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80s Taffeta

Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4
Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4

Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 80"s black velvet top with crystals, and pink taffeta bottom. Length 46", bust

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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 1980s PAULINE TRIGERE black wool and silk taffeta dress ! Features a tailored wool

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi  Lo 80s Gown Dress
1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi  Lo 80s Gown Dress

1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi Lo 80s Gown Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible Avant Garde 1980s VICTOR COSTA lipstick red, fuchsia pink and purple color block strapless hi-lo flamenco style evening gown! Flattering ruched boned bodice holds everythi...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown
80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown

80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Breathtaking pastel pink and cream satin taffeta gown. Beaded & embroidered at bodice. Halter

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Kenzo 80s Black Silk Taffeta Ensemble
Kenzo 80s Black Silk Taffeta Ensemble

Kenzo 80s Black Silk Taffeta Ensemble

By Kenzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Romantic two piece ensemble by Japanese designer Kenzo. Circa late 70s to early 80s black silk

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1990’s Stephen Burrows Hot Pink Chiffon Mini Dress
1990’s Stephen Burrows Hot Pink Chiffon Mini Dress

1990’s Stephen Burrows Hot Pink Chiffon Mini Dress

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Greenport, NY

’s - early 90’s. Materials: Taffeta, silk chiffon. Size: 6 (free form) Measurements: Shoulder: 15.5

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Late 20th Century American Casual Dresses

Vintage William Pearson 1980s 80s Black Wool Taffeta Avant Garde Ruffle Dress
Vintage William Pearson 1980s 80s Black Wool Taffeta Avant Garde Ruffle Dress

Vintage William Pearson 1980s 80s Black Wool Taffeta Avant Garde Ruffle Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Avant garde wool sheath dress with dramatic ruffles around the neck and shoulders. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. By William Pearson. MEASUREMENTS Bust: 38" Waist: ...

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Late 20th Century Day Dresses

1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat
1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat

1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat

By Richilene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic Vintage 80s Richilene Silk Taffeta Ruffle evening opera cape coat. Cape/ coat has no

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1980s American Day Dresses

Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown
Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown

Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A late 70s, early 80s Christian Dior strapless silk taffeta ballgown in purple/blue with "petal

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1970s French Ball Gowns

Valentino Boutique 80's Silk Taffeta Feathers Black Gown
Valentino Boutique 80's Silk Taffeta Feathers Black Gown

Valentino Boutique 80's Silk Taffeta Feathers Black Gown

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

Valentino Boutique Black Ball Gown No label size (waist 30", bust 36") Feathers, Taffeta

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1980s Italian Ball Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint laurent Black Silk Taffeta Top/Skirt - 80's
Vintage Yves Saint laurent Black Silk Taffeta Top/Skirt - 80's

Vintage Yves Saint laurent Black Silk Taffeta Top/Skirt - 80's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

- Circa 80's Measurements: Top: Bust 41 Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5 Sleeve 27 Length 25 Skirt

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe/Silk Taffeta Halter Dress-Sz 6- 80's
Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe/Silk Taffeta Halter Dress-Sz 6- 80's

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe/Silk Taffeta Halter Dress-Sz 6- 80's

By Nina Ricci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe & Silk Taffeta Halter Dress with dramatic ruffle detail-Sz 6- 80's

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress
Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress

Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s dress from hard to find designer CHRIS VAN WYK! Couture quality, with heavy attention to detail. Lavender body, with light pink sash that loops through on the drop skir...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980
French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980

French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980

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Size: Equivalent French Size 44

French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France French Fuchsia silk evening Couture dress Anonymous from the 80s. Cream silk

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1980s French Evening Dresses

80s YSL Rive Gauche Black Velvet Dress with Eggplant Taffeta Trim
80s YSL Rive Gauche Black Velvet Dress with Eggplant Taffeta Trim

80s YSL Rive Gauche Black Velvet Dress with Eggplant Taffeta Trim

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

waist. Oversized pouf sleeves in iridescent eggplant taffeta and matching oversized sash belt that can

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Cocktail Dress
Incredible Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Cocktail Dress

Incredible Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Cocktail Dress

By Chloé

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A fun 80s Chloé ´bow´ black taffeta cocktail dress with a secondary fitted strap dress with a

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt
80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt

80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt

By Galanos

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt. Iridescent silk purple taffeta. Unlined, hand

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1980s Ruffled Skirts

Oscar de la Renta 80s velvet & silk taffeta evening dress size 4.
Oscar de la Renta 80s velvet & silk taffeta evening dress size 4.

Oscar de la Renta 80s velvet & silk taffeta evening dress size 4.

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Atlanta, GA

Miss O by Oscar de la Renta 1980s black velvet criss cross top with silk taffeta skirt with tulle

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1980s American Evening Dresses

80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress
80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress

80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress

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H 28 in L 41.5 in

80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Iridescent Dress. Blue green taffeta. Shoulder pads.

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Isabelle Allard 1980s Vintage Dress Ruched Purple Evening Gown
Isabelle Allard 1980s Vintage Dress Ruched Purple Evening Gown

Isabelle Allard 1980s Vintage Dress Ruched Purple Evening Gown

By Isabelle Allard

Located in Portland, OR

at Henri Bendel in the 80's, this purple taffeta evening gown has exceptional ruching, bows, and a

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rubiera, RE

ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...

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20th Century Moroccan Pants

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CHANEL  Karl Lagerfeld Kitten Hill Camellia Chain Pearls Vintage Shoes 39 Mint

CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Kitten Hill Camellia Chain Pearls Vintage Shoes 39 Mint

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel camellia kitten hill shoes with removable gold tone chain ,pearls and mini CC on the chain. Condition is mint, never used with some minor flaws from storage. Chain with pearls...

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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M

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By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...

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1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4

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1990s French Cocktail 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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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...

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RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

By Rodarte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)

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Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

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...

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Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...

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Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

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Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress
1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress

1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hunter / forest green and black strapless dress ! Green taffeta fabric with sheer black mesh and velvet overlay. Bow sash detail at l...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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80s Taffeta For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 80s taffeta you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in purple, beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a 80s taffeta may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Victor Costa, Nina Ricci and Paul-Louis Orrier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a 80s taffeta for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 80s Taffeta?

Prices for a 80s taffeta can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $147 and can go as high as $9,500, while, on average they fetch $950.

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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