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1950 s Sequin Leaf Cocktail Dress with Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1950's Sequin Leaf Printed Cotton Cocktail Dress with Scarf. Fitted bodice with draped
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Ecru Bouclé Paris Bombay Cocktail Dress Pre Fall 2012
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel pre fall 2012 Paris Bombay collection cocktail dress in ecru wool bouclé with silver and
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Large Magenta Bow and Bust
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a gorgeous black lace with an accented
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20th Century Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Caramel Brown Silk Floral Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Caramel Brown Silk Floral Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with rhinestone and beads Bob Mackie for Nieman Marcus
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon cocktail dress with rhinestone beads fringes embellishement around the waist on a tulle
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk red and black asymmetrical cocktail dress with lace Loris Azzaro "B"
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk red and black asymmetrical cocktail dress with lace. Zip on the left and hook&eye. Silk black
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

2000s Donatella Versace Green Pink ethereal mesh corset bustier cocktail dress
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000's Donatella Versace Green & Pink ethereal mesh corset cocktail dress MADE IN ITALY
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue draped cocktail dress with black satin bow Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue draped cocktail dress with black satin bow. Split in the bottom of the dress in the
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Red jersey cocktail dress with jewelerry neckline and belt Roberto Cavalli NEW
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jersey cocktail dress with jewelerry neckline and belt. Fabric composition: 95% rayon, 5% lycra
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet cocktail dress with a deep V lace neckline Valentino Boutique
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with a deep V lace neckline. Lace on the top part of the sleeve
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Late 20th Century Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk jacquard cocktail dress with blue and black print SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk jacquard cocktail dress with blue and black print. Belt in the same fabric. Zip closure on the
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue cocktail dress in lace with black ribbons and ruffles Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue cocktail dress in lace with black ribbons and ruffles. Lace composition: 100% polyamide
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Joseph Ribkoff Black One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic black jersey cocktail dress by Joseph Ribkoff. The dress has gatherine on ghte left hand
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1990s Canadian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960 s Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a beaded bust detail with
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

SYDNEY NORTH White Rhinestone Embellished Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress Size 6-8
By SYDNEY NORTH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Sydney North cocktail dress is composed of a white crepe and features an asymmetrical
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oscar De La Renta cocktail dress is composed of a black silk chiffon. The design features
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20th Century Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Yellow / Gold / Mustard Print Silk Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scassi
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s gold and yellow cocktail dress by Arnold Scaasi. Fully lined with rear zip and hook
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow GUY LAROCHE
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow. Velvet composition: 73% cotton, 27
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice
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1960s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

Asymmetrical cocktail dress in navy blue jersey and silver PVC bra Versace VJC
By Gianni Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical cocktail dress in navy blue jersey and silver PVC bra. Jersey : 100% rayon. Silver PVC
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Grey and black Pied de coq pattern sleeveless cocktail dress with belt PRADA
By Prada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey and black Pied de coq pattern sleeveless cocktail dress with belt. Main fabric composition: 86
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress in black chiffon and lace with gold lurex lining Circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in black chiffon and lace with gold lurex lining. Pleated on the bust. Draped
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Aramani Le Collezzioni Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni
Located in London, GB
A stunning black velvet cocktail dress by Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezionni line. The dress has a
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress in navy blue jersey and silver PVC bra VJC Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in navy blue jersey and silver PVC cut-work bra. Jersey : 100% rayon. Silver PVC
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Chloe Black Silver Peek-a-boo Panel Strapless Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Chloé, Elizabeth Arden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black strapless cocktail dress by Chloe, from the 1980's. The dress has silver cut outs
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

VICKY TIEL Black Stretch Mesh Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 6 8
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel cocktail dress is composed of a stretch sheer mesh with a beaded iridescent trim
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20th Century French Used Cocktail Dresses

ANDREA ODICINI Floral Primary Color Print Cocktail Dress Structured Shoulder 10
By Andrea Odicini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Andrea Odicini cocktail dress is composed of a printed silk with floral print in a primary
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20th Century Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Draped cocktail dress in silk with animal print Fontana Couture Circa 1980 s
By Fontana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped cocktail dress with animal print . 100 % silk. No lining. Shoulder pads. Wrapped on the bust
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress in silk chiffon , sequins and metallic silver chain Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress in silk chiffon ,sequins and metallic silver chain. Tiny "Double C" in metal
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin Circa 1940 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the
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1940s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Purple bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1980 s
By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple bustier cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: Nylon and polyester ( does look like a
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S TOM FORD GUCCI Metallic Bronze Poly/Lurex Stretch Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
1990S TOM FORD GUCCI Metallic Bronze Poly/Lurex Stretch Strapless Cocktail Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Black Cocktail Dress with Rosette
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. spaghetti strap . ruching. ruffles, Perfect cocktail dress. Bust fit 31” stretch to 32”/ Waist 26”. Hip 34
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black see-through cocktail dress made of dévoré and velvet edge VERSACE
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black see-through cocktail dress made of cotton jacquard dévoré and black velvet edge. The fabric
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1965 Ceil Chapman champagne-colored satin faux pearl beaded cocktail dress. Dress features an A
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Galanos for Amelia Gray Red Chiffon Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960 s
By AMELIA GRAY, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a red chiffon cocktail dress by Galanos for Amelia Gray, from the 1960's. The dress has
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
A great silk cocktail dress and jacket in an interesting and unusual garlic print . The dress has
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

DELLTOWN 1950 s Burnished Orange Scalloped Edge Cocktail Dress Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a burnished orange taffeta. Features scalloped edges with center
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

IMPERIAL HOUSE Silk Off White Iridescent Sequined Cocktail Dress Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of an off white silk and is embellished with iridescent sequins
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1950s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

Helen Rose Vintage Black Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress w/ Tie Belt
By Helen Rose, Bonwit Teller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming vintage cocktail dress made by Helen Rose. It is very fitted and has a draped
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1970S Black Red Poly/Lurex Jacquard Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Red Poly/Lurex Jacquard Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
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1970s Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed silk chiffon cocktail dress with brooch in the front Luis Spagnoli
By Luisa Spagnoli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk chiffon cocktail dress with brooch in the middle front. Split in the middle front= 30
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Liliane Romi Black Cocktail Dress with Stunning Rhinestone Neckline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible black cocktail dress, designed by a top French designer Liliane Romi, exudes luxury
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20th Century Used Cocktail Dresses

Black shiny sequin draped cocktail dress on blue jersey base LANVIN by A. Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black shiny sequin draped cocktail dress on blue jersey base . Zip closure on the middle back
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier cocktail dress in faille with bow in the back Circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier cocktail dress in silk Faille with bow in the back. Zip on the right side. Padded bra
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

VERSACE 100% silk black white swirl print ruche pleated cocktail dress IT38 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 100% silk black white swirl print ruche pleated cocktail dress IT38 S Reference: CC
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO A/W 2007 Blush Pink 100% Wool Ruched Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
Valentino Autumn/Winter 2007 blush pink 100% wool cocktail dress. 3/4 length sleeves with ruched
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow Mignon
By Mignon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow on the bust. The fabric
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress in black tulle stretch and jersey, draped on the front TADASHI
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in black tulle stretch and jersey, draped on the front . Main fabric composition
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1990s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with beaded see-through collar and fringes LOUIS FERAUD
By Louis Feraud
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with beaded see-through collar and fringes on the back with beads edge. Main
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1980s German Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Christian Dior Haute Couture Cocktail Dress W/Velvet Corset Detailing
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A Gorgeous 1990s numbered Dior Haute Couture cocktail dress by Gianfranco Ferre': Micro-pleated
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with gold ribbons appliqué Chanel Métiers d art Egyptomania
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with gold ribbons appliqué. Raglan sleeves and shoulders pads. Pockets . Wrap
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress in black lace and lurex with ruffles Jean-Louis Scherrer
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in black lace and lurex with ruffles. Waist-band, shoulder-pad, elastic band on the
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Thierry Mugler Fit Flare Wrap Style Black Cocktail Dress w Bead Fringe
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Thierry Mugler Fit & Flare Wrap Style Black Cocktail Dress w Bead Fringe: Bugle beaded fringe
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Sheer Blue Deco Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Sheer & Blue Deco Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1920s 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. 

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.

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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