Cobalt Blue Silky Cocktail Dress with Pussy Bow, Size 12, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage 1980s French Cobalt Blue Satin Cocktail Dress with Matching Scarf. A masterclass in
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1980s Dress Size 12
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
wedges for day, and heels for evening. In great condition. Made in USA Approximately Size US 12
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1980s American Maxi Dresses
BILL BLASS Circa 1980's-1990's Velvet and Navy Satin Contrast Gown Size 12
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black velvet with contrasting satin skirt. There is a center back zipper closure and button closures at the sleeve end. In excellent vintage c...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 12 / 14
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 46 / US 12 Black Lace Strapless Vintage Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
! Marked size 46, this beauty converts to a US 12 / 14. Boned inner bodice holds everything in place. Semi
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Chic 1980s Size 12 Strapless Pearl Encrusted Black and White Pouf Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s black and white pearl encrusted Size 12 strapless embroidered party pouf dress
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
1980s Guy Laroche Size 44 / 12 Novelty Fruit Print Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
$1,295
Size: 44 / US 12
1980s Guy Laroche Size 44 / 12 Novelty Fruit Print Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s GUY LAROCHE novelty fruit print Avant Garde cotton belted dress! Stylish puff sleeves
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
1980s A.J. Bari Lord & Taylor Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By A.J. Bari, Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
. In great condition Approximately Size US 10 / 12 Measurements: 17.5-18 inches from underarm to
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
VERA WANG 1980's Embellished Pink Silk Ball Gown with Gold Lace Size 10-12
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal accuracy. Size in
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20th Century American Ball Gowns
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Black Lace Cut - Out Size 44 / 10 12 Vintage Dress + Jacket
$3,895
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Black Lace Cut - Out Size 44 / 10 12 Vintage Dress + Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
together or as separates. In great condition Made in France Marked Size French 44 ( US 10 - 12
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1980s European Dress and Coat Ensembles
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
$4,250
Size: 46 / US 12
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
France Marked French Size 46 US 12 Measurements: 18-19 inches from underarm to underarm (strapless) 34
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1980s French Evening Gowns
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Bob Mackie 1980's Pink Beaded Plunging Wrap Style Dress Size 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bob Mackie 1980's Pink Beaded Plunging Wrap Style Dress . This is from his Los Angeles produced
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1970s American Wedding Dresses
Carolyne Roehm Cream Wool Dress With Pockets Size 12.
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carolyne Roehm for Neiman Marcus 1980s wool dress size 12 with pockets made in USA. This timeless
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1980s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
VICTOR COSTA 1980's - 1990's Black Gown with Puff Sleeve Bow Size 12-14
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal accuracy. Size in description box is an estimation.
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20th Century Evening Gowns
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 12 Blue Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
majority of work completed by hand. In great unworn condition Made in USA Approximately Size US 12
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Size 44 / 12 Flower Logo Print Silk 80s Wrap Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
. In great condition Made in France Marked Size 44 / US 12 Measurements: 38-40 inch bust 30 inch waist
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 12 / 14 Hot Pink Ivory 1980s Short Sleeve 80s Silk Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
event. In great condition. Made in USA Marked Size US 12, but could also fit a 14 Measurements: 42-44
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Bob Mackie Evening Sapphire Blue Beaded Sequined 1980s Gown Remodeled Size 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Palm Beach, FL
blue & silver beading and of course, sequins! Marked size 14 but altered and modernized. High collar
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Dramatic Tadashi Shoji Vintage Dress Purple Sequins 1980s Size 12
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in Portland, OR
. The dress closes with a back zipper and has beautiful ruching. Labeled a size 12, but please use
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1980s Evening Dresses
Louis Feraud 1980s Red & Navy Striped Cotton Dress with Pockets Size 12.
By Louis Feraud
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis Feraud 1980s red & navy striped cotton dress with pockets is a size 12. Ladies please grab
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1980s German Aesthetic Day Dresses
Lillie Rubin 1980s Brown Gown Size 12.
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lillie Rubin 1980s long brown stretch gown with gold glitter specks on one side is a size 14 but
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1980s American Evening Gowns
1980s Elizabeth Arden The Salon Vintage Silk Dress Size 12 Evening Gown Sequins
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Portland, OR
Elizabeth Arden The Salon size 12. BUST: 42" WAIST: 32" HIPS: Free LENGTH from nape of neck to
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1980s American Evening Dresses
Claude Montana Vintage Black Hooded Wool Mini Dress, 1980s
By Claude Montana
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Claude Montana Vintage Black Hooded Wool Mini Dress, 1980s Estimated Modern Size: UK 12/ US 8/ EU
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1980s French Casual Dresses
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By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Original Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Lace Cape with Satin Collar This is an authentic Victorian-era cape, made from ...
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1880s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yohji Yamamoto Wrap and Drape Silk Jacket Top
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous jacket/shirt in black silk by Yohji Yamamoto. It has a shirt collar which closes with a front button tab at the neck, long sleeves with 2 button cuffs and a pocket on one...
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Early 2000s Japanese Jackets
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Black Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black Pullover Delicate floral pattern Comp tag missing feels like silk blend Size tag missing please see measurements below Great vintage condition,...
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1990s Evening Gowns
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
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1950s American Shoes
THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This THIERRY MUGLER skirt suit is composed of a black polyester and lace fabric. Features a classic Mugler silhouette with nipped waist and curved bust-line to neckline design. The j...
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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Black Silk Gown with Leather Tie It. 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
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1930s Formal Gowns
NWT Stunning Stella McCartney Saskia Dress Gown Seen on Emmys
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the best pieces I've seen from Stella McCartney. Seen at the Emmy's and was a drop-dead knockout! Elegance and high fashion at its best! This colorblock standout gown featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Victorian inspired 70s does 1800s green steampunk trained dress! Features a beautiful color of green with blue and brown flowers throughout. Chic puff sleeves and a d...
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1970s Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
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1990s Italian Mini Dress
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1980s Dress Size 12 For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1980s dress size 12 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Blue, Purple and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Bob Mackie, Elizabeth Arden and Victor Costa are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a 1980s Dress Size 12?
The price for a 1980s dress size 12 starts at $425 and tops out at $3,400, and on average, selling for $1,268.
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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