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1930s Backless Red Bias Cut Gown
1930s Backless Red Bias Cut Gown

1930s Backless Red Bias Cut Gown

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning scarlet gown from the 1930s. The fashions of the 1930s were the epitome of elegance, with a new appreciation for female curves after the straight silhouettes of th...

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Remarkable Backless 1930s Bias Velvet Gown
Remarkable Backless 1930s Bias Velvet Gown

Remarkable Backless 1930s Bias Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning gown from the 1930s. Made of an incredible royal blue silk velvet, it exhibits all the most elegant design features of the inter-war period. A halter neckline in t...

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1930s Evening Gowns

Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown
Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown

Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown

Located in New York, NY

Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Backless 1930s Bias Cut Purple Velvet Gown
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Purple Velvet Gown

Backless 1930s Bias Cut Purple Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

Please note that our dress form is a tall store display size 4. This gown best fits a size 0-2 and falls right to the floor with a subtle train. Extremely rare backless style.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

Very rare to find a gown of this era which is so revealing whilst maintaining the ageless glamour and old hollywood spirit of the 1930s. Made from luscious silk velvet it drapes and ...

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Backless 1930s White Lace Gown with Lace Caplet and Victorian Lace Detail
Backless 1930s White Lace Gown with Lace Caplet and Victorian Lace Detail

Backless 1930s White Lace Gown with Lace Caplet and Victorian Lace Detail

Located in New York, NY

We have fully rebuilt this beautiful 1930s bias cut lace gown. Down the center front we have set in a panel of Edwardian lace. The low back of the gown is framed with a Victorian lac...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

1930s Old Hollywood Silver Lamé Gown
1930s Old Hollywood Silver Lamé Gown

1930s Old Hollywood Silver Lamé Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown will accommodate a larger bust as well than most 1930s gowns.

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1930s Evening Gowns

Spectacular Backless 1930s Silver Lamé Gown
Spectacular Backless 1930s Silver Lamé Gown

Spectacular Backless 1930s Silver Lamé Gown

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning rose-gold silk lamé gown from the 1930s. The incredible fabric falls in gentle, crinkled flutes in front, and in a waterfall of rippling metallic silk from the dou...

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1930s Evening Dresses

Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown

Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown

Located in New York, NY

Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s
Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s

Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper sati...

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Black *Larger Size* Erté-Style Art Deco Burnout Velvet Backless Gown- M-L, 1930s
Black *Larger Size* Erté-Style Art Deco Burnout Velvet Backless Gown- M-L, 1930s

Black *Larger Size* Erté-Style Art Deco Burnout Velvet Backless Gown- M-L, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A dagger of a gown worn by a pre-War Boston Brahmin in search of a husband. Despite its plunging back, sheer burnout bodice and sinewy bias seams she never found him. No regrets thou...

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930's Couture Metallic Gold Textured Lamé Backless Bias-Cut Gown
Vintage 1930's Couture Metallic Gold Textured Lamé Backless Bias-Cut Gown

Vintage 1930's Couture Metallic Gold Textured Lamé Backless Bias-Cut Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A luxurious "Registered Designer with the Fashion Originators Guild" metallic gold shimmer lamé gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a sculpted plunge with se...

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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Hattie Carnegie Couture Sapphire-Blue Silk Satin Backless Bias-Cut Gown
1930's Hattie Carnegie Couture Sapphire-Blue Silk Satin Backless Bias-Cut Gown

1930's Hattie Carnegie Couture Sapphire-Blue Silk Satin Backless Bias-Cut Gown

By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture sculpted silk-satin gown dating back to the mid 1930's. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion.

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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Couture Black Sequin Silk-Chiffon Puff Sleeve Backless Bias-Cut Deco Gown
1930's Couture Black Sequin Silk-Chiffon Puff Sleeve Backless Bias-Cut Deco Gown

1930's Couture Black Sequin Silk-Chiffon Puff Sleeve Backless Bias-Cut Deco Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A breathtaking couture custom-made sheer silk chiffon gown from Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice is a seductive ruched neck, cut-out plunge with dramatic mini puff-sleeves. T...

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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's French Couture Purple Silk Bias-Cut Tiered Trains Backless Deco Dress
1930's French Couture Purple Silk Bias-Cut Tiered Trains Backless Deco Dress

1930's French Couture Purple Silk Bias-Cut Tiered Trains Backless Deco Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Hips:up to 36 inches Shortest Length:45 inches Longest Length:65 inches Sash Total Length:70 inches This 1930's French Parisian couture gown is in exc...

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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Elegant Ivory & Red Silk-Satin Backless Deco Ruffle-Bib Fishtail Gown
1930's Elegant Ivory & Red Silk-Satin Backless Deco Ruffle-Bib Fishtail Gown

1930's Elegant Ivory & Red Silk-Satin Backless Deco Ruffle-Bib Fishtail Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:34-35 inches Waist:26 inches Hips:36 inches Total Length:58 inches This rare 1930's NRA Authority Code labeled gown is in excellent wearable condition with no rips...

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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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By Christian Dior

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2010s French Tote Bags

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Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8

Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld Handkerchief Hem Slip Dress 1990s
Karl Lagerfeld Handkerchief Hem Slip Dress 1990s

Karl Lagerfeld Handkerchief Hem Slip Dress 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous gownin black silk chiffon and opaque silk from Karl Lagerfeld. The low cut, slightly blouson bodice crosses in front and is shadowed by an under layer of silk chiffon foll...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral silk brocade pattern. Lots of attention to detail, with hand-sewn finishings. Full me...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress

Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress

By Bullock Wilshire

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the entire dress. Pocket at t...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12
Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12

Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12

By Bill Blass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bill Blass lacquered lace black silk chiffon evening dress from the 1970s. This beautiful evening gown has never been worn and still has the original tags. Jewel neckline dress has l...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Plum Purple Skirt Suit
1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Plum Purple Skirt Suit

1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Plum Purple Skirt Suit

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Plum Purple Skirt Suit

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1990s Skirt Suits

Thierry Mugler dress Summer 1982
Thierry Mugler dress Summer 1982

Thierry Mugler dress Summer 1982

By Thierry Mugler

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

MUGLER - (Made in France) Coral-color silk and linen dress. Size 38FR indicated. 1982 Spring-Summer Collection. To be mentioned, there are some stains. Condition: Good condition Di...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Huey Waltzer for Mannequin Heart and Flower Print Pique Cotton Maxi Dress
1970s Huey Waltzer for Mannequin Heart and Flower Print Pique Cotton Maxi Dress

1970s Huey Waltzer for Mannequin Heart and Flower Print Pique Cotton Maxi Dress

By HUEY WALTZER

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 70s HUEY WALTZER for MANNEQUIN red and white heart and flower print pique cotton sleeveless maxi dress! Features lipstick red and white throughout on a soft thick cotton. ...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Pink + Crystal Midi Dress
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Pink + Crystal Midi Dress

HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Pink + Crystal Midi Dress

By Herve Léger

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Herve Leger 1990's Vintage Cool toned baby pink bordering on lilac Clear crystals Invisible side zip Lined up to right under the knee Size XS NWT's, some crystals could be re-stitche...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Geoffrey Beene Navy Blue Metallic Halter Dress
1970s Geoffrey Beene Navy Blue Metallic Halter Dress

1970s Geoffrey Beene Navy Blue Metallic Halter Dress

By Geoffrey Been Boutique, Geoffrey Beene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy and timeless 1970s Geoffrey Beene navy blue metallic jersey halter dress with bare back. Size: 4/ Small

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Laser-Cut Suede and Lace Dress, FW 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Laser-Cut Suede and Lace Dress, FW 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Laser-Cut Suede and Lace Dress, FW 1999

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Bias-cut evening slip dress by Christian Dior by John Galliano, from the Fall-Winter 1999 collection. Constructed in dark brown velvet suede with an allover diagonal grid of laser-cu...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Dress Runway 1990s
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Dress Runway 1990s

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Dress Runway 1990s

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Dress Runway 1990s Designer for the brand: Tom Ford Country of manufacture: Italy Size: 38 It Composition: 75% viscose, 25% pol...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Silk, Net & Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2002
Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Silk, Net & Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2002

Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Silk, Net & Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2002

By Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Net, Crystal ▪ Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Ve...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

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1930s Backless Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1930s backless gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a 1930s backless gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Morphew, Donna Karan and Hattie Carnegie are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Backless Gown?

Prices for a 1930s backless gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $588 and can go as high as $4,800, while, on average they fetch $1,544.

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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