$712Sale Price|20% Off
FENDI white & gold BROCADE GODET BELTED Sleeveless Dress 42
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
Fendi brocade godet dress in gold, off-white, light grey, lavender, and mauve polyester (5
$550
Size: Small - Medium
Chic 1970s Vintage Blue and Pink Cotton + Silk Brocade Belted 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a chic 1970s maxi dress! Super soft, yet sturdy cotton fabric, with silk brocade detail at
$850
Size: Medium - Large
Lillie Rubin 1960s Silk Brocade Pink Gold Silver Rhinestone Belted Vintage Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s LILLIE RUBIN silk brocade belted shirt dress! Features a stunning pink, gold
$656Sale Price|25% Off
Size: XL
1960s Large Plus Size Gold Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger size gold and silver silk brocade belted shirt dress ! Features 5 fabric covered
1950s Sa'Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress
Gorgeous 1960s Clifton Wilhite Gold Silver Black Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
belted evening dress! Features a stunning tailored bodice with a bodyhugging skirt. Detachable belt in
Ungaro Brocade Coat Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Emanuel Ungaro, copper tone, brocade, belted, coat dress with gold filigree buttons and breast
Victor Costa Romantica 1960s Gold + Ivory Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s VICTOR COSTA Romantica for Lord and Taylor gold and ivory metallic silk brocade long
LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Metallic Brocade Mink Fur Cuff Belted Caftan Evening Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Lillie Rubin c.1960's metallic brocade brown mink fur cuff belted caftan evening dress
Sold
Size: Small - Small Medium
1950s Elliette Lewis Gold + Silver + Bronze Silk Brocade Vintage Chiffon Dress
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in San Diego, CA
belted dress, with flowy black chiffon skirt! Chic flattering silhouette from the mid-late 1950s. Flirty
Christian Dior Boutique Maroon Brocade Belted Strapless Dress S
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Dress to impress by adorning this creation from Christian Dior Boutique. The brocade design
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
$950
H 62 in W 18 in L 62 in
Moroccan Vintage Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size L to XL
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic gold brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish kaftan is designed with brilliant gold metallic brocade. The front of the elegant caftan...
1960s 60s Psychedelic Flowers + Paisley Colorful Print Mod Retro A - Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering A-Line fit. Features two pocket...
$695
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Sexy Black Jersey Flare Leg Bell Bottom 70s Vintage Disco Halter Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress
By KIMBERLY
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s Kelly green 100% Virgin wool knit short sleeve shift dress! Super soft virgin wool feels luxurious against the skin! Flattering shift shape, with a slight A-line. Mod butt...
$12,211
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
$29,171
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
Amazing 1970s Colorful Flowers Stripes Sleeveless Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s colorful cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of pink, green, yellow, orange, white navy blue in flowers and stretch. Fitted bodice with a full body. Fully lined ...
Art Deco Silver and Blue Lame Wrap
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Silver and Blue Lame Wrap Gown, originally destined for the boudoir, but, works wonderfully as an evening coat. Made from silky metallic French lame, this Hollywood styled t...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size L
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford F/W 2004 Red Maroon Silk Evening Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Tom Ford for the Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2004 collection; Look #1. This was Tom Ford's last collection with YSL. Both items comprised of 100% silk. Vibrant red hig...
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...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Burgundy Long Sleeve Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 90s Marcy Mcfadden Couture Burgundy Long Sleeve V neck gown with gold frog closures and embellished waist. LARGE size Measurement : Bust: 42” / Waist: 33’ Hip: 48” / 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.
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