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Red bustier cocktail dress Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red bustier cocktail dress. No fabric tag composition but the main fabric is probably rayon or
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2010s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Paco Rabanne Metal Disc Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Paco Rabanne Runway cocktail dress. Fit size 4 ** Dress weigh around 8lb
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress by Neusteters
By Neusteters
Located in London, GB
A chic gold cocktail dress, ideal for the party season. The dress has a round neckline, and is
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cresta Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and
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1950s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Red satin cocktail dress ESCADA
By Escada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red satin cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 59% acetate, 39% cotton, 2% elastane. Lining
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Early 2000s Slovenian Used Cocktail Dresses

60s Green Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress
By Mardi Gras
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s green lace illusion cocktail dress with long sleeves. Metal zipper.
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S LANVIN Black Silk Cocktail Dress With Bow
Located in New York, NY
2000S LANVIN Black Silk Cocktail Dress With Bow
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S LANVIN Navy Blue Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S LANVIN Navy Blue & Black Silk Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S Black Gold Silk Chain Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S Black & Gold Silk Chain Fringe Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

Champagne rayon jersey draped cocktail dress FENDI
By Fendi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Champagne rayon jersey draped cocktail dress. Ruffles on the top of the shoulder line. Elastic
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Ete 2010 Cocktail Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Lanvin, Ete ( Summer) 2010 collection. The dress has a crossover front
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Jean Louis Black Lace Cocktail Dress
By Jean Louis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black cocktail dress by Jean Louis, from the 1980's. The dress as pictured has lace long
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Bottega Veneta Green Cocktail Dress
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Bottega Veneta in a pretty green colour. The dress is strapless with
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress for the festive season. The dress has a boat neckline, with cap
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1970S BOB MACKIE Gold Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1970S BOB MACKIE Gold Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic black vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s., The dress is strapless, but straps could
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S MARC JACOBS Burgundy Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in New York, NY
2000S MARC JACOBS Burgundy Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Cream Black Lace Tulle Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream & Black Lace Tulle Strapless Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Sapphire Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Sapphire Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress Stunning 1950s cocktail dress, predominantly light pink
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Worth Black Cocktail Dress
By Worth
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Worth. The dress is wonderfully constructed with internal boning
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1960s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Pink guipure cocktail dress SELF-PORTRAIT New
By Self-Portrait
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink guipure cocktail dress. Main fabric and lining: polyester. Waistband composition: 92
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress with grafic pattern ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with grafic pattern . Fabric composition: 45% rayon, 25% wool, 20% nylon
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Raspberry pink backless cocktail dress GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink backless cocktail dress with buttons embellishment on the bust. Fabric composition
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Early 2000s Romanian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress . Snap closure on the waist. Pocket on both side. The back of the
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress. Hand embellished all over sequins in iridescent light blue, with
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk
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1980s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Didier Ludot Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Didier Ludot , Paris. The dress has a deep v neckline, short sleaves, two
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Asymmetrical red silky cocktail dress Lillie Rubin
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical red silky cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the top lay is probably in
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Chanel vintage red chiffon cocktail dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage red chiffon bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this
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1980s British Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Some slight fading 1990S Sapphire Blue Silk Duchess Satin Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Victor Costa . The dress is strapless with the body of the dress covered
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Alma Couture Cocktail Dress
By Alma Couture
Located in London, GB
A colourful and fun vintage cocktail dress by Alma Couture. The front of the dress is in bands of
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1970s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Herve Leger Cocktail Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Herve Leger. The dress is in an attractive dark aubergine colour with
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless abstract printed cocktail dress Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless abstract printed cocktail dress. Fabric tag composition: 96% polyester, 4% elasthane. No
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress. Aurora Borealis crystals embellish top of bodice. Lined
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Kaki cocktail dress with ruffles Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki cocktail dress with ruffles. Zip on the left side. Bow string in the middle front with black
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2010s Turkish Used Cocktail Dresses

Raspberry cocktail dress with bow Moschino Cheap Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry cocktail dress with bow. Zip on the left side. Size 8 US
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Cocktail dress size 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Cocktail dress Missing composition tag Embossed fancy White color Sleeveless Stretch fabric Total
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gianfranco Ferre Coral cocktail dress with large rosette. Size : Medium- Large Bust: 42
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed and draped cocktail dress DIOR 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed and draped cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining composition: 63
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Grey lace cocktail dress DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey lace cocktail dress. Lace composition: 43% polyester, 34% nylon, 23% cotton. Lining
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos, 3 ply, silk crepe, cocktail dress, having long sleeves with a deep v neck at the
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk printed cocktail dress JOHN GALLIANO New
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed cocktail dress . Invisible zip closure on the left side + hook&eye. Shorter on the
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Peter Robinson Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A colourful vintage cocktail dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is in a wonderful combination of
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1950s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress Emanuel/ Emmanuel Ungaro
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey satin sleeveless cocktail dress in biais. Fabric composition: 47% rayon, 53% acetate SIZE 44
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1990s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress
By MELBRAY of LONDON
Located in London, GB
A pretty dusty pink lace vintage cocktail dress . The has a drop waist , a v backline, central
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Jacquard bustier cocktail dress BILL BLASS
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard bustier cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester & lurex. Satin lining. Boned
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Early 2000s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Alberta Ferretti Ecru Rayon Cocktail Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alberta Ferreti Ecru Rayon Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Orange jacquard one shoulder cocktail dress LORENA SARBU
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange jacquard one shoulder cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Zip
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Odicini Couture Cocktail Dress
By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE
Located in London, GB
A chic and pretty vintage cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress has a lace top and spot
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold jersey cocktail dress NORMA KAMALI
By Norma Kamali
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold jersey cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex Hoop&loop closure on
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold lurex knit cocktail dress Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lurex knit cocktail dress . Knit composition: 55% wool, 32% rayon, 13% polyester + lurex Small
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Red bustier cocktail dress Dolce Gabbana
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red bustier cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining composition: 54% acetate, 20
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2010s Italian 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 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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