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1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust.
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Black Chandelier Bead Illusion Party Dress with Swirling Trumpet Skirt– M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
a diamond no matter the time of year.
Cap sleeve dance dress with heavily-beaded illusion bodice
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size M
Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Mini Green Graphite Drape Illusion Plunging Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Drape Illusion Mini Dress
Designer size - 40
100% Silk, Fully Hand
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1950s Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Dress w/ Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
illusion with flattering waist ruching. I love the beaded looped fringe detail which adds so much depth and
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1950s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1990s Sexy Black Beaded Sequin Nude Illusion Size 6 Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s black beaded bodcon nude illusion mini dress! Features a fully beaded fitted corset
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 10 / 12 Black Illusion Sequin Beaded Little Black Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BOB MACKIE 1980s / 80s nude illusion little black dress! Incredible body huggin fit
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
chiffon and beading shoulder. The intricate beaded pattern, made up of rhinestones and bugles, cascades
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1950s American Evening Gowns
70s Vintage Black Beaded Illusion Lace Opera Coat Evening Wear Button Front M
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage black beaded opera coat, likely made in the early 70s. Made from black floral illusion
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses
Size: unmarked; fits like modern M
Oleg Cassini Glam Black Beaded Illusion Power Gown with Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
one did back then).
80s power gown of beaded black illusion lace. Bodice features banded neckline
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Size: vintage 10; comparable to size S
Lillie Rubin Black Full Length Beaded Column Gown w Illusion Sleeves – L, 21st C
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Tucson, AZ
dazzling black aurora borealis bugle beads so the wearer—and not her dress—does the talking. A velvet
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
Oleg Cassini Nude Rose Gold Bead and Sequin Illusion Evening Gown - US 6, 1990s
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
illusion bodice; elsewhere sprinkled with silver bugle beads over full surface of gown except sleeves
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1990s American Evening Gowns
Size: vintage 6; comparable to size S
1969 Bob Mackie Couture Documented Beaded Nude-Illusion Pleated Silk Cape Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important and ultra glamourous 'Elizabeth the First' Bob Mackie debut label sheer black beaded
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1990s Bob Mackie Blue Beaded and Sequinned Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
crepe.
These dresses were fabulously costly in their day and always hand beaded by the most skilled
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1990s American Evening Dresses
Joanna Mastroianni Sheer Illusion Velvet Metallic Evening Dress Size 8/10
By Joanna Mastroianni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another beautiful evening dress from New York designer Joanna Mastroianni.
She has a cult
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Thierry Mugler Spring 1996 Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Thierry Mugler beaded cocktail dress hails from the spring 1996 collection— it's twin
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Ann Lawrence Strapless Silver & Black Beaded Evening Dress w Rhinestones
By Ann Lawrence
Located in Portland, OR
rows of horizontal beads that create the illusion of bands. This full length, fully lined dress closes
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1980s American Evening Gowns
1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel: 1940s inspired
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
NWT Talbot Runhof Size 4 Gold Silk Beaded Embroidered Fit n Flare Cocktail Dress
By Talbot Runhof
Located in San Diego, CA
NWT TALBOT RUNHOF gold silk beaded and embroidered silk fit n’ flare dress ! Brand new, with
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1990s/Y2K Backless Beaded Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1990s Saks Fifth Avenue Label Beaded Backless Gown: This dress is a seriously jaw-dropping
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1990s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
dress, with silver and black beading at the bodice. Semi sheer silk nude illusion bodice is encrusted
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Rodarte Runway Crystal Sequin Lace Ruffle Dress FW 2016
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
15 on that season’s runway and in the featured images on Anne Hathaway, this incredible dress is a
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Faust Paris Black Long Evening Dresses
Located in Milano, IT
Dazzling full-length long evening dress from the Paris fashion house with illusion neckline by
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1990s French Sheath Dresses
Rodarte Fall 2015 Lace Crystal Embellished Feather Trim Mini Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, the dress features several risqué elements and is embellished with hand appliqued beads and sequins
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970's Madame Grès Haute Couture Beaded Embroidered Ivory Sheer Silk Bridal Gown
By Madame Gres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
century, known for turning ordinary fabric into Greek sculptures. The drapery of her dresses also showed
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1970s French Wedding Dresses
Vintage 1971 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Beaded Blue Velvet Jumpsuit and Jacket
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sheer illusion graphic beaded sequins in hues of purple, blue and gold create the perfect amount of
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Oscar de la Renta FW 2013 Embellished Black Tulle Dress Gown as seen on Nicole 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
looked sexy in a nude sleeveless dress with a sheer black embellished overlay, which created the illusion
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
Vintage 1960's Ice Blue Chiffon and Lace Pleated Dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An eye-catching piece to behold this original 1960's dress, rendered in a blue floral lace which is
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
ATELIER VERSACE S/S 1990 Mini Navy Embellished Medusa Cuff Sleeve Tunic Dress
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
embellished cuff adornment Medusa emblem; embellished beaded "button" illusion detail. Interior cuff snap
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
2005 Oscar de la Renta Runway Navy Sheer-Tulle Hourglass Feather Mermaid Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular Oscar de la Renta navy blue beaded sheer-net hourglass mermaid gown dating back to
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Early 2000s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Ivory Satin Queen Anne Empire Wedding Gown w Adjustable Train/Bustle – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A highly traditional gown with positively regal bearing, this full-skirted wedding dress covers all
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1950s American Wedding Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Iconic 1992 Gianni Versace Couture Documented Black Bondage Silk Leather Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
high-quality black leather straps which have been carefully sewn together with sheer beaded lace
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Antique Victorian 1873 Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lanvin Orange and Blue Geometric Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
their own children. Soon, Lanvin was making dresses for their mothers, and some of the most famous names
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20th Century French Pillows and Throws
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Textile
H 14 in W 14 in D 6 in
Vintage Lanvin Geometric Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
and hints of an optical illusion. In contrasting colors of bold black, blue, lime green and punchy
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20th Century French Pillows and Throws
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Textile
Oscar De La Renta Black Beaded Illusion Lace Organza Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar De La Renta Black Beaded Illusion Lace Organza Cocktail Dress
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
MR BLACKWELL Sheer Illusion Jeweled Black Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rhinestones, sequins & beads on a sheer illusion bodice.
* It's lined & closes with a zipper down the back
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1950s White Tulle Beaded Wedding Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s wedding dress
* gorgeous white tulle
* acetate lining
* nude illusion bodice
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1950s Wedding Dresses
1920’s Art Deco Cobalt Beaded Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
embroidery. The skirt is formed from beaded chiffon panels cut on the bias that create the illusion of a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses
1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in London, UK
Truly exceptional and breathtaking demi-couture Adele Simpson hand-beaded silk and velvet cocktail
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Monique Lhuillier White Satin Sheath Dress with Cutout Back and Beaded Neckline
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Henrico, VA
neckline is draped with sleek matte finished beads creating an illusion of a intricate necklace.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sheath Dresses
1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Houston, TX
This gorgeous black silk illusion dress features a large hand painted hand stenciled abstract
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1990s British Day Dresses
James Galanos Hand Beaded Gown with "Leopard spots"Sleeves
By James Galanos
Located in New York City, NY
. Illusion sleeves hand beaded as " leopard spots". High side slit.
Size 4-6
Bust 36-38"
Waist 28-30
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
Edwardian Heavily Beaded & Embroidered Tulle Gown
Located in Bozeman, MT
ribbon passementerie detailing and thousands of faceted glass micro and bugle beads (photographed over a
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20th Century Edwardian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Valentino Turquoise Silk Skirt and Tulle Beaded Top
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
beaded to give the illusion of white coral.
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses
BOB MACKIE Black Velvet Nude Bodice Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sheer illusion with a flesh tone under piece & lattice bead detail.
* It has a drop waist design with a
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Adrian Midnight Blue Sequined Dress with Jacket
By Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mimic the pattern of the sequins. Dress is fitted through the waist, skirt is an illusion wrap that is
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Gucci Runway Embroidered Tulle Blue Sequin Dress IT42 US4-6
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Beautifully embroidered on black tulle, this dress explores the concept of illusion with its trompe
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
90s John Anthony Burgundy Floral Lace Cocktail Dress with Rhinestone Details
By John Anthony
Located in Los Angeles, CA
festooned with beads and sequins. Illusion bodice overlaid over sheer nude chiffon on bodice with fully
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Lanvin Geometric Silk Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
depicting strong expressive lines and hints of an optical illusion. In contrasting colours of bold black
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Large Vintage Lanvin Pink Red Green Yellow Silk Geometric Fabric and Irish Linen
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
the cushion like a optical illusion and would make a spectacular and showpiece to an interior.
Note
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20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
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Linen, Silk
H 27 in W 27 in D 13 in
Vintage 1960s 60s Victor Costa Nude Illusion Scallop Lace Beaded Sheath Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing nude illusion scalloped lace sheath dress with a beaded rhinestone empire waist and rear
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1960s American Sheath Dresses
Zandra Rhodes Fuchsia Printed & Beaded Chiffon Dress w/Illusion Top
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Studio City, CA
Zandra Rhodes fuchsia silk chiffon dress printed with the words of a poem as well as an abstract
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Late 20th Century British Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970's Galanos Beaded Rhinestone Lace-Illusion & Satin Black Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dress is a perfect example of his genius. The bodice is fashioned from nude lined French chantilly-lace
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1970s American Evening Dresses
Vintage 1992 Valentino Couture Sheer-Illusion Beaded Silk Velvet Dress & Jacket
By Mario Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Valentino Couture cocktail dress ensemble dating back to their Fall-Winter 1992 collection
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940's Don Loper Beaded Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
example of his genius. The fabric is a rich silk with a seductive beaded chantilly-lace panel. I love the
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1940s American Evening Dresses
1950's Mr. Blackwell Colorful Floral Print Silk Beaded Illusion Cocktail Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-stopper, he adds sparkling embellishments of rhinestones, sequins and glass-beads which add so much depth
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1930's Beaded Colorful Floral Print Illusion Silk-Chiffon Belted Dress & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
art. The fabric is also embellished with glass-beads, whose circular cut creates a dazzling sparkle
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940s Milgrim Black Crepe Evening Gown with Illusion Beaded Leaves at Neckline
By Milgrim
Located in Gresham, OR
sleeves and full skirt. Illusion net shoulders and décolletage are hand beaded with stunning white glass
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1940's Don Loper Beaded Sheer Lace-Illusion Hourglass Trained Evening Gown
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for his lavish gowns and celebrity glamour. This breathtaking black & nude sheer lace-illusion evening
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1970's Bob Mackie Ivory-White Beaded Silk-Chiffon Halter Illusion Gown & Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
breathtaking ivory-white beaded silk-chiffon goddess gown is a perfect example of his genius. The flattering
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1970s American Evening Gowns
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Beaded Illusion Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary beaded illusion dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Pink and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect beaded illusion dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Bob Mackie, Don Loper and Oscar De La Renta — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
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Prices for a beaded illusion dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $4,760, while, on average they fetch $1,150.
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 Beaded Illusion Dress
- Can a beaded dress be taken in?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, a beaded dress can be taken in. However, the process is generally more time-consuming because individual beads need to be removed during the alteration process. As a result, you can typically expect to pay a professional seamstress or tailor more for altering beaded dresses. On 1stDibs, find a variety of beaded dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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