Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone. Organza lining. SIZE L
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone. Organza lining. SIZE L
1960s White Lace Wedding Dress with Tulle Lace Train
Located in London, GB
Great example of a late 1960s British-made wedding dress which is very well crafted - most likely for a high-end bridal boutique or department store of the day. It bears only a smal...
Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Open-Back Sequin-Embellished Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Geneva, CH
Channeling the timeless glamour, this late 50's - early 60's Maggy Rouff haute couture cocktail dress is infinitely flattering from every angle. Cut from black silk and tulle in a fi...
$550
Size: vintage 11; comparable to size M
Red Rose Sheath Dress w 360-Degree Tulle Balloon Peplum - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Less a peplum and more a Renaissance-era farthingale, this dress's midsection uses an optical illusion to slim the waist and hips by comparison. Entrance- AND exit-making. Sleeveles...
$1,170
Size: Equivalent size 36-37 France
A little black Couture evening dress in embroidered tulle - France Circa 1968
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968 France Little evening dress in black tulle embroidered with spiral circles, unidentified haute couture, but Possibly Dior-Bohan, dating from the late 1960s. Short dress wi...
$600
Size: Modern size 6
Late 1960s Black Maxi Dress w/ Rhinestone Dotted Tulle Overlay & Ruffle Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
A late 1960s black maxi dress with rhinestone dotted tulle overlay: Underlayer in black satin with a sweetheart neckline. Overlay is dotted tulle with prong-set rhinestone embellish...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
1960 Norman Norell Couture Sequin Star Novelty Black Sheer Illusion Tulle Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic Norman Norell couture gown exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity. Dating back to his 19...
Christian Dior 1960s Black Tulle Soutache Cocktail Dress with Shawl
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior black cocktail dress with matching shawl. Black tulle soutache floral textured design over black silk tulle with nude lining. Fitted bodice with sweetheart neckline. A...
Custom Made Vintage Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom mad vintage tulle strapless gown with shawl. Empire waist.
Sequined and Tulle Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
Skirt is midnight blue with multi-layers of tulle with dark sequined embellishment. C. 1960's
Galanos Tulle "Eyelash" Dress and Jacket
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, gown and bolero ensemble, made of black tulle, embellished with gold and silver metallic "eyelash" embroidery. Dress has an empire waist and is gathered under the bust with ...
Tulle & Sequin Baby Doll Dress
By Lord & Taylor
Located in New Hope, PA
The owner of this dress removed the labels from almost all of her dresses, which is so frustrating when you find a great example like this! All we really know is that she bought this...
60s Bronze Beaded Tulle Shift Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
60s bronze beaded tulle shift dress in nylon tulle and plastic beads! Extremely durable and strong tulle and lightweight plastic beads. No lining or liner garment included. Zips u...
Pirovano Sequin-Embellished Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Pirovano
Located in Geneva, CH
From the famous Milanese Pirovano fashion house which was then favoured by the Jet-Set, this late 50's - early 60's cocktail dress is embellished with hundreds of shimmering sequins,...
ARNOLD SCAASI Vintage dress tulle Swarovski diamantes
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Miami, FL
Only 6 of these dresses were ever made, and each was made specifically for the client. Jet black tulle adorned in soft, flowing lines of Swarvoski crystal diamantes throughout. The...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture gown with tulle and feathers
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic printed silk haute couture gown with elaborately placed feathers and tulle overlay designed by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's.
1960's Haute Couture Scherrer Strapless Black and White Tulle Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
As seen on the beautiful actress Anne Hathaway. Simply exquisite 1960's black tulle pointe d'esprit strapless haute couture cocktail dress. Lush white gardenias are clustered in the ...
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36-37
Evening Couture dress by Jean Dessès in black embroidered tulle - France C. 1960
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958-1963 France Spectacular black tulle evening gown embroidered with heart-shaped sequins by Jean Dessès Haute Couture and dating from the early 1960s. Sleeveless, tight-fitt...
Sarmi Coral metallic woven painted tulle sequined evening dress 1960s
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sarmi Coral metallic woven painted tulle sequined evening dress from the 1960s. Count Ferdinando Sarmi was known for his opulent evening looks and extravagant fabrics. Born in Italy,...
Sensational 1960s Suzy Perette Black Silk + Tulle Trapeze Empire Babydoll Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s SUZY PERETTE black silk and tulle trapeze cocktail dress! Features a black silk sheath underlay, with layers of black tulle. Empire waist, with small bow belo...
Estevez 1960's Sparkling Embroidered Tulle Gown
By Estevez, Luis Estévez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960's gown from American designer Luis Estevez is made from ruched black net embroidered with swirling roses in metallic threads. Strapless gown is body hugging with panels...
Bergdorf Goodman Custom Tulle Gown Circa 1961
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite ballgown from Bergdorf Goodman circa 1961 is made of layers of white tulle. It features hand-embroidered sprays of flowers that are adorned with seed beads, bugle beads, a...
1960s Deep Blue Silk Tulle Alfred Bosand Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a fantastic and romantic gown by Alfred Bosand who was really one of the great American designers whose clothes where made to couture levels with lots of hand finishes and de...
Valentino Couture 1960s Pink Tulle Beaded & Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s couture hand-beaded fitted cocktail dress. Vertical lines with beaded circles with rhinestones in the center of the circles. Beaded lines wrap around the sleeves. Silk-tulle in...
1960s Sequin Snowflake Tulle Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
Unbelievable tulle & sequin gown with the most delightful fantasy winter theme. Perhaps a custom piece for a winter themed gala from days past this is a wonderful ball gown for an ov...
1968 Givenchy Haute-Couture Black & White Sequin Tulle Off-Shoulder Formal Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Givenchy's trademark of sculpted lines and luxurious fabrics make his work easily recognizable. This gorgeous gown, dating back to late 1960's, is a beautiful example of his brillian...
1960 Christian Dior Black Silk & Dotted Tulle Strapless Bow Cocktail Party Dress
By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless "Little Black Dress" created when Yves Saint Laurent was head designer at Christian Dior. Here is a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking 1960 Christian Dior dr...
Diane Von Furstenberg Size 0 / 2 Black Silk Chiffon Grecian Dress Open Back
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk chiffon dress! Grecian inspired, with layers of black chiffon that literally flow with movement. Semi-sheer chiffon dolman sleeves. Sexy op...
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chartreuse strapless gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection debuted on the runway. Crafted in lightweight chiffon, the design is tightly pleated at the bust b...
Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip
By Donna Karan
Located in Alford, MA
Donna Karan crochet lace dress crafted of metallic gold yarn that skims the body and features a deep V neckline front and back, flutter cap sleeves slit down the center, and handkerc...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Rochas, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$600
Size: none; comparable to size small
White and Pink Embroidered Bubble Hem Party Dress w Petal Bust – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
Tom Ford For Gucci Dress with Cut outs
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. It has 3/4 length sleeves, slits at the side hem and a fine strap crossing the upper chest and back. There is a ribb...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$195Sale Price|38% Off
1940s Vintage Flora Originals Women's Black Crepe Dress with Accents
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress has so much attention to details. Mu...
Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 2004 Dolce and Gabbana White Spaghetti Strap Beaded Rhinestones Dress with tassel beads. Flapper Dress. Perfect for Holiday cocktail Party. Measurement: Bust : 34” / Waist 28...
$13,498
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé evening dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Open back with a belted waist ▪ Accordion pleated panel starting at the hip and finishing into a train ▪ Conce...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
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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