1980s Isabelle Allard Bows-Embellished Ruched Lace Dress & Removable Sleeves Set
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Geneva, CH
By the French designer Isabelle Allard, this 80's evening dress is sure to get you in the mood to party !
1980s Isabelle Allard Bows-Embellished Ruched Lace Dress & Removable Sleeves Set
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Geneva, CH
By the French designer Isabelle Allard, this 80's evening dress is sure to get you in the mood to party !
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 ‘Gilded Glamour’ themed 2022 Met Gala where she was fêted as best dressed at the ev...
$14,211Sale Price|20% Off
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 French manufacture. The dress is made entirely of colorful silk satin, on shades o...
James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Elegant and understated, this vintage Galanos black velvet evening gown dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s, an era synonymous with the designer’s refined, architectural approach ...
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 frontstore Details; Back zipper one piece 3/4 sleeves with split Size small; Lenght 9...
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. SIZE XS
Scaasi Fall 1983 Vintage 1980s Navy Sequin Bow Cutout 80s Strapless Evening Gown
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in San Diego, CA
A showstopping Scaasi for Neiman Marcus evening gown dated to Fall 1983, executed in deep navy sequins with a sculptural bow and daring keyhole cutouts. The strapless sweetheart neck...
Vintage Bob Mackie 1980s Plunge Low Back 80s Long Sleeve Evening Nightgown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE for SAKS 5th AVENUE black and white plunging low back evening nightgown or evening gown! Features a sheer black and white mesh bodice, back and sleeves....
Vintage 80s Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown Designer size 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements).
1980s James Galanos Couture Black Lace & Satin Puff-Sleeve 80s Gala Evening Gown
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into high-fashion history with this exquisite 1980s James Galanos couture gown, a masterclass in dramatic elegance and refined craftsmanship. Known as the “American Dior,” Galan...
$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 pre-owned condition.
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 silk on a base of deep red silk and overlaid in vintage ties from the 60's and 70's...
$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 32", waist 26". Size 4
$562Sale Price|24% Off
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 silk and has 1 inside button and double brested buttons, no lining, small hipsize. I...
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and collectible piece from one of USA fashion’s most celebrated costume and couture designers. US size - 6 ( please check measurements ). A stunning example of Bob Mackie's si...
$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 : 66% Acetate, 34% Rayon Condition: Excellent
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
$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 measurements). Black patterned lace completely covered with black beads to make this...
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Navy Blue Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown size 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size 10 ( pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Navy Blue Beads and Multicolor Sequins Over the Black Tulle....
Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set - '80s
By Enrico Coveri
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Step into retro chic with the Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set from the 80s. The strapless jumpsuit boasts boning and silk panels for a flattering fit, while the flowy bottom an...
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 is elastic : 24" and can be stretch to 36" / Length: 42.5 Sleeve length: 23".
80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print. Bust: 36'/ waist: 29"/ HIp: 34"/ length: 39
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”
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 rhinestones cross throughout the sleeves. - Split on the bottom left side on the fron...
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...
Judith Leiber Black Reptile Deco Evening Convertible Evening Bag, 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly designed by renowned handbag designer Judith Leiber, this 80s black reptile deco evening bag exudes elegance with its unique styling.
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...
Gianni Versace Vintage 80s Bustier Top & Balloon Trousers Black Silk Set
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Versace by Gianni Versace Vintage 1980s silk/wool mix and velvet fabric set . This elegant designer outfit shows the bold, structured style that was popular in the 1980s. The set is ...
$416Sale Price|20% Off
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. It has a drop waist ruched bodice to below the hips and then a flowy skirt. The upp...
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...
Karl Lagerfeld Runway Fall 1988 Black Gold Embroidered Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary KARL LAGERFELD Runway Fall / Winter 1988 black, gold and ivory couture evening gown ! Features a luxurious soft silk velvet bodice, with silk chiffon sleeves and skirt....
Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE black, silver and white heavily beaded and sequined nigh neck evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bod...
Valentino 1980s Black / Red Silk Jersey Vintage Strapless 80s Gown Size Small
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and timeless 1980s VALENTINO silk jersey black and red strapless evening gown ! This dress has so much attention to details. Has a built in boned corset inside to hold ever...
Amazing Vintage VIcky Tiel Couture 80s Sexy 1980s Black Jersey Assymetrical Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and sexy early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk jersey evening dress! Unique, yet flattering asymmetrical cut, with one of the sleeves sitting off the shoulder. Flattering...
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 intricate beaded trim detailing.
1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and timeless WILLIAM TRAVILLA black matte silk jersey rhinestone encrusted long sleeve evening gown ! Features flattering ruching throughout the bodice. Interior shoulder p...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus Paris, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Hundreds of seed beads align the colla...
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...
1980s Tadashi Shoji Size 4 White Avant Garde Rhinestone Pearl Vintage 80s Gown
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1980s vintage TADASHI SHOJI avant garde white cut-out full length crepe evening dress! Features cut out detail above bust. Pearl and rhinestone encrusted details at center...
$1,181Sale Price|25% Off
1980s Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Couture Ruched Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible late 11980s navy blue silk chiffon couture quality long sleeve evening gown ! The perfect alternative to black. Features a boned sweetheart bodice. Flower appliqué at left...
1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Lillie Rubin Hot Pink Size 6 Fully Sequined Cage Neck Vintage 80s Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy mid 1980s LILLIE RUBIN hot pink fully sequined evening dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins. Cage style neck is encrusted with square silver sequins and pearls. Hidde...
Vintage 80s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 10 12 Red Purple Silk Satin Strapless Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant vintage VICKY TIEL COUTURE for BERGDORF GOODMAN red and purple silk satin strapless evening gown! Features flattering ruched panels in a regal purple and lipstick red. Soft c...
Vintage Galanos Couture 1980s Peach Salmon Silk Chiffon Flowy 80s Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 80s JAMES GALANOS Couture peach / light pink salmon silk chiffon cut-out dress !
1980s Holly’s Harp Silk Chiffon Colorful Flower Print Tiered Vintage 80s Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for any day or evening event. Pair with wedges, sandals or flats for day / heel or boots for evening.
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE light skin blue strapless beaded ball gown and matching lace bolero jacket ! Have your Cinderella moment in this show stopping Red Carpet n...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 80s ( 1985 to be exact ) JEANETTE KASTENBERG 1920s 20s flapper style gold sequin cocktail dress with attached black lace overlay. Kastenberg’s collaboration with the S...
Diane Freis 1980s Novelty Heart Paisley Psychedelic Print Vintage 80s Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s DIANE FREIS novelty heart paisley psychedelic print dress ! Black tassel ties at center don’t neck. Simply slips over the head and stretches to fit ( elastic waistbands...
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 Roberto Cavalli for Neiman Marcus Giraffe Print Vintage 80s Jersey Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare vintage mid / late 80s ROBERTO CAVALLI for NEIMAN MARCUS giraffe print belted short sleeve jersey dress!
1980s Galanos Couture Rose Print Long Sleeve Yellow Purple Vintage 80s Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s GALANOS silk dress! Features roses / flowers in vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green, black and white. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. T...
1980s Victor Costa Size XS Royal Blue Feather Bust Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid 80s vintage VICTOR COSTA royal blue strapless dress ! Features hundreds of blu feather at the bust. Ruching detail at waist. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye...
George F Couture Late 80s - 90s Ivory Fortuny-Pleat Bridal Gown Flower Appliqué
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Ivory bridal gown by George F. Couture (George Fakhir Inc., New York), c. late 1980s–early 1990s — as featured in Vogue (long sleeve variation) on thrifting your wedding outfit, styl...
1980s Stanley Platos Martin Ross Size 10 Hearts Flowers Vintage 80s Dress
By Stanley Platos
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s STANLEY PLATOS / MARTIN ROSS abstract hearts and flower novelty print long sleeve silk dress ! Bodice features diamond square shapes in blue, red, green, yellow, black and...
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...
1980s Holly’s Harp Peach Pink Tiered Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Silk Dress Medium
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 80s HOLLY’S HARP peach tiered long sleeve silk dress !
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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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.