1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Measurements: Bust: 30–32 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: Free Length (top back shoulder to hem): 37 inches ⸻ Condition: Excellent deadstock condition with original tags attache...
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Boutique by Miss Ruth, Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress! This gem was made in Hong Kong, with the sought-after "Boutique by Miss Ruth"...
Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and...
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...
1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s does 1950s demi couture black silk dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a flared high-low skirt. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads mixed with lave throughout. ...
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...
50s Black Taffeta w/ Bead Detail Evening Dress Suit
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Taffeta w/ Bead Detail Custom Evening Dress Suit.
1940s 50s RARE Strapless Copper Soutache Beaded Pearls Side Sash Marilyn Cocktail Dress!
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a gorgeous and RARE strapless copper taffeta cocktail dress. The bust is soutache, bugle beads and faux pearls with ruche blush modesty panel and boning . It has an interest...
1940s 50's FULL LENGTH BLACK JET HEAVILY BEADED GOWN W/SASH
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a magnificent black evening gown, entirely covered in black bead work. The elegant silhouette is highlighted with an attached sash, also heavily beaded, which ties over t...
50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash. Grecian-esque gathered skirt adornment. Metal zip up the back.
Pierre Balmain 50s Beaded Lace Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful Pierre Balmain 50s beaded pink and lace sheath dress with notched décolletage, wide-set straps and lots of structure.
B. Altman 50s Beaded Yellow Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous little 50s B. Altman and Co. silk chiffon cocktail dress in yellow with yellow and white beading, rhinestones and fringe embellishing the bodice. Gorgeous~ Size 8
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Size: Not Marked- Small
Vintage 1950s 50s Rhinestone + Beaded Off-White Cocktail or Wedding Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous off-white formal dress from the 1950s. The dress has a sweetheart bustline with a rhinestone and beaded bodice. The skirt on the dress is full with extra pleated in the back...
Beautiful Vintage Larry Aldrich 1950s Silk Sequined + Beaded 50s Flower Dress
By Larry Aldrich
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 50s LARRY ALDRICH silk sequined and beaded dress!
Vintage 1950s 50s Gold Yellow Hand-Beaded Couture Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely one of the most stunning dresses we have ever laid eyes on! This dress is just incredible. Gorgeous gold-yellow silk cocktail dress with heavy hand beaded design. Full swe...
Vintage 1950s 50s Strapless Gold Silk Beaded Formal Gown Dress by Kay Selig
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage gold silk gown from the 1950's by Kay Selig. The strapless bodice is hand-embroidered with floral appliques and pearl beading. The long silk skirt featured gathering...
1950s Gene Shelly's Light Blue Silk Fully Sequined + Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
By Gene Shelley
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous 1950s GENE SHELLY light blue beaded and sequin silk wiggle dress! Gene Shelly typically used wool on her sequin dresses. The silk pieces are rare, and were from the...
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Size: Medium - Large
1950s Chez Royale Fully Sequined + Beaded Ivory and Coral Wool 50s Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1950s CHEZ ROYAL ivory and pink coral virgin wool wiggle dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn iridescent ivory sequins throughout the entire dress. Coral beading de...
50s Red Beaded Evening Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Red Beaded Evening Dress
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Miss O Size 8 / 10 Kaleidoscope Print Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Oscar de la Renta MISS O kaleidoscope / Ikat tropical print silk midi dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice, with a loose fitting forgiving full skirt. Vibrant co...
$600
Size: none; comparable to size small
White and Pink Embroidered Bubble Hem Party Dress w Petal Bust – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...
1960's SAKS 5TH AVE Pink Floral Brocade Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress Sz 4
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral brocade fabric embellished with sequins and beading. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...
OLEG CASSINI 'Black Tie' Beaded Gown Size 6
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oleg Cassini gown is composed of a beaded and sequin silk. Features a center back zipper closure. Some beading missing, overall great condition. **Please cross-reference meas...
$750
Size: Small - Small Medium
Beautiful 1960s White Linen Beads + Pearls + Sequins A - Line 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 1960s white linen A-Line / shift dress! Soft linen holds shape nicely, and features a fitted bodice with a slight A-line. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads, and ...
1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really flattering the body. Nude illusion de...
Pauline Trigere 1960s Ivory Off White Sleeveless Vintage Wool A - Line 60s Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PAULINE TIRGERE off-white / ivory sleeveless A-line wool dress ! Features a v-neck with a tailored bodice and slightly flared skirt. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...
Stunning 1950s Adele Ross Silk Floral Watercolor Belted Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply divine vintage 1950s Adele Ross watercolor dress! Features the finest silk fabric, with wonderful vibrant hues. Detachable ribbon belt. Can easily go from day to night. Zips u...
$1,595
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s Demi Couture Floral Watercolor Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green and blue throughout. Flattering ruch...
1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Fanya
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small Color: ...
1960's Pink Floral Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1960's pink floral lace dress, embellished with pearl beads, silver glass beads and iridescent sequins, which accent the floral motifs, is just the perfect piece to...
$558Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
Chic 1960s Ivory Off White Flower Crochet Vintage 60s Sleeveless Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory / off-white flower crochet shift dress ! Features a rayon/silk base, with crochet overlay. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Very well made,...
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...
1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back....
$1,250Sale Price|21% Off
1960s Fontana Sisters Haute Couture Metallic Cocktail Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Fontana Sisters haute couture cocktail dress made with metallic thread - the thread has oxidized, giving the dress it's unusual, amazing look. Has panel with rounded edge detail acro...
Ella Singh for Escada Limited Edition Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress NWT Size 10
By Escada, Ella Singh
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This very limited edition dress was done for Escada by the extremely talented, Ella Singh. She designed and had made a collection of intricately beaded dresses for Escada, Germany. O...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
F/W 1989 Ralph Lauren Naomi Campbell Black Bias Cut Silk Sleeveless Dress 8
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this black silk dress features a bias-cut silhouette that drapes elegantly over the body. The sleeveless design and high neckline cre...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Midnight Black Fully Lined Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
Chanel cruise 1997 vintage white wedding midi dress with logo button up front
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful vintage button up dress from Chanel Cruise 1997 by Karl Lagerfeld White dress with a very fine waffle/weave texture running over it The dress buttons u...
$495
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8 - 10
2000’s Beaded Animal Print Silk Bias Cut Asymmetric Goddess Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sensational 2000’s vintage Silk draped dress. Featuring a boho y2k animal printed exterior with hand beaded shoulder straps that crossover at the back and a tiered asymmetrical sil...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
$375Sale Price|50% Off
Roland Klein for Bergdorf Goodman early 1980's Sexy Red Dress
By Roland Klein
Located in New Hope, PA
Roland Klein began working under marc Bohan at Dior in the early 1960's, he then worked as Karl Lagerfeld's assistant at Patou. In 1979 he opened his own firm in London and this sexy...
1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
By Victoria Royal
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pale pink shantung silk and embellished with bright gold beads, pearlescent beads and pink claw set rhinestones, in a swirling paisley pattern, this ...
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Jack Bryan Black Jersey Maxi Dress w/ Intricate Embroidery 1970s 70s
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect black maxi dress, by Jack Bryan! This jet black jersey dress features embroidery on the flattering bust, and continue onto the waist around the front and back. Sleek long...
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.
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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.