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1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
By Angela Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in satin 1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
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1980s Formal Wear
1980S Burgundy Silk Lace Gown With Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1980S Burgundy Silk Lace Gown With Jacket
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Navy Blue & Silver Silk Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Navy Blue & Silver Silk Lace Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Cream Silk Chiffon Pearl Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Cream Silk Chiffon Pearl Beaded Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Teal Beaded Rayon Lace Gown With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1980S Teal Beaded Rayon Lace Gown With Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Black & White Sequined Silk Acetate Blend Tulle Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & White Sequined Silk Acetate Blend Tulle Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Crepe Strapless Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Crepe Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Electric Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Dynasty Gown With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
wear. 1980S Electric Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Dynasty Gown With Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980s Navy and White Polka Dot and Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1980s dress, made in France, is by New Bond Street-based brand The White House and displays
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1980s French Formal Wear
1980s Zandra Rhodes Pale Green Couture Silk Chiffon Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes couture pale green chiffon dress. The dress is decorated with a
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1980s British Formal Wear
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Cotton 1950S Style Summer Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Cotton 1950S Style Summer Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Black Metallic Rayon/Lurex Strapless Gown With Baroque Appliqués
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Metallic Rayon/Lurex Strapless Gown With Baroque Appliqués
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S White Polyester Blend Grecian Inspired Style Draped Gown With Boning
Located in New York, NY
1980S White Polyester Blend Grecian Inspired Style Draped Gown With Boning
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S RICHILENE Black Poly Blend Satin Gown With Lavishly Embroidered & Beaded
By Richilene
Located in New York, NY
1980S RICHILENE Black Poly Blend Satin Gown With Lavishly Embroidered & Beaded Bodice
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Pearl White Slinky Beaded Lace Long Sleeved Gown With Sheer Panels
Located in New York, NY
1980S Pearl White Slinky Beaded Lace Long Sleeved Gown With Sheer Panels
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S BOB MACKIE Black & Cream Lace Gown With Fab Bow Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black & Cream Lace Gown With Fab Bow Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Strapless Gown XS
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Strapless Gown XS
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S ODICINI COUTURE FOR FRED HAYMAN BEVERLY HILLS Black & White Silk Charmeus
Located in New York, NY
1980S ODICINI COUTURE FOR FRED HAYMAN BEVERLY HILLS Black & White Silk Charmeuse Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained Gown Wi
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a French size 44 1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S VALENTINO Red Silk Taffeta Strapless Fishtail Trained Gown With Rosette P
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1980S VALENTINO Red Silk Taffeta Strapless Fishtail Trained Gown With Rosette Pockets
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S BOB MACKIE Golden Orange Irridescent Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown With Matchi
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Golden Orange Irridescent Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown With Matching Shawl
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail Dre
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S MARY MCFADDEN White & Pastels Silk Jersey Signature Pleated Gown With Bea
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
1980S MARY MCFADDEN White & Pastels Silk Jersey Signature Pleated Gown With Beaded Embellishment
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S PAT KERR LONDON Black Lace & Sequined Silk Organza High-Low Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S PAT KERR LONDON Black Lace & Sequined Silk Organza High-Low Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Teal Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Strpless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Teal Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Strpless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S GIVENCHY Navy Blue Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Low Cut Gown 1989
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Navy Blue Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Low Cut Gown 1989
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Silk Textured Organza Strapless Gown With Chiffo
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully lined in a sexy chocolate brown to add depth to the sheer black 1980S YVES SAINT
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S GIVENCHY Electric Blue Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Sleeved Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
in near perfect condition, few very slight areas of abrasion to the satin. 1980S GIVENCHY Electric
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Musee de Yves Saint Laurent Paris. 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon
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1980s Formal Gowns
AKRIS Flamenco-Inspired Black / Creme-White Polka Dot Flounced Silk Dress, 1980s
By Albert Kriemler
Located in Munich, DE
Flamboyant 1980s signature polka dot design silk dress in black, creme-white and bright red by
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1980s Swiss Formal Wear
Size: 40 D / 42 FR / 10 US
1980S Black Leopard Print Silk & Rayon Burnout Velvet Wrap Dress Gown With Slee
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made and hand finished in Paris, no label. 1980S Black Leopard Print Silk & Rayon
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash Belt
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black & White Silk Beaded Ruffle Gown With Giant Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black & White Silk Beaded Ruffle Gown With Giant Sleeves
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980s Louis Feraud Cotton Floral Print Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
This is a really beautiful example of 1980s formal day wear by French designer Louis Feraud. The
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1980s German Informal Dresses
1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa
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1980s American Maxi Dress
Vintage Mike Benet Sz 0/2 1980s Black Strapless Rhinestone Strapless Bustle Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 80s MIKE BENET black taffeta strapless bustle gown! Features a ruched boned bodice with sparkly rhinestones at center. Bustle style pouf skirt leads to an elegant lo...
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1980s American Evening Gowns
12 Mario Bellini CAB 412 Chairs in Black Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
family who owned them since new in the 1980s. Used only in rare formal dining circumstances.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather
Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in London, GB
or early 1980s vintage and was formally owned by the wife of an ambassador. The pattern is a subtle
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1970s Japanese Maxi Dress
Ralph Gibson - Nude Woman Portrait - Signed Photograph
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
his own Lustrum Press. In the 1980s Gibson's work became more formal. This work, which can only be
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2010s Nude Photography
1980s Missoni Multi Color Knit Halter Dress with Fringe
By Missoni
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Missoni multi-color knit halter dress with exquisite fringe and crochet trim. The bust of the dress is lined. There is a side zipper closure. The dress has a dramatic 71" swe...
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1980s Italian Formal Gowns
1980s Nina Ricci Yellow and Pink Pleated Silk Chiffon Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous 1980s Nina Ricci Silk Chiffon Couture gown is a delicate specialty, Hand Sewn
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1980s French Formal Gowns
Fendi 365 vintage 1980s jacket and skirt set dress suit blue wool size 44
By Fendi
Located in Brindisi, IT
Set dress vintage 1980s Fendi 365 skirt and jacket. Double breasted jacket, skirt with tucks at
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1980s Italian Formal Wear
Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Richilene
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exceptional Richilene New York vintage 1980's formal evening gown in a feather light
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Untitled (gap)
By Tomma Abts
Located in San Francisco, CA
evocative of another era, maybe when Art Deco met the 1980s. There is a formal quality to the image though
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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Norma Kamali 1980's Silk Dress with Corset Bodice
By Norma Kamali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful Norma Kamali Dress. It is made from an ivory colored silk with back waist corset detail.
Measurements (Approximate):
Length (Back of Neck to Hem): 40"
Bust...
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1980s American Formal Gowns
Asian Print Black Silk Shift Dress With Dolman Sleeves, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980's chic silk shift dress with a richly colored Asian figural print including shades of purple
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1980s Unknown Formal Wear
1980S PATRICK KELLY Grey Gown
By Patrick Kelly
Located in New York, NY
1980S PATRICK KELLY Grey Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Peggy Jennings Black Lace / Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Peggy Jennings Black Lace / Tulle Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Red & Gold Silk Fully Beaded Halter Gown Bolero
Located in New York, NY
1980S Red & Gold Silk Fully Beaded Halter Gown Bolero
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Chiffon Lamé Floral Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Chiffon Lamé Floral Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Norma Kamali Red Chiffon Jersey Sheered Strapless Gown
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
Missing the label however the woman we bought it from remembered it as being Norma Kamali 1980S
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Aqua Blue Pavé Beaded Silk Chiffon Gown With Slits
Located in New York, NY
1980S Aqua Blue Pavé Beaded Silk Chiffon Gown With Slits
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S BOB MACKIE Beige & White Silk Chiffon Handbeaded Floor Length Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Beige & White Silk Chiffon Handbeaded Floor Length Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1980S Black & Cream Silk Halter Neck Gown With Question Mark Lapel
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & Cream Silk Halter Neck Gown With Question Mark Lapel
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1980s Formal Gowns
Late 1980s Galanos Heather Grey Rhinestone Accent Slip Demi-Couture Gown
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic heather grey James Galanos gown. From the late 1980s, this classicly sexy knit
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1990s European Formal Gowns
GIANNI VERSACE 1980s Size M Navy Side Zip Long Sleeve Blazer Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1980's GIANNI VERSACE dress blazer dress comes in navy wool cotton blend twill with padded
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Formal Wear
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Questions About 1980s Formal
- Are pearl earrings formal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, pearl earrings can be formal. For dressier occasions, you may want to select pearl studs that are 8 millimeters in size or larger to give your ensemble a dramatic finishing touch. Large drop and dangle earrings featuring pearls are also a great way to complement formalwear. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of pearl earrings.
- Is a safari suit formal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, a safari suit is not considered formal. A safari suit is designed with the purpose of going on a safari in Africa and is often lightweight cotton and traditionally khaki. It features cargo pockets and different fastening details to protect you from the elements. Shop a selection of safari wear from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a formal suit and a tuxedo comes down to the details. Tuxedos typically feature satin fabric along the lapels and the sides of the trousers, while even the most formal suits typically lack this type of embellishment. Tuxedo trousers won't have belt loops, but those included in some formal suits do. Also, tuxedos normally have satin-covered buttons. Buttons found on formal suits may be metal, shell or another material and are often uncovered. On 1stDibs, find a selection of formal suits and tuxedos.
- What is 1980's style called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What 1980s style is called varies. There isn't a single style that represents the entire decade. Rather, style trends included punk, preppy, new wave, athletic, skater and hip-hop styles. Find a selection of vintage clothing and accessories from the 1980s on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023How much a Chanel bag was in 1980 varied by style. The iconic Chanel Classic Flap Bag retailed for around $1,000. Due to inflation and increased demand for the bags, the price rose over the years. By 1990, the price had risen to $1,150, and twenty years later, it had soared to $2,850. When it was first released in 1952, the same bag cost $220. Shop a wide range of vintage Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
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