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
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
80's bustier dress in lace, sequin and taffetas Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's bustier dress in lace, sequin and taffetas
$1,156Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4 / 6
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
$875
Size: Small - Small Medium
Vintage 80s Victor Costa Neiman Marcus Purple Metallic Silk Taffeta Dress + Belt
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1980s / 80s VICTOR COSTA for NEIMAN MARCUS purple silk taffeta strapless dress
$2,850
Size: Small / Small Medium
I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage PAUL LOUIS ORRIER Couture 1980s / 80s silk taffeta cocktail dress! Features a
Vintage Bill Blass Size 6 Black and White Gingham 1980s Silk Taffeta 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s BILL BLASS Size 6 black and white gingham silk taffeta dress with hot pink bows
1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde FRANK USHER black taffeta and velvet Size 14 cocktail dress! Features a criss-cross
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...
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 80s VICTOR COSTA taffeta flower gown / maxi dress! Features a tropical flower
$288Sale Price|20% Off
ROMANCE WAS BORN Ken Done pink multicolor illustration print babydoll dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ROMANCE WAS BORN Ken Done pink multicolor illustration print babydoll dress S Reference: AAWC
Vintage Mike Benet Sz 0/2 1980s Black Strapless Rhinestone Strapless Bustle Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 80s MIKE BENET black taffeta strapless bustle gown! Features a ruched boned bodice
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
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
80s Black Velvet Rhinestone Studded Cocktail Dress with Tiered Taffeta Skirt
By Robert David Morton
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Robert David Morton cocktail dress with rhinestone studded black velvet bodice. Taffeta skirt
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
Marc Perry 80s Taffeta Evening Coat w/ Lacing and Extreme Collar
Located in Gresham, OR
Marc Perry 1980s Evening Coat in brown taffeta with rustic eyelets and leather lacing at bodice
Scaasi 80s Silk Taffeta Gown w/ Elizabeth Arden Evening Coat
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Scaasi 80s silk taffeta ball gown in ruched emerald green (size 8) and an exquisite
Vintage 80's Oscar De La Renta Fully Beaded Bolero Top + Silk Taffeta Skirt Set
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 80's Oscar De La Renta Embellished Skirt Set Reversible Fully Exquisitely Hand Beaded and
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: ...
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
Yves Saint Laurent Runway Silk Taffeta Gown, Fall-Winter 1979-1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Late 70's, early 80's YSL silk taffeta tent gown with fabric-matched belt. This evening dress is
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
1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress
By Willi Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and fabulous 1980s WILLIWEAR / WILLI SMITH purple and green polka dot taffeta mini halter
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
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
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
Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1980s TADASHI SHOJI black taffeta off-the-shoulder cocktail dress! Features
Bill Blass Evening Gown Voluminous Silk Taffeta Top + Velvet Column Dress 80s M
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
! The silk taffeta bodice is so over the top! The puff sleeves are shirred down the inner arm and the
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...
1980s Lilli Diamond Fuchsia Hot Pink Strapless Avant Garde Gown and Sash Stole
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 80s LILLI DIAMOND magenta strapless taffeta gown and extra large stole! Features a
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
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
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
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 large
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
80s Paul-Louis Orrier Black Taffeta & Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Paul-Louis Orrier Black Taffeta & Sequin Cocktail Dress.
Oscar de la Renta Vintage 80's Ice Blue Silk Taffeta 2 Pc Evening Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Oscar de la Renta Vintage 80's Ice Blue Silk Taffeta 2 Pc Evening Dress. Featuring a sleeveless top
Bellville Sassoon Vintage Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Tiered 80s Evening Dress
By Belinda Bellville, Bellville Sassoon
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
purple pure silk taffeta fabric with a tiered skirt adorned with striped embroidery and a tassel detail
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
80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Iridescent Dress. Blue green taffeta. Shoulder pads.
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
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...
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...
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...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
BADGLEY MISCHKA 1997 Vintage Runway Navy Blue Evening Gown
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Runway FW97 Navy blue velvet with beads and crystals Size USA 6 Excellent condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 55, pit to pit 16 to...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Purse Evening Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$671Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 4 / 6
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...
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.
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