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1950s Party Dress

Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party 1950s -60s
Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party 1950s -60s

Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party 1950s -60s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Spectacular! I look at this dress and think Flamingo Dancer with a Full Layered Ruffled skirt. Very

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1950s Casual Dresses

Barbara Tfank 1950s Chartreuse Gold Polka Dot Brocade Party Dress
Barbara Tfank 1950s Chartreuse Gold Polka Dot Brocade Party Dress

Barbara Tfank 1950s Chartreuse Gold Polka Dot Brocade Party Dress

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fun and festive party dress. This dress is made of unique textiles, a green chartreuse and gold

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1950s North American Evening Dresses

Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s
Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s

Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A Rockabilly gem with all the polish of a full-skirted party dress AND a playful oversized gingham

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

By Jacques Cassia

Located in Tucson, AZ

Rabanne and Halston: silk jersey maxi dresses with metal bustiers and revealing cutouts. This dress from

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1950s Lebanese Cocktail Dresses

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld party dress 1980s
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld party dress 1980s

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld party dress 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

Vintage Chloe yellow silk and mocha lace party dress. 1950s sweetheart bustier style with a- line

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress
1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress

1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine

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1950s American Evening Dresses

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1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Ceil Chapman dates to the 1950's and is made of marigold chiffon with all-over

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress
1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress

1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s velvet/purple tulle party dress featuring a strapless fitted and boned bodice that has a

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * gold & brown chiffon * acetate & tulle lining * gathered bodice

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress
1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress

1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s custom made tea-length caselton green cotton velvet sleeveless party dress with a modified

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emma Domb 1950's White Party Dress w Pink and Green Embroidered Flowers
Emma Domb 1950's White Party Dress w Pink and Green Embroidered Flowers

Emma Domb 1950's White Party Dress w Pink and Green Embroidered Flowers

By Emma Domb

Located in Portland, OR

This magical vintage 1950's Emma Domb strapless party dress is in a princess cut with a full skirt

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * light brown organza * tulle/ acetate lining * gold/ brown embroidered

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS
1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a party dress from the early 1960s. Crisp black taffeta portrait collar with notched

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1950s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * red dot print taffeta * tulle lining * back bow tie accent * metal

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black organza * acetate lining * amazing floral embroidery * gathered

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress
Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress

Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * white & yellow chiffon * acetate lining * awesome star print back

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows
1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black silk taffeta. Fit-n-flare silhouette. Lace trim. Ruched bodice. Full petticoat. Built-in zipper corset. Bow detail. Zipper back. Excellent condition. Bust: 32" Waist: 24" ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail
1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail

1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail

Located in Houston, TX

1950's black satin cocktail dress with velvet trim and excellent velvet floral detail. The dress is

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950s Pewter Lace Dress
1950s Pewter Lace Dress

1950s Pewter Lace Dress

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1950s Pewter Lace Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Pewter/lavender floral lace party dress. The fitted bodice features a sheer boat neckline

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning two tone 1950's party dress with a full skirt and bow detailing in the back. The pink

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950s Red Silk Dress with Black Lace
1950s Red Silk Dress with Black Lace

1950s Red Silk Dress with Black Lace

Located in London, GB

Exquisite 1950s party dress in scarlet red silk with a beautiful black lace overlay. This piece

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Tulip Print Organza Dress
1950s Tulip Print Organza Dress

1950s Tulip Print Organza Dress

Located in London, GB

A Fabulous and unusual 1950s party dress in black silk organza with a bold and beautiful red tulip

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's
Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits 2 or XS)

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pretty in pink and fabulous in flocked! This 1950's party dress is a layered combination of pale

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950s Crimson Satin Full Skirted Dress
1950s Crimson Satin Full Skirted Dress

1950s Crimson Satin Full Skirted Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning 1950s party dress has an amazing shape and structure to it. The waist is drawn right

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Crimson Red Satin Vintage Prom Style Dress
1950s Crimson Red Satin Vintage Prom Style Dress

1950s Crimson Red Satin Vintage Prom Style Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning 1950s party dress has an amazing shape and structure to it. The waist is drawn

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Ann Fleischer Hand Woven Silk Organza Midnight Blue Ribbon Dress
1950's Ann Fleischer Hand Woven Silk Organza Midnight Blue Ribbon Dress

1950's Ann Fleischer Hand Woven Silk Organza Midnight Blue Ribbon Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

beautiful. The classic 1950's party dress silhouette provides for a feminine sweetheart style neckline with

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Strapless Sweetheart Polka Dotted Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Strapless Sweetheart Polka Dotted Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Strapless Sweetheart Polka Dotted Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling 1950's formal dress with bright red Swiss polka dotted fabric and a full skirt. Strapless

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1950s American Formal Wear

Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Chic 1950's black velvet and black burnout sheer organza party dress with a huge sweep, and built

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress
Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Sparks, NV

Two-tone brown and black silk full circle party dress by Suzy Perette. Gorgeous heavy woven silk

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s
Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 2-4)

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

By Emma Domb

Located in Atlanta, GA

Emma Domb is the bomb! This 1950’s bombshell dress is worthy of an houglass figure and a stylish

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Floral Silk Dress
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Floral Silk Dress

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Floral Silk Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Sparks, NV

1950s Suzy Perette party dress in a pretty, watercolor-inspired blue, green and purple floral silk

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

50s Emma Domb Floral Applique Party Dress
50s Emma Domb Floral Applique Party Dress

50s Emma Domb Floral Applique Party Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A great, 1950s Emma Domb black tulle party dress, fully lined, with spaghetti straps and full skirt

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

S/S 2007 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Black Halter Flare Mini Dress
S/S 2007 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Black Halter Flare Mini Dress

S/S 2007 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Black Halter Flare Mini Dress

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous little black Versace halter-neck dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2007 collection, this beautiful dress features a plunging neckline...

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress

Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8

1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8

By Victoria Royal

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the softest shade of pale pink shantung silk and embellished with bright gold beads, pearlescent beads and pink claw set rhinestones, in a swirling paisley pattern, this ...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

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2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress

2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress

Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress

Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for ...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...

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Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

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2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Austin, TX

Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...

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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1950s Party Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1950s party dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Brown and more options on these pages. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Ceil Chapman, Suzy Perette and Emma Domb are consistently popular. Finding a 1950s party dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1950s Party Dress?

Prices for a 1950s party dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $180 and can go as high as $5,894, while, on average they fetch $575.

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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