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Black 80's bustier dress "F" Yveline Fermine
Black 80's bustier dress "F" Yveline Fermine

Black 80's bustier dress "F" Yveline Fermine

$957

Black 80's bustier dress "F" Yveline Fermine

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black 80's bustier draped dress in viscose( rayon) and taffetas ruffles. Zip closure middle back

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

80-s Vintage Bob Mackie Black Beaded Bolero Dress Size 6
80-s Vintage Bob Mackie Black Beaded Bolero Dress Size 6

80-s Vintage Bob Mackie Black Beaded Bolero Dress Size 6

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

80-s Vintage Bob Mackie Black Beaded Bolero Dress Size 6

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

80-s Bob Mackie Beaded Bolero Dress Details: Color: Black/Gold Size 6 Bodice: 100% Nylon Bottom

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Franco Moschino Couture 80's Silk Tie Dress
Franco Moschino Couture 80's Silk Tie Dress

Franco Moschino Couture 80's Silk Tie Dress

$2,200

Franco Moschino Couture 80's Silk Tie Dress

By Moschino Couture, Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The is a Moschino Couture made in Milano circa 80's tie dress by Franco Moschino. Fashioned in all

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20th Century Italian Sheath 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

$373

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

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown US 10
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown US 10

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown US 10

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown US 10

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown Designer size - 10 ( please check

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1980s American Evening Dresses

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

$4,900

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

80s LEONARD gold and black jersey dress
80s LEONARD gold and black jersey dress

80s LEONARD gold and black jersey dress

$850

80s LEONARD gold and black jersey dress

By Leonard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s LEONARD gold and black jersey dress. Front zipper, elastic waist with sash. Bust: 38"/ Waist

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

80s Style Black Jersey Gold Hardware RhineStones Cross Long Dress
80s Style Black Jersey Gold Hardware RhineStones Cross Long Dress

80s Style Black Jersey Gold Hardware RhineStones Cross Long Dress

$680

80s Style Black Jersey Gold Hardware RhineStones Cross Long Dress

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- 80s Style black jersey long dress. The brand name is Tadashi - Featuring ten gold hardware

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's
Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's

Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's

$950Sale Price|20% Off

Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's

By Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Lanvin Black and Silver/Metallic Stripe Silk Gown. Circa 80's. This gown is in excellent

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress

1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress

$796Sale Price|20% Off

1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress

By Jeanette Kastenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

cocktail dress with attached black lace overlay. Kastenberg’s collaboration with the St. Martin fashion

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche "Le Smoking" Dress 80s
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche "Le Smoking" Dress 80s

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche "Le Smoking" Dress 80s

$2,164

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche "Le Smoking" Dress 80s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

- Black wool and silk satin trim 'Le Smoking" tuxedo dress with side buttons - Excellent condition

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1980s French Formal Wear

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

$950Sale Price|36% Off

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 Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress

$971Sale Price|25% Off

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back with

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue 1980s Black and White Colorful Polka Dots 80s Dress
Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue 1980s Black and White Colorful Polka Dots 80s Dress

Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue 1980s Black and White Colorful Polka Dots 80s Dress

$933Sale Price|25% Off

Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue 1980s Black and White Colorful Polka Dots 80s Dress

By Adolfo, Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 80s Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue black and white colorful polka dot knit dress ! Features

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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80s Black Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 80s black dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. Finding the perfect 80s black dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Vicky Tiel, Yves Saint Laurent and Thierry Mugler are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 80s Black Dress?

The price for a 80s black dress starts at $75 and tops out at $4,250, and on average, selling for $798.

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.

Questions About 80s Black Dress
  • What bags were popular in the 80s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
  • Were tracksuits popular in the 80s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
  • What accessories were popular in the 80s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
  • What is the ’80s design style called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • What is a 1940s style dress?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • What dresses did they wear in the 1960s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • What dress was popular in the 1980s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • What are 1920s dresses called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • How should I dress for a ’70s party?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • How did people dress in the 1990s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • What is black tie dress code?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.
  • What dresses were popular in the 90s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many different styles of dress were popular in the 1990s, including the slip dress which became very common by the middle of the decade. Tastes and styles varied between regions and among people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage 1990s dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • What were the dresses in the 20s called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • What is the dress code for a black tie event?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.
  • What was the dress style in the 1960s called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • Who made the little black dress famous?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
  • What are 50s style dresses called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • What color were flapper dresses in the 1920s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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