1960's Pauline Trigère Black Empire Waist Dress with Sheer Bodice and Sparkles
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a softly structured 1960's Pauline Trigère cocktail dress in black, with a subtle, glamorous shimmer.
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1960s Sheer Black Dress
Black Sheer Midriff Little Black Dress, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic 1960's A-line silhouette little black cocktail dress.
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20th Century Evening Dresses
Annacat Black Satin Gown with Sheer Bell Sleeves Circa 1960's
By AnnaCat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning late 60s Biba-esque dress by the highly collectible British label Annacat. Fitted bodice with a fuller skirt featuring striped velvet details on the lower half. Decorated ha...
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1960s British Maxi Dress
1960's JACQUES HEIM by Maria Carine black sheer silk mousseline dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1960’s Jacques Heim dress, made by Maria, is done in deep jet black with a lightweight sheer outer layer and a thicker hem that gives it a soft, slightly flounced edge.
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
GLORIA SWANSON Puritan Forever Young c.1960's Black Gold Sheer Sleeve Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
GLORIA SWANSON Puritan Forever Young c. 1960's Black Gold Sheer Sleeve Dress VTG Brand / Manufacturer: Puritan Forever Young Circa: 1960s Designer: Gloria Swanson Style: Cocktail Dr...
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN haute COUTURE velvet dress with sheer lace detail
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black silk velvet haute couture dress with unique sheer floral lace sleeves and underlay designed by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's.
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Beaded Banff Dress with Sheer Sleeves
By Banff Ltd
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England.
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1960s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Black Sheer and Sequin Gown Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning black sheer and beaded gown and bolero. Reminiscent of the slinky beaded and net gowns from the 1940's. Spaghetti straps with a v-neck line and a faux wrap style bodice. Sma...
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1960s French Evening Gowns
Lillie Rubin Black Sheer Angel Wing Gown with Rhinestone Plunge - Small, 1960s
$1,000
Size: none; comparable to size S
Lillie Rubin Black Sheer Angel Wing Gown with Rhinestone Plunge - Small, 1960s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Tucson, AZ
Simple but dramatic, this electrifying gown is perfect for the woman who isn't comfortable without a sleeve but also appreciates a touch of allure. Floating chiffon bell sleeves are ...
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1960s American Evening Gowns
1960S Chocolate Brown Sheer Rayon Blend Burnout Velvet Long Sleeve Dress With G
Located in New York, NY
1960S Chocolate Brown Sheer Rayon Blend Burnout Velvet Long Sleeve Dress With Gold Rhinestone Buttons
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1960s Car Coats
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Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s. 1960s shift dress with handkerchief sleeves.
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
1960s Sarmi Red Velvet Evening Dress w/ Sheer White Silk Skirt Accent
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1960s Sarmi Red Velvet Evening Dress w/ Sheer White Silk Skirt Accent
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Houston, TX
Striking dark burgundy velvet evening dress by Sarmi. The dress is sleeveless, has a high jewel neckline, and a high, left-to-right sloping waistline. The highest tip of the waistlin...
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1960s American Evening Dresses
1960s Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr Sheer Beaded Silk Evening Gown
By Bill Tice, Malcolm Starr
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful vintage 1960s midnight blue sheer silk evening gown by Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr. This demure yet surprisingly chic gown features a sheer bodice with long sleeves,high ne...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960's Floral Sheer Chiffon Boho Dress With Lace
Located in New York, NY
1960's Floral Sheer Chiffon Boho Dress With Lace
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1960s Casual Dresses
1960s Black Chiffon Tiered Little Black Cocktail Dress With Sheer Sleeves
Located in Munich, DE
This made-to-measure straight-cut dress features a round neck, sheer full long sleeves with oversized cuffs and black layers of chiffon over a polyester underdress. It fastens up the...
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress, 1960s
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
1960s James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress with slits up sides
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Mod Lace Trimmed Gown with Sheer Chiffon Overlay
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mod Lace Trimmed Gown with Sheer Chiffon Overlay
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Elizabeth Arden 1960's Tres Déshabillé Sheer Lace Accented Lingerie Negligee
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Elizabeth Arden 1960's Tres Déshabillé Sheer Lace Accented Lingerie Negligee This is so wonderful, please use the zoom feature to see details. Size S Bust 34" Waist 28" Hips 38" L...
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1970s French Evening Dresses
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By Neiman Marcus
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Located in Miami, FL
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
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By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
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By WERLE of Beverly Hills, Werle Beverly Hills
Located in Gresham, OR
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
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By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
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By Dsquared2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s Italian Evening Gowns
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare. 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple floral silk dress exactly as seen on the runway. The dress is made from lightweight printed silk in shades of violet and lavende...
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1970s French Maxi Dress
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1960s Sheer Black Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1960s sheer black dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Orange and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1960s sheer black dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Pierre Balmain, AnnaCat and Banff Ltd are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a 1960s Sheer Black Dress?
Prices for a 1960s sheer black dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $3,500, while, on average they fetch $995.
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.
Questions About 1960s Sheer Black Dress
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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