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 understated glamour, this exquisite vintage 1980s cocktail dress captures the essence of r...
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 80s VICTOR COSTA taffeta flower gown / maxi dress! Features a tropical flower print in vibrant colors of pink, fuchsia, blue, green and black. Avant Garde accor...
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...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 12 / 14
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress !
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 46 / US 12 Black Lace Strapless Vintage Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE for BERGDORF GOODMAN black silk French Chantilly lace strapless dress ! Marked size 46, this beauty converts to a US 12 / 14. Boned inner bodice holds eve...
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! Features a fitted boned black bodice with white embroidery and hand-sewn pearls throu...
$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!
1980s A.J. Bari Lord & Taylor Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Lord & Taylor, A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress ! This chic silk number was designed by AJ BARI for LORD AND TAYLOR ! Strapless boned bodice. Tulip car wash skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook...
VERA WANG 1980's Embellished Pink Silk Ball Gown with Gold Lace Size 10-12
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of pink silk, trimmed with beaded gold lace. There is a center back zipper closure, with interior boning and an off the shoulder design. Scalloped ed...
$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
Sexy 80s vintage KARL LAGERFELD black lightweight wool and French lace cut-out sleeveless dress and jacket ! Features a tailored bodice with sheer lace cut-out detail at the center b...
$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
Sensational early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE light skin blue strapless beaded ball gown and matching lace bolero jacket ! Have your Cinderella moment in this show stopping Red Carpet n...
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 collection in the 70's , prior to his 7th Avenue line.
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.
VICTOR COSTA 1980's - 1990's Black Gown with Puff Sleeve Bow Size 12-14
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of a wool and silk taffeta contrast. Features large puff sleeves and bow at the center back skirt. There is a center back zipper and train. In exc...
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 12 Blue Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering vintage early 80s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE light blue signature pleated long sleeve dress ! The perfect shade of blue that can be worn anytime of year. Hidden z...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Size 44 / 12 Flower Logo Print Silk 80s Wrap Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche flower and logo print silk wrap dress ! Features a floral print with vivid colors of purple, marigold, pink, green throughout. Ivory b...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 12 / 14 Hot Pink Ivory 1980s Short Sleeve 80s Silk Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect vintage 80s BOB MACKIE short sleeve hot pink and ivory beaded silk dress! Features a flattering hot pink silk body with ivory beaded silk sleeves. Purple, turquoise blue and ...
Bob Mackie Evening Sapphire Blue Beaded Sequined 1980s Gown Remodeled Size 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bob Mackie Evening! The "Sultan of Sequins!" Think Diva! Broadway, Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross & Marilyn Monroe! Add you name to this illustrious list! A stunning, entrance ma...
Dramatic Tadashi Shoji Vintage Dress Purple Sequins 1980s Size 12
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in Portland, OR
This Tadashi Shoji vintage dress is in a purple poly chiffon and is fully lined. The bodice is covered on one side with pretty sequins and the sleeves are sheer with tiny purple but...
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.
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 fits like a size 12. Ladies please use your measuring tape so you can properly measu...
1980s Elizabeth Arden The Salon Vintage Silk Dress Size 12 Evening Gown Sequins
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Portland, OR
This is a gorgeous vintage dress from Elizabeth Arden - I love the beautiful silk bodice that is covered in clear sequins, the red silk waist band, the black bow with tassels, and th...
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 40.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche New Blue Plunging Silk Halter Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche" Spring / Summer 2012 blue silk halter top! Sexy plunge with a perfectly tailored bodice. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-e...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Vintage Calvin Klein 1990s Black Lace Sexy Long Sleeve 90s Bodysuit Onesie
By Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage rare early CALVIN KLEIN 1990s black lace bodysuit! All over black regal lace. Amazing bodycon fit, that is extremely versatile. Can easily transition from day to night--...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10 / 12
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...
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...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Cavalli Ivory and Green Sequin Chiffon Gown-Sz 44
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli Ivory Silk Chiffon gown with Green and Tan sequin/bugle beads - Sz 44 This gorgeous gown has long sleeves, an low plunging v neck open back with a ivory ribbon tie ac...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
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...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
$995Sale Price|21% Off
Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite heavy glass floral beaded embroidered bolero jacket c 1980s The opulent glass beaded jacket is encrusted with elaborate hand beading accented with embroidered flowers thro...
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
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.