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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen!

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf LORIS AZZARO
Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf LORIS AZZARO

Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf LORIS AZZARO

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf. Boned and underwired bra inside the top with hook&eye closure on the middle back. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back...

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1970s French Evening Dresses

1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves
1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves

1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1998 3 pcs Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Crepe Bustier Corset and Creme bustle skirt with detachable sleeves and short sash that you can style it as a strap or scarf. Perfect for We...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Couture Bustier Medusa Corset Boned Flare Black Dress
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Couture Bustier Medusa Corset Boned Flare Black Dress

S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Couture Bustier Medusa Corset Boned Flare Black Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gianni Versace designed this black number for his Spring/Summer 1995 collection and stuns with a form-fitting body cut and a flared hem. The upper body features eyelets on both the f...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy haute Couture Velvet Bustier Dress Size European 36
Givenchy haute Couture Velvet Bustier Dress Size European 36

Givenchy haute Couture Velvet Bustier Dress Size European 36

By Givenchy

Located in PARIS, FR

GIVENCHY Haute Couture Evening Gown by Claire Waight Keller An exquisite piece from the Autumn/Winter Haute Couture 2020 Givenchy collection.  This stunning evening dress features...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

NWT F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Runway Sculptural Velvet Satin Bustier Flare Dress
NWT F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Runway Sculptural Velvet Satin Bustier Flare Dress

NWT F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Runway Sculptural Velvet Satin Bustier Flare Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a sculptural black Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this dress was part of runway look number 56 on Jaunel McKenzie.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S

By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2020 Runway black leather bustier white lace dress IT38 S Reference: AAWC/A00038 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2020 - Runway Material:...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012
Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress. Bustier inside the dress with underwired bra slightly padded and boned. Silicone strap on the inside top edge and hook&eye closure on the left sid...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Loris Azzaro  long cocktail sun fold crepe's  bustier dress
Loris Azzaro  long cocktail sun fold crepe's  bustier dress

Loris Azzaro long cocktail sun fold crepe's bustier dress

By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long bustier cocktail's dress in black crepe sunary pleats (sun fold)

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin Thierry Mugler
Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin Thierry Mugler

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin. Boned bustier inside the top part of the dress. Zip and hook&eye on the top middle back. The wrap part is attach in the middle back with...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Resort 2014 Runway Unworn Paisley Print Bustier Strapless Mini Dress
Lanvin Resort 2014 Runway Unworn Paisley Print Bustier Strapless Mini Dress

Lanvin Resort 2014 Runway Unworn Paisley Print Bustier Strapless Mini Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Lanvin Resort 2014 Runway Unworn Paisley Print Bustier Strapless Mini Dress FR 38 Look 13 from the Resort 2014 Collection.

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Damask bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
Damask bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus

Damask bustier cocktail dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Damask bustier cocktail dress. Shell fabric composition: 40% rayon, 30% polyester, 30% metal ( lurex) . No fabric composition tag for the lining but probably rayon. Stiff tulle petti...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue and orange evening bustier dress with bow Jacques Fath
Navy blue and orange evening bustier dress with bow Jacques Fath

Navy blue and orange evening bustier dress with bow Jacques Fath

By Jacques Fath Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue Faille( silk textile) bustier dress with orange bow in the same fabric. Orange piping on the edge of the bustier. Stiff organza lining and synthetique horsehair in the bott...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Long evening bustier dress in tulle with velvet appliqué Circa 1930
Long evening bustier dress in tulle with velvet appliqué Circa 1930

Long evening bustier dress in tulle with velvet appliqué Circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long evening bustier dress in tulle with velvet appliqué and sequin and beads embroidered. Nude silk jersey lining on the bust, lining is missing on the skirt. Size 38 (M)

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

CHANEL dark blue wool 2007 07A CREPE & LACE BUSTIER Cocktail Dress 38 S
CHANEL dark blue wool 2007 07A CREPE & LACE BUSTIER Cocktail Dress 38 S

CHANEL dark blue wool 2007 07A CREPE & LACE BUSTIER Cocktail Dress 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel cocktail dress in dark blue silk (100%) with top part in lace. Opens with zipper on the back. Lined. Belt around the waist is missing. Has been worn and is in e...

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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

Tan Giudicelli vintage bustier black couture gown, 1980s
Tan Giudicelli vintage bustier black couture gown, 1980s

Tan Giudicelli vintage bustier black couture gown, 1980s

By Tan Giudicelli

Located in New York, NY

Tan Giudicelli was born in Indonesia to a Vietnamese mother and a Corsican father. He came to Paris in 1956, got a job at Dior and then moved to Heim. In the early 1970s, he was the ...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

NWT Roberto Cavalli FW 2005 Black Bustier Velvet Lace Studded Dress It 44 - US 8
NWT Roberto Cavalli FW 2005 Black Bustier Velvet Lace Studded Dress It 44 - US 8

NWT Roberto Cavalli FW 2005 Black Bustier Velvet Lace Studded Dress It 44 - US 8

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

New and Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Bustier Velvet Lace Studded Cocktail Dress F/W 2005 Runway Collection Italian size 44 - US 8 Silk Bustier Bra, Studded Lace Long Sleeve Top, Ve...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI
Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20% lurex. Lining: 100% polyester. Padded bra. Silicone strap inside the bustier on the top edge. ...

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI
Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20% metallic. Polyester lining. Boned . Padded bra. Zip and hook&eye closure on the m...

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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk jacquard bustier dress with animal print Gai Mattiolo Couture
Silk jacquard bustier dress with animal print Gai Mattiolo Couture

Silk jacquard bustier dress with animal print Gai Mattiolo Couture

By Gai Mattiolo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk jacquard bustier dress with animal print. Boned bustier inside the dress with under-wired bra. Invisible zip on the left and zip on the bustier as well. SIZE 48 (It) 44 (Fr) 14...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown

Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in North Wales, PA

Constructed from stretch black Chantilly-style lace with a bold floral rose motif throughout, the dress features an integrated underwired bustier bodice with adjustable spaghetti str...

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1990s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

John Galliano S/S 2007 Runway Bustier Wet Look Metallic Draped Mini Dress
John Galliano S/S 2007 Runway Bustier Wet Look Metallic Draped Mini Dress

John Galliano S/S 2007 Runway Bustier Wet Look Metallic Draped Mini Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Englishtown, NJ

John Galliano S/S 2007 Runway Bustier Wet Look Metallic Draped Mini Dress Size: FR 36 Condition: Very good vintage condition

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1997 DOLCE & GABBANA espresso brown long dress with bustier bodice
1997 DOLCE & GABBANA espresso brown long dress with bustier bodice

1997 DOLCE & GABBANA espresso brown long dress with bustier bodice

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Espresso brown bustier dress designed by Dolce & Gabbana dating to the spring of 1997 as seen on Kate Moss in a leopard print from the spring runway show. Dress has a bustier bra top...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Purple cocktail bustier dress  with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo
Purple cocktail bustier dress  with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo

Purple cocktail bustier dress with rhinestone brooch Jiki Monte Carlo

By Jiki Monte Carlo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple cocktail bustier dress with drape and bow with rhinestone brooch. No lining. SIZE 38 (M)

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

MOSCHINO Vintage Documented Safety Pin Bustier Dress US Size 10
MOSCHINO Vintage Documented Safety Pin Bustier Dress US Size 10

MOSCHINO Vintage Documented Safety Pin Bustier Dress US Size 10

By Moschino

Located in Nice, FR

MOSCHINO vintage rare and iconic black cotton blend bustier dress embellished with bronze tone safety pins.

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Navy blue cotton and gold sequin bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Couture
Navy blue cotton and gold sequin bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Couture

Navy blue cotton and gold sequin bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Couture

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue cotton and gold sequin bustier dress . Same cotton as lining. Boned on the side of the bust. Zip embellishment and buckle. Cut-work. Hidden zip closure on the middle back w...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy 'Couture' Navy Blue with Built-In Bustier Cocktail Dress
Givenchy 'Couture' Navy Blue with Built-In Bustier Cocktail Dress

Givenchy 'Couture' Navy Blue with Built-In Bustier Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy 'Couture' navy blue crepe cocktail dress has a built-in bustier (see photo) to help aid in a wonderful fit for this "Barely-Off-Shoulder" cocktail dress. Because t...

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1990s French Sheath Dresses

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Sheer Mesh Bustier Plunging Ruched Dress
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Sheer Mesh Bustier Plunging Ruched Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Sheer Mesh Bustier Plunging Ruched Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Sheer Mesh Bustier Plunging Neckline Ruched Dress Size S Look 53 from the Fall 2003 Collection. Condition: Unworn with tags

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Runway Bustier Embellished Fan High Slit Evening Dress
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Runway Bustier Embellished Fan High Slit Evening Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Runway Bustier Embellished Fan High Slit Evening Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Menswear Runway Finale Look Bustier Embellished Fan Applique High Slit Corset Asymmetrical Train Evening Dress Condition: Very good vintage condition, size ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown IT 40 Look 56 from the Fall 2001 Collection. Editorial Piece.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER 2021 blue black crystal bustier high slit strapless gown
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER 2021 blue black crystal bustier high slit strapless gown

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER 2021 blue black crystal bustier high slit strapless gown

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER 2021 blue black crystal bustier high slit strapless gown Reference: TGAS/F00848 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Pre Fall 2021 Ma...

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2010s Evening Gowns

Printed jersey bustier cocktail dress with brown chiffon strap Valentino Roma
Printed jersey bustier cocktail dress with brown chiffon strap Valentino Roma

Printed jersey bustier cocktail dress with brown chiffon strap Valentino Roma

By Valentino Roma

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed jersey bustier cocktail dress with brown silk chiffon strap. Drape on the bust. Jersey composition: 90% nylon, 10% elastane. Size 42 (It) 6 (Us)

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Green metallic leather mini bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Cruise 2018
Green metallic leather mini bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Cruise 2018

Green metallic leather mini bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Cruise 2018

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Green metallic leather mini bustier dress . Black rayon lining. Hidden Zip closure on the front with branded zip puller.

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier evening with draped tulle VICKY TIEL for Neiman Marcus
Black bustier evening with draped tulle VICKY TIEL for Neiman Marcus

Black bustier evening with draped tulle VICKY TIEL for Neiman Marcus

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black bustier evening with draped stretch see-through tulle. Boned . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Split on the front , lenght = 75cm SIZE L

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Vintage 1980s Y de G (Guy Laroche) Striped Bustier Dress & Bolero Set
Vintage 1980s Y de G (Guy Laroche) Striped Bustier Dress & Bolero Set

Vintage 1980s Y de G (Guy Laroche) Striped Bustier Dress & Bolero Set

By Guy Laroche

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

A striking and vibrant ensemble from the 1980s by Y de G, this two-piece set features a bold red and green wide-striped bustier sheath dress and its matching structured bolero. The d...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Vintage 80s Bustier Top & Balloon Trousers Black Silk Set
Gianni Versace Vintage 80s Bustier Top & Balloon Trousers Black Silk Set

Gianni Versace Vintage 80s Bustier Top & Balloon Trousers Black Silk Set

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Versace by Gianni Versace Vintage 1980s silk/wool mix and velvet fabric set . This elegant designer outfit shows the bold, structured style that was popular in the 1980s. The set is ...

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1980s Evening Dresses

Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with pleated skirt Nina Ricci Haute-Boutique
Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with pleated skirt Nina Ricci Haute-Boutique

Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with pleated skirt Nina Ricci Haute-Boutique

By Nina Ricci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with bow and pleated skirt. Orange silk lining and petticoat. Draped on the bust. Boned. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. SIZE XS

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's
Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt ( the taffetas skirt is like an apron on the top of the pink silk pencil skirt) Boned. Button, buttonhole and hidden zip ...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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Black Bustier Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of black bustier dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black black bustier dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Brown and more options on these pages. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black bustier dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Azzedine Alaïa and Gianni Versace are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Black Bustier Dresses?

The prices for black bustier dresses start at $135 and top out at $18,200 with these items, on average, selling for $1,275.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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 Black Bustier Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    For ladies, black tie dress code means that there is an expectation to dress formally. This typically involves wearing a full-length gown. Bold statement jewelry and pumps are also commonly worn to black-tie events. For handbags, women usually opt to carry small clutches with black tie attire. Explore a wide variety of gowns, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.

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