Women's Dresses

Worn once for an event, resold at a fraction of retail. The secondhand dress market has a steady supply of exactly that — if you know which brands hold their construction and which condition issues are permanent. Our curated deals find the ones worth buying.

217 pieces curated featuring The Row, Dior, RED Valentino, Khaite, Vince

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Dior beautiful dress Small Size Pre-owned

97.2% · 366 ratings Free shipping Listed 4d ago

Dior's a-line dresses are cut with an engineered waist seam that lets the skirt fall without clinging -- a construction detail that rarely appears outside the brand's own boutiques.

10.0 /10

Dior $132 $2,800–$4,200$4,200(96% Off Est. Retail96% Off Est Retail)

Khaite Paulina Mini Dress Black Women's 6

100.0% · 368 ratings Free shipping Listed 3d ago

Khaite's Paulina dress -- the one that launched a thousand Instagram saves -- sits at a price that used pieces rarely touch, and it's just appeared.

10.0 /10

Khaite $298 $780–$980$980(66% Off Est. Retail66% Off Est Retail)

THE ROW Black Cotton Nylon Stretch Ponte Knit Sheath LBD Mini Dress 2 US = XS

99.8% · 18,292 ratings +$22 shipping Listed 4d ago

A ponte-knit sheath from The Row, sized small and priced where the brand's basics rarely appear.

10.0 /10

The Row $247 $890–$1,190$1,190(76% Off Est. Retail76% Off Est Retail)

Christian Dior Paris Swing Dress Pointelle Knit Orange Women's Size 10

100.0% · 6,139 ratings +$6 shipping Listed 26d ago

The trapeze silhouette that Yves Saint Laurent sketched for Dior in 1958, here in pointelle knit.

10.0 /10

Dior $300 $2,800–$4,200$4,200(91% Off Est. Retail91% Off Est Retail)

Zimmermann Pink Silk Strapless Dress Womens 1 S/M Long Sash Belt

100.0% · 5,497 ratings +$10 shipping Listed 3 months ago

Strapless Zimmermann with a trailing sash -- a silhouette that moves between seasons without ever quite settling into a single occasion.

10.0 /10

Zimmermann $96 $595–$850$850(87% Off Est. Retail87% Off Est Retail)

THE ROW Classic V-Neck Long Sleeve Black Midi Dress Size Medium

100.0% · 1,415 ratings Free shipping Listed 11d ago

The Row's black midi cut in the five-figure-per-year atelier that defined 2010s minimalism -- here where the label's resale following is smaller than its retail footprint suggests.

10.0 /10

The Row $268 $890–$1,290$1,290(75% Off Est. Retail75% Off Est Retail)

Dior Graphic-Print Long Sleeve Mini Dress In Cotton Women Red Size 40

99.1% · 1,027 ratings Free shipping Listed 8d ago

John Galliano-era Dior prints still circulate through resale, but without a documented recent sale, this piece arrives unpriced by the market.

10.0 /10

Dior $375 $2,200–$3,200$3,200(86% Off Est. Retail86% Off Est Retail)

Red Valentino Dress Mini Black Knit Body Con Designer Coquette Sexy Size XS/S

99.4% · 672 ratings +$7 shipping Listed 6d ago

Red Valentino -- the secondary line, not the main house -- with a bodycon cut that moves faster in fast fashion than in resale.

10.0 /10

Valentino $70 $650–$950$950(91% Off Est. Retail91% Off Est Retail)

Toteme Women's White Cotton Crew Neck Waist Short Sleeve T-Shirt Dress Size S

100.0% · 121 ratings Free shipping Listed 7d ago

Toteme's shirt dress cuts a straight line through the waist that reads relaxed on the hanger but sits closer than expected when worn.

10.0 /10

Toteme $125 $450–$650$650(77% Off Est. Retail77% Off Est Retail)

Khaite Womens Size M Charmaine Ruched stretch-knit midi dress

100.0% · 1,064 ratings Free shipping Listed 6d ago

The Charmaine is the dress that made Khaite a verb among buyers who track ruched jersey construction.

10.0 /10

Khaite $395 $1,380–$1,580$1,580(73% Off Est. Retail73% Off Est Retail)

Christian DIOR Navy Blue / Cream Knitted Viscose Dress ~ A-line ~ Size 8

100.0% · 352 ratings Free shipping Listed 17 months ago

Dior's viscose knit A-line -- the kind of understated mainline piece that sits for months because it reads as basic until you handle the weight and gauge.

10.0 /10

Dior $181 $1,800–$2,800$2,800(92% Off Est. Retail92% Off Est Retail)

The Row Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Dress - Size S

Free shipping Listed 13 months ago

The Row's cowl neck dress, a silhouette the Olsen twins refined through a decade of collections, sits at a price that ignores what this brand commands elsewhere.

10.0 /10

The Row $181 $850–$1,200$1,200(82% Off Est. Retail82% Off Est Retail)

THE ROW Black Jersey Knit Long-Sleeve Oversized Shirt Dress XS S

100.0% · 26,432 ratings Free shipping Listed 24d ago

The Row's jersey knits are cut from a substantial viscose-cotton blend that drapes like liquid but weighs more than it appears -- here where the ask sits below what the brand's used silk blouses typically command.

10.0 /10

The Row $198 $850–$1,200$1,200(81% Off Est. Retail81% Off Est Retail)

THE ROW Dark Navy Blue Jersey Crepe Round Neck Long Sleeve Midi Shift Dress S

100.0% · 26,432 ratings Free shipping Listed 24d ago

The Row's jersey crepe shift -- a fabric usually found in the brand's tailored separates -- here in a dress that asks less than the separates often do.

10.0 /10

The Row $198 $890–$1,250$1,250(81% Off Est. Retail81% Off Est Retail)

RED Valentino Black Lace Drop Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress Women's Sz S

100.0% · 541 ratings +$8 shipping Listed 12d ago

RED Valentino's lace cocktail dress sits where the secondary line's resale market rarely rewards the craft.

10.0 /10

Red Valentino $95 $650–$950$950(88% Off Est. Retail88% Off Est Retail)

Rag & Bone Alpaca Mohair Cashmere Sleeveless Knit Grey Turtleneck Dress S

99.9% · 22,073 ratings +$8 shipping Listed 2 months ago

Alpaca-mohair-cashmere knit in a sleeveless turtleneck cut -- the fabric that usually commands outerwear prices, here in a dress shape that sits outside the brand's core denim identity.

10.0 /10

Rag & Bone $96 $450–$595$595(82% Off Est. Retail82% Off Est Retail)

Theory Lewie Dress Womens S Black Silk Crew Neck Sleeveless Tank Maxi Lined

100.0% · 6,612 ratings +$8 shipping Listed 16d ago

Theory's silk-tank maxi cut in a crew neck that reads office-to-evening, recently listed at a price that undercuts where the brand's dresses usually settle.

10.0 /10

Theory $65 $345–$445$445(84% Off Est. Retail84% Off Est Retail)

Vince Sleeveless Black Wool & Cashmere Knit Dress With Tie Back, Women's Small

100.0% · 1,007 ratings +$10 shipping Listed 13 months ago

A wool and cashmere knit dress from a brand that built its following on California ease, priced where cotton blends usually sit.

10.0 /10

Vince $60 $295–$395$395(83% Off Est. Retail83% Off Est Retail)

RED Valentino Red Scalloped Ruffle Sheath Dress Size S

100.0% · 254 ratings +$8 shipping Listed 11d ago

RED Valentino's scalloped ruffle sheath -- the secondary line that borrows its finishing from the main house -- sitting where contemporary labels usually trade.

10.0 /10

Red Valentino $85 $595(86% Off Est. Retail86% Off Est Retail)

Vince Dress Women S Black V-Neck Cap Sleeve Split Hem Shift Minimalist Lagenlook

99.9% · 12,827 ratings +$9 shipping Listed 10d ago

Vince's minimalist shift in black -- the kind of piece that usually holds value better than this.

10.0 /10

Vince $57 $295–$425$425(84% Off Est. Retail84% Off Est Retail)

Vince Paneled Scoop Neck Midi Dress S Beige Cotton Twill Sleeveless Designer

99.7% · 1,214 ratings +$8 shipping Listed 10d ago

Vince cotton twill midi dress in excellent shape -- a workwear staple that usually trades higher used.

10.0 /10

Vince $75 $295–$395$395(78% Off Est. Retail78% Off Est Retail)

KHAITE Olympia Ribbed Knit Cotton Blend Sleeveless Maxi Dress Ivory M Org $1,180

100.0% · 15 ratings Free shipping Listed 10d ago

Khaite's Olympia dress is cut from a substantial ribbed cotton-blend that holds its column shape without clinging -- the kind of engineering that separates a maxi from a beach cover-up.

10.0 /10

Khaite $375 $1,180(68% Off Est. Retail68% Off Est Retail)

Zimmermann Alight Jacquard Terry Minidress Toweling Dress Size 0

100.0% · 566 ratings +$7 shipping Listed 13d ago

Zimmermann's terry towelling dresses -- the ones that defined Australian resort wear in the early 2000s here in the jacquard weave that replaced plain cotton.

10.0 /10

Zimmermann $75 $395–$495$495(83% Off Est. Retail83% Off Est Retail)

Khaite Red Mid-Length Dress - Size US 8

100.0% · 26 ratings Free shipping Listed 14d ago

Sculptural sleeves are Khaite's signature engineering -- the same cut that costs more than this ask used.

10.0 /10

Khaite $350 $1,200–$1,600$1,600(75% Off Est. Retail75% Off Est Retail)

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Buying Secondhand Women's Dresses: What to Look For

The secondhand dress market is more condition-sensitive than almost any other category, because silk, chiffon, and fine wool are harder to photograph accurately and easier to damage during wear or storage. The upside is that a large share of designer dresses are bought for events and worn once, which means clean examples surface regularly at prices that reflect the resale market rather than the original retail. The work is knowing which brands hold up in construction terms, what condition issues to look for in listing photos, and where the pricing is genuinely good versus inflated.

Zimmermann: The Bimodal Market Problem

Zimmermann is the most challenging brand to evaluate on the secondary market because two entirely separate markets share the same search results. Casual cotton and linen pieces cluster around $100-160 for clean examples. Occasion and embellished pieces -- the heavily detailed lace, broderie, and silk styles from key collections -- have a top quartile starting around $1,500. Identifying which you are looking at before applying any pricing is essential. The listing photos usually make this clear, but the asking price sometimes doesn't reflect which market the piece is actually in. A Zimmermann broderie dress priced at $200 needs to be examined closely to confirm whether the embellishment is intact and the lining is undamaged.

The Row and Khaite Dresses: What the Secondary Market Actually Looks Like

The Row dresses are more accessible secondhand than the brand's reputation implies. Clean examples from recent seasons ask in the $300-600 range, which is a real fraction of original retail. The pieces worth finding are the column and shift silhouettes in fine wool or silk -- the construction is clean and condition easy to assess. Khaite dresses hold value at a higher floor than most contemporary American RTW. The market clusters around $600 for clean examples and the upper quartile starts around $850. Both brands are worth acting on quickly when clean examples appear in the right size -- inventory is thin and well-priced pieces move.

Condition Issues Specific to Dresses

Silk and chiffon pieces require specific condition checks that standard listing photos often don't cover. Underarm staining is the most common issue and is often not photographed -- ask explicitly for photos of the interior underarm panel on any silk piece. Hem fraying on broderie anglaise and eyelet styles is common and starts at the raw-edge detail before becoming visible elsewhere. Snags on silk crepe show as small bright threads pulled from the weave surface and are effectively permanent. Any dress described as 'worn once' with photos taken on a hanger against a wall deserves a follow-up request for flat lay photos in natural light before buying.

Secondhand Women's Dress Questions

Does Zimmermann sizing run small?

Yes, and the numeric system (0 through 4, introduced around 2018) is not consistent with standard US sizing. A size 1 is roughly a US 4-6 in fitted styles but can read smaller in structured linen. The older letter sizing (XS-L) doesn't convert directly to the numeric system. Always request flat measurements -- bust, waist, and length -- for any Zimmermann dress, and be aware that linen pieces can shrink noticeably if machine washed.

Is Valentino RTW worth buying secondhand?

The structured pieces -- tailored dresses, coats, and blazers -- yes. The construction on Valentino RTW is genuinely strong and the secondary market prices them below what the fabric and finishing warrant. The heavily embellished pieces from the Piccioli era are more interesting as collectibles than as everyday wear, but in excellent condition they represent a specific kind of buy. Sizing runs small by European standards -- most buyers go up one size from their usual Italian sizing.

What should I check before buying a secondhand Theory or Vince dress?

Both are straightforward in terms of construction, which makes condition assessment simple. Check for pilling on jersey and knit styles at the hips and underarms. On silk pieces, look for underarm staining and any pulls or snags along the hem and sleeve edges. Theory and Vince dresses in excellent condition at $80-160 are a reasonable buy. The main risk is paying contemporary premium prices for pieces with undisclosed condition issues.

How do I authenticate a The Row dress on eBay?

The Row's interior finishing is distinctive: seam allowances are generous and cleanly finished, the label stitching is tight and even with specific font spacing, and the fabric itself has a weight and hand that is difficult to replicate convincingly. The brand's minimal design language means fakes are less common than with more logo-forward labels, but misrepresented condition is more frequent. Ask for close-up photos of the label, interior seam finishing, and any areas of wear the listing photos don't show.

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Buying Secondhand Women's Dresses: What to Look For

Zimmermann: The Bimodal Market Problem

The Row and Khaite Dresses: What the Secondary Market Actually Looks Like

Condition Issues Specific to Dresses

Secondhand Women's Dress Questions

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