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20s Burgundy Velvet Déshabillé w/ Dramatic Sleeve Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
20s Bugundy velvet déshabillé coat with dramatic sleeve detail.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jackets

1875 Dramatic Sleeve & Watteau Back Robe Déshabillé In Victorian Floral Print
Located in Gresham, OR
This garment from 1875 features dramatic sleeve and Watteau-back robe déshabillé with train in a
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1870s Unknown Robes

1990's John Galliano Cocktail Dress w/Plunge Neckline & Dramatic Sleeves
By John Galliano
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's John Galliano creme silk plunge neckline cocktail dress w/dramatic sleeves. Lined at the
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1990s British Cocktail Dresses

Chloe Black Blazer with Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black blazer top. Front button closure. Collared. Front pockets. Puffed sleeves. Lined. Silk, wool
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1990s Blazers

Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White
By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
A stunning Alexander Mcqueen creation! Gathered sleeves, a defined waist, an asymmetrical skirt and
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1960s Blue & Green Silk Chiffon Dress Chevron Stripe Print With Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
evening affair or a wedding event. The dramatic sleeves adorning the exterior of the dress give it so much
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1960s North American Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Couture Fabulous Silk Blazer Jacket Dramatic Sleeves SS2001
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Mugler Couture Blazer/Jacket Spring Summer Collection 2001. Dramatic silk blazer with amazing surreal
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Early 2000s French Blazers

1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves
By WERLE of Beverly Hills, Werle Beverly Hills
Located in Gresham, OR
and dramatic Dolman draped sheer silk chiffon sleeves. Wide neckline. Completely lined body. Size 8.
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Vintage 1980s dramatic sleeve black cocktail dress by Gina Fratini
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A great 1980s party dress by Gina Fratini. The dress has a v neckline, and long sleaves in black velvet. It has wonderful frills on the shoulder and a central back zip.
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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

Karl Lagerfeld Dramatic Red Wool Dolman Sleeve Semi Full Skirt Coat 10 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Lagerfeld dramatic red wool dolman sleeve, yoke waist, full skirt maxi coat marked size 10
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1980s French Dolman Sleeve Coats

Gianfranco Ferre Black Polka dot Silk Blouse
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Sheer Black polkadot Silk blouse with dramatic sleeves Size: small Bust: 34 inches
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Stunning Pure Silk Dream Blouse Balloon Sleeves Poet Ivory - White
By Sportmax
Located in Berlin, BE
This is a dream come true. It’s so hard to find a minimal silk blouse with big dramatic sleeves
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1990s Blouses and Tops

1960s Japanese Silk Floral Print Kimono With Front Tie Closure
Located in Gresham, OR
pattern throughout . Traditional kimono-cut style with dramatic sleeves and front tie closure. Wonderful
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1960s Japanese Loungewear

Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
sleeves and gold braid forming round epaulettes. Slim tubular cut with dramatic sleeves and ornamentation
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

COMME DES GARCONS Floral and Batik Print Blouse with Open Back Size SS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. There is an eyelet trim and an open back style. Features dramatic sleeves with pleating throughout. In
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses

Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare
By Jean Muir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, dramatic sleeves, along with all of her signature top stitching. The condition is excellent. Documented
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Leonard Paris Angel Sleeve Caftan Dress, 1970s
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
cascades over the shoulder into a divine, billowing angel sleeve. The dramatic sleeve detail is
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN rose pink dramatic puff sleeve cotton tshirt IT38 XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN rose pink dramatic puff sleeve cotton tshirt IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00797 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops

Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Black Jacket with Dramatic Red Velvet Sleeves
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
, fitted waist and exaggerated hips. Spectacular dramatic red velvet sleeves. Typical hyper feminine Mugler
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1990s French Jackets

Edwardian Black Silk Taffeta Dramatic Ruffled Puff Sleeve Blouse Some Shatteri
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Black Silk Taffeta Dramatic Ruffled Puff Sleeve Blouse Some Shattering But Wearable
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Early 1800s Blouses and Tops

A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
from the 1970s / 1980s. Boat neckline blouse buttoned in front and dramatic raging sleeves ending in
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1970s French Blouses

1980s Leopard Kaftan Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
drama unfolds with its bold leopard print and dramatic sleeves, embodying the epitome of 80s style
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1980s Kaftans

BILL BLASS c.1980's Black Crepe Dramatic Puff Sleeve Peplum Skirt Party Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
BILL BLASS c.1980's Black Crepe Dramatic Puffed Sleeve Peplum Skirt Party Dress Circa: 1980’s
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dramatic Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky
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1940s American Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler FW1987 Archival Dramatic Wool Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
virtuoso Manfed Thierry Mugler. Hyper feminine silhouette with fitted waist and stunning sleeves. Made of
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1980s French Day Dresses

A Chinese Silk Damask Dramatic Set Circa 1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1980 France Astonishing chinese dramatic set in damask satin consisting of a short
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1960s Chinese Chinese Dresses

A Chinese Silk Damask Dramatic Set Circa 1960
A Chinese Silk Damask Dramatic Set Circa 1960
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Size: Equivalent French Size 40
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Jacket Crystal Jewel Black Dramatic Sculptural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
jacket with breathtaking crystal jewel details. Assuming FW 1992 collection. Dramatic Showstopper piece
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1990s French Jackets

Dramatic Vintage Designer Hand Painted Silk Opera Coat Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage hand-painted silk opera coat! Dramatic ballon sleeves, with a single
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1990s Opera Coats

1960s Jean Varon Black Lace Maxi Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
A very striking Jean Varon black lace maxi dress which dates from the late 1960s with a dramatic
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1960s British Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Leather and Fox Fur Coat 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
coat is typical of the period and has a boxy fit with 2 pockets and dramatic sleeves with shoulder pads
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20th Century French Fur Puffer Coats

Emilio Pucci Dramatic Cut-Out Beaded Bias Cut Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
; side zipper closure. Features an exquisite beaded and crystal long sleeve enhanced by gold beadwork and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Rare Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Archival Evening Dress Dramatic Glamour
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
significant for this Collection. Dramatic fitted dress made of black velvet. Gorgeous construction
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler FW1989 Archival Sculptural Jacket Dramatic Iman Purple / Violet
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
look, stunning extraordinairy tailoring with dramatic collar, fitted waist and raglan sleeves
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1980s French Jackets

1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at side front and a
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Attributed Dramatic Grey Silk Opera Coat Size Small Medium
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos design is composed of a grey silk. The dramatic design features a hook and eye closure
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20th Century American Opera Coats

Hermes Vintage Jacket Exquisite Silk Moire Puffer Dramatic 36 / 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes dramatic reversible silk moire wadded jacket. Striking balloon
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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Adele Simpson Vintage Black Crepe Dress With Dramatic Satin Drape
By Adele Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
long raglan sleeves with shoulder pads for structure, and two pieces of satin starting on either side
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1980s European Day Dresses

S/S 1992 Thierry Mugler Black Runway Jacket Dramatic White Collar
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Incredible rare Thierry Mugler black jacket with a dramatic pointed white collar and matching white
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1990s French Jackets

1980s Dana Deatherage Vintage White Bodycon Dress With Dramatic Tulle Ruffles
Located in Portland, OR
This is a dramatic bodycon 1980's vintage white statement dress from Dana Deatherage. This vintage
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler SS 1989 Les Atlantes Jacket Black Dramatic Sculptural Archive
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous black Thierry Mugler Jacket, Spring Summer 1989 Collection Stunning and super dramatic
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1980s French Jackets

1975 James Galanos Dramatic Aubergine Jersey Maxi Gown w Fabulous Draped Hood
By James Galanos, James Galanos for Amelia Gray
Located in Gresham, OR
A dramatic and rare 1975 James Galanos aubergine rayon matte jersey gown with Empire belted
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Versace Resort 2017 Black Tulle Sleeve Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
Super sexy and dramatic Versace tulle sleeve dress – from the Resort 2017 collection. Bought for
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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bodice. Features dramatic
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Coco-Brown Dramatic Deep-V Front Draped Maxi-Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
are wide for a more dramatic appearance as all of Gaultier's outfits are! The sleeves are slightly
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Hanae Mori Lavender Angel Sleeve Dress, 1970s
By Hanae Mori
Located in Boca Raton, FL
serene lavender fades to a deeper purple as a dramatic streak of aubergine, red, white, and teal sweeps
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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Luis Estevez Dramatic Low Back High Neck Vintage 70s Jersey Grecian Gown
By Estevez, Luis Estévez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 70s ESTEVEZ Couture black long sleeve jersey cape gown! Features a dramatic high neck
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Michael Kors Collection Red Angel Sleeve Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and dramatic silk chiffon angel sleeves that cascade past the wrists. The exposed seam detail at the
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Malcom Starr Pink Chiffon Bell Sleeve Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The dress features dramatic bell sleeves that lend an air of romance to your attire. They flutter with
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1990s Maxi Dresses

1970s David Silverman Peacock Print Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in London, GB
kaftan-style top with fluttering, rather dramatic angel sleeves and a ruffle-trimmed skirt. A hidden zip
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1970s Maxi Dress

Christian Dior 1980s Metallic Purple Long Sleeve Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
gown boasts billowing sleeves that synch in at the wrist, creating a dramatic and elegant effect that
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Robert Cavalli Camicia Ruffle Top with Balloon Sleeves
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Avant Garde Just Cavalli Camicia Ruffle Top. Buttons up the front. Dramatic flared sleeves with
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses

Cherry Red Lace Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress, 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Channel your inner Kate Bush and rock a dramatic red dress! This adorable lace dress is SO-1980s in
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1980s Unknown Maxi Dresses

Late 80s Asymmetrical Chanel Jacket With Chiffon Sleeves
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
that period. With large lapels, this collar wraps around in a dramatic sense. A unique feature of this
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20th Century French Jackets

Vintage White Lace Bridal Gown with Batwing Sleeves & Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slip Zipper Details: Dramatic Batwing Lace Sleeves, Pearlescent Beads at the waistline, long train
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1970s Vintage Bridal Gowns

Vintage Gina Fratini 1970's Angel Sleeve Silk Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bow Tie at Neck, Floral Printed Crepe Fabric, Dramatic Angel Sleeves with Multiple Styling
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1970s Maxi Dress

Rare Vivienne Westwood FW1993 Archival Tartan Suit Red Label 90s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
pants and belt. The shirt (or jacket) has the most amazing dramatic sleeves! Ballon sleeves/mutton
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Valentino Ivory Silk Long Sleeve Top w/ Eyelet Detail - 4
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The sleeves have a slight peasant sleeve effect to it and the cuffs have a dramatic detail to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

1990s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Velvet Long Sleeve Flare Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, this fabulous long-sleeve dress features a black velvet top and is made complete with a voluminous
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Aubergine Long Sleeve Jersey Gown with Embellishments Size 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Roberto Cavalli gown is composed of a purple stretch jersey and features long sleeves. There
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20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930s Debenham & Freebody Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Winged Sleeve Gown
By Debenhams
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to the body effortlessly. I adore the dramatic ruched wing-sleeve construction and bold deco built-in
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Dramatic Sleeves For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of dramatic sleeves. For dramatic sleeves, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Dramatic sleeves such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Cardinali, Gina Fratini and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Dramatic Sleeves?

The prices for dramatic sleeves start at $288 and top out at $8,000 with these items, on average, selling for $863.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available 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 Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino 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 Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

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