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1990S Purple Yellow Pastel Silk Lurex Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Trim
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple & Yellow Pastel Silk Lurex Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Trim
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Black Brown Silk Lined Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress With Sequins Ruffles
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Brown Silk Lined Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress With Sequins Ruffles
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black draped tulle and printed cotton cocktail dress Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black draped tulle and printed cotton cocktail dress. Main fabric ( printed) 98% cotton, 2% stretch
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

BURBERRY LONDON Size 2 Gold Black Viscose Blend Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Burberry London
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY LONDON cocktail dress in a gold tone viscose stretch blend fabric featuring all over
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 4 Raspberry Viscose Blend Fitted Cocktail Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA cocktail dress comes in a raspberry viscose blend featuring a ribbed panel
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

EMPORIO ARMANI Size 4 Black Cream Polyester Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By EMPORIO ARMANI
Located in San Francisco, CA
EMPORIO ARMANI cocktail dress in a cream polyester fabric featuring all over checkered sequin
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with embroideries Valentino Miss V
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless cocktail dress with embroideries. Fabric composition: 73% cotton, 27% silk. Zip
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Circa 1940 s flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink
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1940s European Used Cocktail Dresses

Black sequin and beadwork cocktail dress Circa 1980 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sequin and beadwork cocktail dress with black silk lining. Zip closure and split ( lenght
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Size XS Black White Silk Mixed Fabrics Cocktail Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI cocktail dress in a black silk taffeta featuring a black and white cotton blend
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

MOSCHINO Size 6 Red Black Viscose Blend Figures Bow Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO COUTURE cocktail dress in a red viscose blend fabric featuring a black figures in gowns
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S SHANGAI TANG Light Pink Gold Silk Lace Cocktail Dress With Scarf
Located in New York, NY
2000S SHANGAI TANG Light Pink & Gold Silk Lace Cocktail Dress With Scarf
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk printed cocktail dress Christian Dior
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed cocktail dress. Main fabric and lining: 100% silk Zip and hook&eye closure on the
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S ZAC POSEN Electric Blue Silk Duchess Satin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Zac Posen
Located in New York, NY
Electric Blue Silk Duchess Satin Strapless Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1970 S Peach Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Straight Shift Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Straight Shift Cocktail Dress
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1970s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S Emanuel Ungaro Yellow Floral Silk Crepe De Chine Sleeved Cocktail Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1990S Emanuel Ungaro Yellow Floral Silk Crepe De Chine Sleeved Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Emanuel Ungaro Black Rayon Blend Jersey Cocktail Dress Dead-Stock Nwt
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S Emanuel Ungaro Black Rayon Blend Jersey Cocktail Dress Dead-Stock Nwt
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed cocktail dress with beaded work Lancetti NEW
By Lancetti
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress with beaded work. Fabric composition: 100% polyester Zip in the middle back
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1950 s Marabou Feather and Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in US
1950's Marabou Feather and Chiffon Cocktail Dress Excellent Condition Metal Zipper Snap at shoulder
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1950s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Black Floral Lace Strapless Fit Flare Cocktail Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lace Strapless Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress From Paris
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Silk Crepe Back Satin 60S Style Bow Front Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Crepe Back Satin 60S Style Bow Front Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
By Howard Greer
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
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1940s Used Cocktail Dresses

Green and white jacquard cocktail dress GANNI New
By Ganni
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green and white jacquard cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Hidden snap closure
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Nude Silk Printed Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Black & Nude Silk Printed Lace Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

A vintage 1970s Janice Wainwright black Cocktail Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in London, GB
A great cocktail dress by British designer Janice Wainwright.In viscose with velvet detail in
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1970s British Used Cocktail Dresses

MARCHESA Size 6 Beige Metallic Floral Silk Beaded Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Marchesa
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARCHESA strapless cocktail dress comes in metallic golden beige floral silk with a ruffed trim
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Organza and lace bustier cocktail dress J Mendel
By J Mendel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Organza and lace bustier cocktail dress. Silk lining. The lace is draped on the bust. Ruffles above
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Couture asymmetrical one shoulder cocktail dress
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in New York, NY
This Moschino couture black cocktail dress fits wonderfully to the body, and the pleating along the
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

2000S DRIES VAN NOTEN Black Silk Beaded Lace 20S Style Cocktail Dress
By Dries van Noten
Located in New York, NY
2000S DRIES VAN NOTEN Black Silk & Beaded Lace 20S Style Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S Henri Bendel Custom Black Rayon Silk Tulle Cocktail Dress With Couture
Located in New York, NY
1950S Henri Bendel Custom Black Rayon & Silk Tulle Cocktail Dress With Couture Finishing
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Teal Sequined Poly/Viscose Jersey Low Cut Long Sleeved Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Teal Sequined Poly/Viscose Jersey Low Cut & Long Sleeved Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Navy Blue White Floral Mod Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
1960S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Navy Blue & White Floral Mod Cocktail Dress
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and white asymmetrical drape cocktail dress Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white asymmetrical drape cocktail dress. Fabric: crêpe ( rayon and acetate) Lining: 49
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Christian Lacroix, Cocktail dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Christian Lacroix, Cocktail dress in blue and black with ribbons on the ends of the sleeves and on
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with stiff fabric ruffles on shoulders and skirt
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with stiff fabric ruffles on shoulders and skirt. Boned. Zip and hook&eye in
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Late 20th Century Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S Lime Green Cotton Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Beaded Neckline And Waist
Located in New York, NY
1960S Lime Green Cotton Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Beaded Neckline And Waist
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk jacquard cocktail dress with flower print Emanuel UNGARO Parallèle
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk jacquard cocktail dress with flower print. Asymmetrical button placket. Button and buttonhole
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Gaultier Black Cocktail Dress w/ Metal Snaps Embellishment
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier, black, crepe, fitted cocktail dress, having a bateau neckline, with black
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple chiffon cocktail dress with beaded work all over. Chiffon lining. Zip and hook&eye in the
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Wool Tuxedo Styled Cocktail Dress With Vinyl
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
1980S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk & Wool Tuxedo Styled Cocktail Dress With Vinyl Collar
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S GUCCI TOM FORD Snake Print Jersey Iconic One Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
1990S GUCCI TOM FORD Snake Print Jersey Iconic One Sleeve Cocktail Dress
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

PROENZA SCHOULER Size 8 Cream Black Viscose Blend Ruffle Cocktail Dress
By Proenza Schouler
Located in San Francisco, CA
PROENZA SCHOULER cocktail dress in a cream viscose stretch blend featuring a ruffle skirt, black
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk silver sequin asymmetrical cocktail dress Lorena Sarbu New
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk silver sequin asymmetrical cocktail dress with silk lining. Zip and hook&eye on the right side
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black Jersey One Shoulder Mini Cocktail Dress With Leather
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Black Jersey One Shoulder Mini Cocktail Dress With Leather Detail
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Printed jacquard cocktail dress with draped collar UNGARO Parallèle
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed jacquard cocktail dress with draped collar. The fabric composition has been cut but it's
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1980s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum in heavy black silk crepe. Strictly
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful YSL Rive Gauche Paris, France black cocktail dress, with a silk belt with a large
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Pale blue cocktail dress with tie around the bust Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue cocktail dress with tie around the bust. Raglan sleeve. Thin shoulder pad. Fabric
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Late 20th Century French Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bellville Sassoon /Lorcan Mullany Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic black cocktail dress by Bellville Sassoon/Lorcan Mullany.The dress hasa v neckline and scoop
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1980s British Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S VICKY TIEL Red Sequin Beaded Metallic Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress With
By Vicky Tiel
Located in New York, NY
1980S VICKY TIEL Red Sequin Beaded Metallic Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress With Slit
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Cocktail Dress With
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S Black Haute Couture Silk Gazzar Polka Dot Appliqué Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Couture Silk Gazzar Polka Dot Appliqué Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Floral Print Haute Couture Silk Summer Cocktail Dress With Poof
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Floral Print Haute Couture Silk Summer Cocktail Dress With Poof Sleeves
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

Pink and black flower printed cocktail dress Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and black flower printed cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 73% cotton, 27% silk. Lining: 94
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Silk cocktail dress with pearls print Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk cocktail dress with pearls print and drape on the bust. Fabric composition: 94% silk, 6
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Jil Sander By Raf Simons Navy Blue Cocktail Dress
By Jil Sander, Jil Sander by Raf Simons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cocktail dress. - Pockets Size : 34 fit US 2/4
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Black Floral Silk Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Look fabulous in our Galanos Black and Floral Silk Cocktail Dress! With its shoulder pads and
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21st Century and Contemporary 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 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 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 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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