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Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
By Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Pale yellow and grey silk brocade cocktail dress with flower pattern Nina Ricci
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow and grey silk brocade cocktail dress with flower pattern. Boned. SIZE 36 (S)
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

PREEN THORNTON BREGAZZI navy blue green colorblocked back cocktail dress XS
By Preen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PREEN THORNTON BREGAZZI navy blue green colorblocked back cocktail dress XS Reference: SNKO/A00041
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21st Century and Contemporary British Used Cocktail Dresses

Red jersey cocktail dress draped on the bust Artaban Circa 1970 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jersey cocktail dress draped on the bust. 100% polyester. Acetate lining only inside the bust
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1970s French Used Cocktail Dresses

EMANUEL UNGARO Size 10 Blue Black Cotton Polyester Floral Cocktail Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Francisco, CA
: 17 inches Length: 36 inches Reference: 123560 Category: Cocktail Dress More Details
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Oscar dela Renta Blue Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta, Oscar de la Renta Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Oscar dela renta blue silk soutache ribbon flower appliqué sleeves cocktail dress. Marked
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Early 2000s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade Lanvin Circa 1960 s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade with pearl button and lurex passementerie in the
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1960s French Used Cocktail Dresses

ARNOLD SCAASI Belle De Jour Black Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress Size 10
By Arnold Scassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Arnold Scaasi custom ordered cocktail dress is composed of European black lace with sequin
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue crêpe beaded cocktail dress with silk chiffon sleeve Circa 1920 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crêpe beaded cocktail dress with silk chiffon sleeve. Snap closure on the cuffs. SIZE L
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1920s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black lace cocktail dress with black satin belt Dolce Gabbana
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lace cocktail dress with black satin belt. Fabric composition: 38% cotton, 45% nylon, 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Beige tulle cocktail dress with beads and sequin embroideries Red Valentino
By REDValentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige tulle cocktail dress with beads and sequin embroideries. Tulle composition: 100% polyamide
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2010s Indian Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail
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1960s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

Eavis Brown Black Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Eavis Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present an Eavis & Brown black beaded cocktail dress, featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Fully Embellished Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian size - 46 Fully Embellished
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Asymmetrical cocktail dress in burgundy taffetas and devoured velvet Jean Patou
By Jean Patou Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical cocktail dress in burgundy taffetas and devoured velvet. Fabric rose on the right
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black guipure cocktail dress with sequin and beads all over Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black guipure cocktail dress with sequin and beads all over with pleated cotton edge in the bottom
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Sailor Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly incredible flirty little Bill Blass cocktail dress. Seemingly one of a kind and so flirty! We
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20th Century Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Black Teal Silk Chiffon Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & Teal Silk Chiffon Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Jane Derby Vintage Black + Nude Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Jane Derby
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon. Full
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1920 S Purple Silk Draped Ruffle Flapper Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920'S Purple Silk Draped Ruffle Flapper Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and white ruffles cocktail dress with apparent bra D&G Dolce Gabbana
By D&G by DOLCE GABBANA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white ruffles cocktail dress with apparent bra. Main Fabric composition: silk. Lining
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Early 2000s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

MONIQUE LHUILLER Black and Silver Lace Cocktail Dress Size 10
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Monique Lhuillier cocktail dress is composed of a black and silver lace, with silk lining
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon dress with a draped knot on the belly
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet cocktail dress with flowers appliqué on both side Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with flowers appliqué on both side. See-through on the side with
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Red jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and snake brooch Roberto Cavalli NEW
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and snake brooch. Fabric composition: 6% stretch, 94
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed cocktail dress with rhinestone on the front Love to Love/Gai Mattiolo
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress with rhinestone on the front. Padded bra. Zipped in the middle back. SIZE
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2010s Turkish Used Cocktail Dresses

Black silk and pink satin cocktail dress D&G by Dolce Gabbana
By D&G by DOLCE GABBANA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk and pink satin cocktail dress. Visible zip closure on the middle back. Gros-grain and
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2010s Hungarian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Vicky Tiel Couture Black Off-The-Shoulder Corseted Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Vicky Tiel Couture Black Off-The-Shoulder Corseted Cocktail Dress: Fully boned, lined and
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black silk cocktail dress with beads and lurex thread embroderies John Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk cocktail dress with beads and lurex thread embroderies. Satin belt. Authenticity
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2010s Indian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black jersey with silk chiffon pleated belt cocktail dress Circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress, the belt ( attached to the waist) has to be tied in the middle back. Shell
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

White polyester cocktail dress with gold lurex braid passementerie Lord Taylor
By Lord Taylor
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White polyester cocktail dress with gold lurex braid passementerie finish with fringes. Zip and
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1970s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and ivory cocktail dress with beaded bottom edge Giambattista VALLI
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and ivory cocktail dress with beaded ( black and white PVC fringes beads) bottom edge
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust Jeanne Lanvin Castillo
By Antonio del Castillo, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust . Asymmetrical zip underneath going from the
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1950s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Cotton Polka-dots cocktail dress with wide collar Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Av
By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton Polka-dots cocktail dress with wide collar. Polyester lining inside the top and cotton
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Yellow silk, lace and sequin bustier cocktail dress with scarf DANIEL ROLAND
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow silk, lace and sequin bustier cocktail dress with scarf. Silk lining. Hidden zip closure on
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1980s Monacan Used Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Black wool One Shoulder Cocktail Dress, 1980 s size 8-10
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black one shoulder cocktail dress bt Valentino, from the 1980's. The dress has a wrapped
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Donna Karan Black Sequin Hanky Hem Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sexy and glitzy Donna Karan silk cocktail dress fully encrusted in small jet black beads that catch
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1990s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti F/W 2005 Green lycra halter cocktail dress
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Fall - Winter 2005 Green lycra halter cocktail dress Open back
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Graphite Blue Silk corset Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly designed and beautifully crafted, the Vivienne Westwood Granite Silk corset Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size M Red Silk Taffeta One Shoulder Knee Length Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
OSCAR DE LA RENTA cocktail dress in a vibrant red silk taffeta featuring a one shoulder style
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Pale pink silk jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and beads strap Blumarine
By Blumarine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and beads strap. Lining: acetate, nylon and
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black jersey cocktail dress with fabric strips braided belt Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jersey cocktail dress with fabric strips braided belt. Fabric composition: rayon Snap on the
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Black Purple Silk Fully Beaded Butterfly Wing Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Black & Purple Silk Fully Beaded Butterfly Wing Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Black Leather Cocktail Dress It. 44 - US 8
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Leather Cocktail Dress 2004 Collection Italian size 44 Color - Black. 100
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed sleeveless cocktail dress with ruffles Versace Jeans Couture
By Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed sleeveless cocktail dress with ruffles. Invisible zip on the left side. Main fabric
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Black Haute Couture Rayon Blend Cocktail Dress With Lace Bodice
Located in New York, NY
Couture Rayon Blend Cocktail Dress With Lace Bodice
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

NWT EMILIO PUCCI 7K Fully Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress Italian 42 - US 6
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New EMILIO PUCCI Fully Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress Italian Size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Color – Skin
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Sydney North Vintage Car Wash "Fringe" Flapper Cocktail Dress
By SYDNEY NORTH
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage cocktail dress by Sydney North with a car wash flapper-inspired "fringe" detail and
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

MORALES Sheer Pink Applique Cocktail Dress with Sequins Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Morales cocktail dress is composed of a nude sheer mesh with a pink pleated lace applique and
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Catherine Walker for the Chelsea Design Company Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Catherine Walker
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Catherine Walker for The Chelsea Design Company. The off the shoulder
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1990s British Used Cocktail Dresses

GUY LAROCHE Black Cocktail Dress with Stud Applique Size Large
By Guy Laroche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Guy Laroche cocktail dress is composed of a black fabric with gold stud applique. There is a
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20th Century French Used Cocktail Dresses

Gene Shelly Black Knit Wool Cocktail Dress with Sequin Embellishment
By Gene Shelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gene Shelly cocktail dress is fashioned from a black knit wool and features sequin
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20th Century Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

Purple Jersey Ruched Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress is fashioned from an purple jersey. Features ruching throughout and a v
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20th Century Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold silk chiffon lurex cocktail dress with beaded work Gianfranco Ferré
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold silk chiffon lurex cocktail dress with beaded work ( on half on the bust and middle back on
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Off-white silk chiffon cocktail dress with white embroideries Elie Saab
By Elie Saab
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk chiffon cocktail dress with white beads and chiffon flowers embroideries on a tulle
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21st Century and Contemporary African Used Cocktail Dresses

Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with pleated skirt Nina Ricci Haute-Boutique
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with bow and pleated skirt. Orange silk lining and petticoat
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet cocktail dress with silver jersey inset and laced back LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with silver jersey inset and laced in the back with velvet ribbon
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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.

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. 

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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 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 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 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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