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Vintage 80s Party Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Ruffle Black Party Dress
1980s Zandra Rhodes Ruffle Black Party Dress

1980s Zandra Rhodes Ruffle Black Party Dress

$1,140Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 10

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 Vintage 80s Party Dresses

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Eugene Alexander 80s Strapless Lamé Party Dress
Eugene Alexander 80s Strapless Lamé Party Dress

Eugene Alexander 80s Strapless Lamé Party Dress

By Eugene Alexander

Located in Gresham, OR

Eugene Alexander 80s strapless lamé party dress originally sold at Neiman Marcus. Size 6

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1980s American Vintage 80s Party Dresses

John & Pill 80s Black Velvet Party Dress
John & Pill 80s Black Velvet Party Dress

John & Pill 80s Black Velvet Party Dress

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage John & Pill black velvet with big purple satin bow and bust details 80s party dress. 80s

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1980s German Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Artisanal Vintage Blue Gold Cocktail Sheath Dress 1980s
Artisanal Vintage Blue Gold Cocktail Sheath Dress 1980s

Artisanal Vintage Blue Gold Cocktail Sheath Dress 1980s

Located in Brindisi, Bt

80s blue cocktail party vintage dress. The empire-style dress fits comfortably and is encircled on

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1980s Italian Vintage 80s Party Dresses

David Fielden '80s Ruched Organza Party Dress Wired Ruffle Hem
David Fielden '80s Ruched Organza Party Dress Wired Ruffle Hem

David Fielden '80s Ruched Organza Party Dress Wired Ruffle Hem

By DAVID FIELDEN

Located in New York City, NY

Phenomenal 1980s David Fielden London black ruched organza party dress with cross bodice detail and

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1970s British Vintage 80s Party Dresses

80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress
80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress

80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt

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1980s Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Richilene Vintage 80s Cream & Silver Floral Sequin Sleeveless Party Dress, 1980s
Richilene Vintage 80s Cream & Silver Floral Sequin Sleeveless Party Dress, 1980s

Richilene Vintage 80s Cream & Silver Floral Sequin Sleeveless Party Dress, 1980s

By Richilene

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A glamorous vintage party shift dress from the 80s by luxury American fashion label, Richilene. In

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1980s American Vintage 80s Party Dresses

80s Yellow Silk Paulette Buraud Party Dress
80s Yellow Silk Paulette Buraud Party Dress

80s Yellow Silk Paulette Buraud Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Yellow Silk Paulette Buraud Party Dress.

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1980s Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Escada Vintage Black Velvet 80s & Red Trim Party Evening Dress, 1980s
Escada Vintage Black Velvet 80s & Red Trim Party Evening Dress, 1980s

Escada Vintage Black Velvet 80s & Red Trim Party Evening Dress, 1980s

By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A fabulous vintage womens Escada dress from the 80s in a black velvet with a full skirt and a wide

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1980s Vintage 80s Party Dresses

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Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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1990s Italian Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Blue Floral Embellished Black Lace Evening Dress, FW 1999
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Floral Embellished Black Lace Evening Dress, FW 1999

Dolce & Gabbana Blue Floral Embellished Black Lace Evening Dress, FW 1999

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace ▪ Details: Blue floral embroidery and embellishm...

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1990s French Vintage 80s Party Dresses

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

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...

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1990s Italian Vintage 80s Party Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown
Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown

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...

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1970s American Vintage 80s Party Dresses

John Galliano Dress
John Galliano Dress

John Galliano Dress

$730Sale Price|25% Off

L 35.44 in

John Galliano Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Exclusive John Galliano dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Detais: This dress is made of stretch fabric with printed details Side zipper Size is about...

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20th Century Italian Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Chloe S/S10 ivory white beige chiffon silk layered sleeveless wedding dress gown
Chloe S/S10 ivory white beige chiffon silk layered sleeveless wedding dress gown

Chloe S/S10 ivory white beige chiffon silk layered sleeveless wedding dress gown

By Chloé

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI Vintage Look 29 from the Chloe Spring Summer 2010 runway collection Floor length silk gown in what one would call off white/ecru, or a very pale beige Sleeveless cut with ...

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2010s Unknown Vintage 80s Party Dresses

90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown
90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown

90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Spring 1999 runway gown Fushcia silk floral applique gown. This gown is made of silk applique on sheer net fabric. Long sleeve and zip on the side. Muse...

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1990s Italian Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Thierry Mugler Dress - 1980s Vintage - Scalloped Hem + Stretch Fishnet Details
Thierry Mugler Dress - 1980s Vintage - Scalloped Hem + Stretch Fishnet Details

Thierry Mugler Dress - 1980s Vintage - Scalloped Hem + Stretch Fishnet Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in KENT, GB

Product Details: Thierry Mugler Dress - 1980s Vintage - Scalloped Detailing / Front & Back Dress + Neckline Hem - Panelled Top Stitching / Front & Back Dress - Stretch Fishnet Shoul...

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1980s French Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...

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Early 2000s French Vintage 80s Party Dresses

F/W 1993 Azzedine Alaïa Black Eyelet Fringe Knit Bodycon Full-Length Dress
F/W 1993 Azzedine Alaïa Black Eyelet Fringe Knit Bodycon Full-Length Dress

F/W 1993 Azzedine Alaïa Black Eyelet Fringe Knit Bodycon Full-Length Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning black knit maxi dress designed by Azzedine Alaia from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection. This exquisite dress showcases a unique laser-cut technique, with intrica...

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1990s French Vintage 80s Party Dresses

GIVENCHY COUTURE ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 Black Sleeveless Tassel Mini Dress
GIVENCHY COUTURE ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 Black Sleeveless Tassel Mini Dress

GIVENCHY COUTURE ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 Black Sleeveless Tassel Mini Dress

By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in Thiensville, WI

Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Black Sleeveless Tassel Mini Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: S/S 1998 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Sleevel...

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1990s French Vintage 80s Party Dresses

S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Nicole Kidman Navy Viscose Maxi Dress with Tie
S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Nicole Kidman Navy Viscose Maxi Dress with Tie

S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Nicole Kidman Navy Viscose Maxi Dress with Tie

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a navy viscose military-inspired maxi dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1996 collection. This piece features epaulets and buttons with hidden reinforcin...

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1990s Italian Vintage 80s Party Dresses

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 3 Piece Grey Silk Ruffle Skirt Blouse Set
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 3 Piece Grey Silk Ruffle Skirt Blouse Set

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 3 Piece Grey Silk Ruffle Skirt Blouse Set

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a gorgeous silver Saint Laurent Rive Gauche three-piece skirt set designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the 1980s, this incredible set comprises three pieces - a silk top, ...

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1980s French Vintage 80s Party Dresses

F/W 2002 Atelier Versace by Donatella Maya Rudolph Sheer Orange Sequin Gown
F/W 2002 Atelier Versace by Donatella Maya Rudolph Sheer Orange Sequin Gown

F/W 2002 Atelier Versace by Donatella Maya Rudolph Sheer Orange Sequin Gown

By Atelier Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous light orange strapless Atelier Versace gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2002 Atelier Versace collection, this gown debuted on the seaso...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage 80s Party Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ 'Fly Girl' Collection, Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Crafted from a figure-hugging viscose stocking-stitch knit with...

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Vintage 80s Party Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage 80s party dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black vintage 80s party dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Yellow and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing vintage 80s party dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bergdorf Goodman, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini and DAVID FIELDEN each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage 80s Party Dresses?

On average, vintage 80s party dresses on 1stDibs sell for $365, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $1,100 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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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