1960s Mollie Parnis Pastel Beaded Column Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in London, GB
Incredible vintage 1960s Mollie Parnis silk dress in pretty pastel stripes with all over beading. It is full length with a slit to one side of the skirt, attached waist belt and sid...
1960s Black Crepe and Georgette Column Dress
Located in London, GB
This mid 1960s black column dress is chic, sophisticated and perfect for any formal occasion.
Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
The fitted bodice, draws the eye to the stylised blouson design, which is accented by a sewn fold along the waistline of the dress. The eye-catching column cut of the skirt, is finis...
1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim
Located in London, GB
This opulent 1960s dress is a rare find. Unusually intricate in detail, it is crafted from glossy, pale cream satin and embroidered all-over with swirling vines and an assortment of ...
1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset
By George Halley
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset: Remarkable Victorian inspired fuchsia and black sequin and beaded strapless fan-shaped, fully corseted...
Leonard Paris Silk Knit Spaghetti Strap Column Gown with Cocoon Shrug, 1960s
By Leonard, Daniel Tribouillard
Located in Houston, TX
Said to have been inspired by the beautiful leopard moth this silk jersey knit spaghetti strap dress has a black and white print. Print design is highlighted with grey. Dress has a l...
Vintage 1960s Polka Dot Column Dress
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1960s column dress is giving Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vibes, with its elegant shape and graphic polka dot print.
1960's Bergdorf Goodman Fabulous Printed Chiffon Column
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1960's Bergdorf Goodman column dress with chiffon overlay.
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Size: Approx. Fr 36 / UK 8
Hardy Amies 1960s couture embellished column evening dress with cutouts
By Hardy Amies
Located in London, GB
Hardy Amies 1960s couture embellished column evening dress with cutouts
1960s Velvet Column w/ Pearl Encrusted Bib
By Jack Bryan
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Velvet Column w/ Pearl and Rhinestone Encrusted Bib.
1960s Beaded Fringe and Sequin Column Sheath
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful ivory color 1960s sequined and bead fringed sheath style column gown with back slit, fitted waist, and lining. Long close fitting sheath gives that bombshell walk. Fits...
1960s Lillie Rubin Black Velvet "Cleopatra" Column Gown w Jeweled Collar
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1960s Lillie Rubin black velvet "Cleopatra" styled column gown with Empire waist, embellished waist band and heavily jeweled collar and hem.
VINTAGE 1960s PERSIAN LAMB COAT WITH MINK COLLAR
Located in New York, NY
It is lined in a beautiful silk jacquard, and closes with two hooks at the front. The Vintage 1960s Velvet Column Dress and Vintage Loris Azzaro Polka Dot Two-Piece set pictured ar...
1960s Norman Hartnell Couture Gold Sequinned and Beaded Dress
By Norman Hartnell
Located in London, GB
This very fine 1960s column dress is by the British designer Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture.
Vintage 1960s Cherry Print Column Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fruit prints are my weakness, and this vintage cherry print column dress really hits the spot. Made in the 1960s, it features a fitted princess-seamed bodice, with a defined waist ac...
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Cool Column Dress in Pastel Shades
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a wonderful summer dress from Lilly Pulitzer! It's an empire waist style sleeveless full length dress with high slits trimmed in braid work. Printed over the whole with lar...
Vintage 1960's Silver Sequin Beaded Column Evening Dress UK 14-16 US 10-12
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1960's fully sequin and bead embellished dress on a black tulle base which is overlaid upon a champagne coloured satin, is a true masterpiece to behold.
1960s Anonymous Silver Lace Long Sleeve Column Evening Dress Gown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A spectacular silver paisley lace makes this Sixties gown an exquisite treasure from the past. Lustrous and full of gorgeous swirls and flora, it is cut in a column silhouette to bes...
Givenchy Raspberry Strapless Silk Jacquard Column Gown, 1960s
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy raspberry strapless silk jacquard column gown from the 1960s...A classicly beautiful gown with a built in boned corset...Fully lined in silk...Closes at the side with a zipp...
1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s red velvet dress! Wonderful flattering fit, with a timeless style. Two mock rhinestones at either side of the waist, connected to a rhinestone chain in center. Soft, ...
1960s Column Dress w/ Gold Studded Bodice
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Column Dress w/ Gold Studded Bodice from BERGDORF GOODMAN
1960s POSH Watercolor Floral Column Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s POSH Watercolor Floral Column Dress
1960s Metallic Floral Column Dress. Terra Cotta & Dusk Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1960s Metallic Floral Column Dress. Terra Cotta & Dusk Blue.
Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci 1960's Black Pleated Column Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1960's Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci black pleated column gown.
1960s Magenta Sequin Column Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Magenta sequin column gown design for "Neiman Marcus".
Alice Edwards Vintage Turquoise & Gold Brocade Evening Party Column Dress 1960s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A glamorous vintage maxi sleeveless evening / party dress from the 60s by quality British fashion designer, Alice Edwards. In a turquoise and gold brocade fabric with a white feather...
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Bustier Metallic Bodycon Midi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Bustier Metallic Bodycon Midi Dress IT 42 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic black silk cocktail dress with a ruffled hem and dolman sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Medium Color: Black Fabric: Feels...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
Galanos Silk Jersey Purple / Rust / Taupe Balloon Sleeve Custom Made Dress, 70s
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos streamline and sleek draped silk jersey calf-length disco dress in color-blocked purple, rust and taupe. Asymmetrical keyhole neckline enhance this couture qualit...
Alaia Plum Wool Tailored Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
This is an Alaia plum wool (90%) and cashmere (10%) tailored jacket Plum wool jacket with sculptural tailoring Signature toggle single button front closure Peak lapel Side vents Par...
1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really flattering the body. Nude illusion de...
$223Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...
Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...
$2,250
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout...
$37,794
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
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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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.