1990s Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Black Drop Waist Silk Ball Gown - Evening Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb 1990's vintage Dolce & Gabbana Silk blended ball gown. Featuring an almost Period-style
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Black Drop Waist Silk Ball Gown - Evening Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb 1990's vintage Dolce & Gabbana Silk blended ball gown. Featuring an almost Period-style
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is
1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice
By Fabrice
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice: A gorgeous and
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine
Arnold Scaasi Boutique Black 1980's Evening Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sharon, CT
A classic formal A line gown with black silk puffy shoulders. Embroidered overall with 3
Christian LaCroix FW 1997 Haute Couture Black and Orange of the Shoulder Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Christian LaCroix Fall/Winter 1997 Haute Couture Black and Orange of the Shoulder Gown
Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black Red Leg-o-Mutton Gown - XS, 1980s
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Tucson, AZ
exception. Black on- or off-shoulder evening gown with sweetheart neckline, exaggerated leg-o-mutton
Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM
By Lillie Rubin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or
1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
in black silk and silk tulle. A strapless version of this gown walked the runway in the 1986 show
1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum: A bold, unforgettable
1997 Runway Bob Mackie Navy Blue Embellished Bodice Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
mesmerising gown was designed to highlight and flatter the feminine form. This is an extremely detailed
Givenchy dress Haute Couture circa 90
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GIVENCHY - Black velvet dress ornamented with sequins, and pearls with jet-black tassels. Size 38FR
Emmanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNGARO - (Made in France) Silk taffeta bustier dress with purple-tone checkered print. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. 1991/1992 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collec...
Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills 1986 Houston Museum Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills Matelassé Evening Dress Gown Designer size
1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown
"Taylor In Ball Gown" by Silver Screen Collection
Located in London, GB
"Taylor In Ball Gown" by Silver Screen Collection British-born American actress Elizabeth Taylor
Black and White
1990S Black Metallic Embroidered Nylon Lace One Shoulder Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Metallic Embroidered Nylon Lace One Shoulder Ball Gown
1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ball Gown
1990S Black Silk Organza & Velvet Ball Gown Covered In Embroidered Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Silk Organza & Velvet Ball Gown Covered In Embroidered Flowers
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
1990S Black Embroidered Silk Organza Ball Gown Lined In Hot Pink Satin
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Embroidered Silk Organza Ball Gown Lined In Hot Pink Satin
1990S Black Silk Chantilly Lace & Net Ruffled Ball Gown Lined In Lilac Charmeuse
Located in New York, NY
Some old staining of the lining of the train 1990S Black Silk Chantilly Lace & Net Ruffled Ball
1990S Black Silk Blend Matelassé Full Skirted Ball Gown Lined In Hot Pink With
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Blend Matelassé Full Skirted Ball Gown Lined In Hot
Sleeveless Satin Black and White Capote Ball Gown w Dangling Gems - S, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With multiple textures, hanging beadwork and a riot of ¼” stripes, this gown has a lot going on but
Victor Costa Vintage 1980s Navy Velvet Blue Satin Sheer Neckline Ball Gown XS
By Victor Costa
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning Victor Costa vintage evening gown! The dress is a super-soft, deep navy velvet
A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985. France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk
1970s Black Chiffon Lurex Rhinestone Disco Romper and Full Length Ball Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely sensational 1970s couture black metallic and chiffon rhinestone romper jumpsuit and ball
1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black
Christian Lacroix Rare Runway Couture Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset Grand!
By Chanel, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
impressive, unique and astounding ball gowns and cocktail dresses that one can only describe as 'masterpieces
Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
estate, Corbeville, the Irish beauty Anne Gunning poses in a ball gown by Fath. Image size is 16" x 16
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Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
estate, Corbeville, the Irish beauty Anne Gunning poses in a ball gown by Fath. Image size is 10" x 10
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1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue
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Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue
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Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue
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Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue
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Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue
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Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, Up Close1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Romance Heroine, White Stairs, Close -- Fath ball gown, shot in Corbeville, France. Photographed
Giclée
Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, Up Close1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Romance Heroine, White Stairs, Close -- Fath ball gown, shot in Corbeville, France. Photographed
Giclée
Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. Fashion photography of a model is wearing a blue Compiegne dress. The dress is a blue ball gown with black
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Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. Fashion photography of a model is wearing a blue Compiegne dress. The dress is a blue ball gown with black
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Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. Fashion photography of a model is wearing a blue Compiegne dress. The dress is a blue ball gown with black
Giclée
Unavailable|$450
Bill Blass black and nude lace ball gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Bill Blass gown has a nude underlay with place lace and a metallic thread. It is a
Unavailable|$2,200
90s Chanel Boutique Ball Gown with Tiered Geometric Bodice
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel goes a bit goth with this fabulous black ball gown. Inspired by Edwardian silhouettes, this
Unavailable|$775
Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Figure flattering Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion formal ball gown dress with ever so slight
Unavailable|$318
1970'S Orange Gold & Black Brocade Gown
Located in London, GB
Stunning 1970's ball gown in orange and black brocade. The bright orange top gathers softly at the
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Evening Gown 4
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York City, NY
Mary McFadden Couture vintage 1980s strapless black evening gown with luxurious structured boned
Unavailable|$1,150
1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution
By Howard Greer
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! 1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on
Vintage Bob Mackie Black Velvet Multicolor Embellished LS Mock Neck Gown SZ 14
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chicago, IL
Black velvet long sleeve gown from Bob Mackie features multicolor beads and silver-tone rhinestone
Unavailable|$1,186
Catherine Walker, Strapless silk gown, circa 1979
By Catherine Walker
Located in London, GB
Strapless silk gown, circa 1979.
Unavailable|$400
Vintage Escada Navy Sheer Glitter Sleeve Gown SZ 38
By Escada
Located in Chicago, IL
Long sheer sleeves have glitter detailing. Low crossover V-neck. Crossover style skirt starts at empire waist. Zip closure down back. Additional Measurements: Measurements: Sl...
1991 Christian Lacroix Couture Navy Linen and Gold Silk Shantung Evening Gown 32
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Houston, TX
Museum worthy and quite wearable 1991 Couture Navy and Gold gown. Dress contains inner corset with
Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 1980s Pauline Trigere Silk Faille black with gold metallic stripes ballgown and jacket
Unavailable|$850
Elegant Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a very exciting Elegant 100% Silk strapless gown with black sequin bodice. The bodice has
Unavailable|$6,746
Pierre Cardin haute couture black and red evening ensemble 1998
By Pierre Cardin
Located in London, GB
Pierre Cardin haute couture, with black velvet mini strapless dress and red ruffles skirt shorter
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
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Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.