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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

Black lace and chiffon cocktail dress Diane Von Furstenberg
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lace and chiffon cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag. Authenticity hologram. Zip and
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Early 2000s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Black crêpe cocktail dress with black ribbons ruffles Circa 1960 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe cocktail dress with black ribbons ruffles on the sleeves, neckline and pockets. Zip in
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1960s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black wool jersey cocktail dress with embroideries Moschino Cheap and Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool jersey cocktail dress with " question mark" embroideries ( sequin, beads, safety-pin
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Missy Black Cocktail Dress with Satin Trim, 1980s
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Valetino Missy Black Cocktail Dress w/ Satin Trim. Organza peek-a-boo bib collar. Satin bow
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black Silk Chiffon Heavy Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black Silk Chiffon Heavy Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Red sleeveless cocktail dress with cut-work MOSCHINO COUTURE New
By Moschino Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red sleeveless cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 89% polyester, 11% polyurethane. Lining
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2010s Hungarian Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Haute Couture Silk Poof Sleeved Ruffled Cocktail Dress With A
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Haute Couture Silk Poof Sleeved & Ruffled Cocktail Dress With A White Flower
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Purple Rayon Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress W
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Purple Rayon & Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Ruched Shoulder
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1990s Used Cocktail Dresses

Wrap sleeveless silver sequin cocktail dress Diane von Furstenberg
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap sleeveless silver sequin cocktail dress. Shell composition: 100% polyester Lining: 95% silk, 5
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Black Silk Crepe Jet Beaded Asymmetrical Wrap Flapper Cocktail Dress With
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Crepe Jet Beaded Asymmetrical Wrap Flapper Cocktail Dress With Cold Shoulder
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S Champagne Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ikat Printed Cocktail Dress From Joh
Located in New York, NY
1960S Champagne Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ikat Printed Cocktail Dress From John Galliano's Archive
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

1960S JACQUELINE VANOYE Black Polyester Knit MOD Cocktail Dress With Mesh Lurex
Located in New York, NY
1960S JACQUELINE VANOYE Black Polyester Knit MOD Cocktail Dress With Mesh Lurex Stripe Sleeves
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1960s Used Cocktail Dresses

Black sequin cocktail dress Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sequin cocktail dress. Sequin are stitched on a rayon jersey base. No lining. Zip and hook
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Main Line Grey Silk Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Valentino ( main line). The dress is in a pretty shade of dove grey and
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2010s Used Cocktail Dresses

Sequin mini cocktail dress with animal pattern GIANFRANCO FERRÉ JEANS
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sequin mini cocktail dress with animal pattern. Black polyester jersey lining. SIZE L
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Giorgio Armani Brown Velvet Cocktail Dress with Rosette
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rich, deep and sexy Giorgio Armani chocolate brown cut velvet cocktail dress from the 1990s
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1990s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

1950S BOB BUGNAND Black Silk Chiffon Draped Bodice Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Bob Bugnand
Located in New York, NY
1950S BOB BUGNAND Black Silk Chiffon Draped Bodice & Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Cape Train
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1950s Used Cocktail Dresses

Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress on a chiffon base. Rayon lining. Beaded belt with snap and
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Black silk chiffon cocktail dress with beadwork Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon cocktail dress with beadwork. Silk lining. Zip on the left side + hook&eye
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Early 2000s Indian Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless printed cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishement Gai Mattiolo
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless printed cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishement Gai Mattiolo Love to Love Fabric
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Early 2000s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

1920S Yellow Silk Chiffon Silver Lamé Lace Flapper Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Yellow Silk Chiffon & Silver Lamé Lace Flapper Cocktail Dress
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1920s Used Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress pleated and top-stitched CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress pleated, draped and top-stitched. Invisible zip closure on
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Backless asymmetrical cocktail dress in printed chiffon and ruffles Mugler NEW
By Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical cocktail dress in printed chiffon and ruffle. Extra buttons ( covered with fabric
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

2017 Prada Red Ruffle Hem Cocktail Dress
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
PRADA Fall/Winter 2017 Runway Collection "Mikado" red cocktail dress with ruffled hem in wool and
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

White see-through cocktail dress with flower appliqué JIKI Monté-Carlo
By Jiki Monte Carlo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White see-through cocktail dress with flower appliqué. Main fabric composition: 60% polyester, 35
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1990s European Used Cocktail Dresses

Sleeveless cocktail dress in silver leather with cutwork CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress in silver leather with cutwork . Zip and hook&eye in the middle back
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Blue rayon knit cocktail dress with strips Hervé Léger
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue rayon knit cocktail dress with strips. Zip and branded buckle in the middle back. Fabric
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Early 2000s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa S/S 2010 Pink Sleeveless Midi Cocktail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Azzedine Alaïa - Spring Summer 2010 Collection - Pink Sleeveless Midi Cocktail Dress
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

1990s Christian Lacroix Red and Black Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Christian Lacroix red and black chantily lace strapless cocktail dress. Size: XS Bust: 32
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1990s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with embroideries flowers appliqué Moschino Couture!
By Moschino Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with embroideries flowers appliqué ( which are made with fabric, glass beads
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Red wool sleeveless cocktail dress with embellishment CHRISTIAN DIOR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red wool sleeveless cocktail dress with embellishment . Silk lining. Embroidery composition: glass
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin ZUHAIR MOURAD
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin embellishment around the waist. Invisible zip closure on the
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold metallic lace, beads and rhinestone cocktail dress RALPH LAUREN
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold metallic lace, beads and rhinestone cocktail dress with lining. SIZE 10 (US) L
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2010s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Mignon 1950 s Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the
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1950s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Paris Black Cocktail Dress with Pockets
By Nina Ricci
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Nina Ricci , Paris. In a black grossgrain fabric the dress is strapless
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Gold and black lamé cocktail dress VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA
By ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold and black lamé cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Lining composition: 65
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2010s Romanian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with gold metal copper studs GIVENCHY
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with gold metal copper studs. Fabric composition: 95% rayon, 5% nylon stretch
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2010s Malagasy Used Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with pearls neckless print Moschino Cheap Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with pearls neckless print. Zip in the middle back.
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Metallic pink coated knit strap cocktail dress Hervé Léger
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Metallic pink coated knit strap cocktail dress . Zip in the middle back. Fabric composition: 90
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Beige chiffon and lace cocktail dress with attached bracelets Chloé
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige chiffon and lace cocktail dress with attached bracelets. SIZE 40 (M)
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2010s French Used Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI Size XL Black Gold Viscose Blend Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI cocktail dress comes in a black and gold viscose blend velvet features a high collar, half
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Black asymmetrical see-through lace cocktail dress Diane Von Furstenberg
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical see-through lace cocktail dress. SIZE 8 (Us) 38 (Fr) M
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2010s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Black chiffon jacket and cocktail dress ensemble DANIEL ROLAND
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon jacket and cocktail dress ensemble. Hook&eye closure on the middle front of the
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1980s Monacan Used Cocktail Dresses

Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose Vicky Tiel Couture
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose . Black silk lining. Boned. SIZE S
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1980s Unknown Used Cocktail Dresses

Red and pale pink cotton cocktail dress Pascal Humbert
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and pale pink cotton cocktail dress. Zip in the middle back. Buttons covered with fabric and
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Morgane Le Fay by Liliana Casabal asymmetric cocktail dress
By Morgane Le Fay designed by Liliana Casabal
Located in New York, NY
Morgane Le Fay by Liliana Casabal asymmetric cocktail dress in gray knit with silk chiffon lining
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1990s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Lilac silk jacquard cocktail dress pleated on the bust Alexander McQueen
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk jacquard cocktail dress pleated on the bust. Lining composition : 85% Cupro + 15% other
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2010s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Black and white sleeveless cocktail dress with pleated waist Luisa Spagnoli
By Luisa Spagnoli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white sleeveless cocktail dress with pleated waist. Main fabric composition: 80% acetate
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2010s Chinese Used Cocktail Dresses

1980S PETER KEPPLER Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Fringed Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
rare extra long fringe. 1980S PETER KEPPLER Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Fringed Cocktail Dress
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1980s Used Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche jet black cut velvet cocktail dress. Asymmetrical neckline
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1980s French Used Cocktail Dresses

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk sleeveless cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment. Silk lining. Wrap on the bust
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Early 2000s French Used Cocktail Dresses

ESCADA Size 2 Black Virgin Wool Short Sleeve Knee Length Cocktail Dress
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
ESCADA Margaretha Ley cocktail dress in a black virgin wool fabric featuring a short sleeve style
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cocktail Dresses

Pale yellow cocktail dress covered with transparent sequins Versus G .Versace
By Versus Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow cocktail dress covered with transparent sequins. Impossible to read the fabric tag
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Early 2000s Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic black silk cocktail dress with a ruffled hem and dolman sleeves. Details: Fully Lined
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1960s American Used Cocktail Dresses

Miu Miu Embellished Cocktail Dress, Resort 2012
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Geneva, CH
embellishment. Made in Italy from soft crepe viscose, this 20’s silhouette cocktail dress features an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Vintage Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage light pink rose strapless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from the 1960's. The
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1960s 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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