Vintage 1960's Tiffany blue silk chiffon rhinestone evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This dress boasts a silk chiffon exterior, overlaid over a crepe silk underlay. Label: Anne Verdi, New York Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: 34 inches Shoulder to He...
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Champagne Sequin Lace & Tulle Bustle Back Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal 1950's Anne Verdi designer champagne lace hourglass cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour!
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Green & Yellow Silk Winged-Bust Hourglass Trained Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous 1950's olive green and yellow silk satin gown designed by Anne Verdi of New York. The flawless nipped-waist hourglass silhouette with luxurious fabric has the ...
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Ice-Blue Silk Strapless Ruched Hourglass Skirted Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and ultra rare 1950's icy blue-gray sculpted silk gown by Anne Verdi of New York. The flawless nipped-waist hourglass silhouette with luxurious fabric has the ...
1950's Anne Verdi Ivory-White Beaded Chantilly-Lace & Ruched Silk-Chiffon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this ethereal 1950's "Anne Verdi of New York" tri-color designer glamour gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
In Very good condition for the age however with garments over half a century old like this minor flaws are to be expected. 1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Stra...
$2,250
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout...
Pale Aqua Blue Woven Silk Dress with Metallic Gold Thread
Located in New Hope, PA
This pale aqua blue silk summer evening dress is woven with metallic gold thread in the Indian style, and it may have even been made from a Sari. The dress has wide straps above a f...
Beautiful 1960s Lord & Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown
By Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 60s vintage Lord & Taylor turquoise blue silk chiffon beaded and sequin encrusted gown! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, crystals, rhinestones and beads around the neckline ...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
1960s Waltah Clarke's Turquoise Blue and Gold Vintage 60s Silk Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s WALTAH CLARKE'S turquoise blue and gold metallic ethnic maxi dress! Features a fitted bodice, with an attached sash on top back right shoulder. Full metal zipper up the...
1960s Baby Blue Nylon Chiffon and Lace Hostess Gown/Lingerie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1960s baby blue nylon chiffon hostess gown featuring a gathered bust and empire waist with cream lace details and a baby blue rosette. Small lace details cascade down flowi...
Vintage 1960's turquoise pleated dress original 1960s tiered pleated dress UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
An eye-catching piece to behold this original 1960's pleated dress in a vibrant shade of turquoise blue, is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The elegant rounded ne...
$1,575
Size: Small - Medium
Gorgeous 1970s Victoria Royal Couture Mint Blue Rhinestone Jersey 70s Gown Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture light mint blue / green rhinestone beaded jersey gown! Features a beautiful mint blue color that is perfect for any skin tone. Sof...
VINTAGE 1930'S Aqua Silk Bias Gown with Silver Hand Beaded Applique Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1930's gown is composed of a bias cut aqua silk crepe. Features rhinestone and beaded applique throughout. There are side snap closures. In excellent vintage condition, ...
1970's Blue Jersey Gown with Beaded Applique Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a blue jersey with a beaded applique on the bust and sleeves. Features a draped design with a center back zipper closure, and hook & eyes at the sleeve end. ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Aqua Draped Gown Size 0 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Christian Dior gown is composed of an aqua crepe silk with as silk satin slip. Features an asymmetrical design with a side zipper. In excellent vintage condition, there are som...
1960s Pauline Trigere Turquoise and Grey Chiffon Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous chiffon gown from the 1960s by Pauline Trigere. The gown can be worn two ways, with or without belt. The delicate chiffon falls in a loose gather from the neckline and is de...
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Embellished Dove Grey Dress It. 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Super Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Incredible Cocktail Dress A Longer Version of This Dress was Exclusively Made for Nicole Kidman which She Wore to Venice Festival. 2004 Collection Itali...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Black Size 6 Chiffon Paillettes Sequin Vintage Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Super stylish never worn late 1990s / 90s MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic black silk chiffon dress! This beauty is embellshed with thousands of hand-sewn black iridescent paillettes in a var...
Gianni Versace One Shoulder Dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous orange one shoulder silk knit dress by Gianni Versace Couture. The dress is highlighted with lines of light blue angora yarn over the one shoulder which extend down the f...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
John Galliano New Shorts Skirt
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautiful white shorts/skirt from John Galliano. They have a waistband, a cuffed hem, draped side pockets and a front zipper closing. Fits sizes Small, Medium. Marked Italian size...
Alexander McQueen Blue Bodycon Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A bright blue knit bodycon dress from Alexander McQueen. It has a crew neckline and cap sleeves. There are no closures, it slips on over the head. Fits sizes Extra Small, Small, Medi...
1990s Jenny Packham Black and White Sequined Silk Vintage 90s Mini Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s JENNY PACKHAM black and white sequined silk mini dress! Packham got her start in the 1980s, but really rose to fame after her designs were featured on Kim Catrall ( Sa...
$1,695
Size: Medium / Large
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black Mesh Sweetheart Flirty Cocktail Dress LBD
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE mesh sweetheart neckline flirty little black dress! Features the designer's signature flattering ruched bodice (features interior boning...
Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning red wool dress by Gianni Versace. It has great lines with square cut armholes, a fitted bodice and fabulous flared skirt with the back a few inches longer and fuller than ...
Manolo Blahnik Chinchilla Fur Black Suede D'Orsay Ankle Strap Heels 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of Manolo Blahnik Chinchilla Rose heels combine sumptuous texture with the elegant proportions and sensual femininity synonymous with the designer. An extra...
Valentino 1990s Vintage Silk Beaded Dress Black White Ombre Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk dress completely covered in black and white glass beads from Valentino Boutique. It is sleeveless with a scoop neckline front and back, skims the body and ...
1950s Gold Metallic Lurex 3/4 Sleeves French Made Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s gold metallic lurex 3/4 sleeves cardigan sweater! Features six gold metal buttons up the front, with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Fantastic tailored fit. Fanta...
Moschino Vintage 1990s Black Leather Jacket with Mirror Trim, Size 42
By Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather jacket from Moschino. It is open in front with the pocket flaps, cuffs and jacket edges outlined in 3 rows of small square mirrors. It is fully lined and ha...
$1,465
Size: Small / Small Medium
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1990s Turquoise Blue + White Hawaiian 90s Halter Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA turquoise blue and white Hawaiian tropical print empire waist halter dress! Features a luxurious thick cotton that is fully lined in silk. Hidden zippe...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
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.