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A Vintage 1980s dramatic sleeve black cocktail dress by Gina Fratini
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A great 1980s party dress by Gina Fratini. The dress has a v neckline, and long sleaves in black
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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Ruffle Black Party Dress
By ZANDRA RHODES II
Located in Miami, FL
Fun 80's Zandra Rhodes black ruffle party dress. Step back in time to the glamorous era of the
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1980s British Evening Dresses

Strapless Zandra Rhodes Party Dress 1980s
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
A great dress for the forthcoming party season, by British designer Zandra Rhodes. The dress is
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Asymmetrical Polka Dot Silk Party Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Greenport, NY
New York. This is a flirty and fun 1980’s Oscar De La Renta silk asymmetrical polka-dot is the
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

BILL BLASS c.1980's Black Crepe Dramatic Puff Sleeve Peplum Skirt Party Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
BILL BLASS c.1980's Black Crepe Dramatic Puffed Sleeve Peplum Skirt Party Dress Circa: 1980’s
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE 1980s FLORAL PUFF SLEEVE CAPE NECK PARTY DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1980s floral party dress is pure feminine fun. The black background on this floral
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1980s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

VINTAGE 1980s FLORAL PUFF SLEEVE CAPE NECK PARTY DRESS
VINTAGE 1980s FLORAL PUFF SLEEVE CAPE NECK PARTY DRESS
Size: S, see descrip. for measurements
1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
the 1980s. Crafted from 100% fine, soft wool, the dress features a rounded neckline and long sleeves
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1980s French Mini Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Floral Silk Long Sleeve Mini Dress YSL, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
wedding, cocktail party, or special occasion. This vintage Yves Saint Laurent mini dress is unlined and
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1980s French Mini Dress

Top or Mini-Mini Dress in pink Lycra embroidered with rhinestones - French 1980s
Located in Toulon, FR
Early 1980s France Party or music hall top or mini-dress in powder pink stretch Lycra-Jersey
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1980s French Mini Dress

Vintage Nina Ricci Velvet Dress, 1980s
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
, lending an almost gothic touch. Perfect for a party or formal evening event, this glamorous dress is both
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20th Century French Evening Gowns

1980s Victor Costa Cotton Floral Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
A lovely party dress by American designer Victor Costa. This dress is in a wonderful floral print
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1980s Silk Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
A great vintage cocktail dress for the party season. The dress is silk, with dead detail. It has a
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1980s Fabrice Grey Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Fabrice
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Extraordinarily beautiful and very sexy 1980s cocktail dress. The label was created by Haitian born
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The ultimate 1980s cocktail/party dress by CSandra. Spotted gold lamé sleeves, bust and skirt with
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1980s French Chinese Dresses

1980s Caroline Charles Silk Velvet Polka Dot Dress
By Caroline Charles
Located in London, GB
This late 1980s or early 1990s black velvet polka dot dress by Caroline Charles would make the
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1980s British Evening Dresses

1980s Louis Feraud Silk Orange Pleated Chiffon Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
This is mid to late1980s midi dress by Louis Feraud is perfect for an occasion or summer party. It
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1980s German Evening Dresses

Cocktail Dress Gold Metallic Lurex Party Morton Myles for the Warren's Vintage
By Morton Myles
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Celebrate in style with this vintage cocktail dress, made by Morton Myles for the Warren's, most
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1980s Korean Cocktail Dresses

A Sequin top or mini-dress with bat handle For a Party - France Circa 1980
Located in Toulon, FR
Early 1980s France Top or mini-dress for the party or music hall in black muslin embroidered with
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1980s French Court Gowns

A Sequin top or mini-dress with bat handle For a Party - France Circa 1980
A Sequin top or mini-dress with bat handle For a Party - France Circa 1980
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Size: Equivalent to French size 38-40
Documented Vintage Boy London 1980s American Flag Hand Painted Cotton 80s Dress
By boy london
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare Documented vintage BOY LONDON 'American Flag' dress! My heart literally skipped
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1980s English Cocktail Dresses

1980s Gianni Versace Yellow and Black Floral Print Silk Dress w Draped Back
By Gianni Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
A sexy 1980s Gianni Versace silk cocktail dress in a yellow and black 1940s-inspired floral print
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Albert Museum. From the 1980’s, this beautifully made dress is a fine example of Galanos’s work. Done in
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Hidy Misawa Black Velvet and Hot Pink Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1980s Hidy Misawa silk party dress is the perfect statement piece for any event and has a very
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1980s British Evening Dresses

1980s Jenny Packham Velvet and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
and silk cocktail dress is perfect for the upcoming party season. The bodice is made up of a lovely
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Lillie Rubin Vintage Black and Ivory Checked Sequined Strapless Dress, 1980s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Portland, OR
This amazing vintage Lillie Rubin party dress is from the 1980's and has a cotton black and ivory
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1980s American Evening Dresses

1980s Isabelle Allard Bows-Embellished Ruched Lace Dress & Removable Sleeves Set
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Geneva, CH
By the French designer Isabelle Allard, this 80's evening dress is sure to get you in the mood to
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Velvet Mini Dress in Deep Burgundy
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa burgundy velvet dress from 1980s-1990s. Spectacularly structured mini dress with
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1990s Mini Dress

1980s Textured Gold Strapless Vintage Dress W Tulle underskirt & Ruched Bodice
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun vintage textured gold lurex strapless cocktail or party dress from the 1980's. The
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Black Cotton Dress with Colorful Heart Buttons, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage cocktail party dress from Yves Saint Laurent. Ruffle neckline and colorful
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1990s French Sheath Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
illustrated in this 1980s pleated cocktail dress. Done in a black silk taffeta, the dress is composed of a
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
illustrated in this 1980s pleated cocktail dress. Done in a black silk taffeta, the dress is composed of a
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Roots Blue Lace Cocktail Dress With Bow Detail and Structured Bodice
By Roots
Located in London, GB
This vivacious late 1980s sateen and lace cocktail dress in cobalt blue is by the famous London
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1980s British 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

Victor Costa for Saks 5th Ave Vintage 1980s Strapless Avant Garde Cocktail Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
! The perfect dress for any cocktail party! Perfect with heels or boots. In great condition. Made in USA
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s SCAASI Red Strapless Lace Gown With Shawl
By Arnold Scaasi Couture, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Scaasi Boutique Red Strapless sweetheart neckline lace gown. Fitted in the waist and flare
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Whiting & Davis gold chainmail mesh metal halter neck top party rare vintage
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Romford, GB
the 1980s from America's designer the amazing Whiting & Davis. This spectacular piece is a work of art
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Black Net Dress with Velvet Dot Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1980s Christian Dior Black net dress with velvet polka dot spaghetti strap gown. Perfect
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Naeem Khan silk jeweled Raj inspired beaded gown 1980s
By Naeem Khan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Naeem Khan jeweled Raj inspired beaded gown from the 1980s. The silhouette of the dress reminds me
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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990's Thierry Mugler Paris Asymmetrical Sequins Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mugler dating to the 1980's/1990's. Labeled a French size 38 although this dress better suits a French
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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Louis Feraud Navy Silk Taffeta Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
This lovely Louis Feraud late 1980s or early 1990s navy party dress in silk taffeta is both stylish
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1990s German Evening Dresses

Oleg Cassini Vintage Evening Dress With Black Sequins & Peplum
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous \vintage 1980's Oleg Cassini dress covered in shimmering black sequins. This
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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Black Velvet Dot Draped Pink & Purple Taffeta Skirt with Huge Bow Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
& purple taffeta skirt and a huge bow at the hip back. LA fabulous party dress from the 1980s. Long sleeves
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1980s American Evening Dresses

ESCADA Couture Vintage Evening Silk Gown Wedding Cream Sequined 1980s
By Escada
Located in London, GB
lined with silk. Perfect for a cocktail, wedding or parties. Condition: Very good Material: 100%S Silk
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1980s German Bridesmaids Dresses

1980s Halston Multi Color Sequin Mesh Cardigan Jacket and Black Velvet Skirt Set
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
velvet wrap skirt. Perfect for studio 54 party or holiday cocktail event. Fit size : 4 0r 6 Measurement
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1980s Evening Gowns

Loris Azzaro Vintage Black Lace Evening Dress w Asymmetrical Hem
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Portland, OR
Azzaro vintage late 1970's or early 1980's evening gown has a flesh toned lining creating an illusion
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1980s European Evening Gowns

Vintage David Hayes Black Cocktail Dress
By David Hayes
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage little black party dress was made by David Hayes in the late 1980s/early
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage David Hayes Black Cocktail Dress
Vintage David Hayes Black Cocktail Dress
Size: size S, M, & L; see description
Vintage 1980s Paris Couture Black White Novelty Champagne Glasses Hourglass Gown
By Tan Giudicelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: up to 42 inches Length top to waist: 11 inches Length waist to hem: 44 inches This 1980's Tan
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Galanos Evening Gown Formal Long Dress Black Silk Velvet Sculptural Collar
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a sophisticated evening gown from Galanos, likely created in the late 70s or early 1980s
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Loris Azzaro Paris Blue & Green Watercolor Silk Strapless Vintage Dress
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Portland, OR
made in France in the 1980's. This stunning dress is in rich saturated shades of blue, deep purple and
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Lacroix Evening Gown Corset Haute Couture Numbered Silk Crepe Rare XS
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
1980s. Made from what we believe is a fine silk crepe (no content label), this piece fastens wrap style
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1990s French Evening Gowns

1980's Givenchy Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's party dress from Givenchy is made of red silk chiffon with a leopard-like pattern in black
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Silver Lace & Black Organza Geoffrey Beene Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 1980s party dress in silver net lace and crinkle black silk organza. The dress has a
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Fabrice Beaded Party Dress, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail dress from Fabrice dates to the 1980's through early 1990's. It is made of blue fabric
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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa Strapless Black Copper Polka Dot Taffeta Party Dress, Circa 1980's
By Victor Costa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Victor Costa, circa 1980's, strapless black with copper polka dots taffeta party dress, back zip
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1980s American Evening Dresses

1980s Blue Silk Embroidered Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing 1980s cocktail dress is in a blue and black silk fabric with embroidered beadeds
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bruce Oldfield Custom Made Party Dress - 1980s
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, Chelsea
Absolutely stunning party dress. Beige lace corset with boning. Seven layers of pink tulle. The
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1980s English Evening Gowns

1980s Vintage Brown Silk Embroidered Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing 1980s cocktail dress is in a brown silk fabric with coral pink beadeds, sequins and
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel 1980s Tropical Floral Strapless Party Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun, sexy cocktail dress from Vicky Tiel is done with the designer's signature ruched chiffon
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Paul Louis Orrier 1980s Jewel-Tone Floral Party Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Paul Louis Orrier Jewel Tone Floral Party Dress
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Peek-a-Boo Cocktail Dress - 1980's - Mint Condition
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a gorgeous black cocktail dress from the 1980's. This sexy peek-a-boo style dress
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1980's Christian Dior Green Taffeta Ruffled Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980's Christian Dior party dress dates to the 1980's and is made of iridescent green silk
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1980s Party Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of 1980s party dresses available on 1stDibs. For 1980s party dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Red, Pink and more in stock now. 1980s party dresses designed by Victor Costa, Nina Ricci and Oscar De La Renta — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are 1980s Party Dresses?

Prices for 1980s party dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $137 and can go as high as $2,900, while these items, on average, fetch $500.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses and Gowns for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. 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.

Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. 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. 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.

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.

Questions About 1980s Party Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Bold, 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.

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