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1980s Vintage Samir Black Beaded + Pearl + Rhinestone Sexy Ruched 80s Dress
1980s Vintage Samir Black Beaded + Pearl + Rhinestone Sexy Ruched 80s Dress

1980s Vintage Samir Black Beaded + Pearl + Rhinestone Sexy Ruched 80s Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and super flattering SAMIR black ruched sleeveless cocktail dress! Features a peek-a-boo bust, encrusted with pearls, beads, seed beads and rhinestones. Flattering stretch jerse...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Runway Red Floral Silk Tie Neck Vintage 80s 1980s Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Runway Red Floral Silk Tie Neck Vintage 80s 1980s Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Runway Red Floral Silk Tie Neck Vintage 80s 1980s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

textile seen on the runway look. The design embodies that signature late-80s YSL ease: a softly bloused

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress
Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress

Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Iconic sexy early 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bondage inspired bodycon dress! Soft rayon blend fabric. Cut-out above the bodice and buckle at center neck. Hidden zipper up the back wi...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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 bodice with taffeta panel down the center. Full taffeta puff sleeves add just the right...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress
80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress

80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Late 1980s KEVAN HALL COUTURE black off-the-shoulder sequin dress ! Features a nude chiffon underlay with a lace nad sequin bodice. Flowy silk chiffon skirt. Boned bodice. Hidden zip...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

1980s Samir Black Jersey Fringe Handkerchief Hem Vintage 80s Flapper Mini Dress
1980s Samir Black Jersey Fringe Handkerchief Hem Vintage 80s Flapper Mini Dress

1980s Samir Black Jersey Fringe Handkerchief Hem Vintage 80s Flapper Mini Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1980s Samir black jersey fringed handkerchief hem flapper style mini dress ! Spaghetti straps, with layers of fringe on the bodice and skirt. Hidden zipper up the back. In grea...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Fendi 1980s Fendissime Black Silver Suede Leather Vintage 80s Hand Painted Dress
Fendi 1980s Fendissime Black Silver Suede Leather Vintage 80s Hand Painted Dress

Fendi 1980s Fendissime Black Silver Suede Leather Vintage 80s Hand Painted Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendissime

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1980s FENDISSIME by Fendi / Karl Lagerfeld black and silver leather suede dress. Hand painted bodice in silver looks like studs. Flattering body on fit. Hidden zipper up the bac...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s purple silk chiffon beaded and sequined flapper style cocktail dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Sheer chiffon bellow the neck. Hidd...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress
Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress

Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress

By Victor Costa, Bergdorf Goodman

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage late 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hot pink fuchsia chiffon off-the-shoulder ruched dress! Flattering fitted ruched bodice on the front and back, with an attac...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Jill Richards for Elizabeth Arden Red Valentine's Day Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Jill Richards for Elizabeth Arden Red Valentine's Day Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Jill Richards for Elizabeth Arden Red Valentine's Day Vintage 80s Dress

By Elizabeth Arden, Jill Richards

Located in San Diego, CA

Extraordinary vintage Jill Richards for Elizabeth Arden red Valentine's Day Dress. Chic tiers of silk bows on bodice, with layers and layers of matching tulle on skirt. Brand new. Fu...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s James Purcell Yellow Size 8 Stunning Vintage 80s Origami Fan Dress
1980s James Purcell Yellow Size 8 Stunning Vintage 80s Origami Fan Dress

1980s James Purcell Yellow Size 8 Stunning Vintage 80s Origami Fan Dress

By James Purcell

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely incredible vintage James Purcell yellow dress! Features origami like fan bust, with a full skirt. Attached sash can be worn a number of ways. There was an impressive amoun...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Jill Richards Black + Nude Silk Chiffon French Lace Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Jill Richards Black + Nude Silk Chiffon French Lace Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Jill Richards Black + Nude Silk Chiffon French Lace Vintage 80s Dress

By Jill Richards

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Avant Garde 1980s JILL RICHARDS black and nude French lace and silk chiffon long sleeve cocktail dress ! Features a nude underlay on the bodice, with black French lace over...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Samir Royal Blue Jersey + Sequins Sexy Slinky Vintage 80s Disco Dress
1980s Samir Royal Blue Jersey + Sequins Sexy Slinky Vintage 80s Disco Dress

1980s Samir Royal Blue Jersey + Sequins Sexy Slinky Vintage 80s Disco Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy early 1980s SAMIR royal blue jersey and sequined Studio 54 disco dress! Features a slinky jersey fabric with hundreds of hand-sewn sequins on the right side. Hidden zipper up th...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress

Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress

By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress
Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress

Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress

By Eletra Casadei, Casadei

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage early 1980s (1982) ELETRA CASADEI black silk chiffon cocktail dress! Features a strapless bustier dress, with attached chiffon overlay. Thousands of hand-sewn sequi...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Documented Patrick Kelly Size 8 Black Grey Denim Vtg 80s Strapless Dress Bolero
Documented Patrick Kelly Size 8 Black Grey Denim Vtg 80s Strapless Dress Bolero

Documented Patrick Kelly Size 8 Black Grey Denim Vtg 80s Strapless Dress Bolero

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Documented rare and fabulous late 1980s Patrick Kelly black / gray denim strapless dress and matching cropped bolero jacket ! Dress features a boned bodice to hold everything in plac...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

down for day or evening. In great condition. Made in France Approximately Size Large Measurements: 42

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1980s French 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

By Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue, Adolfo

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

Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s
Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s

Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s

By Louis Feraud

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1980s LOUIS FERAUD black and white novelty umbrella print silk dress ! Features a black and white striped bodice with polka dots on the collar and sleeve cuffs. Umbrellas printe...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

1980s Jeanette Kastenberg St. Martin Size 8 Black Silk Vintage Halter Dress 80s
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg St. Martin Size 8 Black Silk Vintage Halter Dress 80s

1980s Jeanette Kastenberg St. Martin Size 8 Black Silk Vintage Halter Dress 80s

By Jeanette Kastenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic 1980s JEANETTE KASTENBERG for St Martin black sequined silk halter dress ! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins on the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back, it’s t...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden ...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

alone, for any day or evening event. Pair with wedges or flats for day, and heels or boots for evening

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress

Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous Avant Garde 1980s gold and black polka dot fit n' flare corset cocktail dress! Features a muted gold nipped bustier type bodice with oversized chiffon puff sleeves. Flirty f...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Neiman Marcus 80s Royal Blue Black Zebra Animal Print Glitter Caftan Midi Dress
Neiman Marcus 80s Royal Blue Black Zebra Animal Print Glitter Caftan Midi Dress

Neiman Marcus 80s Royal Blue Black Zebra Animal Print Glitter Caftan Midi Dress

By Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing early 1980s vintage NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue and black zebra animal print glitter encrusted rayon kaftan midi dress ! Simply slips over the head. All glitter work is original...

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1980s American Caftans

Amen Wardy 1980s Hand Painted Novelty Harlequin Print Black and White 80s Dress
Amen Wardy 1980s Hand Painted Novelty Harlequin Print Black and White 80s Dress

Amen Wardy 1980s Hand Painted Novelty Harlequin Print Black and White 80s Dress

By Amen Wardy

Located in San Diego, CA

Extraordinary vintage mid 1980s AMEN WARDY black and white hand painted harlequin novelty print jersey dress! Features a stretch rayon jersey and dolman sleeve that can accomodate an...

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1980s English Cocktail Dresses

1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl
1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl

1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl

By Louis Feraud

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage late 1980s LOUIS FERAUD lipstick red silk chiffon sleeveless dress and large shawl! Features a flattering ruched bodice with thin spaghetti straps at each shoulder....

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1990s German Cocktail Dresses

Sexy Vintage Patrick Kelly 1980s 80s Black Wool Strapless Dress, Top, or Skirt
Sexy Vintage Patrick Kelly 1980s 80s Black Wool Strapless Dress, Top, or Skirt

Sexy Vintage Patrick Kelly 1980s 80s Black Wool Strapless Dress, Top, or Skirt

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage PATRICK KELLY black wool strapless dress, top, or skirt (see photos)! The possibilities with this amazing find are endless! Perfect belted, or alone. Fitted at the skirt...

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1980s Italian 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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