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Pretty Pink Grecian Style Gown by Noli
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and easy to wear and pack, pink Grecian style gown in a silk and cotton mix. With
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1990s British Retro Style Gowns

1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
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1990s American Retro Style Gowns

1970S JANICE WAINWRIGHT Maroon Rayon Chiffon Goddess Sleeve Kaftan Style Gown W
By Janice Wainwright
Located in New York, NY
Style Gown With Crystal Buttons & Metallic Silver Detailing
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1970s Retro Style Gowns

Galitizne Couture Renaissance Style Gown in Cream & Gold Metallic Brocade 1970s
By Irene Galitzine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Irene Galitizne Couture, Renaissance style evening gown in cream & white with gold metallic brocade
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1970s Italian Retro Style Gowns

1970's Annacat Burgundy Velvet Gown with Gold & Silver Details
By AnnaCat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's burgundy velvet mock turtleneck, long sleeve gown. Mutton style sleeve at shoulder, tapers
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1970s British Retro Style Gowns

1970s Louis Feraud Haute Couture Silk Embellished Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
gown highlights both. Of complex construction, this longer, floaty midi dress is cut from delicate silk
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1970s Retro Style Gowns

Emmanuelle Khanh Made in France Embellished Black Worsted Wool Maxi Draped Dress
By Emmanuelle Khanh
Located in Boston, MA
Classy and regal, vintage Emmanuelle Khanh Paris gown. Condition: No sign of use, if any Fabric
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Late 20th Century French Retro Style Gowns

1970s French Couture Cream Silver Glitter Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This highly romantic dress could have been plucked from many eras throughout history. A 1970s creation, yet somehow timeless, it hints at the 1930s in the shape of the body and at de...
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1970s Retro Style Gowns

Vintage Orange Formal Suit by Gianni Versace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage orange suit designed by Gianni Versace in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. Inside is the original label. The suit consists of two pieces: jacket and skirt made entirel...
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1970s Italian Retro Style Gowns

Bright Gianni Versace Yellow Two Piece Formal Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Brilliant yellow dress designed by Gianni Versace in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. The original label is present inside. The dress consists of two pieces: jacket and skirt....
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1970s Italian Retro Style Gowns

1960's Harry Algo Brown and Cream Satin Gown
By Harry Algo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous Harry Algo brown and cream satin shirtwaist style gown from the 1960's. Upper bodice with
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1960s French Retro Style Gowns

Norman Norell Mermaid Gown With Gown (Circa 1960s)
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bodice of dress has interior attached corset detail Sheath tube style gown Invisible zipper down back
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1960s American Retro Style Gowns

1980's Alfred Bosand Royal Blue and Gold Dynasty Inspired Column Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dynasty era late 70's early 80's 's Alfred Bosand empress Josephine style gown. Plisé pleated
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

James Galanos Halter Gown (Circa 80s/90s)
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White Floral print Silk Black satin halter neckline Empire waist Column style gown Open
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Late 20th Century American Retro Style Gowns

1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Waterfall Back
Located in Gresham, OR
style gown. Size US 8.
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1950s American Retro Style Gowns

1970's Anonymous Gold and Black Floral Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Toronto, Ontario
matching stole. The spaghetti strap and V-neckline column style gown features a chiffon layer that cascades
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Black Silk Crepe Back Satin Slinky Perfection In A Bias
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in New York, NY
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Black Silk Crepe Back Satin Slinky Perfection In A Bias-Cut 1930S Style
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1990s American Retro Style Gowns

1970's Stephen Burrows Deep Navy Jersey Knit Iridescent Sequin Gown
By Stephen Burrows
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970’s Stephen Burrows deep navy jersey knit iridescent sequin gown. Long t-shirt style gown with
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1970s Retro Style Gowns

James Galanos Beaded Halter Gown (Circa 80s/90s)
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric diamond pattern Column style gown Halter style neckline Bust and straps have white and crystal
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Late 20th Century American Retro Style Gowns

1970's Galanos Couture Black Silk Chiffon and Rhinestone Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos for Amelia Gray
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Couture James Galanos black silk chiffon and rhinestone slip style gown. Provenance from a well
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

1990s Zang Toi Size 6 Navy Blue Strapless Silk Vintage 90s Flamenco Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous late 90s ZANG TOI navy blue strapless silk flamenco style gown ! This dress is so fun, and
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1990s American Retro Style Gowns

F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Rhinestone Side Slit Medusa Hook Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk chiffon Grecian/Roman-style gown by Donatella for Gianni Versace Couture
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1990s Italian Retro Style Gowns

NWT F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Rhinestone Side Slit Medusa Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk chiffon Grecian/Roman-style gown by Donatella for Gianni Versace Couture
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1990s Italian Retro Style Gowns

Donald Brooks Vintage 1970s Asian-Inspired Silk Print Gown + Cape Ensemble
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
-style gown and matching capelet. Both pieces are done in a vibrant Asian-inspired printed creamy silk
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

Vintage 1967 Givenchy Haute Couture Cobalt Blue Draped Silk Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 fall-winter collection. This caftan style gown was custom made for a larger sized client
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1970s French Retro Style Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Lacing-Bodice Elizabethan Revival Gown - Small, 1971
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Tucson, AZ
Navy blue Elizabethan style gown with long sleeves, close-fitting bodice and full skirt. Bodice
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Label(s): Lillie Rubin; Victoria Royal Ltd. Style: Gown / dress Color(s): Shade of pink / orange
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1970s Retro Style Gowns

Green Velvet Bindali Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Size Large
Located in North Hollywood, CA
embellished by hand. One of a kind custom wedding Moroccan Ottoman style gown. The kaftan features a
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1950s Moroccan Retro Style Gowns

1980S Black & White Polka Dot Cotton 1950S Style Summer Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Cotton 1950S Style Summer Gown
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1980s Retro Style Gowns

Incredible Vintage Brown Sequin Flamenco Style Mermaid Evening Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage brown sequined knit flamenco style evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn
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Late 20th Century Retro Style Gowns

1980S White Polyester Blend Grecian Inspired Style Draped Gown With Boning
Located in New York, NY
1980S White Polyester Blend Grecian Inspired Style Draped Gown With Boning
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1980s Retro Style Gowns

Jane Marquis 1960's Style White Gown With Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walk down the aisle in sophisticated elegance with the Jane Marquis 1960's Style White Gown With
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1960s Retro Style Gowns

1970S OSSIE CLARK Style Black & Silver Rayon Blend Knit Lurex Disco Gown
Located in New York, NY
1970S OSSIE CLARK Style Black & Silver Rayon Blend Knit Lurex Disco Gown
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1970s Retro Style Gowns

1950S BALENCIAGA Style Ivory & Brown Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Elaborate Gol
Located in New York, NY
gold thread work in the style of Dior's famous Palmyre gown, although dare we say the skill level of
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1950s Spanish Retro Style Gowns

Leonard Style Silk Jersey Tropical Floral Low Cut Trained Gown With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Leonard Style Silk Jersey Tropical Floral Low Cut Trained Gown With Sleeves
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1990s French Retro Style Gowns

Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown
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Late 20th Century American Retro Style Gowns

1980s Mary McFadden Jade Green Fortuny-Style Silk Column Gown w Long Sleeves
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Mary McFadden Jade Green Fortuny-Style Silk Column Gown w Long Sleeves: Signature McFadden
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1980s American Retro Style Gowns

Emma Domb 1970s Gold Metallic Jersey Grecian Style Sequined Vintage 70s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 1970s EMMA DOMB gold metallic jersey Grecian inspired gown! Features a tailored
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

Versace Fall 1998 Runway Black Grecian Style Medusa Crystal Open Side Gown Dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Black silk full length gown with open side detail One open side with crystal and Medusa detail clipped
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1990s Retro Style Gowns

1970 Ruben Panis Black Chiffon Hologram Sequin Art Deco Styled One-Shoulder Gown
By Ruben Panis for Elizabeth Arden
Located in Gresham, OR
1970 Ruben Panis Black Chiffon Hologram Sequin Art Deco Styled One-Shoulder Gown: Asymmetrical
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

1960S RICHILENE Ivory Demi-Couture Silk Chiffon Mdm Gres Style Goddess Gown Wit
By Richilene
Located in New York, NY
1960S RICHILENE Ivory Demi-Couture Silk Chiffon Mdm Gres Style Goddess Gown With Hand-Stitched
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1960s American Retro Style Gowns

Bob Mackie Attributed Black Beaded Sequins Dress, 1980s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
is timelessly fun and exciting. Though unlabeled, this stunning 80s style gown is presumably a Bob
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1980s Unknown Retro Style Gowns

Mollie Parnis Pink Silk Gown Wrap Style with Ruffled Edges and Skirt Slit
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mollie Parnis pink taffeta gown has a fixed wrap style with a sexy overlap/slit in front for a
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

Vintage Long White Summer Gown
Located in London, GB
An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style
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1960s British Retro Style Gowns

1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin
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1960s French Retro Style Gowns

1970s Halston Inspired Multicolor Sequin Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
unique. This gown is a timeless piece that pays tribute to the iconic style of the 1970s. It captures the
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1970s Retro Style Gowns

1980s Krizia Strapless "Trash Bag" Gown
By Krizia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very unique Krizia strapless gown from the 1980s made for Chez Catherine. The dark navy lurex and
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1980s Italian Retro Style Gowns

John Galliano Fall 1999 Openwork Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Prague, CZ
A stunning crocheted gown with beautiful silver lurex sparkle and the most flattering detailing
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1990s Retro Style Gowns

1970s BOB MACKIE Beaded Batwing Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning beaded gown by Bob Mackie dripping in 70s glam! Cher Era!! Glass bugle beads lines the
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1970s American Retro Style Gowns

John Galliano Fall 1995 Corseted Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Prague, CZ
Gown in fabulous black! This dress can be worn TWO WAYS: with a corset facing outwards and inwards
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1990s Retro Style Gowns

Bob Mackie 1980s Red Beaded Lace Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
unforgettable gown. Style this with some Manolo Blahnik heels, a Fendi clutch and an Hermes necklace to complete
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1980s Retro Style Gowns

1990s Bill Blass Couture Red Thigh Slit Full Length Sleeveless Asymmetric Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
elegant and timeless column style gown features an asymmetric neckline with gathered fabric to create
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1990s American Retro Style Gowns

Gucci 1980s Black Silk Long Sleeve Gown
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our Gucci 1980s Black Silk Long Sleeve Gown—a timeless and
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1980s Italian Retro Style Gowns

Christian Dior 1980s Burgundy & Metallic Gold Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
gown is not just an outfit; it's an expression of sophistication and enduring style. The gown features
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1980s French Retro Style Gowns

Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in New York, NY
Floaty Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown from the 1980's. Signature, dreamy cloud and
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1980s French Retro Style Gowns

1960s Black Sheer and Sequin Gown Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning black sheer and beaded gown and bolero. Reminiscent of the slinky beaded and net gowns
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1960s French Retro Style Gowns

Lancetti One Shoulder Black Gown with Embellishment
By Lancetti
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant Grecian style one shoulder evening gown in black with gold and rhinestone bead work
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1960s Italian Retro Style Gowns

1960's Galanos Black Silk Chiffon Gown
By Galanos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and elegant late 1960's Galanos couture black silk chiffon gown. Fitted halter style
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1960s American Retro Style Gowns

1984 Ray Aghayan for Barbra Streisand Custom Klimt Beaded Gold Lame Dress
By Ray Aghayan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
not just a dress - it's a piece of art". This empire-style gown is made of layered gold lamé and
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1980s American Retro Style Gowns

Christian Dior 1980s Metallic Purple Long Sleeve Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
luxury and style. The Christian Dior 1980s Metallic Purple Long Sleeve Gown is a glamorous statement that
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1980s French Retro Style Gowns

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Retro Style Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of retro style gowns for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of retro style gowns includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Brown and more. 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 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Retro style gowns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Mary McFadden are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Retro Style Gowns?

On average, retro style gowns on 1stDibs sell for $895, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $11,111,788 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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