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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

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 Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, 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

Vintage Janice Wainwright Cocktail Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear cocktail dress by UK designer Janice Wainwright.The dress has a turquoise
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1970s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Carolyne Roehm Black Cocktail Dress w/Bow
By Carolyne Roehm, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black crepe long sleeve cocktail dress by Carolyne Roehm. The cocktail dress has a black
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Simonetta Chenille Fringed Cocktail Dress
By simonetta
Located in New York, NY
Simonetta, black, chenille, "flapper-like" cocktail dress having thin straps at the shoulders and
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1970s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black backless bubble cocktail dress CARVEN
By Carven
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless bubble cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Lining composition
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Asymmetrical mix pattern cocktail dress Cavalli Class
By Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical mix pattern cocktail dress. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. No fabric tag but
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2010s European Used Cocktail Dresses

Byblos Ivory Damask Short Cocktail Dress
By Byblos
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fantastic short dress by Byblos Cocktail dress style Ivory color Wool and polyamide Damask pattern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Silver sequin cocktail dress Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver sequin cocktail dress on brown rayon jersey base and lining in the same fabric. Zip closure
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S FRANK STARR Silk Chiffon Floral Cocktail Dress
By Frank Starr
Located in New York, NY
Silk Chiffon Floral Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold jersey cocktail dress with beadwork ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold jersey cocktail dress with beadwork. Fabric composition: 95% polyester, 5% lycra. Zip closure
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2010s Turkish Used Cocktail Dresses

50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress Chiffon Skirt.
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and red jersey jacquard cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and red jersey jacquard cocktail dress. The fabric composition tag has been cut but it's
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2010s European Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S BERNARD PERRIS Black Silk Cocktail Dress With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
1990S BERNARD PERRIS Black Silk Cocktail Dress With Fringe
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S SHIATZY CHEN Teal Black Silk Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S SHIATZY CHEN Teal & Black Silk Lace Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S GEOFFREY BEENE Pink Black Silk Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S GEOFFREY BEENE Pink & Black Silk Lace Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and green cocktail dress in rayon GUY LAROCHE
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and green cocktail dress in rayon. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Alberta Ferretti Grey White Silk Mini Cocktail Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alberta Ferretti Grey & White Silk Mini Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Dolce Gabbana Purple Black Silk Mini Cocktail Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
1990S Dolce & Gabbana Purple Black Silk Mini Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Moschino Bright Lime Green Rayon Silk Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
1990S Moschino Bright Lime Green Rayon & Silk Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S Dor-Ri Burgundy Silver Silk Tulle Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S Dor-Ri Burgundy & Silver Silk Tulle Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S Kiki Hart Emerald Green Rayon Silk Cocktail Dress
By Kiki Hart
Located in New York, NY
1960S Kiki Hart Emerald Green Rayon & Silk Cocktail Dress
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Amanda Wakeley Black Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Amanda Wakeley
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Amanda Wakeley.The dress is strapless with beautiful tailoring and boning
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Soft Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty soft gold colour vintage brocade cocktail dress. The dress has a scallop edge opening with
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage dinner /cocktail dress. The dress has a black taffetta shawl like, shawl collar with
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Valentino Cream Ruffled Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1990S Valentino Cream Ruffled Silk Taffeta & Lace Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000s CHANEL Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2005 Chanel Black Silk Knee Length Cocktail Dress . ( see runway image attached) size 42
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Chevron Fringe Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Chevron Fringe Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Zenith Original Cocktail Dress
By Zenith
Located in London, GB
A pretty dove grey vintage cocktail dress by Zenith Original. The dress has a scoop necklline
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1950s British Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black Silk Net Sheer With Sequins Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Net Sheer With Sequins Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

Ivory guipure cocktail dress SELF-PORTRAIT New
By Self-Portrait
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory guipure cocktail dress. Main fabric composition ( lace) : 96% polyester, 4% polyamide
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S DOLCE GABBANA Brown Giraffe Print Cotton Cocktail Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Brown Giraffe Print Cotton Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Coral Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Flapper Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Coral Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Flapper Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Aquamarine Beaded Silk Cracked Glacier Ice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Aquamarine Beaded Silk Cracked Glacier Ice Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Khaki Silk Cocktail Dress With Pink Gold Beadwork
Located in New York, NY
1920S Khaki Silk Cocktail Dress With Pink & Gold Beadwork
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Multicolor Beaded Silk Rayon Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Multicolor Beaded Silk & Rayon Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

50s Black White Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress. The black lace is layered over white lace. Velvet trim on
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Black Rayon Blend Velvet Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Rayon Blend Velvet Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950 S Black Silk Organza Baroque Embroiderd Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Black Silk Organza Baroque Embroiderd Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

Louis Vuitton, black cocktail dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Louis Vuitton, black cocktail dress with bustier and bow around the waist. The dress has a short
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2010s European Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and white striped cocktail dress SELF-PORTRAIT
By Self-Portrait
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white striped cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 62% polyester, 35% cotton, 3% elastane
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue cocktail dress with laces THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue cocktail dress with laces . Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Hidden zip closure on the
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Grey silk draped slip-dress cocktail dress LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk draped slip-dress cocktail dress. Same fabric lining. Hook&eye closure on the middle back
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress
By Fabrice New York Couture, Fabrice
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier cocktail dress Dolce Gabbana
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier cocktail dress. The bustier part is in elastic "gros-grain" and the skirt part in
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress in dévoré velvet J Mendel
By J Mendel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress in dévoré velvet. Beige silk lining. Invisible zip on the middle back
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Groovy Vintage Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress in a groovy print of brown, yellow and cream. The dress has a tie neck
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress with Pansy print Guy Laroche
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with Pansy print. Fabric composition: Rayon. Lining composition: acetate
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Full beaded cocktail dress Circa 1925 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Full beaded ( glass beads) cocktail dress on a black chiffon base SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1920s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Pink and lurex knit pleated cocktail dress VIONNET
By Vionnet
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and lurex knit pleated cocktail dress. Knit composition: 80% rayon, 20% polyester. Slip dress
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

White Brown Silk Floral Butterfly Printed Mini Cocktail dress
Located in New York, NY
White Brown Silk Floral Butterfly Printed Mini Cocktail Dress. Assembled with vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Pale blue-grey sleeveless jacquard cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue-grey sleeveless jacquard cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 95% rayon, 5% nylon ( stiff
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Red pleated cocktail dress with bow Edward Achour
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red pleated cocktail dress with bow . Fabric composition and lining: 100% polyester. Zip closure
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2010s Chinese 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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