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Spandex Mini Dresses

HELMUT LANG FW2024 Size S Black Silk & Spandex Ribbed Scoop Neck Mini Dress
HELMUT LANG FW2024 Size S Black Silk & Spandex Ribbed Scoop Neck Mini Dress

HELMUT LANG FW2024 Size S Black Silk & Spandex Ribbed Scoop Neck Mini Dress

By Helmut Lang

Located in San Francisco, CA

HELMUT LANG 'FW2024' mini dress in a black silk and spandex featuring side slits, ribbed material, and a scoop neck.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mini Dresses

BALENCIAGA Demna 2019 spandex caped vacuum sucked back bodycon dress FR34 XS
BALENCIAGA Demna 2019 spandex caped vacuum sucked back bodycon dress FR34 XS

BALENCIAGA Demna 2019 spandex caped vacuum sucked back bodycon dress FR34 XS

By Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA Demna 2019 black spandex caped vacuum sucked back bodycon dress FR34 XS Reference: ASMK/A00003 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Collection: 2019 Material: Polyamide, Blen...

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2010s Italian Mini Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black spandex long sleeve mini dress, ss 1992
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex long sleeve mini dress, ss 1992

Dolce & Gabbana black spandex long sleeve mini dress, ss 1992

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana mini dress ▪ Jersey top with off-shoulder neckline and open back ▪ Figure-hugging mini skirt with lingerie-style satin panels and corset-hooks ▪ Can be worn back-t...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993
Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993

Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, London

Azzedine Alaia; Black lace knit evening dress with built in padded bra and spandex nude mini dress.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana black cotton spandex mini dress, ss 1992
Dolce & Gabbana black cotton spandex mini dress, ss 1992

Dolce & Gabbana black cotton spandex mini dress, ss 1992

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Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6

Dolce & Gabbana black cotton spandex mini dress, ss 1992

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana black cotton spandex mini dress with front knot bra fastening.

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

runway JUNYA WATANABE SS04 black holey stretch spandex mini dress M
runway JUNYA WATANABE SS04 black holey stretch spandex mini dress M

runway JUNYA WATANABE SS04 black holey stretch spandex mini dress M

By Junya Watanabe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

runway JUNYA WATANABE SS04 black holey stretch spandex mini dress M JUNYA WATANABE FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 2004 RUNWAY Polyester, polyurethane.

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld pink nylon spandex halter mini dress, c 2004
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld pink nylon spandex halter mini dress, c 2004

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld pink nylon spandex halter mini dress, c 2004

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

▪ Chanel baby pink nylon spandex mini dress ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Halter neck can be styled in two ways ▪ Lemon, pink, and white striped trim around the bust ▪ Metal 'CC...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging mini dress and sleeves, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging mini dress and sleeves, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging mini dress and sleeves, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging strapless mini dress and detaches sleeves Spring-Summer 2003

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Playfully Sexy Gaultier Black Spandex Mini. Cut-Out Sides.  Late 1990's.
Playfully Sexy Gaultier Black Spandex Mini. Cut-Out Sides.  Late 1990's.

Playfully Sexy Gaultier Black Spandex Mini. Cut-Out Sides. Late 1990's.

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in University City, MO

This spandex Gaultier is so witty and fun! Stretchy. Fits super tight for a US 4 to 8 with a demure high neck contrasted by sexy cut-outs at the sides. Whimsical JPG rubber logo dis...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Chanel Stretch Halter Mini Sun Dress with Chanel Ice Cream Cone Print, 2004
Chanel Stretch Halter Mini Sun Dress with Chanel Ice Cream Cone Print, 2004

Chanel Stretch Halter Mini Sun Dress with Chanel Ice Cream Cone Print, 2004

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

2004C Chanel spandex & nylon blend stretch halter mini dress with a multi-colored ice cream cone print on a light blue background.

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress
Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress

Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Extremely rare 1980s PATRICK KELLY black dice appliqué cotton and spandex off-the-shoulder bodycon mini dress ! This particular dress is very important, as it came from Kelly's final...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

A late 1990’s Dolce & Gabbana black silk satin fitted stretch dress incorporating an inner bra, suspended on a pair of adjustable self and elasticated straps, finished with a back ve...

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20th Century Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Black Jersey Bodycon Dress with Buckle Collar
Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Black Jersey Bodycon Dress with Buckle Collar

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned vintage Dolce & Gabbana black jersey dress, likely dating to the mid-1990s. A sleek and sophisticated take on the classic little black dress, this Italian-made pi...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Stretch Knit Black Cap Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress large

S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Stretch Knit Black Cap Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress large

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a vintage black Azzedine Alaïa bodycon dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this perfect form-fitting little black dress features a wide scoop neckline, off-the-...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage 1988 Dolce & Gabbana Black Strapless Cotton Dress with Skirt

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare black cotton strapless dress from Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Summer 1988 "Sicily" fashion show. The fitted bodice is made from stretch cotton, creating a clean, structur...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana evening mini dress ▪ Black rayon chiffon with lining ▪ Crystal trim ▪ Adjustable string ties at the shoulders ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 ▪ Spring-Summer 1995 ▪ 100%...

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Alaia Black Sheer Stretch Viscose Long Sleeved Mini Dress W/Flounced Hem

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black sheer stretch viscose long sleeved mini dress with scooped neck and flounced hem. Bodice has a nude-colored lining. In excellent condition. No size tag, ...

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Late 20th Century French Mini Dress

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging maxi dress with cut out, turtle neck, zip fastening, and pleating down the centre back. c. 1990s

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ALAÏA 1990 black knitted mini dress

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Genève, CH

Alaïa knitted mini dress with sheer raised edge skirt -Back closing with a hidden set zipper -Long sleeves -Nude knitted lining -Made in Italy -100% Viscose -Estimated size: 34 FR t...

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By Maximilian, Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 black viscose blend off shoulder drape train gown M Reference: TGAS/F00624 Brand: Salvatore Ferragamo Designer: Maximilian Davis Collection: SS 2023 M...

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By Balenciaga

Located in Geneva, CH

This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Labelled and numbered 84543, the dress...

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Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Slip Gown 42IT

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the early 2000s, this sleek Dolce & Gabbana black silk satin slip gown is a simple and chic closet staple. This silky satin floor-length gown elegantly drapes over the body,...

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Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana 2003 black mesh high collar asymmetrical top with detachable sleeves. Designed with a striking combination of transpare...

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Vintage Late 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Mesh Corset Dress From the late 1990s Dolce & Gabbana collection, this black dress embodies the house’s signature sensual and femini...

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1990s Evening Dresses

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

1990's Alaia black long-sleeved stretch velvet open-backed, scoop neck mini dress. In excellent condition - size tag Small.

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Sleek and sexy Dolce and Gabbana black cashmere cocktail dress from the 1990s. The dress skims the body beautifully and has a straight neckline. The top of an inserted black silk bra...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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By Balenciaga, Nicholas Ghesquiere

Located in New Hope, PA

This sexy Balenciaga draped dress has an asymmetrical center seam at the center front and an optional keyhole neckline. The navy fabric is two layers at the back, the top layer drap...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Spandex Mini Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of spandex mini dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black spandex mini dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in pink, gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Spandex mini dresses designed by Herve Léger, Gucci and Tom Ford for Gucci — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Spandex Mini Dresses?

Prices for spandex mini dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $164 and can go as high as $7,381, while these items, on average, fetch $544.

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