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1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet, Organza, Brocade Column Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Couture Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown With Fur Trim
Located in Portland, OR
This is a striking black velvet evening gown with the C.F. Coch Haute Couture label. It has a
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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns

Rubin Singer Demi Couture Wine Velvet Strapless Gown Dress
By Rubin Singer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rubin Singer is known for creating special event glamour gowns, and this one is no exception
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta gown is strapless and dark navy blue velvet. It is in very good condition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1987 Givenchy Black Velvet Sculptural Rhinestone Strapless Gown
By Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black velvet Givenchy gown. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy for his Fall
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

OLEG CASSINI Black Tie Black Velvet Sweet Heart Strapless Beaded Gown Size 8 10
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oleg Cassini Black Tie gown is composed of a black velvet. Features an absolutely stunning
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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 80s AJ BARI full length Strapless evening dress! Features a fitted black silk
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1980s Evening Gowns

2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet Flowers
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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

EAVIS & BROWN Black Velvet Heavily Beaded Strapless Gown with Chiffon Size 2 4
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Eavis & Brown design is composed of black velvet with chiffon godets and heavy beaded
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20th Century English Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red Strapless Gown Dress w/Black Velvet Band at Bust
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
Yves Saint Laurent YSL red strapless gown with a black velvet band at the top of the bust. There is
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corseted strapless evening dress, fw 1998
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet strapless evening dress with built-in corset, oversized orb buttons
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa Velvet / Tulle Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
Victor Costa at his dramatic best. Feel like a princess in this black strapless evening dress with
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1980s American Evening Dresses

1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals: Boned and
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1980s American Evening Gowns

80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s little black dress by Bill Blass. Strapless with asymmetric bow detail in velvet and
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
evening dress is done in a gold lamé and silk blend and a black velvet bodice for a glamorous and
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin numbered Haute couture black silk and velvet strapless cocktail dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, black crushed silk velvet bodice dress, closes at the side with cone shaped glossy black buttons and
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferrè Green Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Green Velvet cocktail dress with black silk origami bow. Built in bustier bra
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Arnold Scaasi black velvet strapless evening gown with allover red sequin floral print. In
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Carolina Herrera black velvet red satin strapless cut out floral bustier dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Carolina Herrera black velvet strapless bustier dress with deep red satin lining
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2010s American Evening Dresses

F/W 1995 Valentino Garavani Runway Black Satin Velvet Plunging Bust Gown
By Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black satin Valentino Garavani strapless gown. From the Fall/Winter 1995
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Chiffon with Velvet "Bow" Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
right place. Silk chiffon and mini velvet scattered overall including the huge elegant side bow and
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Cecil Beaton Strapless Evening Gown Silk Satin & Beaded Chiffon with Rhinestones
Located in Chicago, IL
". The gown has a classic form. The bodice is fitted and strapless. The underskirt is a pale, lemon
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1960s Evening Gowns

Rebecca De Ravenel Black Strapless Dress, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning vintage bustier dress with velvet insert and accent buttons by Rebecca De Ravenel. Period
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1970s Evening Dresses

Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an A-line below-knee
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Victor Costa Black Velvet Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Victor Costa black velvet strapless column dress. The fitted bodice has a sweetheart neckline
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress. Fabric feels like flannel. Strapless. Velvet
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1980s Evening Dresses

1984 Givenchy Haute Couture Documented Silk Petal Appliqué Velvet Hourglass Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and truly timeless Givenchy haute couture petal appliqued silk velvet hourglass gown
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Black & Multicolor Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Gown Size FR 40
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black and multicolor strapless silk embellished gown by Karl Lagerfeld. Circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century European Evening Gowns

Vintage James Purcell Size 2 1990s Couture Black Silk Lace 90s Strapless Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 90s JAMES PURCELL black silk velvet and lace strapless dress! Features some
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Lacroix silk devoré strapless evening dress, fw 2002
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Lacroix strapless evening dress ▪ Constructed from silk devoré; a fabric technique
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hunter / forest green and black strapless dress
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Parlsienne Coquette New Look Strapless Black White Tulle Party Dress - S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
; pink millinery flowers and black velvet bows at each scallop apex and center bust. Rear zipper closure
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Bows-Embellished Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Chanel gown. Made from black silk and wool, the evening dress is adorned with a wide black velvet band
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Green & Wine Velvet & Taffeta Vintage Plunging Corset Dress & Wrap
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
Magnin! The boned corset style bodice of the dress is black velvet and laces with green taffeta ribbons
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl
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1990s American Evening Gowns

F/W 1985 Valentino Garavani Runway Black Velvet White Satin Bow Midi Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bust, accented by a perfectly placed bow at the lower back. Complementing this design is a black velvet
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1980s Italian Mini Dress

1990s Christian Dior Haute Couture Cocktail Dress W/Velvet Corset Detailing
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Gresham, OR
silk tulle strapless bust, silk velvet "corset style" waist and forest green silk taffeta pencil skirt
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Escada Couture Velvet Heart Beaded Dress
By Escada
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Escada Couture black velvet strapless short cocktail dress. It has a magenta satin strip
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

1990s Giorgio Armani Brown Velvet Cocktail Dress with Rosette
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rich, deep and sexy Giorgio Armani chocolate brown cut velvet cocktail dress from the 1990s
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi Burnt Orange Faux Fur Cut Velvet Mini Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi faux fur, cut velvet and lurex strapless mini dress
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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Early 1990s Bob Mackie Black Rhinestone Beaded Purple Ostrich Feather Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
mini dress features a shimmery black velvet cheetah print at the upper body and a vibrant purple skirt
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1980s Mini Dress

Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2012 Stefano Pilati Purple Silk Taffeta Mini Dress or Top
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by Stefano Pilati purple and black silk taffeta micro mini strapless
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
version on the Red Carpet. Tailored bodice with a black velvet band above the waist. Fully lined in silk
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
at waist to make for a very slimming effect. Vivid royal blue color, with black velvet polka dots
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's Vicky Tiel Velvet & Gold Lame Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sexy and slinky black velvet strapless mermaid style gown from the 1980's, the height of Vicky
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Raffaella Curiel 1980's Black Strapless Cocktail Dress with Roses
By Raffaella Curiel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fun 1980s Raffaella Curiel strapless, drop waist cocktail dress. Black ruched bodice with scalloped
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

80s Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Gown Criss Crossed with Rhinestones
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic column silhouetted gown circa 1980s by the legendary Bill Blass. Criss crossed with rows of
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Escada Black Velvet Strapless "Obi" Gown
By Escada
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black strapless velvet gown with red silk embroidered and beaded "obi strip" around the waist in
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1990s German Evening Gowns

Lancetti Couture Chocolate Brown Velvet Strapless Gown with Beaded Embellishment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lancetti Couture Chocolate Brown Velvet Strapless Gown with Beaded Embellishment
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Strapless Red Polka Dot Velvet and Net Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Topanga, CA
/> This eighties ball gown is made of netting with red velvet polkadots throughout. It is fully lined in
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Bill Blass 1970s Strapless Lace Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s strapless lace gown by Bill Blass. Fully lined with boned inner bodice. Black velvet band
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Zac Posen velvet & chiffon gown
By Zac Posen
Located in New York, NY
Strapless velvet with beautiful detailing across the bodice, and a sheer gored skirt makes this Zac
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2010s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Evening Cocktail Dress Size 8.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass Collection III 1980s black velvet strapless evening cocktail dress is labeled a size 10
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Strapless Black Taffeta Velvet Polka Dots Evening Dress, Circa 1980s
By Nina Ricci
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Nina Ricci, circa 1980's bow front strapless taffeta velveteen dots evening dress with shirred
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1980s French Evening Gowns

1980s Perry Ellis Quilted Black Velvet Strapless Mini Dress
By Perry Ellis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This soft and stunning quilted black velvet mini dress hugs the body and is covered with
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1980s American Mini Dress

Vintage Bob Mackie Evening Black Velvet Embellished Strapless Dress SZ 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Bob Mackie strapless dress in black velvet. Features a feminine sweetheart bodice
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

80s Couture Finish Fuchsia Silk Strapless Floral Print Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unlabeled but extraordinary couture finished strapless gown in fuchsia silk with minimalist floral
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1980s Evening Gowns

Donna Karan Black Velvet Bodycon Strapless Cocktail Dress with Inner Bodsuit
By Donna Karan
Located in Henrico, VA
This dress by Donna Karan is a vintage find. Made out of black velvet, this dress is a bodycon
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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Black Velvet Strapless Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary black velvet strapless gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red, Yellow and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a black velvet strapless gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Victor Costa, Oscar De La Renta and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Black Velvet Strapless Gown?

The price for a black velvet strapless gown starts at $155 and tops out at $16,000, and on average, selling for $988.

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.

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