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What are those long dresses called?

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What are those long dresses called?
What those long dresses are called depends on their style. Long dresses intended for everyday wear that extend to the ankle or below are maxi dresses. More formal pieces of similar lengths that are typically reserved for the evenings and for special occasions are gowns. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
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1980s American Evening Gowns

1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown: Boned bodice with slightly ruched silk jersey off-the-shoulder broad band neckline with dropped but fi...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1960s Jean-Louis I. Magnin Op-Art Chiffon Cocktail Dress in Chartreuse & Blue
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Jean-Louis I. Magnin Op-Art Chiffon Cocktail Dress in Chartreuse & Blue: A strikingly delicious spring/summer cocktail dress by a masterful Hollywood designer, this Op-Art pat...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Lloyd Klein Black Silk Jersey Cut out gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lloyd Klein Black silk jersey cut out cross cross back gown with tag $5900 Cut out back with bugle beads straps. size: 8
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Early 2000s European Formal Gowns

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Organza Blue Sheath Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Givenchy Blue Silk Linen Dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy. Sleeveless and large collar at the back. Fit best size: Small 2 or 4. Perfect f...
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1960s French Sheath Dresses

S/S 2003 John Galliano Rhinestone Buckle Black Floral Ruffle Slip Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this slip gown features a ruched bodice adorned with vertical rows of rhinestones and a central floral appliqué, finished with a s...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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