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Fabulous 1980s Vicky Vaughn Green + Black Metallic Vintage 80s Pouf Dress
Fabulous 1980s Vicky Vaughn Green + Black Metallic Vintage 80s Pouf Dress

Fabulous 1980s Vicky Vaughn Green + Black Metallic Vintage 80s Pouf Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous 1980s VICKY VAUGHN green and black abstract print strapless pouf dress! Features a gorgeous emerald green metallic background with black abstract prints throughout. Fitted b...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Sexy 1980s 80s Purple Sequin + Metallic Leopard Bodycon Vintage Mini Dress
Sexy 1980s 80s Purple Sequin + Metallic Leopard Bodycon Vintage Mini Dress

Sexy 1980s 80s Purple Sequin + Metallic Leopard Bodycon Vintage Mini Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

WOW! Super sexy, and very stylish purple sequin bodcon dress! All-over purple metallic, with hundreds of sequins, clustered to look like a leopard / cheetah print. Looks amazing on--...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL '80s Vintage Black Lizard Quilted Camera Bag w/ Tassel GHW
CHANEL '80s Vintage Black Lizard Quilted Camera Bag w/ Tassel GHW

CHANEL '80s Vintage Black Lizard Quilted Camera Bag w/ Tassel GHW

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Features stitched CC on front and back of bag, and a leather laced goldtone chain. -Made in: Italy -Year of Production: 1986-1988 -Color: Black -Hardware: Goldtone -Materials:...

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1980s 80s Metallic Silver + Gold Beaded Green Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1980s 80s Metallic Silver + Gold Beaded Green Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1980s 80s Metallic Silver + Gold Beaded Green Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Heavy beaded silk cocktail dress with a Baroque-inspired floral design. Short sleeves and rear zip closure. Details: Fully Lined Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Back Zip and H...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 80s Vintage Black Crushed Velvet Bodycon Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
Avant Garde 80s Vintage Black Crushed Velvet Bodycon Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Avant Garde 80s Vintage Black Crushed Velvet Bodycon Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Extraordinary mid 1980s vintage black crushed velvet bodcon dress! Features a soft crushed velvet, with a taffeta pleated ruffle collar and back. Rhinestone detail along the front an...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress
1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress

1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress

By Eugene Alexander

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde EUGENE ALEXANDER 1980s green silk brocade and black silk velvet off the shoulder mini dress! Features an off-the-shoulder bodice in a pretty green hue. Oversized pouf sle...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Samir One Shoulder Black Metallic Rainbow Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress
1980s Samir One Shoulder Black Metallic Rainbow Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress

1980s Samir One Shoulder Black Metallic Rainbow Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Beuatiful 1980s SAMIR black metallic rainbow one shoulder cocktail dress! Features flattering and forgiving ruching throughout. Black backdrop with a colorful rainbow metallic sheen....

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Bill Blass Couture Size 6 Avant Garde Pink Red Black Vintage 80s Bow Gown
1980s Bill Blass Couture Size 6 Avant Garde Pink Red Black Vintage 80s Bow Gown

1980s Bill Blass Couture Size 6 Avant Garde Pink Red Black Vintage 80s Bow Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde BILL BLASS Couture bow gown! Features black rayon with a large hot pink and red satin bow at the bust. From the front, the dress looks strapless. Two straps on the back w...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

RODO 1980s Gold Wicker Coated Straw Vintage 80s Handbag Crossbody Clutch Bag
RODO 1980s Gold Wicker Coated Straw Vintage 80s Handbag Crossbody Clutch Bag

RODO 1980s Gold Wicker Coated Straw Vintage 80s Handbag Crossbody Clutch Bag

By Rodo

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish 1980s RODO of Italy gold coated wicker / straw bag ! This beauty is so versatile—it can be worn on the shoulder, cross body, or tuck the chain in to wear it as a minaudière. ...

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Iconic Vintage THIERRY MUGLER 1980s Grey Jersey and Gold lame 80s dress
Iconic Vintage THIERRY MUGLER 1980s Grey Jersey and Gold lame 80s dress

Iconic Vintage THIERRY MUGLER 1980s Grey Jersey and Gold lame 80s dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Thierry Mugler light gray soft jersey and gold lamè pleated dress. Long sleeve and pleated silk lame on the collar and hip. Fit Medium. US size 8 Bust: 36" -38" / waist: 2...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Avant Garde 1980s 80s Dress
Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Avant Garde 1980s 80s Dress

Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Avant Garde 1980s 80s Dress

By Givenchy

Located in San Diego, CA

Brilliant vintage GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE avant garde wiggle dress! Every single bit of this dress was completely hand-sewn! Features fabulous over-the-top puff sleeves. Silk taffeta ...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off  Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off  Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress

Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 1980s TADASHI SHOJI black taffeta off-the-shoulder cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the bodice and sleeves. Taffeta pleated wa...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Size 8 / 10 Vintage Tadashi 80s Black Strapless Chiffon Lace Rhinestone Dress
Size 8 / 10 Vintage Tadashi 80s Black Strapless Chiffon Lace Rhinestone Dress

Size 8 / 10 Vintage Tadashi 80s Black Strapless Chiffon Lace Rhinestone Dress

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage TADASHI SHOJI 1980s black strapless dress! Features a flattering draped chiffon bodice with an asymmetrical hem. Fitted lace skirt with a bow sash encrusted with rh...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Samir Electric Blue Lurex + Black Lace Handkerchief Hem Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Samir Electric Blue Lurex + Black Lace Handkerchief Hem Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Samir Electric Blue Lurex + Black Lace Handkerchief Hem Vintage 80s Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1980s SAMIR metallic electric blue lurex and black lace handkerchief hem slinky spaghetti strap dress ! Features a flattering ruched body, with a ruffle down the center. Innner ...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 8 Black Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 8 Black Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 8 Black Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic, yet super stylish MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE black fortuny pleated short sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice with short flutter sleeves. Hidden zipper up the back with hook...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Lightweight Wool Cap Sleeve Bodycon 80s Dress
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Lightweight Wool Cap Sleeve Bodycon 80s Dress

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Lightweight Wool Cap Sleeve Bodycon 80s Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Avant Garde form fitting 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black lightweight wool cap sleeve bodcon dress! Features the finest lightweight virgin wool that offers plenty of stretch to fit. H...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1980s Gold Lame Avant Garde 80s Vintage Cocktail Asymmetrical Bow Dress
Amazing 1980s Gold Lame Avant Garde 80s Vintage Cocktail Asymmetrical Bow Dress

Amazing 1980s Gold Lame Avant Garde 80s Vintage Cocktail Asymmetrical Bow Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s gold lame strapless Avant Garde cocktail dress! Features flattering ruched body, with an asymmetrical flared mermaid hem. Two panels tie to form a bow at the left hem. ...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Holly's Harp Vintage 80s Black Velvet Dress with Metallic Gold Bow Appliques
Holly's Harp Vintage 80s Black Velvet Dress with Metallic Gold Bow Appliques

Holly's Harp Vintage 80s Black Velvet Dress with Metallic Gold Bow Appliques

By Holly Harp

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage black velvet dress with puff sleeves and individually hand sewn metallic gold bow appliques. By Holly's Harp. Details: Unlined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marke...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Dresses

1980s Samir Pink / Silver Metallic Lurex One Shoulder Vintage 80s Ruched Dress
1980s Samir Pink / Silver Metallic Lurex One Shoulder Vintage 80s Ruched Dress

1980s Samir Pink / Silver Metallic Lurex One Shoulder Vintage 80s Ruched Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s SAMIR light pink and silver metallic lurex one shoulder ruched dress! I love this rare brand, and am always so grateful when I find one of their dresses. The quality is...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress with Tiered Velvet, Satin + Tulle Skirt
Victor Costa Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress with Tiered Velvet, Satin + Tulle Skirt

Victor Costa Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress with Tiered Velvet, Satin + Tulle Skirt

By Victor Costa

Located in Sparks, NV

Reduced from $550. Structured Victor Costa cocktail dress in black velvet and satin. Tiered skirt with tulle crinoline underlay. Puff sleeves and deep-V plunging neckline. Details...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Fabulous 1980s Gold + Black Avant Garde Velvet Lame Long Sleeve 80s Dress
Fabulous 1980s Gold + Black Avant Garde Velvet Lame Long Sleeve 80s Dress

Fabulous 1980s Gold + Black Avant Garde Velvet Lame Long Sleeve 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous 1980s gold and black Avant Garde long sleeve vintage dress! Features soft cotton velvet and a printed alligator gold metallic lame. Looks like a lightning bolt! Gold lame ba...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Electric Blue + Black One Shoulder Metallic One Shoulder Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Electric Blue + Black One Shoulder Metallic One Shoulder Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Electric Blue + Black One Shoulder Metallic One Shoulder Vintage 80s Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous 1980s electric blue and black metallic one shoulder asymmetrical hem cocktail dress! Features a fitted body hugging fit, with flattering ruching that covers any 'problem' ar...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1980s Avant Garde Black Colorful Silk Polka Dot Flutter Skirt 80s Dress
Amazing 1980s Avant Garde Black Colorful Silk Polka Dot Flutter Skirt 80s Dress

Amazing 1980s Avant Garde Black Colorful Silk Polka Dot Flutter Skirt 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage Avant Garde black silk colorful polka dot flutter skirt dress! Features awesome dolman sleeves with tapered arms. Slight drop waist with flutter skirt that looks amaz...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Fabulous 1980s Vintage Blue and Black Leopard Print Silk Strapless 80s Bow Dress
Fabulous 1980s Vintage Blue and Black Leopard Print Silk Strapless 80s Bow Dress

Fabulous 1980s Vintage Blue and Black Leopard Print Silk Strapless 80s Bow Dress

By A.J. Bari

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous 1980s blue and black cheetah print strapless silk dress! Features an allover animal print. Interior boned bodice holds everything in place. Fitted bodice, with a tiered ruff...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Gucci 1980s Avant Garde Black Size 42 Wool Vintage 80s Turtleneck Sweater Dress
Gucci 1980s Avant Garde Black Size 42 Wool Vintage 80s Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Gucci 1980s Avant Garde Black Size 42 Wool Vintage 80s Turtleneck Sweater Dress

By Gucci

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde GUCCI 1980s black wool turtleneck dolman sleeve wool sweater dress ! Features the softest wool, with buttons up the back bodice, and zipper up the back skirt. Two pockets...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress
Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress

Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s dress from hard to find designer CHRIS VAN WYK! Couture quality, with heavy attention to detail. Lavender body, with light pink sash that loops through on the drop skir...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Size 8 Crimson Red Fortuny Pleated 80s Dress
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Size 8 Crimson Red Fortuny Pleated 80s Dress

Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Size 8 Crimson Red Fortuny Pleated 80s Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1980s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE crimson red fortuny pleated long sleeve dress ! Features signature flattering fortuny pleating that has plenty of give. Gold embroidered braided...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Size 44 / 12 Flower Logo Print Silk 80s Wrap Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Size 44 / 12 Flower Logo Print Silk 80s Wrap Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Size 44 / 12 Flower Logo Print Silk 80s Wrap Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche flower and logo print silk wrap dress ! Features a

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Estevez Size 6 / 8 Black and White Abstract Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress
1980s Estevez Size 6 / 8 Black and White Abstract Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress

1980s Estevez Size 6 / 8 Black and White Abstract Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress

By Luis Estévez, Estevez

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s ESTEVEZ black and white abstract print long sleeve silk dress ! Features a flowerette at center waist. Inner shoulder pads attached. Hidden zipper up the back with butt...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 1980s Denim Size 8 Blue Jeans Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Dress
Avant Garde 1980s Denim Size 8 Blue Jeans Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Dress

Avant Garde 1980s Denim Size 8 Blue Jeans Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage mid 1980s Avant Garde blue jean denim moto dress! Features a full gold metal zipper up the front, with an asymmetrical zipper on the right breast pocket, and on the b...

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress
Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress

Patrick Kelly 1980s Black and White Dice Size 6 Bodycon Vintage 80s Mini Dress

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Extremely rare 1980s PATRICK KELLY black dice appliqué cotton and spandex off-the-shoulder bodycon mini dress ! This particular dress is very important, as it came from Kelly's final...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 1980s Black and Red Fit Flare Silk Lace Vintage 80s Halter Dress
Geoffrey Beene 1980s Black and Red Fit Flare Silk Lace Vintage 80s Halter Dress

Geoffrey Beene 1980s Black and Red Fit Flare Silk Lace Vintage 80s Halter Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1980s GEOFFREY BEENE black and red silk and lace fit n’ flare halter dress ! Features red ribbon hand-sewn throughout. POCKETS at each side of the hips. Tailored bodice wi...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Sexy Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather 80s Body Con Avant Garde Open Back Dress
Sexy Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather 80s Body Con Avant Garde Open Back Dress

Sexy Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather 80s Body Con Avant Garde Open Back Dress

By North Beach Leather, Michael Hoban

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage North Beach Leather long sleeve black leather Body Con dress! The red version was worn by Pam, on, "True Blood!" Flattering fit, with slimming ruching detail at waist. A...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress
1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress

1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress

By Willi Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and fabulous 1980s WILLIWEAR / WILLI SMITH purple and green polka dot taffeta mini halter dress! Features a fitted boned bodice with long sashes that tie at the back neck. Hidde...

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1980s North Korean Cocktail Dresses

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80s Evening For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 80s evening you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Blue, Red and more. If you’re looking for a 80s evening 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Vicky Tiel, Bob Mackie and Chanel are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 80s Evening?

On average, a 80s evening on 1stDibs sells for $895, while they’re typically $135 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.

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