Vintage 1970s Black and Gold Party Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun dress from the 1970s. The dress has a gold panel on the front and back , with a square neckline and backline. It has a central back zip, sheer sleeves and gold cuffs, and a gol...
a vintage 1970s polka dot Party Dress by Radley
By Radley
Located in London, GB
A great party dress by Radley. The dress has an underdress in black , overlayed in black net with sewn spots in many colours. It has elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and ...
1970s Shubette Teal Angel-Sleeve Knitted Jersey Dress
Located in London, GB
Founded in London in 1913 by Jack Offenbach, the brand was beloved in the 1960s and 1970s for its playful party dresses. Tailored from a knitted jersey fabric dyed a vibrant teal hue...
$920Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage Party cocktail dress! 1970s Black Silk dress with macrame silk fringe.
1970's NINA RICCI PARIS Hot pink tiered party dress
By Gerard Pipart
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Late 1970's, NINA RICCI PARIS hot pink, tiered party dress.
Metallic Gold and Copper Party Dress, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Metallic Gold and Copper Party Dress Too cool!
Halston 1970s Blush Pink Beaded Party Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful shimmering party dress from Halston. Varying shades of pink bugle beads on silk organza add a geometric pattern and texture to the dress. Intact beading. Slip-on style; ...
1970's Gina Fratini Silk Party Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A great dress for the party season by British designer Gina Fratini. The dress has two layers of silk chiffon and is fully lined in a heavier silk.The outer layer of silk chiffon i...
1970's Gold Lurex Multi-Tiered Pleated Party Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's gold lurex multi-tiered pleated party dress.
HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Thiensville, WI
HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Halston Designer: Roy Halston Frowick Style: Halter dress / apron dress Color...
1970S Pink & Green Floral Cotton Blend Voile Romantic Lawn Party Dress Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1970S Pink & Green Floral Cotton Blend Voile Romantic Lawn Party Dress Jacket
1970S Beige Cotton Muslin 1930S Style Floral Print Lawn Party Dress With Voile R
Located in New York, NY
1970S Beige Cotton Muslin 1930S Style Floral Print Lawn Party Dress With Voile Ruffle Sleeves
A vintage 1970s purple printed layered long party dress by Clive Byrne, London
Located in London, GB
A stunning gown by Clive Byrne, London. The gown has an under dress and an over dress ( both can be worn seperately). The underdress is sleaveless , in a purple,, pink, and orange ab...
1970's Estevez Green & White Floral Garden Party Maxi Dress
By Estevez
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1970's Estevez rayon chiffon green and white floral printed garden party maxi dress.
1970s Givenchy Black Lace Maxi Party Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 70s GIVENCHY black lace maxi dress cocktail party dress. Dress is lined in silk. Bust 36' waist 28' hips 40' length 56'. Made in France.
KIKI HART Couture c.1970's Floral Pop Art Satin Bow Lace Ruffle Maxi Party Dress
By Kiki Hart
Located in Thiensville, WI
KIKI HART Couture c.1970's Floral Pop Art Satin Bow Lace Ruffle Party Maxi Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Kiki Hart New York Designer: Kiki Hart Style: Maxi dress Color(s): Shades o...
Marie Martine 1970s vintage lime green lace ruffled maxi party dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Marie Martine Paris maxi dress that would be perfect for any garden, pool or beach Party. This gorgeous handmade creation comes from the late 1960s French era, the tailoring is good ...
Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Organza Ruffled Party Dress Gown, 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
“There is the cult of Bill Blass from one end of this country to the other,” socialite Nan Kempner told The New York Times in 1999. This dress makes it so easy to see why the Americ...
Valentino vintage 1970s dot printed silk georgette evening/garden party dress
By Valentino
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rediscover this hidden gem from Valentino that seems to have slipped through the cracks of our 1stdibs collection. Despite gracing our shelves for an extended period, its allure rema...
1970s Mollie Parnis Off Shoulder Graphic Tropical Print Party Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This dress just screams 'fiesta' and would be perfect for an evening out in a tropical locale. The graphic floral print is on a lightweight cotton fabric with a patent leather and f...
RARE MID 1970's PIERE CARDIN PARTY MINI DRESS
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, IDF
RARE MID 1970's PIERE CARDIN PARTY MINI DRESS, Add a sparkle to your wardrobe with this exquisite mini dress made from silk and lurex.
1970's Layered Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1970's disco era party dress done in the style of Stavropoulos with layers of vibrant red chiffon has a billowy, diaphanous silhouette perfect for dancing.
1970's Galanos Beaded Rhinestone Lace-Illusion & Satin Black Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dedication to excellence in craftsmanship and design was the foundation of James Galanos' career. The quality of workmanship found in his clothing is unsurpassed in America today. It...
1970's Galanos Polka-Dot Green & Black Silk Chiffon Billow-Sleeve Party Dress
By James Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dedication to excellence in craftsmanship and design was the foundation of James Galanos' career. The quality of workmanship found in his clothing is unsurpassed in America today. It...
1970's Bill Blass One-Shoulder Sculpted Black Silk Cocktail Party Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1975 Bill Blass brought back the cocktail dress, which had all but disappeared from the fashion scene.This glamorous silk-taffeta garment has everything a woman wants.The bodice i...
1970s Tito Rossi Silver Lamé Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 1970s dress is made from liquid-look silver lamé woven with a herringbone pattern. Dress is cut in an updated 1920s silhouette with a looped belt at the drop waist, a deep-v...
1970s Metallic Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Absolutely stunning vintage 1970s black and gold floral party dress. An incredible find and extremely high quality!
A 1970s Hanae Mori Gold Lamé Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An absolutely stunning 1970s Hanae Mori gold lamé party dress with long tapered sleeves, a full skirt with an asymmetrical hemline and a ruched panel across the midriff.
1970s Ken Scott Hand Printed Green Three Piece Max Skirt Cocktail Party Dress
By Ken Scott
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Ken Scott vintage suit, three-piece, shirt and double skirt. The inner skirt in cotton, long and wide green and white with floral designs. The suit, 100% nylon, green and yellow with...
Classic 1970s Biba by Barbara Hulanicki Purple Metallic Lame Party Dress
By Biba
Located in Houston, TX
Playful yet vampy in that particularly Biba style! The shimmering purple metallic dress falls slightly above the knee, has long sleeves, an empire waist, deep V - neckline, and ribbo...
1970's Stavropoulos Metallic Pink Silk-Chiffon Grecian Low-Plunge Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
George Stavropoulos was a New York fashion designer best known for his innovatively draped dresses and evening gowns that seemed to float in air. Many of his designs were influenced ...
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William Travilla Vintage Red Pleated Satin Halterneck Party Evening Dress, 1970s
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible and rare vintage womens dress from the late 70s / early 80s by William Travilla for his Travilla label. William Travilla is best known for his Oscar winning costume des...
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
COUTURE c.1960's Turquoise Blue Metallic Tinsel Cocktail Party Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage couture c.1960's turquoise blue metallic tinsel party dress. Shift style. Jewel neckline. Sleeveless. Center back zipper closure. Bust darts. Center back slit. Unlined. Pleas...
1920S Black & White Silk Velvet Fringe Cocktail Dress With Rhinestones
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black & White Silk Velvet Fringe Cocktail Dress With Rhinestones
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...
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
1960s Tony Armstrong Raw Silk Turquoise Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s Tony Armstrong evening dress is cut in a classic and flattering column silhouette with a high rounded neckline and short, slightly capped sleeves. The front is very lightl...
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...
1960s Cresta Couture Turquoise Embellished Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s embellished dress from quality British label Cresta Couture. It is tailored to a form-fitting wiggle silhouette from a turquoise shot-silk blend which is very textured. The nec...
$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...
Original 1960s Gold and Black Metallic Lamé Brocade Evening Dress Size UK 8 US 4
Located in Maghera, GB
An elegant original period evening gown, dating to circa 1960s, fashioned from a richly textured metallic fabric reminiscent of traditional vintage lamé. Silver-toned threads form an...
Chic Vintage Navy Blue and White Hand Painted Polka Dot Sleeveless Ruched Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage navy blue and white hand painted flirty spaghetti strap midi dress! Features a flattering ruched bodice and a forgiving full skirt. Layers of the skirt give the perfect ...
1920S Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Art Deco Flapper Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Art Deco Flapper Cocktail Dress
Vintage Gold and Black Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A headturning vintage evning gown in a heavy black and gold fabric with black velvet trim. The dress has black velvet strap and hem and a side zip.
Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Black Gold Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Boutique Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size 12 ( modern size will be approx. US 8 - please check our measurements) Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Blac...
1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's Tulip or ball dress in black velvet and silver sequined dots. The skirt is lined with a black tulle petticoat edged with a plumetis tulle flounce.
1920S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Flowy Cocktail Dress With Original Slip And Fl
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Flowy Cocktail Dress With Original Slip And Flower Corsage
$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 ...
$335Sale Price|29% Off
Vintage Yellow Silk Gown
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand side. It is fully lined.
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1998 Silver Crystal Chiclet Straps Black 98p Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Meet this exquisite vintage Chanel dress from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, famously worn by the stunning Naomi Campbell. Crafted from luxurious black wool crepe, its sil...
Dries Van Noten Ciska Stretch Silk Chiffon Wrap Top Blouse
By Dries van Noten
Located in London, GB
Stunning Dries Van Noten Ciska stretch-silk chiffon wrap top. Unworn. Made from scarlet red silk mix, it has a double layered, draped front and semi sheer wrap back with side ties. H...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Elie Tahari Beaded Chiffon Floral Gown
By Elie Tahari
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Elie Tahari Beaded Chiffon Floral Gown from the 2000's. Simple flared shape with long train, lightly decorated at shoulders and down back with sequins and beadwork. Super ful...
1960s Lilli Diamond Brand New Light Pink Silk Wiggle Dress w/ Paillettes + Beads
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1960s Lilli Diamond light pink chiffon dress, with pailletes, beads, and sequins embellished throughout. Brand new, with original store tags, this deadstock dress is simp...
$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...
Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa, Lord & Taylor
Located in Sparks, NV
So wearable! Vintage black button up cocktail dress with fringe on the cuffs and hem. By Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor. Details: Fully Lined Front Button Closure/ Back Zip an...
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit. DETAILS Zip + Snap Closure Fully lined i...
MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Maria Grachvogel Vintage 100% pure silk Opalescent purple mauve Pullover The neckline can be pulled taught across, cowl, off one shoulder, etc Size UK 10 Excellent vtg condition, sl...
$13,000
Size: fits XS/S
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Vanilla Cream Beaded Silk Wedding Gown Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Warm vanilla buttercream ivory silk with white i...
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.
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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.
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