1970's Lillie Rubin Black Velvet Strapless Gown with Ostrich Feather Trim
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Lillie Rubin black velvet strapless gown with ostrich feather trim.
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Black Velvet Strapless Gown
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black velvet crystal bustline sweetheart strapless gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black velvet crystal embellished bustline sweetheart strapless gown Reference: TGAS/F00899 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Velvet ...
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2010s Italian Evening Gowns
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 with green brocade ruching trimmed in pleated organza. The faux pockets are trimmed wi...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rubin Singer Demi Couture Wine Velvet Strapless Gown Dress
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
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. Fashioned of rich deep wine velvet expertly draped onto the body with a slight drape t...
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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 with minor wear on the velvet. Measurements Bust: 36" Waist: 34" Hips: 40.5" L...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 beaded bust with sweet heart neckline. Such an easy an simplistically chic design. The...
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20th Century American Evening Gowns
1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tull...
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1990s Formal 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 velvet bodice, w/ gold glitter thorughout, and gold beads and sequins down the front. G...
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1980s Evening Gowns
Navy Giorgio Armani Velvet & Silk Strapless Evening Gown Size IT 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Navy velvet and silk strapless evening gown by Giorgio Armani. Geometric neckline. Back zip closure. 28" bust, 26" waist, 54" length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening 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 embellishment. There is a center back zipper closure, and interior waist belt and boned bus...
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20th Century English 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 taffeta. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. There is no marked size, but t...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black crystal pave brooch velvet belt satin strapless dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black crystal pave brooch velvet belt satin strapless dress Reference: TGAS/F00744 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Crepe, Velvet C...
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2010s Evening Dresses
Blumarine 1991 Black Velvet Strapless Evening Dress with Red Roses
By Blumarine
Located in Atlanta, GA
A romantic and richly textured Fall/Winter 1991 strapless evening dress that captures the opulent floral drama synonymous with early-1990s formalwear. The fitted bodice is rendered i...
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
$1,098Sale Price|21% Off
Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before there was Halston, there was Bill Blass as the epitome of American style. Blass’ rise around the 1940s led him to be one of the most prominent women’s designers for multiple b...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress by Escada
$540Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress by Escada
By Escada
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Escada Couture black velvet strapless short cocktail dress. It has a magenta satin strip folded over at the top and a colorful heart embroidered with beads on the right side hi...
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1980s German 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. Size Small Measurement: Bust : 30” / Waist: 28” / Hip : 42” Dress length : 34” D...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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 and laser cut out floral pattern Inner zip up boned corset with padding to the bus...
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2010s American Evening Dresses
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
$600Sale Price|33% Off
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.
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Chiffon with Velvet "Bow" Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant and classic evening dress in the true Yves Saint Laurent style is fully lined with silk. The interior has a built-in bodice-bra panel with its own double hoo...
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1980s French Evening Dresses
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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 oversized crystals. Boned inner corset and fully lined. Comes with extra rhineston...
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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 the style of Japanese garments.
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1990s German Evening 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.
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1980s Unknown 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
Christian Dior
In 1947, Christian Dior brought back glamour with his “New Look” collection. He brought luxurious fabrics to his fashions world at the postwar era, inspired by ...
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1980s French 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 but fits more like a modern size 8. Ladies please grab your most trusted friend, M...
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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 waist, trumpet skirt with back zip and fully lined in silk. EU. 38, US: 2 Bust: 29, W...
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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 multifaceted black beads. Size: US 8 *Please contact dealer prior to purchase for whit...
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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, hourglass silhouette, and crisscross embellishment at front. Embellishment is composed of b...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Donna Karan Black Velvet Bodycon Strapless Cocktail Dress with Inner Bodsuit
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Size: Extra Small
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 cocktail dress. There is a lace body suit with snapped closures lined on the inner part...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Givenchy 1950s Strapless Printed Silk Devoré Velvet Dress + Stole
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strapless printed silk paisley devoré velvet cocktail dress, silk chiffon trim on bust with folded drop bow. Matching fabric shawl with silk chiffon. SHAWL MEASUREMENTS Length -...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Strapless Gown and Jewel Belt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Strapless w/ Gold Braid and Jewel /belt
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Black Lace Strapless Velvet flocked Gown
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Beautiful Strapless mesh fabric with velvet flocked dots has fan patterned lace with black 7 velvet ribbon straps.
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1990s French Evening Gowns
50s Black Velvet and White Satin Strapless Gown w/ Rhinestones
Located in Gresham, OR
A classic 1950s strapless gown: black velvet structured bodice with peaked decolletage, scattered rhinestones, fitted hip and a pleated flared white satin skirt!
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1950s American Evening Gowns
1980s Galanos Panne Velvet Strapless Gown w/ Shawl
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
James Galanos through the history of his designs has always executed the most beautiful details and courageous colors. This elegant strapless number with a ruched bandeau and waist w...
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1980s American Evening 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/Winter 1987 collection, this full-length gown is constructed of luxurious black velvet a...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Halston Green Velvet Strapless Sarong Tie Gown, 1976
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ultra rare iteration of one of Halston's most iconic silhouettes. Elizabeth Taylor, Lee Radziwell, and Marisa Berenson are among the countless women have been photographed in this...
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20th Century 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
F/W 1997 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet Satin Strapless Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous black silk satin Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture gown, designed by Yves Saint Laurent.
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
1970's Geoffrey Beene Chiffon Strapless Gown with Velvet Ribbon Ties
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's emerald green strapless psychedelic floral pattern evening dress with lots of Bohemian flare. Large ruffled flounce on the lower hem, multi-colored velvet ribbons can be tied ...
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1970s American Summer Dresses
Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown - Circa 70's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown, Velvet detail at top of bustier, full skirt and crinoline/silk petticoat, beautiful bow in back - Circa 70's - vintage size 12.
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1970s French Ball Gowns
YSL Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL, black, velvet fitted, strapless cocktail dress with organza, ruffled detail on the bodice and hem.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
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80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage Vicky Tiel strapless Burgundy Red and black velvet strapless dress from Bergdorf Goodman. Perfect Cocktail party dress for Holiday. Dress is made of silk velvet B...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
1980S VICKY TIEL Hot Pink & Black Silk Satin Velvet Strapless Peplum Skirt Cock
By Vicky Tiel
Located in New York, NY
1980S VICKY TIEL Hot Pink & Black Silk Satin Velvet Strapless Peplum Skirt Cocktail Dress
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Vicki Tiel Strapless 1980 Velvet with Burn out Peplum
By Vickey Tiel
Located in New York, NY
Vicki Tiel Strapless 1980 Velvet with Burn out Peplum
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Carolyn Roehm Red Silk Pane Velvet Gown - 4
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolyn Roehm Red & Black Silk Pane Velvet Strapless Gown. It is in excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Bruce Oldfield For Henri Bendel Strapless Draped Velvet Corset Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in New York, NY
By the same designer made famous by his famous patron Princess Diana. Beautiful hand detailing and gathering down the front of this dress. Built with an internal corset to give shape...
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Emerald Velvet and Ivory Silk Strapless Dress, c.1990s.
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Emerald Velvet and Ivory Silk Strapless Dress, c.1990s. Emerald green velvet empire waist strapless cocktail dress with slits in skirt exposing the ivory silk unde...
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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening 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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