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Vintage 1980 s Black Pink Sequin Ruffle Cocktail Dress Size Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1980's cocktail dress is composed of black and pink sequins with cascading ruffles
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Vintage Wool Scoop Neck Cocktail Dress with Metallic Floral Embroidery
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1950s light weight wool cocktail dress with a scoop neck, metallic floral
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa Black Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Horsehair Hemlines Size 2
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa cocktail dress is fabricated from layers of black mesh fabric accented with a
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

1980 Arnold Scaasi Silk Changeant Cocktail Dress w/ Black Velvet Ruffle Stripe
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with black velvet and ruffled horizontal
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Teal Green Blue Size 6 / 8 Satin Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA teal green / blue satin fit n' flare long sleeve cocktail dress
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Late 20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with gold jersey draped on the top LA PERLA
By La Perla
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon sleeveless cocktail dress with gold jersey draped on the top. The black dress is boned
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black lace and wool cocktail dress with rhinestone and lace appliqué VALENTINO
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless lace and wool cocktail dress with rhinestone and lace appliqué. Fabric
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow. No fabric composition. Zip and
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Early 2000s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S White Pleated Rayon Nylon Lace Mod Cocktail Dress With Crystal Neckline
Located in New York, NY
1960S White Pleated Rayon & Nylon Lace Mod Cocktail Dress With Crystal Neckline
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet cocktail dress with balloon bottom Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW1988
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with balloon bottom. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black silk satin one shoulder cocktail dress LANVIN by Alber Elbaz FW 2008
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk satin one shoulder cocktail dress. Zip and one snap closure on the middle back. Outside
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold lycra wrap cocktail dress with rose fabric on the side of the waist
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lycra wrap cocktail dress with rose fabric on the side of the waist. Black polyester lining
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1990s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Mary Katrantzou Resort 2014 Strapless Floral Cocktail Dress Sz.44IT
By Mary Karantzou, Mary Katrantzou
Located in Krakow, PL
Absolutely stunning Mary Katrantzou strapless cocktail dress from the Resort 2014 collection! This
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

80s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 40”/ waist: 30/ Hip
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed cocktail dress with gold piping and gold ruffles Versace Jeans Couture
By Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress with gold piping and narrow gold ruffles edge in the bottom of the dress
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

MUGLER Size 2 Orange Yellow Polyamide Blend Ombre Body-Con Mini Cocktail Dress
By Mugler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Length: 32 inches Reference: 126161 Category: Cocktail Dress More Details Brand: MUGLER Gender
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Escada Black Velvet Bustier Bodice Taffeta Ruffle Mini Skirt Cocktail Dress 36
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada black velvet bustier bodice, taffeta ruffle mini skirt cocktail dress marked size 36. Sassy
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1980s German Used Cocktail Dresses

1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves
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1940s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Pink Chiffon Draped Pin Tucked Bodice Cocktail Dress, 1960 s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage pink chiffon cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1960's. The dress has short
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Bustier cocktail dress in black lace and red lycra with beads Romeo Gigli NEW
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier cocktail dress in black lace and red lycra with beads. Fabric composition: 100% polyester
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Late 20th Century Turkish Used Cocktail Dresses

Green and Red Sunflower Sequin couture sleeveless Cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Green and red sunflower sequins sleeveless cocktail dress. Fitted at the waist with flair hem
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed more than thirty years ago, this 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is still furiously
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1980s European Used Cocktail Dresses

Pink damask bustier cocktail dress Circa 1950 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink damask bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Double-zip in the middle back, one to close the bustier
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Silky Viscose Pleated Cocktail Dress with Floral Paisley Print Size 8/10, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage 1960s Floral Paisley Viscose Cocktail Dress with Matching Belts. A romantic ode to 1960s
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1960s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Geneva, CH
matching fabric buttons. Fully lined in a white silky rayon, the cocktail dress is boned through the bodice
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Vintage Black Asymetric Bias Cut Ruffled Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black asymetric bias cut ruffled cocktail dress featuring MANFRED THIERRY
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20th Century French Used Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Attributed Silk Chiffon Green Red Cream Cocktail Dress Size Small Medium
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos cocktail dress is composed of a wonderful silk chiffon in green, cream, and red. The
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black White Silk Velvet Fringe Cocktail Dress With Rhinestones
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black & White Silk Velvet Fringe Cocktail Dress With Rhinestones
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

SWEE LO HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Ivory Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 8 10
By SWEE LO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International cocktail dress is composed of an off white silk with iridescent
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1960s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress RAFFIA SS 1995 Black Dramatic Scultural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous dramatic Thierry Mugler Raffia Cocktail dress, Spring Summer Collection 1995 Featured on
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black lace and tulle plumetis cocktail dress with black satin belt Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lace and tulle plumetis cocktail dress with black satin belt. No fabric tag. Boned bustier
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Dolce and Gabanna Black Silk Mix Cocktail Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress by Dolce and Gabanna , main line. The dress is in a silk and cotton
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2010s Used Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress with gold ruban appliqué Chanel Métiers d Art Egyptomania 2018/19
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cocktail dress with gold ruban appliqué. Shoulder pad and raglan sleeves. Wrap on the skirt
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Silk Plunging neckline Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE cocktail dress is silk twill and features a plunging neckline and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa Black Cocktail Dress with Gold Metallic Accents Size Small
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa cocktail dress gown is composed of black and metallic gold hued fabrics. It
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and pink sequin cocktail dress with beadwork on lace Bill Blass Evening
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and pink sequin cocktail dress with beadwork on black lace base. . Shell composition : 25
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1980s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Rhinestone Jersey Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress has countless unique details that make it a must-have. Wear this as an alternative
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Late 20th Century Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with sequin and beads on a tulle base Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with sequin and beads on a tulle base. See-through on the sleeves. Zip on the
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2010s Indian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Black Avant Garde Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa, Victor Costa Saks Fifth Ave
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE black cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice
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Late 20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

SYDNEY S BEVERLY HILLS Black Gunmetal Metallic Stretch Knit Cocktail Dress 4 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Sydney's cocktail dress is composed of a stretch grey knit wool with a black & gunmetal
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Early 20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Travilla Black Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress with Feather Hem Size Small Medium
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla cocktail dress is composed of an embellished lace, adorned with sequins and beading
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2010 Silk Brushed Geometric Cocktail Dress NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2010 Silk Brushed Geometric Cocktail Dress NWT Brand / Manufacturer
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic beaded evening dress in an attractive blue/purple colour. The dress is in silk with a scoop
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Pink Magenta Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture pink silk dupioni sleeveless cocktail dress features a front draped
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress made of gold sequin and beads fringes BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress made of gold sequin and beads fringes on a silk base. Rayon lining. Shoulder pad
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1980s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail dress in black guipure and blue taffets bow and ruffles Oscar de la Ren
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in black guipure and blue taffetas bow and ruffles.Zip and hook&eye in the middle
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Bob Bugnand Black and Gold Cocktail Dress
By Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander, Bob Bugnand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Sleeveless cocktail dress with black cotton scallop eyelet bodice with black beads. Perfect for cocktail or
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

OLEG CASSINI Black and White Contrast Cocktail Dress with Lace Size 2-4
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oleg Cassini cocktail dress is composed of black and off-white silk with lace applique
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Cardin 1960s Chiffon Printed Cocktail Dress with Ostrich Feather Hem
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pierre Cardin vintage cocktail dress from the 1960s embodies the designer’s refined approach
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk and jersey black&white polka-dots backless cocktail dress with belt Ferré
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk and jersey black&white polka-dots backless cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Sequined And Studded Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Sequined And Studded Bodice
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Pink Silk Velvet Draped Cocktail Dress With Silver Lame Lace
Located in New York, NY
1920S Pink Silk Velvet Draped Cocktail Dress With Silver Lame Lace
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Black Silk Chiffon Long-Sleeve Elaborately Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Silk Chiffon Long-Sleeve Elaborately Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Pink Purple Rayon Silk Tropical Floral Beaded Slouchy Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Pink & Purple Rayon Silk Tropical Floral Beaded Slouchy Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S PEGGY HUNT Black Red Silk Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black lace a sequin bustier cocktail dress C.D de Christian Dior Robes du Soir
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lace a sequin bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Polyester lining. Zip and hook&eye on the left
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1980s 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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