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80s Velvet Dresses

Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s
Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s

Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s

By loretta di lorenzo

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Loretta di Lorenzo vintage 80s evening dress. Black velvet sheath dress, crochet details on the

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

80s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
80s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

80s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 40”/ waist: 30/ Hip

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1980s French Evening Gowns

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

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80s Patrick Kelly Iconic Leopard Stretch Velvet  Body Con Dress
80s Patrick Kelly Iconic Leopard Stretch Velvet  Body Con Dress

80s Patrick Kelly Iconic Leopard Stretch Velvet Body Con Dress

By Patrick Kelly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Body con supreme stretch velvet dress in animal print by Patrick Kelly circa 1980s. In lycra

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1980s French Day Dresses

80s Courreges Black Velvet and Sequin Cocktail Dress
80s Courreges Black Velvet and Sequin Cocktail Dress

80s Courreges Black Velvet and Sequin Cocktail Dress

By André Courrèges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Courreges dress in black velvet with sequin encrusted empire bodice. Interestingly cut

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice
80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice

80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice. Structured interior bodice with

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1990s Evening Gowns

80s Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Gown Criss Crossed with Rhinestones
80s Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Gown Criss Crossed with Rhinestones

80s Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Gown Criss Crossed with Rhinestones

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic column silhouetted gown circa 1980s by the legendary Bill Blass. Criss crossed with rows of oversized crystals. Boned inner corset and fully lined. Comes with extra rhineston...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Bill Blass Fuschia Cut Velvet Dress-Sz 6-Circa 80's
Vintage Bill Blass Fuschia Cut Velvet Dress-Sz 6-Circa 80's

Vintage Bill Blass Fuschia Cut Velvet Dress-Sz 6-Circa 80's

By Bill Blass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Bill Blass Fuschia Cut Velvet Long Sleeve Dress. Dress has pearl buttons, 2 front pockets

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s
Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s

Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s

By loretta di lorenzo

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Loretta di Lorenzo vintage 80s evening dress. Black velvet sheath dress, crochet details on the

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler Black Satin Mini 80s Dress with Velvet Trim
Thierry Mugler Black Satin Mini 80s Dress with Velvet Trim

Thierry Mugler Black Satin Mini 80s Dress with Velvet Trim

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Gresham, OR

A sexy little black dress from Thierry Mugler with signature velvet trim and bust construction

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress

80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

What a fun vintage Vicky Tiel strapless Burgundy Red and black velvet strapless dress from Bergdorf

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket
80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket

80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket

By Claude Montana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s LANVIN black velvet polkadot peplum jacket. Bust: 34"/ Waist: 26"/ Hip: 34"

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Louis Feraud Vintage Circa 80's Velvet Dress
Louis Feraud Vintage Circa 80's Velvet Dress

Louis Feraud Vintage Circa 80's Velvet Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Louis Feraud vintage circa 80's eggplant velvet dress with sash

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 Mini Dress

Chanel Black Boucle and Velvet Dress (44 Fr in 80s), 1980s
Chanel Black Boucle and Velvet Dress (44 Fr in 80s), 1980s

Chanel Black Boucle and Velvet Dress (44 Fr in 80s), 1980s

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Port Hope, ON

is velvet with the rest of the dress a wool boucle. The lining is the known silk with cc logo

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

80's Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Leopard Pattern Dress
80's Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Leopard Pattern Dress

80's Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Leopard Pattern Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

e-mail and I get back to you as soon as possible. *** 80's Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Leopard

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1980s French Casual Dresses

PIERO PANCHETTI Late 80s Velvet Mini Dress
PIERO PANCHETTI Late 80s Velvet Mini Dress

PIERO PANCHETTI Late 80s Velvet Mini Dress

Located in Brooklyn, NY

PIERO PANCHETTI & J. FRANCOIS CHARLES Late 80s Velvet Mini Dress The dress is black and deep

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

80's Valentino Cocktail Dress
80's Valentino Cocktail Dress

80's Valentino Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

80's Valentino Cocktail Dress. Velvet top, silver metal silk and a wool skirt.

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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

80s Louis Féraud black wool dress with velvet inserts
80s Louis Féraud black wool dress with velvet inserts

80s Louis Féraud black wool dress with velvet inserts

By Louis Feraud

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Louis Féraud black wool dress. Crewneck model, long sleeves and gathered bottom. Velvet inserts

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1980s Day 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 Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic design from Yves saint Laurent - lush black cotton velvet open to waist with gathered

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Early 80's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tulle and Velvet Gow
Early 80's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tulle and Velvet Gow

Early 80's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tulle and Velvet Gow

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

Early 80's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tulle and Velvet Gown. Lined with black satin silk

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1980s French Evening Gowns

80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS
80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS

80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS

By Valentino

Located in Miami Beach, FL

star. Stunning quality velvet that is so-so liquid and luscious. Ruched center seam down the front. The

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress
80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress

80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s black velvet gold diamond sequin strapless mini dress, bodice lined.

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses

80s Oscar de la Renta Cognac Velvet Draped Evening Dress
80s Oscar de la Renta Cognac Velvet Draped Evening Dress

80s Oscar de la Renta Cognac Velvet Draped Evening Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Cognac Velvet Draped Evening Dress. Simple velvet ankle-length dress with beautiful draped back

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1980s Evening Dresses

Valentino Night 80s velvet cocktail dress with pockets size 4.
Valentino Night 80s velvet cocktail dress with pockets size 4.

Valentino Night 80s velvet cocktail dress with pockets size 4.

By Valentino

Located in Atlanta, GA

Valentino Night 80s velvet cocktail dress & rhinestone trim with pockets is a size 4. It was

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

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 Margaretha Ley, Escada

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 Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves
Vintage Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves

Vintage Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves

By Norma Kamali

Located in Portland, OR

This is an extraordinary 1980's vintage dress from Norma Kamali. This avant garde rayon and silk

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1980s American Empire Waist Dresses

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By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Diego, CA

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1970s French Evening Gowns

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giorgio Armani navy blue, red and clear sequin and beaded top. This beautiful top is in excellent condition. Measurements: length 22" bust 36" waist 38" Size 42

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1990s Tank Tops

New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Thiensville, WI

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

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By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

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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By Lilly Pulitzer

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Evening bustier dress with train in white to fuschia dégradé organza ruban raw cut. Boned bustier inside the dress. Zip in the middle back. Size M

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

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By Laura Ashley

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde purple, pink and green cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled slee...

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

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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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1990s Japanese Blouses

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Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress

Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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EMILIO PUCCI vintage silk  long dress 60s

EMILIO PUCCI vintage silk long dress 60s

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Rubiera, RE

Emilio Pucci Long pink long dress Vintage 60s Fantasy on pink background; adorned with crystals and beads. Fully hand finished, double lined. 100% silk The size label has been cut. L...

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Located in University City, MO

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HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress

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Located in Thiensville, WI

Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black sequins. Strapless bodice is boned a...

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1950s Ball Gowns

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1960s White and Green  Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress

1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress

By British Crown Colony

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...

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1980s French Gauntlets

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80s Velvet Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 80s velvet dresses for sale on 1stDibs. For 80s velvet dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many classic iterations of 80s velvet dresses over the years, but those made by Oscar De La Renta, Valentino and Escada Margaretha Ley are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much are 80s Velvet Dresses?

Prices for 80s velvet dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $155 and can go as high as $4,595, while these items, on average, fetch $763.

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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