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Very Short Dresses

Alexander Mcqueen Black Lace Sheer Mini Teddy 2018
Alexander Mcqueen Black Lace Sheer Mini Teddy 2018

Alexander Mcqueen Black Lace Sheer Mini Teddy 2018

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an Alexander McQueen black lace sheer mini teddy that can be worn as a very short dress or top featuring a ruffled V-neck, buttons down the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

1950s Blue Floral Wiggle Dress
1950s Blue Floral Wiggle Dress

1950s Blue Floral Wiggle Dress

Located in London, GB

The collar is consolidated with a little hexagonal buckle that from a distance looks like it may be diamante but it is a clever use of inverted faceting to create the sparkle. The dr...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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1980s Karl Lagerfeld short evening dress in black silk and golden beads
1980s Karl Lagerfeld short evening dress in black silk and golden beads

1980s Karl Lagerfeld short evening dress in black silk and golden beads

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Paris, FR

KARL LAGERFELD ( Made in France) – Very short evening dress with shoulder straps, composed of black silk embroidered with small gold tone and copper tone beads assembled in rounded a...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1967/68  Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins
1967/68  Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins

1967/68 Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins

By Pierre Cardin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

1968 Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins : Short very amazing trapeze evening dress embroidered black and gold sequins different size some in rhodoid ....

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1967/68  Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins
1967/68  Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins

1967/68 Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins

By Pierre Cardin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

1968 Pierre Cardin Amazing Haute Couture Black and Gold Sequins : Short very amazing trapeze evening dress embroidered black and gold sequins different size some in rhodoid ....

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Navy Blue and White Cotton Boucle Dress (10 US)
Oscar de la Renta Navy Blue and White Cotton Boucle Dress (10 US)

Oscar de la Renta Navy Blue and White Cotton Boucle Dress (10 US)

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Port Hope, ON

Very Chanel-like, this short sleeved dress mixes navy blue and white boucle with white boucle on the top part and trimed with silk grosgrain bands.

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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 1970’s Leonard Paris brightly coloured floral print silk mini dress
Vintage 1970’s Leonard Paris brightly coloured floral print silk mini dress

Vintage 1970’s Leonard Paris brightly coloured floral print silk mini dress

By Leonard of Paris

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

Collectors item by Leonard Paris from the 1970’s in eye catching, brightly coloured floral print In silk jersey fabric Very short cut mini dress or long tunic depending on how you...

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1970s French Mini Dresses

Rena Lange Appliqued Black Tulle Ballerina Skirt Very Short Black Silk Lining
Rena Lange Appliqued Black Tulle Ballerina Skirt Very Short Black Silk Lining

Rena Lange Appliqued Black Tulle Ballerina Skirt Very Short Black Silk Lining

By Rena Lange

Located in New Hope, PA

This skirt is three layers of sheer soft black tulle over a very short black silk chiffon lining. The short lining allows a glimpse of thigh as you move. Since the company started a...

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Late 20th Century Ballerina Dresses

THIERRY MUGLER black mini dress
THIERRY MUGLER black mini dress

THIERRY MUGLER black mini dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very short mini dress with large wrap around bow from Thierry Mugler dating to the 1990's.

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1980s French Mini Dress

1981 Thierry Mugler Top/Dress in Black Velvet and Pink Silk
1981 Thierry Mugler Top/Dress in Black Velvet and Pink Silk

1981 Thierry Mugler Top/Dress in Black Velvet and Pink Silk

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Paris, FR

The very short dress in the front (arriving at the waist level) must be worn with skinny pants or a pencil skirt, or even with a high-waisted panties.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Tweed Dress with Flower Corsage
Oscar de la Renta Tweed Dress with Flower Corsage

Oscar de la Renta Tweed Dress with Flower Corsage

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Very chic tweed short sleeved dress with cowl neck and corsage detail.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

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Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress

Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...

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1960s French Day Dresses

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40

Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD

By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and iconic late 90s DOLCE & GABBAN black bodycon corset dress ! A classic little black dress that is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Corset style bodice with adjustable str...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

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1950s American Day Dresses

Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s
Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s

Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A Rockabilly gem with all the polish of a full-skirted party dress AND a playful oversized gingham and floral print. Two dresses in one, the cap sleeves are fully detachable and conv...

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

1970's Tan Shearling Embroidered Coat
1970's Tan Shearling Embroidered Coat

1970's Tan Shearling Embroidered Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Winter warm 1970's tan sheepskin shearling fur coat by San Francisco manufacturer Furs by Max. Beautiful embroidery throughout the front and seams of coat. Coat hits right below the ...

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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

By Irene Scharaff

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6

Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a sexy evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back. The skirt is slit up...

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag
Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag

Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag

Located in Nashville, TN

A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...

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1950s Clutches

Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress

Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for ...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...

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20th Century German Skirt Suits

Vivienne Westwood Corset Top Boned Drunken Sleeveless Flower
Vivienne Westwood Corset Top Boned Drunken Sleeveless Flower

Vivienne Westwood Corset Top Boned Drunken Sleeveless Flower

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

There is something gloriously defiant about a corset top by Vivienne Westwood. It never simply dresses the body - it stages it. This piece feels like a love letter to 18th-century se...

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2010s Italian Blouses

Chanel Rare Vintage Light Blue Denim Jean Kitten Heel Sandals 41
Chanel Rare Vintage Light Blue Denim Jean Kitten Heel Sandals 41

Chanel Rare Vintage Light Blue Denim Jean Kitten Heel Sandals 41

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Blue Denim Kitten Heel Mules Slides Blue Leather Trim and Gold Tone Floral Embellishment Size 41 Approximate Measurements Insole 10.5" Widest point 3.25" Heel 3" Vintage, ...

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Early 2000s Italian Sandals

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Very Short Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of very short dresses. If you’re looking for black very short dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Very short dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Very Short Dresses?

The prices for very short dresses start at $1 and top out at $976,775 with these items, on average, selling for $870.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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