
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Black Metallic Gold Lace Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Black Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Sander Witlin Couture Velvet Bodice Harlequin Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
, before starting formally designing clothing in about 1980. His pieces were mostly one-off couture designs
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1980s American Evening Dresses
Size: see description for measurements
2000s Diane Freis Burnout Effect Sequinned Cowl Neck Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sophistication. The dress features a luxurious turquoise burnout velvet fabric adorned with sequins throughout
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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses
Victor Costa Evening Gown Black Velvet Embellished Sleeves Plunge Back 90s Sz 12
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
velvet, it features gorgeous embellished sleeves and a plunging back - sexy and chic! Fastens with zipper
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1990s American Evening Gowns
Stunning Vintage Oscar de la Renta Hunter Forest Green Velvet Silk Damask Gown 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
silk damask full length evening dress! Features a luxurious hunter green velvet bodice that is
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
cut velvet 1.5" thick straps. V neckline with an empire waist that is embellished with a heavy gold
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Cartier Diamond White Enamel Formal Wear Dress Set Art Deco 1910 Cufflinks Studs
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Cartier French Diamond and Enamel Dress Set with Cuff Links
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks
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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Tod'S Navy Blue Classic Midnight Velvet Velour Men's Slip on Dress Loafers Shoes
Located in Downey, CA
Tod'S Navy Blue Classic Midnight Velvet Velour Men's Slip on Dress Loafers Shoes
Tod's velvet slip
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2010s Shoes
Gabriela Hearst Beige Patterned Velvet Catherine Jumpsuit M
By Gabriela Hearst
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Gabriela Hearst's jumpsuit is the perfect alternative to a formal dress. It is crafted from
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2010s Uruguayan Jumpsuits
1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat
By Hardy Amies
Located in London, GB
This couture velvet evening jacket is an exquisite example of formal evening wear by one of the
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1950s British Coats
Chanel Vintage 90's Purple Velvet Jacket with Gold Trim
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Toronto, CA
piece. Pair it with a chic skirt or dress for a formal look, or dress it down with jeans and boots for a
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1990s French Jackets
Black Regency Ruched and Scalloped Silk Velvet Pelerine Mantle Cape - S-M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
. Phone 845
Formal Dresses for your Sorority Parties and dainty little form-fitting dresses with uneven
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1930s American Capes
Size: none; comparable to size S-M
New Milly Pewter Panné Velvet Quipao Top with Jeweled Brooch Buttons – S, 2012
By Milly New York
Located in Tucson, AZ
One part short sleeved evening jacket and one part formal top, the best part of this striking piece
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Early 2000s American Blouses and Tops
Size: US 4; comparable to size small
1980s Victor Edelstein Couture Black and Red Dress and Jacket Set
By Victor Edelstein
Located in London, GB
dynamic that lends itself effortlessly to occasion wear, formal or otherwise. The dress is a simple shift
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1980s British Twin Sets
Gucci Tom Ford Embellished Black Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, this black velvet clutch bag exudes timeless glamour and impeccable craftsmanship.
Adorned with
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1990s Italian Clutches
Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Top Hat Box from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
men traditionally associated with formal wear in Western dress codes, meaning white tie, morning dress
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
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Brass
Rare Antique Three Top Hats: Incredible Collection (also Individually)
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
velvet,
expressly made for Desfrançois - Liège - 1900 about
For formal dress, evening wear, horse
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Felt
16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore
By Jacopo Bassano
Located in London, GB
portraiture in sixteenth century. The man is wearing a decorated dark red velvet jacket, lined with ermine on
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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Oil
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H 30.25 in W 26 in
Claude Vignon (towers 1593 - Paris 1670), The Fortune Teller
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
protagonists of the canvas are a young fortune teller and a well-dressed nobleman who lets himself be predicted
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings
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Oil
Rare FRED PARIS Mystery Ruby & Diamond Set Leaf Pin Pendant, France 18kt
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
substantial presence and wearable elegance.
Versatility: Whether worn on a lapel, scarf, dress, or as a hair
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1990s French Contemporary Brooches
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Procession Four girls with flowers - English Female Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
dress maker and her father, John, an engraver who gave up steady employment with Ebenezer Landells
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1890s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Watercolor
Burned II (Self Portrait) - Polaroid, Contemporary, 21st Century, Portrait
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Burned II (Self Portrait), 1999
Edition of 1/10, 40x40cm
Print on Velvet Watercolor, 310gsm, No
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Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Nick Mauss "Not another word for it“, 2012 - signed, numbered, AP (sold-out)
Located in New York, NY
formal terms, the silkscreen print derives from a series of drawings “dressed” in black tulle veils. The
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2010s Prints and Multiples
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Screen, Mirror
Portrait of Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
, and informal dress would be highly unusual in a royal portrait, certainly in one formal enough to
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1660s Portrait Paintings
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Oil
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H 46.5 in W 40.75 in
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
Reem Acra Blue Silk Sequin Overlay w/ Black Grosgrain Ribbon Bow Cocktail Dress
By Reem Acra
Located in Houston, TX
narrow bottom) silk cocktail / formal / black tie one inch above the knee dress. Scoop to boat neck
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses
Moschino Couture minidress.
By Moschino Couture
Located in Bilbao, ES
Red and yellow-gold velvet mini dress. The pattern of the dress is a short of garden antique vase
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1990s Italian Mini Dresses
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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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