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...
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 Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
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 William Travilla, 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...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
$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.
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
Vintage Quad Green Velvet Gown
By Quad 5
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown by Quad. The body of the dress is in green velvet with a low scoop neck, and short sleeves. The rest of the sleeves are white lace with 2 popper cuffs. The dr...
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...
$3,990
Size: F38 fits Small, or also XS/S S/M
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2003 Vintage Hardcore Red Leather Bondage Blazer Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW03 Hardcore Dior Bondage Collection Sleek and shiny candy apple red lambskin lined in silk Shiny silver hardware Structured shoulders Size ...
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
$904
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
Rare Kreinick 1960s Vintage Red + Yellow Polka Dot Mod Dress + Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two piece ensemble. The dress is sle...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
$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...
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...
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail dress. SIZE 38/ M
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
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.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
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.