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Nolan Miller Lovely Black Cocktail Dress with Lace and Bow Sleeves
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely Nolan Miller cocktail dress. This dress is composed of a fantastic black supple
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1980 s Zandra Rhodes Black Velvet And Gold Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black velvet Zandra Rhodes cocktail dress from the 1980's. The long sleeve, high neck dress has an
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1980s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this is a beautiful custom-made Couture cocktail dress from Givenchy. It is made of black velvet
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20th Century 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

1950S Lilac Silver Silk Taffeta Abstract Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Lilac & Silver Silk Taffeta Abstract Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black Beaded Net Flapper Cocktail Dress With Silk Slip
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Beaded Net Flapper Cocktail Dress With Silk Slip
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Lace Art Deco Flapper Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Art Deco Flapper Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

1970S Black Gold Rayon/Lurex Burnout Chiffon Backless Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Gold Rayon/Lurex Burnout Chiffon Backless Cocktail Dress
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1970s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980s Black Velvet Vicky Tiel Cocktail Dress with Royal Blue Bodice
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WELCOME BACK 1980's! Black velvet Vicky Tiel cocktail dress with a sexy sweetheart style neckline
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Black Strapless Cocktail Dress with Lace and Floral Applique Skirt
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960s black cocktail dress. Strapless and empire waist with a beautifully folded and ruched bodice
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Dolce Gabbana Plunging Lace-Up Black Bodycon Ruffle Cocktail Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Dolce & Gabbana in the late 1990s, this black bodycon cocktail dress features a
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Black Pleated and Puff Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely Oscar De La Renta cocktail dress features a wonderful puff sleeve design which can be
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20th Century Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S ISAAC MIZRAHI Lime Green Silk Faille Cocktail Dress With Giant Bow Accent
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in New York, NY
level quality. 1990S ISAAC MIZRAHI Lime Green Silk Faille Cocktail Dress With Giant Bow Accent In Back
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch Attributed to Chanel (no tag)
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch. Silk satin edge, waist and bow. Buttons
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Satin Back Crepe Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in New York, NY
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Satin Back Crepe Beaded Cocktail Dress. Easy sheath shape with wide open
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

White jersey cocktail dress with beaded neckline edge and back Circa 1980 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey cocktail dress with beaded neckline edge and back. The beaded part is padded. Shoulder
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Burgundy cocktail dress with leather belt Valentino Miss V NEW with tag
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy cocktail dress with black ribbons piping and leather belt. Shoulder-pad. Fabric
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black rayon jersey band cocktail dress on a nude tulle base Hervé Leger
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon jersey band cocktail dress on a nude tulle base. Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 10
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Late 20th Century French Used Cocktail Dresses

VVB VICTORIA BECKHAM red polyester crepe knot detail cocktail dress UK8 S
By Victoria Beckham
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VVB VICTORIA BECKHAM red polyester crepe knot detail cocktail dress UK8 S Reference: KNLM/A00161
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2010s Portuguese Used Cocktail Dresses

Blue cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch on the bust THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch on the bust. The fabric composition has been cut , the
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet cocktail dress with satin and rhinestone Claude Petin DIAMANT NOIR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon velvet cocktail dress with satin inset and rhinestone appliqué. Rayon lining. Zip
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer Metallic Grey Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer metallic grey long sleeve fitted cocktail dress. Size: 4/6 see
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt
By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Cocktail Dress w Full Skirt & Artful Draping: This stunning iconic 50s
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1980s Bill Blass Black and Pink Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Bill Blass Black Velvet and hot pink satin cocktail dress - 3/4 Sleeves - satin bow Fitted
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Sexy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Sheath Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
Sexy vintage 1960s cocktail dress in metallic gold and black fabric. Fully lined with rear metal
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves Circa 1960 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves. No fabric tag with fabric composition
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is
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1960s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

ALTUZARRA black merino wool knit gradient pailette cocktail dress XS
By Altuzarra
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALTUZARRA black merino wool knit gradient pailette cocktail dress XS Reference: AAWC/A00450 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Corset Top Cocktail Dress 40
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Cocktail Dress F/W 2003 Collection Color - Chocolate Italian Size 40
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Cocktail Dress Embroidered with Brilliant and Black Pearls
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior black cocktail dress embroidered with marquise cut brilliant and black pearls with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mr. Frank Cream Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress w Rhinestone Beaded Bodice
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mr. Frank Cream Chiffon Cocktail Dress w Geometrically Beaded Bodice: Synthetic organza and
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué Bottega Veneta
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk purple cocktail dress with beaded work and velvet appliqué. Beads are on the bust and on the
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Black wool jersey Cocktail Dress with Satin Pouf Sleeves
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black knit cocktail dress with puffy long satin sleeves by Geoffrey Beene, from the 1980
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

MIGNON Black Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980 s
By Mignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic black cocktail dress with a little something extra by Anne Marie Gabalis for Mignon
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

BOTTEGA VENETA A/W 2011 Biege Textured Wool Gold Piped Panel Cocktail Dress
By Bottega Veneta, Tomas Maier
Located in Thiensville, WI
Bottega Veneta Autumn/Winter 2011 beige textured wool blend panel cocktail dress. Wide scoop
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane Lace Multicolor Metallic Cocktail Dress
By Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw in this exquisite Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane lace cocktail
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2010s Used Cocktail Dresses

Custom Vintage Off White Cream Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a off white and cream combination with iridescent hued sequins
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20th Century Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman 1950 s Champagne Silk Hand Beaded Shimmering Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light up the room in this silver champagne cocktail dress with hand beading throughout by Ceil
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed cocktail dress with very long sleeves Gai Mattiolo Love to Love
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress with very long sleeves. See-through tulle on the shoulders and bust. Main
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2010s Turkish Used Cocktail Dresses

Bustier cocktail dress in Polka dots Lurex Victor COSTA for Neiman Marcus
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier cocktail dress in Polka dots Lurex. Main fabric composition: 70% rayon, 30% lurex. Acetate
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1980 Galanos Silk Chiffon Print Bold Shoulder Cocktail Dress W/ Crystal Beading
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
James Galanos 1980s silk devore cocktail dress embellished with a universe of crystals, beads and
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Bergdorf Goodman Cocoa Silk Cocktail Dress w Lace Applique and Feathers
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Bergdorf Goodman couture-quality cocoa silk taffeta cocktail dress: Strapless with structured
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Navy Blue Rayon Jersey Body-Con Cocktail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Navy Blue Rayon Jersey Body-Con Cocktail Dress
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Jill Richards Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Layered Silk Skirt Size 6
By Jill Richards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jill Richards cocktail dress is composed of black lace and features a lovely layered black
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black asymmetrical bustier cocktail dress Yves Saint Laurent ( no brand tag)
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical bustier cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the bustier is in silk
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1980 s Black Velvet Valentino Cocktail Dress With Jersey Sash
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Long sleeve black velvet Valentino cocktail dress from the 1980's with a jersey sash detail. The
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully wicked, yet elegant Christian Dior cocktail dress from his 'Boutique' collection
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Oscar de la Renta Magenta Wool Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Oscar de la Renta magenta wool cocktail dress from the 1990s. The dress features an
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1990s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Beige silk cocktail dress with embroideries Versace Jeans Couture NEW WITH TAG
By Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige silk cocktail dress with embroideries ( beads, sequins, pearls) NEW WITH TAG The top part
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2010s Indian Used Cocktail Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned from the finest black Silk Dupioni, this exquisite cocktail dress features a gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black silk chiffon and lace cocktail dress with laces neckline Valentino Roma
By Valentino Roma
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon and lace cocktail dress with laces neckline. Only the back is in lace. 2 lays of
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

ABBEY KENT Black Draped Jersey Cocktail Dress with Iridescent Sequin Applique 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Alley Kent cocktail dress is composed of a black draped jersey with iridescent sequin applique
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Stretch silk cocktail dress with python print and silver dots Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Stretch silk cocktail dress with python print and silver dots and zip in the middle front . Cut
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Travilla Purple Silk Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Draping Size 8
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla cocktail dress is fashioned from a wonderful purple silk. The dress features a v
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20th Century Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Givenchy Black Lace Cocktail Dress (attributed)
By Lord Taylor, Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
What a fun yet classic vintage cocktail dress, dating to the 1960s! Though it is missing it's label
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa for Lord Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Lord Taylor, Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
So wearable! Vintage black button up cocktail dress with fringe on the cuffs and hem. By Victor
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1960s American 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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