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Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries MITI Genova
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back and
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1960s Swiss Used Cocktail Dresses

Pink shiny jersey draped cocktail dress Vivienne Westwood Red Label
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink shiny jersey draped cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Belt to tied on the
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Black White Cocktail Dress FR 40 / IT 44
By Moschino
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful cocktail dress by Moschino Black color Triacetate (64%) and polyester Sleeveless White
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment Gai Mattiolo Couture
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment. Shell fabric composition: 58% acetate, 42
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

White beaded cocktail dress Nancy Johnson Knits for Bloomingdale s Now Dresses
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded cocktail dress. New with tag and extras beads provided. Cotton knit base. Fringes of
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1960s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

A Jeanne Lanvin Couture cocktail Dress, Circa 1965
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965. France Elegant cocktail dress in black gazar and thin stripes gold, vermilion, gray and
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1960s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1980s Scaasi Red and Black Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Scaasi cocktail dress from the 1980s. Red satin with allover black velvet flocked pattern
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black draped jersey cocktail dress with deep V neckline Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black draped jersey cocktail dress with deep V neckline and a branded metalic sort of buckle on the
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with gold embroideries and rhinestone Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with gold metallic embroideries , rhinestone and beads. Beads and buttonhole
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black taffetas cocktail dress with ruffles Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black taffetas cocktail dress with ruffles. Tulle petticoat lining. Lightly padded bra. Zip closure
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1980s English Used Cocktail Dresses

Red chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work Matthew Williamson
By Matthew Williamson
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work ( and rhinestone) on the gros-grain waist band
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Odicini Couture Silk Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully made vintage couture cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress is made of black
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Versace Black Mini Cocktail Dress With Cutout Back
By Donatella Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Gianni Versace bodycon mini cocktail dress
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork and rhinestone embellishment Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork and rhinestone embellishment on a tulle base and lamé
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black&white cocktail dress mix of rayon and raphia Ferré
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black&white cocktail dress mix of rayon and raphia. Zip in the middle back. Split in the middle
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Black Plastic Sequin Cocktail Dress Size 6
By Bullocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous fully HAND-BEADED cocktail dress is composed of large, dime sized black flat plastic
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Valentino F/W 2005 Black silk bow cocktail dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall-Winter 2005 - Little black cocktail
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black lace cocktail dress with nude silk lining and flower embroidery Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lace cocktail dress with nude color silk lining and black passementerie flower embroidery
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S HERVE LEGER Black Red Rayon Blend Body-Con Cocktail Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
1990S HERVE LEGER Black & Red Rayon Blend Body-Con Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S HERVE LEGER Black Green Rayon Blend Body-Con Cocktail Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
1990S HERVE LEGER Black & Green Rayon Blend Body-Con Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Petrol Blue Cocktail Dress by Assutina Alta Moda
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Assutina Alta Moda. In a petrol blue wool crepe, the dress has a
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1960s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress Circa 1960 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress . Zip middle back and hook& eye . Bust and skirt are made
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL black wool PLEATED Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 36
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel sleeveless knee-length cocktail dress in back wool (100%) with top and bottom part in black
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Nipped waist
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S Pink Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Black Max Nugus Beaded Cocktail Dress Size US S
By Max Nugus
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black beaded sleeveless mini cocktail dress by Max Nugus. Narrow straps. V-neck. Fringe
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Late 20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

1990 s Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large
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1990s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black beaded cocktail dress BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black beaded ( sequin, beads and rhinestone) cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% rayon
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1980s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Black backless cocktail dress in wrinkle fabric CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless cocktail dress in wrinkle fabric. No fabric composition tag but probably cotton with
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920 s style
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style. No fabric tag composition but
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Damask bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Damask bustier cocktail dress. Shell fabric composition: 40% rayon, 30% polyester, 30% metal
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1950 s Vintage Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 1950's Vintage Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress is the perfect way to turn
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980s Cocktail Dress in Powder Pink with Pearl Decoration.
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress in a pretty powder pink colour with pearl decoration on the sleeves
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black silk draped cocktail dress with button embellishment Angelo Tarlazzi
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk draped cocktail dress with button embellishment. Main fabric composition: 82% silk, 18
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Gold Lame Ruched Midi Cocktail Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana metallic ruched cocktail dress in a bronzy gold with black straps. Back zip and
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1980s Donna Karan Blue Bodycon Knit V Neck Plunging Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Donna Karan cocktail dress from the 1980s is crafted from vibrant blue knit. The bodycon
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed stretch jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch BLUMARINE
By Blumarine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed stretch jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch. The fabric composition tag has been
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black wool cocktail dress with and satin belt bow Vager Nastat Real
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool cocktail dress with 3 lays on the skirt and satin belt ( and belt-loop) & bow. Kaki
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1960s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and blue cocktail dress with gold metal zip Versace Collection
By Versace Collection
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and blue cocktail dress with gold metal zip. Main fabric composition: 57% rayon, 41% modal
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Early 2000s Bulgarian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Ribbon Work Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress in black ribbon work. The dress has frill detail at the collar and cuffs, and
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Off-white asymmetrical cocktail dress with ruffles Alexander McQueen
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white asymmetrical cocktail dress with ruffles. Fabric composition: 52% wool, 37% polyamide, 11
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Beige jacquard cocktail dress with white fringes Mauro Gasperi New with tag
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige jacquard cocktail dress with white fringes. White jersey on both side. Main fabric: 46
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Off-white and beige cocktail dress in rayon knit Hervé Léger
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white and beige cocktail dress in rayon knit . Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. See-through
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

1970s Anonymous Gold Pleated Flapper Style Cocktail dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s American made gold and black accordion style cocktail dress from the "great unknown" with a
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1970s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1970S Emerald Green Silk Organza Pavé Beaded Cocktail Dress With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
level extraordinary. 1970S Emerald Green Silk Organza Pavé Beaded Cocktail Dress With Fringe
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1970s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk Wool Challis Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

50s Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress w/ Swallowtail Bow -
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s silk jacquard cocktail dress in black with a floral pattern: zips up the back with
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Jean-Louis Scherrer Belted One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Geneva, CH
This sculptural Scherrer cocktail dress is made from refined satin silk. It has a one-shoulder
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Victor Costa Metallic Brocade Cocktail Dress
By Romantica by Victor Costa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Glitzy and very pretty 1960s Romantica by Victor Costa cocktail dress. Made from a stunning mod
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Ivory Cocktail Dress with Sequin Embellishments
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A Valentino ivory crepe de chine cocktail dress with a slouched halter-neck and plunging neckline
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20th Century Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Black Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress
By Francise of Nassau
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black & Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Backless silver and yellow cocktail dress MOSCHINO CHEAP &CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless silver and yellow cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 56% cotton, 36% acetate, 8
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Dorthy O Hara Vintage Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length
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1940s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Prada Brown Cocktail Dress with Beading
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Prada cocktail dress from the early 1990s. This dress clearly is inspired by the clean and
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk pleated cocktail dress with silk belt Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk pleated cocktail dress with silk belt. Buttons and buttonhole on the shoulders covered in the
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Animal printed cocktail dress with beaded details Blugirl by Blumarine
By Blumarine, Blugirl
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Animal printed cocktail dress with beaded details. Fabric composition: 100% rayon Invisible zip on
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin. Boned bustier inside the top part of the dress. Zip
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

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Used Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of used cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of used cocktail dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 18th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used cocktail dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce Gabbana, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 458 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Used Cocktail Dresses?

On average, used cocktail dresses on 1stDibs sell for $850, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $245,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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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. 

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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.

Questions About Used Cocktail Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cocktail dresses usually finish above or at the knees and are paired with high heels. This dress should be party-ready such as dressy separates or a little black dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A classic cocktail dress is a garment worn for special occasions that usually take place in the evening. Although its name comes from "cocktail party," the dresses are suitable for other types of gatherings. Designs vary greatly, but most cocktail dresses feature a hemline that falls close to the knee. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage cocktail dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a cocktail dress, first look at the hemline. Typically, hemlines for cocktail dresses fall to the mid-thigh or above. Materials and embellishments can also indicate a cocktail dress. For example, fine fibers like silk, chiffon and velvet are commonly used for cocktail dresses, and many pieces feature decorative accents, such as sequins and rhinestones. Keep in mind that there are no real hard and fast rules for what classifies as a cocktail dress. The term generally refers to any dress slightly more casual than a formal full-length gown but still suitable for nighttime wear. Explore a large selection of cocktail dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cocktail dresses first rose to prominence in the 1920s and onward, with each era making its own mark on the practical and fashionable garment. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary cocktail dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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