Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s
By Original by Rudolf
Located in Tucson, AZ
Its featherweight fabric, dusting of rhinestones and draped pleated cummerbund make a gentle, elegant impression without saying a word. Cap sleeve cocktail dress with round neckline...
Haute Hippie 2000's Gold Sequin Blouson Drop Waist Cocktail Dress
By Haute Hippie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2000s Haute Hippie Sequin Gold Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. Completely covered with gold sequins, this dress has a drop waist and a side zipper at hip/low waist with three snaps. One ...
GUCCI 2009 Frida Giannini Black Viscose Jersey & Velvet Blouson Dress, SZ 4
By Gucci
Located in Richardson, TX
This Gucci Fall/Winter 2009–2010 cocktail dress, designed by Frida Giannini, combines a fluid viscose jersey knit with a bold, black velvet graphic.
Black Egyptian Revival Deco Blouson Dress with Punched Brass Eyelets - S, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
A dress that went around the world in 1924, this unusual frock features metal eyelets that gently chime when the wearer moves. An exotic masterpiece worthy of Callot Soeurs or Paquin...
Jil Sander White Blouson Dress
By Jil Sander
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jil Sander White Cotton Mini Blouson Dress. High collar. Cap sleeves. Size 2/4 / Small
Scassi Blouson Sleeved Dress
By Arnold Scassi
Located in New York, NY
Scassi Blouson Sleeved Dress
Helmut Lang Black Blouson Dress with Bat Sleeves (8)
By Helmut Lang
Located in Port Hope, ON
Very Japanese in style, this dress has a v-neck and contrasting cutout design. The hem is lower in the front which adds to the charm of this dress. The blouson waist is elastisised. ...
1980s James Galanos Colorful Striped Silk Chiffon Blouson-Back Dress
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A strikingly colored, striped James Galanos 1980s pleated silk chiffon cocktail dress with two-tiered skirt, sheer puffed sleeves, and full blouson back panel.
Chartreuse and Pearl Abstract Fleur de Lis Blouson Back Slim Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made with an astonishingly beautiful abstract Fleur de Lis pattern from Switzerland, this chartreuse and pearl blouson back slim dress is a very unique jacquard. The front of the dre...
1980's Fabrice Chiffon Cocktail Dress with Blouson Bodice
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Fabrice dress is made of black silk chiffon with allover beading. Royal blue and silver glass bugle beads are sewn in irregular zigzagged and swirl patterns. Bands of silver ...
1980's Ivory Sequin Blouson Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory silk dress with allover iridescent sequin embroidery. Gathered waistband creates blouson effect at bodice. Fabric is softly gathered at neckline and waistline to add fullness. ...
Fabrice Red Chiffon Beaded Dress with Blouson Detail
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant red silk chiffon boat-neck dress from Fabrice is embroidered all over with with black and silver glass bugle beads in irregular zig zag swirl patterns. Bands of silver metall...
Jean Louis Scherrer 1970s Silk Pussybow Blouson Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A beautiful vintage women's knee length dress from the 70s by luxury French fashion designer and couturier, Jean Louis Scherrer. In a silk satin jacquard fabric with bishop sleeves, ...
1970s Fully Sequined One Shoulder Sexy Ombre Aqua Silver Vintage 70s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s fully sequined turquoise blue and silver one shoulder gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Silver and aqua sequins throughout. Hidde...
COUTURE c.1960's Turquoise Blue Metallic Tinsel Cocktail Party Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage couture c.1960's turquoise blue metallic tinsel party dress. Shift style. Jewel neckline. Sleeveless. Center back zipper closure. Bust darts. Center back slit. Unlined. Pleas...
1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are thr...
Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
Exceptional 1920s Black fine silk chiffon plissé flapper dress with unusual handkerchief hem hand-beaded throughout with miniature glass beads arranged in a spring flower bouquet and...
$2,894
Size: Not Marked. Recommended: XL
Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage circa Fall 1922 Adair Paris - Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue black silk velvet evening dress. Classically inspired beading. Cap sleeves with cutouts at shoulders. Cape-...
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli gold dress embellished in large sequins paillette, drop waist flapper style, and racer back. Marked size 40IT fit size 4/6 Measurement: Bust fit up to 34” Wais...
1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hoo...
WUNDERKIND bronze gold brown 100% silk floral sequin handkerchief dress US2 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
WUNDERKIND bronze gold brown 100% silk floral sequin handkerchief dress US2 S Reference: NKLL/A00532 Brand: Wunderkind Material: Silk Color: Gold, Brown Pattern: Sequins Closure: Zip...
$950
Size: Small - Small Medium
1950s Fred Perlberg Beautiful Robins Egg Blue Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
1960s Cresta Couture Turquoise Embellished Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s embellished dress from quality British label Cresta Couture. It is tailored to a form-fitting wiggle silhouette from a turquoise shot-silk blend which is very textured. The nec...
Marc Jacobs Custom Original Mystical Bronze Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress Size 4
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is the “Mysterious” Marc Jacob’s dress. We were told it is a one of a kind, custom made dress designed personally by Marc Jacobs for a A list celebrity in the Marcc Jacobs...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
1950's Aqua Floral Watercolor Gown with Hi-Lo Skirt Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of an aqua and white fabric with a watercolor flower motif. Features a high - low skirt. There is a center back zipper closure. (photographed with crinoline, n...
Elegant Amethyst Long Dangeling Drop Earrings for Graduation in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Amethyst Long Dangeling Drop Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need dangle drop earrings to make a statement with your look. These ear...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Midnight Black Fully Lined Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Halter Neck Mini Dress 38IT
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black Gucci halter neck dress, from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, is designed by Tom Ford. It features a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and an exposed back. Gold-tone metal ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano FW2010 Violet Silk Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare Christian Dior slip dress from the Fall/Winter 2010 collection by John Galliano, representing the final chapter of one of fashion’s most celebrated creative partnerships. Eleg...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Saint Laurent Star Print Deep V Neck One Piece Halter Swimsuit Black White Red
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent black one piece halter swimming suit with red and white star print throughout. Flattering high cut legs and low cut back. Small metal YSL logo at hip. 82% polyam...
$655
Size: US 2-4 / U.K. 6-8
2007 John Galliano Backless Vintage Black draped Jersey evening cocktail dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
2007 John Galliano draped evening dress, crafted in a bias cut fabric with twisted shoulder straps, deep cut back and dropped waist. Recommended Size; US 2-4 / U.K. 6-8 Measurement...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By J Mendel
Located in Leonardo, NJ
J.Mendel Vintage Runway FW04 Dark brown Distressed silk Pointelle Lined This dress is lightweight Invisible back zip Whipstitch throughout neckline, sides, and back Size USA 8 but fi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2008 Lilac Draped Silk Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2008 lilac silk gown, a beautifully documented runway piece from Galliano’s romantic era at Dior. This gown was seen on the Spring 2008 runway...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Off-white sleeveless evening dress with embroideries CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white sleeveless evening dress with embroideries . Main fabric composition: 79% acetate, 21% rayon. Silk lining. Biais. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back. SIZE 36
DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
DANES Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist up ...
Valentino Rare Runway Jeweled Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress Gown Hard to find
By Valentino Garavani, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the 20th - 21st century the exquisite fashion of Valentino Garavani was embraced by society and fashionistas over the world. When he retired in 2008 his brand of elegance, exqu...
Roberto Cavalli Aubergine Evening Gown with Double Serpent Hardware, 2008
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A floor-length evening gown in deep aubergine viscose jersey from Roberto Cavalli’s mainline collection, produced in 2008. The draped bodice is gathered at the centre front and held ...
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
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.