Sunburst Pleated 70s Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sunburst pleated dress with a huge circular sweep skirt from the 1970s. Wonderful yellow pink and blue marbleized swirl print with contrast trim. Attached pink belt that wraps around...
Sunburst Pleated 70s Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sunburst pleated dress with a huge circular sweep skirt from the 1970s. Wonderful yellow pink and blue marbleized swirl print with contrast trim. Attached pink belt that wraps around...
Roberto Capucci Haute Couture Dress with Pleated Ruffles - '70s
By Roberto Capucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Couture coat dress by Roberto Capucci, crafted in refined dark grey fabric and enriched with dramatic pleated satin ruffle detailing. A true statement piece with strong visual impact...
Original Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Silk Dress 70s Ruffle Pleated
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Berlin, BE
This is the most gorgeous dress! It is made of such a beautiful delicate silk fabric and lovely strong saturated colours, the shape is typical 1970s. The construction is so well don...
Amazing 1970s Brightly Colored Flower Pleated Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dres
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 970s brightly colored flower print pleated cotton kaftan maxi dress! Features accordian pleating with flowers printed throughout. Simply slips over the head. In great condit...
Vintage PAULINE TRIGERE LBD 60s 70s Wool Black Dress BUTTON Pleated CLASSIC
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Asheville, NC
Pauline Trigere, Wool Blend, Shift Style, Metal Zipper on Back (Talon), Fully Lined, Pockets, Original Label Intact, Large Button Top, V-Neck Back Measurements Laying Flat Bust 19" ...
James Galanos 70s Tropical-Weight Wool Peasant Dress w/ Pleats!
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
Galanos 70s day dress of black and camel color tropical-weight wool with balloon sleeve, deep v-neck and piping that can tie at the neck.
Bill Blass Vintage 1970s 70s Creamy Silk Pleated Purple Striped Maxi Dress Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage maxi dress with pleated skirt and sleeveless sleeves. Purple stripes and rear zip closure. Details Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Circa: 1970s Label:...
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.
Mary McFadden 70s Pleated Peach & Lilac Silk One-Shoulder Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
Mary McFadden 70s wonderful one-shoulder Fortuny-style pleated silk dress with asymmetrical dropped waist and matching chain fabric shoulder drape.
Bill Blass 70s Pleated Silk Goddess Halter Gown w/ Fox Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 70s Bill Blass pleated silk chiffon goddess gown with halter back and matching belt. Jacket of silk chiffon with fox trimmed sleeves
Lanvin Vintage 1970's Geometric Logo Print Pleated Shirt Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Classic 70s Lanvin pleated shirt dress. Vibrant navy blue, kelly green, and white geometric "Lanvin" logo pattern punctuated by waist-cinching sash and exaggerated collar.
Zandra Rhodes Vintage 1970s 70s White Origami Pleated Ruffle Maxi Slip Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant white maxi slip dress by Zandra Rhodes. Origami pleated ruffle trim around the neckline and bottom hem of the dress. Finished with tiny bows on the front and back of the dres...
1970s 70s Burgundy + Fuchsia Pink Ombre Silk Halter Pleated Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s burgundy ombre halter maxi dress! Features are dark purple / burgundy at bodice, gradually evolving into a beautiful raspberry pink color. Flattering cut, with slits at both...
Sexy 1970s 70s Metallic Bronze Pleated Vintage Disco Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s disco dress!!! Striking bronze color, with accordion pleats throughout, which make for a very flattering feminine fit.
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Size: XS - Small Medium
AMAZING 1970s Samir Rainbow Metallic Sexy Pleated Vintage Disco 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s SAMIR rainbow metallic pleated dress! Super flattering fit, with a fitted pleated bodice, and flirty pleated skirt. Mock fabric covered buttons up the bodice. Hidden zippe...
Amazing 1970s Samir Rainbow Metallic Slinky Pleated Vintage 70s Disco Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR rainbow metallic pleated slinky sleeveless disco dress! Features a rainbow of colors throughout. Hidden zipper up the back. Channel your inner Studio 54 diva in t...
Amazing 1970s Gold Bronze Slinky Pleated Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s slinky gold / bronze pleated Studio 54 disco dress! Features flattering accordian pleating on the front. Mock fabric covered buttons at center bust. Hidden zipper up th...
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing 1970s Metallic Disco Studio 54 Pleated Slinky Colorful Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s disco Studio 54 pleated multi color metallic cocktail dress! Literally features every single color of the rainbow, and will match anything and everything. Looks amazing...
Vintage New Leaf Samir 1970s 70s Sexy Blue Metallic Pleated Disco Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexiest vintage Samir 1970s disco dress! Blue metallic color, with intricate pleating throughout the front. Mock buttons down the bodice. Spaghetti straps, with a feminine bust line....
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Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Samir Sexy Golden Bronze Pleated Disco Studio 54 Slinky Vintage 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s SAMIR gold / bronze metallic pleated slinky disco dress! I just love these dressed, and they are getting harder and harder to find, and always sell almost immediately! Fea...
1970s Jill Richards Black and White Pleated Bell Sleeve Chiffon 70s Midi Dress
By Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage late 1970s JILL RICHARDS black and white micro pleated chiffon midi dress! Features a black chiffon fitted bodice, with a white full midi skirt. Fantastic wide be...
1970s Vintage Samir Sexy Gold Bronze Studio 54 Pleated Metallic Disco 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage SAMIR 1970s golden / bronze disco dress! Features flattering accordian pleated throughout. Slinky, flattering fit, with thin spaghetti straps. Seven fabric covered mock ...
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Size: XS - Small Medium
1970s Samir Metallic Blue Pleated Disco Vintage 70s Studio 54 Sexy Slinky Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR vibrant blue metallic sexy sleeveless disco dress! Flattering pleating detail throughout. Fitted bodice with mock buttons up the front. Hidden zipper put he back....
SAMIR Vintage Blue Metallic 1970s Pleated 70s Disco Slinky Sexy Dress Size XS S
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1970s SAMIR electric blue metallic pleated disco dress! Features a wonderful fitted pleated bodice, with mock fabric covered buttons up the front. Thin spaghetti straps ...
Vintage Whiting and Davis 1970s Silver Chainmail 70s Metal Disco Bib Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Can be worn for multiple occasions, and can easily be dressed up or down. Perfect with the 70s Samir blue metallic pleated dress, which is also available in my 1stDibs Shop!
70s Printed Chiffon Pleated Flounce Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Printed Chiffon Pleated Flounce Dress. Lined bodice and skirt, comes with belt.
Mary McFadden Couture 70's Pleated Racer back Grecian Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden Pleated Racer back Grecian Dress. This is an earlier design, from the late 70's, when she was doing quite sexy back treatments.
70s Little Black Dress with Pleated Chiffon Butterfly Sleeves
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Miss Elliette black cocktail dress with pleated chiffon butterfly sleeves.
Scaasi Boutique Silk Ruffle Off Shoulder Dress 1980s
By Arnold Scassi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk ruffle dress by Arnold Scassi. It is made of black dot flocked silk tulle In ruffled layers around the shoulders and 3 tiered layers creating the skirt. There...
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 ...
Amazing 1970s Roberta Lynn Paisley Caftan Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s ROBERTA LYNN of California paisley print caftan maxi dress ! The silkiest fabric tat looks fantastic on. Simple wrap style with single snap at top left inside should...
1970s Pauline Trigere Fuchsia Silk Faille Evening Gown with Balloon Sleeves
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1970s Pauline Trigere fuchsia fine silk faille evening gown with deep "V" neckline, a Renaissance styled pointed waistline, full pleated skirt and large ballooned 3/4 leng...
1980s Lily Rubin Carwash Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These photos do no justice to the movement of this incredible 1980s Lily Rubin Dress! Covered in long strips of black carwash style fabric. Flattering empire waistline with sexy notc...
1970s Liberty House Plus Size XL Colorful Neon Flower Print 70s Maxi Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible LIBERTY HOUSE 1970s plus size (current 16/18) colorful neon flower print cotton / rayon maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of hot pink, neon green, orange and yellow thro...
$446Sale Price|65% Off
Size: Small
1970's Pauline Trigere Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Matching Shawl
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
A spectacular print is used for this silk chiffon faux wrap style evening dress and oversized shawl from Pauline Trigere circa 1970. The colors range from palest blue to emerald gree...
1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
1970s Elinor Gay Flower Printed Cowl Neck Jersey Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 70s Elinor Gay flower printed jersey maxi dress ! Ivory / off - white dress with colorful florals printed in purple, green, pink, and yellow throughout. Hidden zipper...
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vinta...
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon Anne Valone Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and buttonhole .Orange acétate lining close with zip in the middle back. Biais. SIZE M
Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and rare early 1970s GIORGIO DI 'SANT ANGELO boho halter maxi dress! Features colorful floral prints throughout. Layers and layer of soft cotton voile provide great movement...
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By JEAN LOUIS COUTURE, Jean Louis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Ecru Silk 1920's Inspired Drop Waist Dress
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A darling 1970's Chloé dress from the defining era of Karl Lagerfeld's reign. This sweet silk dress is detailed with delicate early 1920's inspirations such as the drop waist silhoue...
ALBERTA FERRETTI Vintage sheer silk tiered ruffle evening gown dress IT40 S
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALBERTA FERRETTI Vintage lavender purple sheer silk tiered ruffle evening gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00190 Brand: Alberta Ferretti Material: Silk Color: Purple Pattern: Solid...
1974 COURREGES abstract printed silk dress with ruffles
By André Courrèges
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1974 silk dress by Courrèges in an ivory tone with a scattered green abstract print. The cut is loose and slightly flared, with a soft, gathered bodice that falls from thin double st...
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
1970s Striped Floral Maxi Dress Daymor Couture Multi Colored
Located in Wallkill, NY
Horizontal stripes on this 1970s Maxi Dress with a large floral applique off to the side of the skirt. Zippers up the back. Lined. Measuring -- up to 34 inch bust--- Up to 26 inch wa...
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk & Swarovski Maxi Evening Dress Gown Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a true masterpiece of elegance and glamour. Crafted from luxurious black silk, this strapless gown drapes beautifully, exuding a sense o...
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
1970S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Geometric Cut Out Low & Backless Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1970S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Geometric Cut Out Low & Backless Gown
$22,934
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 8
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flowers in purple, red, orange, sorbet, g...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embe...
$5,039Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...
Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Metal zipper at each ...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
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.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
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