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1990S HERVE LEGER Fuchia Rayon Silk Jersey Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
1990S HERVE LEGER Fuchia Rayon & Silk Jersey Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Carolina Herrera Red Floral Jacquard Sleeveless Cocktail Dress - EU 38
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Amman, JO
Carolina Herrera Red Floral Jacquard Sleeveless Cocktail Dress Elegant and timeless, this Carolina
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, one shoulder, black matellase, cocktail dress having a subtle
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1970s French Used Cocktail Dresses

PRABAL GURUNG Size S Navy Cream Floral Sheath Cocktail Dress
By Prabal Gurung
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRABAL GURUNG cocktail dress in a navy and cream fabric featuring a sheath style, floral half
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Rayon Blend Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Rayon Blend Lace Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S GUCCI Black Wool Sleeveless Cocktail Dress With Asymmetrical Gathered Nec
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
2000S GUCCI Black Wool Sleeveless Cocktail Dress With Asymmetrical Gathered Neckline
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S DONNA KARAN Camel Cupro Spandex Draped One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Camel Cupro & Spandex Draped One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s custom cocktail dress Cream silk Hand beaded and sequined Back slit and zipper Fully
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning black vintage cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel Couture. The dress has a v neckline with
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1950s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and fushia bustier cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and fushia bustier cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Zip and hook
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Arnold Scaasi Black Rayon Silk Cut-Out Lace Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in New York, NY
1980S Arnold Scaasi Black Rayon & Silk Cut-Out Lace Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

ALBERTA FERRETTI Size 2 Black Acetate Viscose Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALBERTA FERRETTI cocktail dress comes in a black acetate / viscose featuring an a-line style
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Draped cocktail dress with ruffles and flower print Louis Féraud
By Louis Feraud
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped cocktail dress with ruffles and flower print. Boned. Zip middle back. No fabric tag
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1980s German Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Pink Gold Silk Lurex Lamé Corseted Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
2000S VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Pink & Gold Silk Lurex Lamé Corseted Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Resort 2011 Green Embellished Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
- Designer: Roberto Cavalli - Collection: Resort 2011 - Product: Green Embellished Cocktail
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2010s European Used Cocktail Dresses

Black Rayon Crochet Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Tassels
Located in New York, NY
Black Rayon Crochet & Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Tassels
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Mid-19th Century Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S GEOFFREY BEENE Black Grey Silk Feathers Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S GEOFFREY BEENE Black & Grey Silk Feathers Cocktail Dress
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1990s American Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S BERGDORF COUTURE Blush Pink Black Silk Pleated Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S BERGDORF COUTURE Blush Pink & Black Silk Pleated Strapless Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Black White Haute Couture Silk One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black & White Haute Couture Silk One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

50s Dorothy O Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress
By Dorothy O Hara
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress. Classic 1950s crepe wiggle dress with draped
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Fringe Flapper Cocktail Dress With Rhinestone Buckle
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon & Fringe Flapper Cocktail Dress With Rhinestone Buckle
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S VALENTINO Fuchia Silk Taffeta Floral Applique Cocktail Dress With Ruffle
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
2000S VALENTINO Fuchia Silk Taffeta Floral Applique Cocktail Dress With Ruffle Trim
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Sapphire Blue Poly/Lurex Jersey Slinky Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1980S Sapphire Blue Poly/Lurex Jersey Slinky Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Style Black Polyester Jersey Draped Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Style Black Polyester Jersey Draped Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S White Gold Lamé Rayon/Lurex Fil Coupé Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S White Gold Lamé Rayon/Lurex Fil Coupé Chiffon Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Metallic Silk Lamé Cheetah Print Wrap Cocktail Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Metallic Silk Lamé Cheetah Print Wrap Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1940 S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
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1940s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980 S Black Polyester Tricot Jersey Slinky Vionnet Inspired Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980'S Black Polyester Tricot Jersey Slinky Vionnet Inspired Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Carmen Marc Valvo Mesh Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in San Francisco, CA
1990s Carmen Marc Valvo Mesh & Beaded Cocktail Dress. Black crepe skirt, glass beaded bust, mesh
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S GUCCI Black Rayon Jersey Low Cut Cocktail Dress
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
2000S GUCCI Black Rayon Jersey Low Cut Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Red Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage cocktail dress for Fall/Winter. In a ruby red fabric, the dress has detail on the
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage White Cocktail Dress with Bead Detail
Located in London, GB
A lovely white vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's. The dress has a round neckline and has a
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress by Party Time
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktails dress by Party Time. The dress has a black background with beading in a
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tremara Model London Floral Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Tremara. The dress is off the shoulder with pleats around the
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1960s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed cocktail dress with sequin allover Circa 1960 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress with sequin allover. No fabric tag composition but the main fabric is
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1960s Hong Kong Used Cocktail Dresses

BURBERRY PRORSUM Size M Burgundy Purple Polyester Sheath Cocktail Dress
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY PRORSUM cocktail dress in a burgundy and purple polyester fabric featuring a sheath style
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER WANG Black Yellow Polyester Woven Lamb Skin Cocktail Dress
By Alexander Wang
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALEXANDER WANG cocktail dress in a black and yellow polyester fabric featuring a black mesh style
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Backless animal print silk cocktail dress Ermanno Scervino
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless animal print silk cocktail dress. Insert composition: 93% silk, 7% lycra. Invisible zip in
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Blue Silk Silver Floral Lamé Draped Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Blue Silk & Silver Floral Lamé Draped Cocktail Dress
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1920s Belgian Used Cocktail Dresses

White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE
By BLACK TIE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White and gold beaded cocktail dress . Shell composition: silk. Lining composition: rayon. Shoulder
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1980s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Serge Lepage Haute Couture Paris Black Cocktail Dress
By Schiaparelli
Located in Sharon, CT
A black silk crepe cocktail dress, with layered sleeves accented with a zigzagging light blue silk
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1970s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed asymmetrical cocktail dress with embroideries David Meister
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed asymmetrical cocktail dress with embroideries. Main fabric : 95% rayon, 5% elastane. Lining
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2010s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Stanley Korshak Chicago Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Stanley Korshak. The dress is in a black jersey with bow detail on
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Valentino Roma Soft Gold Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Valentino Roma.The dress is in a soft gold fabric with silk lining in the
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Black White Haute Couture Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress With
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black & White Haute Couture Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress With Bolero Jacket
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Dark brown jacquard sleeveless and see-through cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Dark brown jacquard sleeveless see-through cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 45% cupro, 35% rayon
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork BILL BLASS DRESS
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork on the neckline and cuffs. No fabric composition tag for
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1980s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Grey Chiffon Cocktail dress by Worth
By Worth
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress designed by Worth, London. The dress has an outer layer of dark grey silk
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1950s British Used Cocktail Dresses

Off-white asymmetrical cocktail dress with zip VERSACE
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white asymmetrical cocktail dress with zip and branded zip puller on the left side. Main
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement. Fabric composition : 92% polyester, 8
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Black Long Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1990s
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black long sleeve silk cocktail dress by Valentino, from the 1990's. The cocktail dress
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Rayon jersey cocktail dress wrapped and draped Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rayon jersey cocktail dress wrapped and draped. Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 10% elastane
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2010s Bosnian Used Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Based on the classic Coco Chanel Tiered Cocktail Dress, Karl Lagerfeld's homage is printed with a
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

BURBERRY LONDON Size 4 Black Polyamide Blend Floral Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Burberry London
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY LONDON cocktail dress in a black polyamide blend featuring a sleeveless style, black lace
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Naeem Khan Beaded Gold Fitted Cocktail Dress US4
By Naeem Khan
Located in Brossard, QC
Naeem Khan cocktail dress with allover mixed beading. Bateau neckline. Three-quarter sleeves
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Black Lace and Hot Pink Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early 90s Bill Blass Black Lace knee length cocktail dress with hot pink satin bustle. 3/4 sleeves
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1980s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Mix prints jersey cocktail dress Gai Mattiolo Love to Love
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mix prints jersey cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 92% polyester, 8% lycra. White lining in the
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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.

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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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