$796Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning mid/late 1950s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN raspberry red and gold silk satin sleeveless demi
50s Black Satin Bombshell Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Epitome of 1950s glamour! Black satin gown with spaghetti halter straps, ruched bust line and
50s Navy Taffeta Strapless Gown with Pink Satin Hip & Bust Bow
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Navy Taffeta Strapless Gown with Pink Satin Hip & Bust Bow. Metal zipper.
Mollie Parnis 50s Black Satin Layered One Shoulder Gown Size 8.
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mollie Parnis New York 1950s black satin layered one shoulder gown is a vintage size 8. Ladies
50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash. Grecian-esque gathered
50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress Chiffon Skirt.
50s Black Satin Evening Coat (Coat Only)
Located in San Francisco, CA
(Coat Only) 50s black satin cocktail sheath dress with a pleated shell bust comes with a matching
Late 50s/Early 60s Black Chiffon and Satin Cocktail Dress By Dior-London
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheer sophistication. Incredibly chic little black dress by the House of Dior circa late 50s/early
50s Silk Satin Floral Formal Gown w/ Emerald Satin Bodice
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular, unlabeled 1950s gown made entirely of silk satin and velvet flocked floral print
50s Black Velvet and White Satin Strapless Gown w/ Rhinestones
Located in Gresham, OR
A classic 1950s strapless gown: black velvet structured bodice with peaked decolletage, scattered
50s Kelly Green Silk Chantilly Lace and Satin Tea Length Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s silk Chantilly lace and satin tea length gown in Kelly green by Rosalie MacRini
Ceil Chapman 50s Silk Satin Azure Cocktail Gown w/ Bubble Hem
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s silk satin Ceil Chapman cocktail dress in azure blue with a gathered swagged hep
Charming 50s Flocked Silk Satin Cocktail Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A charming 50s silk satin cocktail dress with flocked floral print in blue and green roses against
Ceil Chapman Attributed 50s Silk Satin Origami Pleat Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Ceil Chapman. Ceil Chapman used this same green silk satin fabric on many of her pieces and when you
Traina-Norell 50s Mint Green Silk Satin Party Dress
By Traina-Norell, Norman Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
A divine Traina-Norell pale mint green silk satin party dress with tie-yourself shoulder straps
Frank Starr Original 50s Silk Satin and Brocade Cocktail Dress
By Frank Starr
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Frank Starr Original "Candlelight" white silk satin dress with princess bodice and edge
Vintage 1950s 50s Heavy Satin Pin Tuck Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
and hook closure Circa: 1950's Estimated Size: XS-S Color: Pink Fabric: Satin MEASUREMENTS
Beautiful 1950s Michael Novarese Kelly Green Silk Satin Fit n' Flare 50s Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1950s MICHAEL NOVARESE demi couture kelly green silk satin fit and flare dress
Exceptional 1950s Harvey Berin for I. Magnin Gold Vintage 50s Satin Gown / Dress
By Karen Stark
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievable Harvey Berin 1950s silk satin dress!!! Golden color, with couture craftsmanship
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Size: SMALL - MEDIUM
1950s Demi Couture Lace Satin Taupe Embroidered Strapless 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Demi - Couture Vintage 1950s Lace and Satin Taupe Embroidered Strapless Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s 50s Silk Satin Ivory Full Sweep Wedding or Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful and elegant 1950s heavy silk satin formal dress that would make the perfect vintage
50s Silk Satin Tiered Strapless Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Silk Satin Tiered Strapless Gown
Amazing 1970s Colorful Flowers Stripes Sleeveless Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s colorful cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of pink, green, yellow, orange, white navy blue in flowers and stretch. Fitted bodice with a full body. Fully lined ...
1970s Luis Estevez Silk Jersey Lipstick Red Strapless Vintage 70s Grecian Gown
By Estevez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid 1970s LUIS ESTEVEZ lipstick red silk jersey strapless Grecian gown / maxi dress ! Features an intricate gathered boned bodice. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-a...
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
$1,098Sale Price|75% Off
Size: 38 / US 2
Gucci Tom Ford Fall 2001 Size 38 / 2 Runway Black Silk Strapless Post - It Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Gucci, by Tom Ford Fall 2001 black silk strapless post-it Runaway dress ! Fashioned after post-it notes. Built in bodice holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the ...
$13,666
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé evening dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Open back with a belted waist ▪ Accordion pleated panel starting at the hip and finishing into a train ▪ Conce...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
Gucci by Tom Ford black satin cone bra corset bustier, ss 2001
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, black satin corset bustier with cone bra style structured bust, internal boning and zip fastening. Spring-Summer 2001
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway green purple metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D01069 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2022 - Ru...
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6 / 8
1990s Stephen Yearick Size 6 / 8 Silver Gunmetal Gray Beaded Silk Gown + Shawl
By Stephen Yearick
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 90 STEPHEN YEARICK silver / gunmetal silk lace beaded evening gown and large shawl World renowned celebrity dress maker! Barbara Streisand, Cher, Beyoncé, Britney S...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl Rare Bangle 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco bangle is 1925 circa Marvellous timeless design in a combination of natural cultured sea Pearl & Diamond for a sensual visual effect Totally hand crafte...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
$520Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 6
Moschino Black Size 6 Silk Fit n' Flare Perfect Little Black Cocktail Dress LBD
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
A definite must have for any stylish gal on the go! Moschino black silk dress, that fits wonderfully! 1950s style, with heavy concentration to detail. Slimming waistband, with a fitt...
$9,908
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano pink silk evening dress with floral and polkadot motif, ss 2006
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano summer evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2006 ▪ Pink bias-cut silk with polkadot and floral motif ▪ 2 Spaghetti straps and 1 off-shoulder strap ▪ Draped detail across th...
Philippe Venet Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Philippe Venet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 70's Philippe Venet haute couture marigold silk dress. Fully lined in a refined matching silk, the dress features an internal belt and closes with a zip, hook and eye at the bac...
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Floral Print Semi-Sheer Runway Slip Wiggle Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a runway-ready floral-print semi-sheer stretchy Gianni Versace slip dress. This piece debuted on Brandi Quinones on look 11 of the S/S 1995 runway presentation. Gianni des...
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.
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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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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.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
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