Donald Brooks Vintage 1970s Asian-Inspired Silk Print Gown + Cape Ensemble
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
incredible. The dress is lined and has a boned bodice which hooks closed in the back and snaps to hold the
Donald Brooks Vintage 1970s Asian-Inspired Silk Print Gown + Cape Ensemble
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
incredible. The dress is lined and has a boned bodice which hooks closed in the back and snaps to hold the
$4,250
Size: 46 / US 12
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
utmost of care. Sweetheart shape with a boned bodice that holds everything in place. Bolero is made of
Bob Mackie Size 10 / 12 Vintage Green Yellow Red Black Amazing Strapless Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
. Boned bodice with interior support help keeps everything in place. Sexy Bodycon fit hugs the body in all
$1,695
Size: Medium ( 6 - 8 )
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Botanical Print 80s Size 6 / 8 Silk Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
the boned bodice. Sweetheart strapless neckline, with a rosette appliqué at left side waist. Forgiving
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
the dress, is set off by a fitted and boned bodice which boasts a cross-over sweetheart neckline, in
1950s Bess Myerson Lipstick Red + White One Shoulder Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
true love was politics. This beauty features a fitted boned bodice with a forgiving full skirt. White
NWT Marchesa Runway F/W 2019 Beaded Embroidered 3-D Flowers Dress Gown US 10
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
Nude Tulle + Silk, ,Bell Sleeves, Boned bodice, Back Zip Closure, Fabric stretchy. US size - 10
Brunello Cucinelli Bone Tone on Tone Silk Bias Cut & Pieced Strapless Dress
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burnello Cucinelli bone on bone silk chiffon strapless bias cut pieced lightweight silk. Boned
Milly Black Lace Flounce Sleeve Dress Size XXS
By milly
Located in London, GB
Off shoulder Boned bodice Back zip and hook fastening Made in USA Composition
Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Strapless Midi Dress Size M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Black Silk Dress Strapless Boned bodice
Emanuel Ungaro Pink Floral Patterned Midi Dress Size XL
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
Front tied detail Boned bodice Made in Italy Composition 95% Viscose, 5
$525
Size: UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1950's yellow satin embroidered cocktail dress strapless UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
strapless straight cut neckline, is set off by a fitted and boned bodice, and accented by soft braiding
Emanuel Ungaro Pink Floral Patterned Midi Dress Size XL
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
detail Boned bodice Made in Italy Composition 95% Viscose, 5% Elastane Care instructions
Emanuel Ungaro Pink Floral Patterned Midi Dress Size XL
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
Side zip fastening Front tied detail Boned bodice Made in Italy
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 12 Black + Nude Lace Crepe Off - Shoulder 1990s Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
off-the-shoulder 3/4 sleeves dress! Features a fitted nude taupe boned bodice, with a black French
$2,152
Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
A French Crinoline Changing Taffeta Dress - Napoléon III Period Circa 1855.
Located in Toulon, FR
taffeta dating from the beginning of the Second French Empire. Boned bodice with integrated pleated
Self-Portrait Red Chiffon Mini Dress Size XL
By Self-Portrait
Located in London, GB
Sweetheart neckline Back zip and hook fastening Boned bodice Made in China Composition 100% Polyester
Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Strapless Dress Pleated Susan Small UK 6 US 2
By Susan Small
Located in Nashville, TN
Fabric: Boned bodice, starched cotton lining to the skirt, satin Vintage garments have been previously
Vera Wang Nude/Champagne Tulle Strapless Pleated Torso Gown with Train 10
By Vera Wang
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This beautiful gown would make a lovely wedding gown. Boned bodice with built in corset, the bodice is
Vintage 1950's silver pleated organza sweetheart dress 1950s dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
radiating pleated cups that stand away from the base of the bodice. The fitted and boned bodice is set off
1980s Louis Feraud Cotton Floral Print Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
and green. It has a painterly watercolour appearance. The structured and boned bodice has a classic
1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a
Vintage 1950's Green Tulle Strapless Evening Gown Lace Evening Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
off by scattered silver claw set rhinestones. The fitted and boned bodice, boasts a fern green rayon
Scaasi Fall 1983 Vintage 1980s Navy Sequin Bow Cutout 80s Strapless Evening Gown
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scassi
Located in San Diego, CA
into a fluid skirt with an asymmetrical drape and slit for dramatic movement. Boned bodice to keep
$7,776
Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned
$2,630
Size: equivalent to a US size 10-12
Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil
Located in Toulon, FR
, echoed on the attached train, whose volume corresponds to the use of a large bustle. The fully boned
1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
ruffle trims added in rows which give the dress a very full and sweeping profile. The boned bodice is
Rena Lange Black silk Corset with lace-up front off the shoulder neckline
By Rena Lange
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Rena Lange Corset Corset features off-the-shoulder neckline, boned bodice, short sleeves, lace-up
$16,740
Size: Equivalent to French size 38
A black silk cocktail Gown by Christian Dior HC - Fuseau line, A/W 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
organza for a better fit. Zip fastening at the back. The label sewn into the boned bodice reads Autumn
Brunello Cucinelli strapless cream silk chiffon layered wedding gown dress M
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
bride who doesn't want to wear white. Strapless dress with an inner boned bodice that separately does
Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in
Vintage 1950's Pink Rose Print Strapless Dress Bow Front Polly Peck UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: Boned bodice, Cotton, Cotton lined
$487
Size: UK 4-6 US 0-2
Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2
Located in Nashville, TN
strapless cut. The elegant pleated and fitted boned bodice, is decorated with a panel of trailing sequin
Vintage 1950's Satin Beaded Embroidered Frank Usher Hoop Dress UK 8 US 4
By Frank Usher
Located in Nashville, TN
fitted and boned bodice, draws the eye to the cinched in waistline. The iconic design of the skirt, is
1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet HighSlit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
interior red fully-lined bra-like structure of the boned bodice with low back zip and hook-and-eye
Vintage 1950's coral tulle dress 1950's layered tulle sweetheart UK 4 US 0
Located in Nashville, TN
garment should be dry cleaned Fabric: Rayon, tulle, silk velvet and rayon flowers, boned bodice Vintage
Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: Cotton, Boned Bodice
Vintage 1950's Lilac Watersilk Floral Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
boned bodice of the dress draws the eye to the cinched in waistline. The cross over design of the skirt
1990s Bellville Sassoon Velvet Slip Dress with Sequinned Bodice
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
aubergine chiffon and burgundy mesh. The bodice is boned the whole way around, which cinches the waist and
$790
Size: see item description for sizing
Vintage 1980s Maick Harold Corset Bodice Bubble Dress with Ribbon Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
the mesh bodice has a lot of stretch to it, so it will fit a range of sizes. Also, the boned corset
$282Sale Price|40% Off
JASON WU 2014 Runway black bead embellished boned corset belted jumpsuit US2 XS
By Jason Wu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Closure: Zip Extra Details: Black bead embroidery on bodice. Built in boned corset for structure
Escada Black Velvet Bustier Bodice Taffeta Ruffle Mini Skirt Cocktail Dress 36
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mini cocktail dress from Escada, with a tight fitted boned black velvet bustier bodice, the skirt is
1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard: Boned strapless
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w/ Rhinestone Encrusted Bodice
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
boned and structured bodice is entirely encrusted with rhinestones supported by tiny spaghetti straps
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Ivory Silk Ballgown Bridal Gown c 1992
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Kingston, NY
. Its boned, square-neckline bodice sits cleanly atop an enormous pleated skirt that falls into a
$1,152
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6-8
Spring 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black lace up bustier - Corset
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
adjustable laces, concealed zip up side closure and boned, structured inner bodice. MADE IN ITALY
Lillie Rubin Red and White Polka Dot Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lillie Rubin cocktail dress. red and white polka dot print. strapless boned sweetheart bodice
Oleg Cassini Attribution Royal Blue Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lace insert at bust with nude underlay. Boned and lined bodice with swagged neckline. Draped skirt with
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER SS2024 Runway metallic silver liquid metal drape dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Details: Boned corset bodice construction. Ruched waist. Twisted sash draped detail. Side zip closure
Dolce & Gabbana Ballet Pink Sheer Corseted Tulle Gown With Puff Sleeves
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a fitted, boned corset bodice with visible seaming and delicate underwire construction, creating a
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER AW2023 Runway silver liquid metal drape asymmetric mini dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Fabric Extra Details: Boned corset bodice construction. Ruched waist. Twisted sash draped detail. Side
2000s Bruce Oldfield Royal Blue Couture Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
boned and padded bodice section. The artful internal panelling has a full corseted back fastening with
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Vintage black faux croc patchwork sweetheart bust jumpsuit
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
, Gold Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Zip Lining: Black Fabric Extra Details: Inserted boned corset
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER SS2019 Runway white satin bow black sequin pouf mini dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Extra Details: Boned corset bodice construction. Dual side pockets. Structured fabric to give pouf
Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping
Located in New York, NY
bodice is fully boned like a corset, with the indigo lace gathered in the most flattering way, creating a
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black crystal pave brooch velvet belt satin strapless dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
strapless bodice with a boned corset. Contrasting black velvet waist belt. It embodies the glamorous look
$4,543
Size: Equivalent french size 36
A Ceremonial two pieces gown in moiré silk faille – England Circa 1845
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1840-1845 England Two-piece wedding or formal dress, bodice and skirt boned in antique moiré
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.
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