Late 1970s Bob Mackie Rare Sequin + Ribbons Vintage 70s Strapless Silk Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic rare late 1970s BOB MACKIE black silk strapless cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and back bodice. Abstract stripe prints. Chic si...
1970s Estevez Brown Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage Gown 70s Ostrich Feather Boa
By Estevez, Luis Estévez
Located in San Diego, CA
Measurements: Bust: 17.5 inches from underarm to underarm (gown is strapless) Waist: 28 inches Hips: 40 inches Length: 53 inches Size: Approximately a modern US size 6–8, with a US ...
1970s Frank Usher 70s Vintage Royal Blue Satin Strapless Gown and Shawl
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1970s 70s FRANK USHER for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue strapless satin evening dress and matching shawl!
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...
Bob Mackie 1970s Lipstick Red Silk Moire 70s Vintage Strapless Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning late 1970s BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS lipstick red silk moire strapless evening dress! Perfectly tailored corset bodice, and full free skirt are extremely flattering, and ...
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70S STRAPLESS PRINT JERSEY
By Joy Stevens
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The best print ever! A tribal, South Seas-inspired beauty. The fabric is a gorgeous nylon jersey, soft and liquid. The colors are cocoa brown, espresso, mango, moss, and olive. The d...
Stavropoulos 70s Black Shimmery Strapless Gown with Wrap
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boho chic by Stavropoulos circa 1970s. Black layered shimmery chiffon with asymmetrical hem trimmed in chantilly lace and bugle beads. Super sexy. Comes with matching shawl. Shawl m...
Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown - Circa 70's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown, Velvet detail at top of bustier, full skirt and crinoline/silk petticoat, beautiful bow in back - Circa 70's - vintage size 12.
Loris Azzaro Vintage Ivory Silk Pleated Strapless Gown - Circa 70's
By Loris Azzaro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Loris Azzaro Vintage Ivory Silk Pleated Strapless Gown - Circa 70's Gown has a barrel beaded diamond shape detail in the front.
70s Hanae Mori Pink floral strapless gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 60s early 70s Hanae Mori Pink floral silk strapless gown with train. Built in corset Fully lined in Silk. SIZE : MEDIUM Bust : 36" Waist : 34 Length : 47" + 5" (hem) Co...
Bob Mackie Slinky 70s Sequin Fuchsia and Black Strapless Column
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastically sexy, slinky strapless 70s Bob Mackie column dress with "Butterfly" neckline and fuchsia and black floral print covered entirely with sequins.
Vintage Fendi 1970's Karl Lagerfeld Era Smocked Velvet Dress
By Fendi
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This 70s Karl Lagerfeld-era Fendi strapless dress features a smocked velvet bodice with a soft, gathered texture that adds depth and richness to the fabric.
1970s Red and White Polka Dot Vintage 70s Strapless Chiffon Belted Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic vintage 1970s red and white hand painted polka dot maxi dress! Features an allover print of mini white polka dots. Ruffles above bust, and at mid hem. Attached sash bel...
70s Sailboat Printed Cotton Strapless Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Sailboat Printed Cotton Strapless Day Dress.
Yves Saint Laurent 70's Rive Gauche Amazing Red Sequin Strapless Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Yves Saint Laurent 70's Rive Gauche Amazing Red Sequin Strapless Evening Dress This is not heavily structured, there is no boning or corset This is simply divine, lined in silk.
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...
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...
James Galanos 1970s Vintage Red Wool Crepe Halter Gown Size 2-4
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s James Galanos Red wool crepe halter V neck gown. Cocktail Party. Size 2-4 Bust 32-36” / underbust bust 24”/ waist 26”/ length 51”
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
Vintage Bob Mackie Beaded Gown 1970s Plunging Neckline Batwing Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning beaded gown by Bob Mackie dripping in 70s glam! Cher Era!! Glass bugle beads lines the vertical stripes of this stunning gown, adding understated sparkle and lots of luxurio...
Carolina Herrera 1990s Espresso Brown Silk Chiffon Sz 8 Vintage 90s Gown Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s CAROLINA HERRERA chocolate espresso brown silk chiffon evening gown! An elegant late 1990s Carolina Herrera New York evening gown, crafted in rich espresso-bro...
NWT 2000s Halston Brown Ombré Silk Chiffon Mink Trimmed Size 2 / 4 Y2K Gown
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning new with tags early 2000s HALSTON for SAKS 5th AVENUE, by Randolph Duke evening gown. Brown ombré silk chiffon trimmed in mink. This deadstock vintage dress features a flowi...
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lined in rich brown silk. In the collection of The Metropolitain Museum of Art NYC as well as the Musee de Yves Saint Laurent Paris. 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Coutu...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Royal Blue Gown Maxi Dress w. Attached Sash
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage 2009 Royal Blue Attached sash can also be tied but I just let it hang Extra long length Invisible side zip Size IT44 NWT's, 2 small dots that you can only see u...
Exquisite 1970s Lipstick Red Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 70s Goddess Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 1970s lipstick red MIKE BENET chiffon gown! Grecian Goddess style, with asymmetrical layers of red chiffon throughout. Amazing movement, with heavy attention to detail. F...
1990s Angel Sanchez Size 6 Vintage Lipstick Red Cut Out Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Angel Sanchez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sexy vintage 90s ANGEL SANCHEZ red silk and satin cut-out bias cut evening dress! Features a red silk body, with red satin bodice and side panels. Cut-outs at each side of ...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
Oleg Cassini 1990s Black 100% Wool Skirt Suit with Fox Fur Cuffs 8
By Oleg Cassini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oleg Cassini 1990s black 100% wool skirt suit, the jacket has long sleeves, shoulder pads, and a V neckline it closes at the front with black glass & crystal rhinestone buttons. Long...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Early 1990s Michael Kors Red Stretch Cotton Ribbed Halter Dress M
By Michael Kors
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This body-hugging halter dress was designed by Michael Kors for his mainline in the early 1990's. It is crafted from a cotton blend in a ribbed knit with a bodycon fit. The minimalis...
1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really flattering the body. Nude illusion de...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
New Gucci New Midnight Green Python Mule Heels Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Python Mules Brand New * Stunning in Midnight Green Python * Silver Horsebit Hardware * Size: 38.5 * Silver Studded Sides * Python & Leather Insole * Open toe * 5.5" Heel...
$1,590
Size: 6 but fits XS to Small
SUE WONG 00's Vintage Silk Black Beaded Evening Gown w. Train Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Sue Wong Vintage 2000's Jet black 100% silk outer Beaded Adjustable tie open back Pullover Size USA 6 but fits XS to Small NWT's, excellent condition, no flaws This dress is sooo hot...
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...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
RARE Prada 2006 Pleated Silk & Lace Lingerie Style Evening Cocktail Dress 42
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Romantic details and retro suggestions inspire this lingerie dress that combines the elegant sheen of silk and the romantic delicacy of lace. DETAILS: A rare find - this Prada dr...
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.