1960s Cacharel Modernist Tree Print Velvet Velour Vintage 60s Maxi Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and chic 1960s CACHAREL modernist tree print long sleeve velvet / velour maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of purple, fuchsia, pink, brown and black throughout. Fabric covered...
1960s Malcolm Starr Attr. Size 2 /4 Rhinestone Beaded Cut Out 60s Maxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in San Diego, CA
Channel your inner “Palm Royale” Kristen Wiig. Beautiful late 60s Malcolm Starr attributed cotton pique vintage cut-out maxi dress!
AnnaCat 1960's Japonesque Silk Dress
By AnnaCat
Located in Sharon, CT
A swinging London 60's Maxi Dress with a Japonesque nod by the important Bromton Road London Boutique-AnnaCat..
Important 1960s Malcolm Starr Gino Charles Vintage 60s Gingham Flower Maxi Dress
By Gino Charles, Malcolm Starr
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, IMPORTANT, and extremely rare 1960s Malcolm Starr, by Gino Charles cotton maxi dress! Red, white, and blue gingham, in a variety of sizes, with rick rack print edges. The m...
1960s Dynasty Pink + Orange + Brown Velvet Vintage Late 60s Flower Maxi Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1960s DYNASTY soft velvet maxi dress! Vibrant colors of orange and pink, with a chocolate brown backdrop. Mod flower prints throughout. Extremely well made, with quite a...
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1960s Greek Levantis Athens Black Red Linen Vintage 60s Embroidered Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 60s LEVANTIS Nikis 3 - Athens black and red linen maxi dress !
1960s Waltah Clarke's Turquoise Blue and Gold Vintage 60s Silk Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s WALTAH CLARKE'S turquoise blue and gold metallic ethnic maxi dress! Features a fitted bodice, with an attached sash on top back right shoulder. Full metal zipper up the...
SS23 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott 60s Halter Chain Print Slim Fit Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare! Moschino Couture 60s Halter Chain Print Slim Fit Maxi Dress SS23 collection by Jeremy Scott 100% Authentic!!!
Original Emilia Bellini Pure Silk 1960s Signature Maxidress 60s 70s Goddess
Located in Berlin, BE
Amazing Vintage Emilia Bellini ca.1960's signature print pure Silk maxi dress. High quality very rare vintage designer gown.
Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Maxi Dress or Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist; A spectacular apricot, silver and gold metallic brocade in a "wave" design make this a re...
1960s Demi Couture Floral Watercolor Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress !
1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s navy blue and white silk chiffon flower rhinestone applique gown ! Features a tailored bodice with hand-sewn white flowers that are encrusted with rhinestones. Sheer ...
1960s Hunter Forest Green Silk Velvet Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Demi Couture hunter / forest green silk velvet sleeveless evening gown! Tailored bodice with rhinestone details and rhinestone encrusted ring at left waist. Slit up the front center ...
Gorgeous 1960s Hot Pink and Silver Beaded Vintage 60s Crepe Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, and very well made 1960s hot pink fuchsia and silver beaded crepe gown! Wonderful flattering fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Hundreds of hand-sewn silver an...
1960s John Boyle Bishop Black + Brown + Red Abstract Trained 60s Gown Maxi Dress
By John Boyle Bishop
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1960s JOHN BOYLE BISHOP black, red and terra cotta brown silk trained gown! Features an elegant high neck with a dramatic cape-like train in the back. Semi sheer patterned s...
1960s Norman Norell Pink Silk Sleeveless Maxi Dress and Jacket
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Vintage Norman Norell early 60s sleeveless maxi silk dress in salmon pink color with cream polka dots.
1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...
VINTAGE 60s NEON ORANGE FLOWING CHIFFON SEQUIN WAIST MAXI DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an amazing 1960's flowing neon orange chiffon maxi dress with sequin waist. It is fully lined and has a metal zipper.. A true beauty! Bust 34" Waist" 26" Length 56"
60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown. Gathered skirt. Lined bodice. Boning in bodice. Unlined skirt. Zips up the side.
Emilio Pucci Brown Silk Print Maxi Dress - M - Circa 60's
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci Brown Silk Print Maxi Dress - M - Circa 60's This fantastic blast from the past is a one of a kind.
Bessi 60s Silk Jersey Mod Print Maxi Dress
By Bessi
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 60s Bessi mod print silk jersey maxi dress in turquoise, coral, aqua, and teal.
60s Elizabeth Arden Mod Print Silk Maxi Dress w/ Lace-Up Front
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous mod print silk maxi dress with center front "corset" lacing by Elizabeth Arden. Size 6-8
Emilia Bellini Silk Jersey 60s Horse Print Maxi
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous late 60s Emilia Bellini - Florence Italy 100% silk jersey gown with mock turtleneck, long sleeves, multibutton-keyhole neckline. Matching bead-fringe-edged belt/sash.
Bill Blass Floral Brocade Maxi Dress Late 60's
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, floral patterned, brocade, scoop neck maxi dress having a empire waist, and full sleeves. Background fabric is in a shade of pearl grey with an Asian inspired floral mo...
1960s MALCOLM STARR White Mesh Embellished Beaded Maxi Shift 60s Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Malcolm Starr 1960s White Mesh tulle wedding dress embellished in silver and gold sequins paillettes trough out the dress. Dress comes with slip. Size: Small - Medium Bu...
60s Emilio Pucci Jersey Maxi Dress in Spectacular Print
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular 60s Emilio Pucci long maxi dress in spectacular print design and shades of purple, fuchsia, black green blue and white.
Fabulous Bessi Mod Print Silk Jersey 60s Maxi
By Bessi
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic Bessi silk jersey mod printed maxi with a gorgeous pattern! Size 6. Back zipper.
60s Swinging Jack Hartley Kelly Green Halter Dress w/ Rings
Located in Gresham, OR
A fun, swinging Jack Hartley Inc. kelly green 60s jersey halter maxi-dress with mod ring detail around the neckline and back.
Adele Simpson Sequined Shirt Waist Maxi Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful Adele Simpson 60s gold sequined maxi dress with dropped waist, cuffed sleeves and collar.
Hobby Milano Couture Embroidered Linen Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
From the Hobby Milano fashion house, this sensational 60's white linen maxi dress is the perfect choice for a summer party or an evening event.
Amazing 1960s Pat Sandler Long Sleeve Paisley Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1960s PAT SANDLER paisley maxi dress! Features a tailored black velvet bodice adorned with gold sequins and beads on the collar and skirt. Quilted cotton skirt fea...
Incredible 1960s Silk Asian Print Chartreuse Vintage 60s Maxi Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1960s couture grade Asian print silk metallic maxi dress! Features Asian themed prints in warm tones of chartreuse green, olive green, rust, red, and black throughout. Fab...
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Amazing 1960s Moroccan Couture Silk Brocade Yellow + Gold Caftan 60s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s Moroccan couture yellow and gold silk brocade kaftan gown! Features a wonderfully hand stitched silk brocade. Gold embroidered trim down the front center features hundr...
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1960s Joe Salazar Rare Canary Yellow Hand Crochet Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and absolutely fabulous 1960s JOE SALAZAR canary yellow hand crochet long sleeve maxi dress! Joe Salazar was the premiere designer in the Philippines in the 60s and 70s, and was...
Late 60s Geoffrey Beene dress
Located in Austin, TX
Geoffrey Beene Bazaar printed dress. 42" bust, 42" waist, 23 1/2" sleeve. Condition: good. Size 12
1960s Hanro Siesta Fuchsia Hot Pink Zig Zag Vintage 60s Kint Maxi Dress w/ Bow
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 1960s HANRO SIESTA of Switzerland fuchsia / hot pink knit maxi dress! Features vertical embroidered zig zags in purple and green. Chic mock neck. Attached bow belt w...
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Beautiful 1970s Vintage Watercolor Flower Power Silk Maxi Dress w/ Pussycat Bow
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 70s, late 1960s / 60s watercolor printed maxi dress! Features a beautiful watercolor floral print in blues, teals, purples, pinks and greens!
Emma Domb Vintage 1960s 60s Sheer Mint Green-Blue Sequin Maxi Dress/ Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage formal dress by Emma Domb featuring a full sweep and sequin detailing. Fully lined. Rear zip and hook closure. MEASUREMENTS Bust: 34-36" Empire Waist: 27" Hips: Free ...
Teal Traina Vintage 1960s 60s Black White Cut Out Lace Long Wedding Maxi Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage designer maxi dress by Teal Traina. In cut out white lace, this dress features a ruffled neckline and sleeves and black ribbon trim along the bottom of the dress. P...
Beautiful 1960s 60s Marigold Yellow Gold Metallic Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1960s gold and marigold yellow floral silk gown! Wonderful form fitting bodice sits slightly off the shoulder, with a column skirt. Floral print, with a slight sheen backgro...
MELBRAY Of London 1960s Ice Blue Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown / Maxi Dress
By MELBRAY of LONDON
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1960s MELBRAY OF LONDON light blue silk and chiffon gown! Couture quality, with heavy attention to detail. Features a flattering gold, silver and blue hand embroidered wa...
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1960s Bonwit Teller Black Velvet Paisley Vintage 60s Moroccan Caftan Maxi Dress
By Bonwit Teller
Located in San Diego, CA
The ultimate 1960s BONWIT TELLER black rayon velvet Moroccan inspired caftan / maxi dress! Features the softest most luxurious lightweight soft rayon velvet. Wrap style, with one sid...
Amazing 1960s Gold + Brown Lurex and Silk Chiffon 60s Metallic Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1960s gold metallic and taupe brown lurex and chiffon kaftan / maxi dress! Features gold metallic lurex with light brown chiffon abstract inlays. Simply slips over th...
Rare Vintage 1960s 60s Lisa Meril Iconic Black + White 3-D Ring Mod Maxi Dress
By Lisa Meril
Located in Sparks, NV
One of the most amazing pieces we have ever laid eyes on! From a wealthy Palm Springs estate, we bring you this black and white 3-D ring mod maxi dress by Lisa Meril. Each ring has b...
Courreges Vintage Black Maxi Dress with Bows, 1960s
By André Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Modern and simple Vintage 60s Black Courreges Paris Maxi Dress with Patent leather 2 bows straps.
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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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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