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Valentino Black Cocktail Dress 40IT
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional! Valentino cocktail dress in silk and black wool. Size 40 IT / 36 FR 4 knots
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Roma Ink Black Cocktail Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Roma
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Valentino Roma/ main line. The dress has a black upper area , with the
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2010s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black Cocktail dress by Adrienne Vittadini
By Adrienne Vittadini
Located in London, GB
A chic black cocktail dress by Adrienne Vittadini. The dress has net sleaves and upper area front
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Blue lace and guipure cocktail dress SELF - PORTRAIT
By Self-Portrait
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue lace and guipure cocktail dress; Main fabric composition: 60% polyester, 26% nylon, 14% cotton
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Mr. Blackwell Black/White Printed Bow Cocktail Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your wedding ensemble with the Mr. Blackwell Black/White Printed Bow Cocktail Dress
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Saint Laurent Peacock Jacquard Cocktail Dress - 20s
By Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
This Saint Laurent Peacock Jacquard Cocktail Dress combines elegance with a touch of playfulness
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2010s Used Cocktail Dresses

Backless full printed silk cocktail dress Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless full printed silk cocktail dress. Fabric composition: silk, rayon, elasthane and polyamide
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Calvin Klein Black Lace Cocktail Dress, c. 1990s.
By Calvin Klein
Located in New York, NY
Calvin Klein Black Lace Cocktail Dress, c. 1990s. Calvin Klein Black Lace Cocktail Dress featuring
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1990s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Ralph Rucci Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Ralph Rucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet, but sexy black cocktail dress completely covered in sequins with lace-up detail at sides
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Late 20th Century Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress. Grey silk satin sleeveless cocktail dress with multicolored
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress
1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress
$379 Sale Price
36% Off
Black sleeveless sequin cocktail dress Suzy Perette
By Suzy Perette
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless sequin cocktail dress. Sequin on knight base with acetate lining. Zip and hook
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with pleated side Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with pleated side in jersey and silk.Fabric composition rayon and silk
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

MOSCHINO Size 8 Black Rayon Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO cocktail dress comes in a black rayon / acetate featuring a empire waist style, braided
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Flavio Castellani
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles. Main fabric composition: 50% rayon, 45% cotton, 5
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Electric Blue Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A charming and chic cocktail dress from the 1950's. In a wonderful electric blue colour, the dress
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Pichat Chaleard Rasberry Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Pichat Chaleard ( Paris and Lyon) . The dress is a pretty
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1960s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce Gabbana
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk purple draped cocktail dress. Zip and hook& eye in the middle back. Silk lining. SIZE 40 (It
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Pink Floral Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral applique fabric with gold detailing. There is a
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20th Century American Used Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Beaded and Sequined Cocktail Dress
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, black, crepe, bugle beaded and sequined cocktail dress having a fitted silhouette with a
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk jersey cocktail dress with leopard print Leonard Fashion
By Leonard Fashion
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk jersey cocktail dress with leopard print and branded fabric. Pockets on both side, shoulder
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1970s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem. Bust: 34
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Orange cotton cocktail dress with bow RED Valentino
By REDValentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange cotton cocktail dress with bow. Fabric composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane. Lining: 67
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2010s Hungarian Used Cocktail Dresses

Beige crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with embroideries LECOHANET HEMANT
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with ribbon and threads embroideries. Crêpe lining. Invisible
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1990s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage Party cocktail dress! 1970s Black Silk dress with macrame silk fringe. Size 4
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1970s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute and chic 1960's Geoffrey Beene black silk crepe cocktail dress. Empire waist and cap sleeve
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S Dilek Hanif White Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S Dilek Hanif White Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1940S Black Sheer Nylon Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
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1940s Used Cocktail Dresses

Backless flower printed cocktail dress Jeans Paul Gaultier
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless flower printed cocktail dress. Main fabric: cotton . Lining composition: polyester
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Early 2000s Romanian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S TOM FORD GUCCI White Jersey Safety Pinned Cocktail Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
1990S TOM FORD GUCCI White Jersey Safety Pinned Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S Ben Reig Light Pink Gold Velvet Lorax Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Ben Reig Light Pink & Gold Velvet Lorax Cocktail Dress
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress with strawberry print Dolce Gabbana
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with strawberry print. Main fabric composition: 93% silk, 7% spandex
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Brown Gianfranco Ferre Rayon Halterneck Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Francisco, CA
1990s Brown Gianfranco Ferre Rayon Halterneck Cocktail Dress.
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Black Strapless Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy black strapless cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel, from the 1980's. It has a detailed
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Christian Dior Black Chantilly Lace Sheer Top Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
1950S Christian Dior Black Chantilly Lace Sheer Top Cocktail Dress
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vanilla silk chiffon cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vanilla silk chiffon cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment. Contrast composition ( tulle
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S EDWARD ABBOT Black Silk Duchess Satin Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in New York, NY
1960S EDWARD ABBOT Black Silk Duchess Satin Fringe Cocktail Dress
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S GIVENCHY Off White Silk Crepe Cut Away Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
2000S GIVENCHY Off White Silk Crepe Cut Away Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Pleated Silk Georgette Cocktail Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, sleeveless, layered, silk georgette, cocktail dress having a V neckline, with
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Navy Blue Silk Mini Cocktail Dress Beaded With Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
1980S Navy Blue Silk Mini Cocktail Dress Beaded With Ribbons
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black silk cocktail dress with ruffles along neckline CHLOE
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with ruffles along neckline. Silk lining as well. Zip closure on the left
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Early 2000s Malagasy Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk ivory sleeveless and pleated cocktail dress SUNNY CHOI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk ivory sleeveless and pleated cocktail dress . Polyester lining. Decorative button on the front
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2010s Canadian Used Cocktail Dresses

Corral cocktail dress with rhinestone neckline BLUMARINE
By Blumarine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Corral cocktail dress with detachable rhinestone neckline . main fabric composition : 54% acetate
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress. Size 4
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1930s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Black Cotton Velvet Gathered Taffeta French Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Cotton Velvet & Gathered Taffeta French Vintage Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1970S Black Cyan Blue Polyester Asymmetrical Color Blocked Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Cyan Blue Polyester Asymmetrical Color Blocked Cocktail Dress
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1970s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Baby Pink Silk Blend Beaded Pastel Flapper Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Baby Pink Silk Blend Beaded Pastel Flapper Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

Elisabetta Franchi fuchsia cocktail dress
By Elisabetta Franchi
Located in Milano, IT
Elisabetta Franchi fuchsia cocktail dress from the 2010s. The dress is made of polyester and
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress. Fully lined.
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Brown draped sleeveless cocktail dress Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown draped sleeveless cocktail dress. Fabric composition : 100% Cupro (Rayon) and rayon jersey
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black Cocktail Dress with Cap Sleaves
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves. The dress opens with fabric
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1940s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

GIORGIO ARMANI Size 10 Black Viscose Blend Cocktail Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI cocktail dress comes in a black viscose blend with a purple liner featuring a shift
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Black Textured Cocktail Dress by Sarah Pacini
Located in London, GB
A chic black cocktail dress by Sarah Pacini. In a wonderful textured fabric , the dress has a side
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano S/S 2007 silk cocktail dress
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
John Galliano Spring/Summer 2007 silk cocktail dress size 38 FR, iconic style John Galliano
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Pink and black satin cocktail dress Dior 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and black satin cocktail dress and black velvet belt with bow
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with see-through embroideries Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk, cotton and cotton cocktail dress with see-through embroideries on the sleeves and on
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Late 20th Century Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S THIERRY MUGLER Grey Blue Cotton Blend Printed Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Marked size 40 1990S THIERRY MUGLER Grey Blue Cotton Blend Printed Cocktail Dress
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1990s 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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