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Zum Zum Vintage Satin Formal Dress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zum Zum satin formal dress. Draped ruched strappy off shoulder bodycon fitted dress
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1980s Formal Gowns

1960s Pink Princess Seam Cut Formal Dress
Located in London, GB
This well constructed dress is from department store Rackhams which was owned by Harrods in the
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1960s British Formal Wear

Vintage 1950s Dusty Pink Prom Style Dress
Located in London, GB
to shape the dress. The skirt is densely gathered around the waist so the skirt has lots of volume
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1950s Formal Wear

Vintage Fuchsia Alaia 1980s Sleeveless Dress Size US XS
Located in New York, NY
Vintage fuchsia sleeveless dress by Alaia. Circa 1980s. V-neck. Zip closure at center front. 26
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1980s European Formal Wear

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR White Floral Lace Dress Size 8
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR White Floral Lace Dress Size 8 Product details: Size US8, FR40 White and
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Late 20th Century Italian Formal Wear

Veronica at Rembrandt Vintage 1960s Geometric Print Monochrome Dress
By REMBRANDT
Located in London, GB
1970s Rembrandt designer geometric print monochrome dress. This classic design has beautiful
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1970s British Formal Wear

Vintage Carven Black Mid Lenght Long Sleeve Dress Size 38
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Size 38 Featuring 100% polyester fabric, long sleeves with slit, mid length, shorter on the front, longer on the back, rear zip closure. Made in Turkey.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Formal Wear

Vintage Carven Navy and Black Short Sleeve Mini Dress w/ Open Back
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Size 40. Featuring silver tone front zip closure, open back with rear button closure, black ruffled skirt and navy short balloon sleeves. Made in Hungary.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Formal Wear

1950s Harrods Navy Double Breasted Dress
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
This dress is the epitome of elegance. Designed for iconic London department store Harrods in the
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1950s Formal Wear

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
this period. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition, especially for a garment of its age and
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1940s French Formal Wear

2007 Christian Dior Grey Tweed Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
. The dress is in truly fabulous vintage condition, and looks barely worn. Although it is labelled a UK
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Early 2000s French Formal Wear

1960s Oatmeal Linen Textured Linen Dress
Located in London, GB
right and left hand sides. The dress is in truly excellent vintage condition and looks barely worn
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1960s American Formal Wear

1960s Green Floral Metallic Brocade Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant vintage 1960s metallic evening dress is of high-end, British manufactured quality
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1960s British Formal Wear

1960s Dellwood Navy Floral Cutout Dress
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated and very well made cap sleeve 1960s shift dress from Dellwood. Made up of a polished
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1960s British Formal Wear

1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum
Located in London, GB
1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also
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1950s American Formal Wear

1960s Jean Lang Green Cotton Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
A fabulous lightweight cotton 1960s dress by Jean Lang. The Jean Lang Dress Company was an American
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1960s American Formal Wear

1930s Haute Couture Silver Lame Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
dress. This garment is in wonderful vintage condition, with no underarm marks, tears or stains. Due to
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1930s Belgian Formal Wear

Chanel Black Boutique Mesh Overlay Strapless Ribbon Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage black mesh overlay strapless striped ribbon dress by Chanel Boutique. Zip
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21st Century and Contemporary French Formal Wear

1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of
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1940s American Formal Wear

1960s Paul Jonas Floral Dress with Black Stripes
Located in London, GB
Jonas. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition and looks to have barely been worn. The print is a
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1960s British Formal Wear

1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine
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1940s American Formal Wear

1950s Navy and Pink Silk Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
this is very common in vintage dresses. Fundamentally the dress has not sustained any damage and these
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1950s American Formal Wear

2008 Runway Jeremy Scott Novelty Grandfather Clock Dress
By Jeremy Scott
Located in London, GB
Runway documented Jeremy Scott novelty grandfather clock dress from his autumn / winter 2008
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Early 2000s American Formal Wear

1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless
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1950s French Formal Gowns

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

1950s Grey Wool Dolman Sleeve Dress with Elaborate Beadwork
Located in London, GB
This grey wool dress dates from the very early 1950s has a lovely structured feel to it, and
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1950s British Formal Wear

1990 Yves Saint Laurent Colourful Abstract Print Shirtwaister Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
This staple dress is from the 1990 A/W Rive Gauche collection from Yves Saint Laurent. The simple
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1990s French Formal Wear

1960s White Linen Mod Dress with Large Floral Appliques
Located in London, GB
The design and high end construction details of this original vintage white linen dress make this
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1960s French Formal Wear

1980s Zandra Rhodes Pale Green Couture Silk Chiffon Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes couture pale green chiffon dress. The dress is decorated with a
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1980s British Formal Wear

1960s Contessa Cream Silk Dress with Pink Embellished Waistband
Located in London, GB
vintage condition, with no apparent flaws. With a petite bust this dress is best suited to a UK 6-8 or US
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1960s Hong Kong Formal Gowns

1950s Victor Josselyn Silk Floral Rose Spray Print Dress
Located in London, GB
- 1960s. The dress is cut in a classic tea dress shape with short, dropped shoulder sleeves and a neat V
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1950s British Formal Wear

YVES SAINT LAURENT silver silver Sleeveless Slip Dress 38 S
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Yves Saint Laurent vintage slip dress in light silver silk (100%) with a fitted
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

1960s I. Magnin Cream Silk Occasion Dress With Diamante Detail
By I. Magnin
Located in London, GB
This classic and chic vintage 1960s cream silk satin dress from prestigious San Francisco
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1960s American Formal Wear

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Backless Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Made F
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Backless Off Shoulder Maxi Dress Made From Victorian & 1930
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

AKRIS Flamenco-Inspired Black / Creme-White Polka Dot Flounced Silk Dress, 1980s
By Albert Kriemler
Located in Munich, DE
. Excellent vintage condition. Note that although the dress appears to have been worn very little, if at all
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1980s Swiss Formal Wear

1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Evening Midi Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA lipstick red long sleeve jersey evening midi dress! Wonderful
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1990s American Formal Wear

Morphew Atelier Pink & Black Vintage Lace Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Atelier Pink & Black Vintage Lace Gown
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Atelier Blue & White Cotton Vintage Crochet French Sailor Knit Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from a vintage French sailor blue & white knit shirt and hand made crochet from the 1940s
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Atelier Bias Cut Psychedelic Vintage 60'S Fabric & Lace Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This gown is made from vintage new-old-stock fabric from the 1960s and trimmed in yards and yards
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Atelier Silver Metal Chainlink Gown With Vintage Haute Couture Christia
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Atelier Silver Metal Chainlink Gown With Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Rhinestone
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Cream & Antique Gold Silk Cotton Lace Vintage Chain Gown With C
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
& Antique Gold Silk Cotton Lace Vintage Chain Gown With Chinese Embroidered Fringe
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Silk Chiffon Vintage 70S Floral Backless Halter Gown With Pom-P
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Silk Chiffon Vintage 70S Floral Backless Halter Gown With Pom-Pom Trim
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Collection Red & White Floral Cotton Hand-Crochet 40’S Hanky Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
recycling vintage doilies and handkerchiefs from the 1940s & 50s. Draped and stitched on a full dress-form
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Late 1990s Giorgio Armani Sheer Plunging Back Bodycon Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
stretch dress features a wide scoop neckline. The dress is amped up with a deep plunging back that tapers
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Hand Painted Rose Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
is amped up with hand-painted roses throughout the dress. Truly a work of wearable art, this vintage
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Black Evening Gown with Purple Flowers
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Black Evening Gown with Purple Flowers. This is a stunning dress that
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Black Bodycon Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
seductive touch to this form-fitting stretch maxi dress. Chic and sexy, this vintage Thierry Mugler dress is
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1990s French Formal Gowns

Morphew Collection Ice Blue Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from upcycled dead stock end of season yardage sourced in LA. Each dress is cut to order and
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Collection Silver Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from upcycled dead stock end of season yardage sourced in LA. Each dress is cut to order and
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

Morphew Atelier Black & Gold Silk Jacquard Gucci Logo Gown With Jacket
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This gown is made using antique 1920s art deco gold lace and vintage 1970s real Gucci silk from an
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold Striped Silk Lurex Chiffon With Metal Mesh Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
The bodice of this dress was made by individually chain linking vintage Whiting & Davis metalmesh
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Cruise 1999 Thierry Mugler Navy Silver Chain Cutout Accent Slit Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
neckline. Similar chain detailing was featured on the Spring/Summer 1999 runway as well. The dress is made
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1990s French Formal Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream & Ecru Silk Taffeta Plaid Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This dress fits multiple sizes from a 2 to a 12 with an adjustable waste MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Collection Yellow & Blue Silk Taffeta Plaid Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This dress fits multiple sizes from a 2 to a 12 with an adjustable waste Morphew Collection Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Collection Orange & Pink Cotton Tropical Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This dress fits multiple sizes from a 2 to a 12 with an adjustable waste Morphew Collection Orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Late 1990s Giorgio Armani Semi Sheer Sequin Beaded Beige Sleeveless Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
detail. The semi-sheer, floor-length silhouette adds to its appeal, making it the epitome of a vintage
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Pink & Green Silk Taffeta Plaid Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This dress fits multiple sizes from a 2 to a 12 with an adjustable waste MORPHEW COLLECTION Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream & Blue Silk Taffeta Plaid Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This wrap dress is made from a mixed lot of deadstock vintage 1990s silk taffeta which we
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Morphew Atelier Cream Silk Crepe Draped Sleeve Piano Shawl Gown Covered In Flor
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
may exist in the vintage materials. Morphew Atelier Cream Silk Crepe Draped Sleeve Piano Shawl Gown
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

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Formal Vintage Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary formal vintage dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Pink and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a formal vintage dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET and Carven are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Formal Vintage Dress?

On average, a formal vintage dress on 1stDibs sells for $595, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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