Victor Costa Strapless Ruched Cocktail “Revenge” Dress with Cascading Bow Size 6
By Victor Costa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
began in Houston's Fifth Ward, where he started by designing paper dolls and prom dresses as a teenager
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Prom Dresses
Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax Strapless Lime Ballerina Dress – Small, 2003
$575
Size: 5-6; comparable to size small
Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax Strapless Lime Ballerina Dress – Small, 2003
Located in Tucson, AZ
like lime cotton candy. Strapless prom dress with straight cut bodice and slightly curved dropped
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Early 2000s American Ballerina Dresses
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
$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
. Strapless prom dress with flexible boning along front and rear princess seams; triple-layer skirt with pink
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses
1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It
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1950s American Ball Gowns
1980s Prom Night Blacke Dress Embellished Pois on Skirt
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Prom Night Blacke Dress Embellished Pois on Skirt Totally made in italy Composition
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
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1950's Periwinkle Blue Debutante Prom Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
This formal vintage party dress, by Cotillion Originals, would be perfect for prom or a special
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1950s American Evening Gowns
Pretty in Pink 1950's Silk Satin Beaded Princess Dress With Train
By British Crown Colony
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Perfect for a red carpet event or everything from a prom dress to an alternative wedding gown. Excellent
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1950s Hong Kong Ball Gowns
Mariano Fortuny Labelled Delphos Gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Toulon, FR
. Can be worn in indoor or prom dress. Black claw hand painted red carmine graphics. Other black ribbon
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1920s French Delphos Gowns
1950s Crimson Red Satin Vintage Prom Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1950s party dress has an amazing shape and structure to it. The waist is drawn
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Hand Painted Prom Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning pink prom dress with a wonderful hand painted skirt. The skirt is painted in an
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
1950s Vintage Tiered Tulle Formal Barbie Pink Cupcake Prom Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Very 1950s tulle formal dress with a poofy tiered skirt and halter neckline. Details: Fully
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vivienne Westwood Slashed Party Dress
By Anglomania, Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Prom dress meets Edward Scissorhands in Vivienne Westwoods sweetly subversive rendition in deep
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses
Voluminous Strapless Lavender Tulle Balloon-Ruffle Ballerina Ball Gown– S, 1950s
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Size: none; comparable to size small
Voluminous Strapless Lavender Tulle Balloon-Ruffle Ballerina Ball Gown– S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Be prepared to cut a massive—and we do mean massive—swath in this amplified ballerina dress whose
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses
Vintage 1950s Dusty Pink Prom Style Dress
Located in London, GB
to shape the dress. The skirt is densely gathered around the waist so the skirt has lots of volume
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1950s Formal Wear
1950s Aquamarine Textured Cotton Dress With Floral Rhinestone Applique
Located in London, GB
This enchanting late 1950s American prom style strapless dress in soft aquamarine textured cotton
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1950s American Day Dresses
1950s Victor Josselyn Cream and Pink Floral Rose Print Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950s printed cotton prom style dress is by noted 50s-60s designer Victor Josselyn
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1950s British Aesthetic Day Dresses
Exquisite 1950's Tulle Evening/Prom Dress
Located in New York, NY
dresses for proms were a popular item sold at the store in the 1950's. This lovely three layer tulle
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1950s American Evening Dresses
1950s Emma Domb White Prom/Wedding Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Petit Emma Domb white dress that can be a Prom or a wedding dress. The skirt and bolide is
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns
50s Lipstick Red Strapless Tulle Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The very best 1950s prom style dress we have ever had. Lipstick red tiers of tulle banded with red
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
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1990s French Blouses and Tops
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
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1980s American Evening Gowns
New 1990s Calvin Klein Collection Slate Gray Sexy One Piece Swimsuit / Bodysuit
By Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy never worn 90s vintage CALVIN KLEIN slate grey one piece cut-out swimsuit or bodysuit! The perfect alternative to black, this beauty features just the right amount of metallic ...
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1990s Swimwear
1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a flattering neckline, and full sk...
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Art Deco Black Suede Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic hexaganol shape Art Deco handbag in black suede. The bag has a decorative art deco clasp and is lined in fabric with one internal pouch pocket and integrated purse. Measuremen...
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1920s English Evening Bags and Minaudières
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
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1970s American Maxi Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
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1990s French Informal Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
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1990s Italian Ballerina Dresses
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
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1980s Canadian Coats and Outerwear
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
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20th Century Unknown Evening Gowns
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
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1990s French Jackets
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Prom Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of prom dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of prom dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning gray, black, brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Prom dresses designed by DAVID FIELDEN, Elisabetta Franchi and Emma Domb — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much are Prom Dresses?
Prices for prom dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $88 and can go as high as $5,554, while these items, on average, fetch $795.
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.
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