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Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown
Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown

Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

A veritable museum piece, this 1988 Loris Azzaro gown was worn by supermodel Amber Valletta to the

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1980s French Evening 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

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

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

Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6

Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

, this vintage lavender gown is a real show stopper. Entirely hand-embroidered with sparkling sequins and

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1980s American Evening Dresses

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

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

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

Bob Mackie Black Evening Gown With Velvet & Beaded Trim
Bob Mackie Black Evening Gown With Velvet & Beaded Trim

Bob Mackie Black Evening Gown With Velvet & Beaded Trim

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning Bob Mackie black evening gown epitomizes 80s glamour with its luxurious velvet and

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1980s Evening Gowns

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

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

80s Fürstenberg Couture Eccentric Evening Dress with Plumes
80s Fürstenberg Couture Eccentric Evening Dress with Plumes

80s Fürstenberg Couture Eccentric Evening Dress with Plumes

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in Milano, IT

Eccentric gala evening dress designed by famous stylist Diane von Fürstenberg in the 1980s, of fine

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

80's Valentino Atelier Dress
80's Valentino Atelier Dress

80's Valentino Atelier Dress

By Valentino

Located in Amsterdam, NL

VALENTINO ATELIER unique vintage dress 1980's We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre 80's Grand Polka Dot Silk Blouse/Jacket
Gianfranco Ferre 80's Grand Polka Dot Silk Blouse/Jacket

Gianfranco Ferre 80's Grand Polka Dot Silk Blouse/Jacket

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more vintage exclusive items, view our frontstore This 80/90's vintage Ferre is made of

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20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set - '80s
Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set - '80s

Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set - '80s

By Enrico Coveri

Located in Milano, IT

Step into retro chic with the Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set from the 80s. The strapless

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print
80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print

80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print. Bust: 36'/ waist: 29"/ HIp

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

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: 40” /sleeve: 23”/ Dress length: 38”

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1980s French Evening Gowns

80s blue beaded sheer dress
80s blue beaded sheer dress

80s blue beaded sheer dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s blue beaded sheer dress. Size: 4/6 Bust: 36"/ Waist: 36"/ Hips: 38"/ Length: 48"/ sleeve

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s
Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s

Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s

Located in Rubiera, RE

Vintage black and silver sequins and pearls dress by italian Carla Carini designer in 80s. Sliding

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferré Leather Midi Dress - 80s
Gianfranco Ferré Leather Midi Dress - 80s

Gianfranco Ferré Leather Midi Dress - 80s

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Milano, IT

Gianfranco Ferré Leather Midi Dress is a rare Ferrè garment from the 1980s made of very soft leather and decorated with stitching, especially at the waist creating a shape that defin...

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20th Century Italian Informal Dresses

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Dress Designer sizes available - 6 and 12 ( please check measurements ) Fully Beaded Mini Dress, Fully Lined, Open Back, Bra attached. S...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

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

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

Vintage Bob Mackie 80-s Red Fully Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress US 4 and 8
Vintage Bob Mackie 80-s Red Fully Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress US 4 and 8

Vintage Bob Mackie 80-s Red Fully Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress US 4 and 8

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Bob Mackie Boutique Red Fully Beaded Cocktail Fringe Dress Designer sizes available - 4 and 8 Mid 1980s, Embroidered with Bead work Shimmying Fringes, Black and Silver-tone Geometric...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress
80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning and oh so flattering 80s Ungaro gown in a royal blue jersey comprised of silk and cotton

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1980s Italian Maxi Dress

Michael Novarese Vintage 1980s 80s Colorful Silk Print Sheath Dress
Michael Novarese Vintage 1980s 80s Colorful Silk Print Sheath Dress

Michael Novarese Vintage 1980s 80s Colorful Silk Print Sheath Dress

By Michael Novarese

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous colorful printed silk sheath dress by Michael Novarese. Halter neckline with keyhole detail. Fully lined in silk with hand sewn couture stitching. Bows at the back of the st...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 1980s Lipstick Red Faux Bolero Vintage 80s Tuxedo Dress
Geoffrey Beene 1980s Lipstick Red Faux Bolero Vintage 80s Tuxedo Dress

Geoffrey Beene 1980s Lipstick Red Faux Bolero Vintage 80s Tuxedo Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1980s GEOFFREY BBEENE lipstick red silk crepe long sleeve tuxedo style dress ! Tailored bodice with a faux bolero shaped by thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the fr...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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80s Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 80s evening gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Blue, Red and more. If you’re looking for a 80s evening gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vicky Tiel, Bob Mackie and Thierry Mugler each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 Evening Gown?

On average, a 80s evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $895, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Evening Gown
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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