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Thierry Mugler Vintage S/S 1997 Couture Hourglass Bow Detail Dress
Thierry Mugler Vintage S/S 1997 Couture Hourglass Bow Detail Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage S/S 1997 Couture Hourglass Bow Detail Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

shape the body. Finished with an elegant velvet bow detail at the back. A highly wearable runway piece

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana White 1990's Lace & Silk with Bow Dress
Dolce & Gabbana White 1990's Lace & Silk with Bow Dress

Dolce & Gabbana White 1990's Lace & Silk with Bow Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

round neckline Closure: Metal Zipper, Hook and Eye Closures Details: Lace bodice, satin bow, silk skirt

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1990s Vintage Bridal Gowns

UNWORN Beautiful Emilio Pucci Signature Print Silk Jersey Bow Tie Dress 44
UNWORN Beautiful Emilio Pucci Signature Print Silk Jersey Bow Tie Dress 44

UNWORN Beautiful Emilio Pucci Signature Print Silk Jersey Bow Tie Dress 44

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

beige colors "Emilio" signature discreetly written all over Simply slips on Bow tie detail in front Made

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Satin asymmetrical draped cocktail dress with bow Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Satin asymmetrical draped cocktail dress with bow Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

Satin asymmetrical draped cocktail dress with bow Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue silk satin asymmetrical draped cocktail dress with bow. Ruffles on the side of the skirt. Zip

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow
90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow

90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic vintage Chanel blue and black silk strapless dress with bow. Perfect for rehearsal dinner

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Black wool dress with bow on the bust Mademoiselle Ricci
Black wool dress with bow on the bust Mademoiselle Ricci

Black wool dress with bow on the bust Mademoiselle Ricci

By Nina Ricci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool dress with bow on the bust sold at Priscillia Inc. Double lays of fabric on the bust and

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt
Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt

Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of the sleeve. It has a silk lining. Included is a satin bow belt that can be worn bow front or bow

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Anne Klein Strapless Back Bow Mini Dress
Anne Klein Strapless Back Bow Mini Dress

Anne Klein Strapless Back Bow Mini Dress

By Anne Klein

Located in New York, NY

bias bow on back. Side zip entry with built in interior bustier. Size 6 US Excellent

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1980s American Mini Dress

Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order

Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

body skimming silhouette. There is a peek-a-boo accent and large bow detail at the bust with a raw edge

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42
YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42

YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Berlin, BE

sculpted silhouette, finished with a dramatic organza bow at the back. A perfect example of 1980’s Saint

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow GUY LAROCHE
Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow GUY LAROCHE

Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow GUY LAROCHE

By Guy Laroche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow. Velvet composition: 73% cotton, 27

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Shimmery Black and Turquoise V NecK Slim Dress with Back Bow
Shimmery Black and Turquoise V NecK Slim Dress with Back Bow

Shimmery Black and Turquoise V NecK Slim Dress with Back Bow

$376Sale Price|40% Off

Size: 4 runs small

Shimmery Black and Turquoise V NecK Slim Dress with Back Bow

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

back bow for making a chic exit! Season- less and easy to pack for heading down south or off to Europe

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's

Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with

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1920s European Wedding Dresses

RED VALENTINO purple floral embroidery bow puff sleeve babydoll dress IT36 XS
RED VALENTINO purple floral embroidery bow puff sleeve babydoll dress IT36 XS

RED VALENTINO purple floral embroidery bow puff sleeve babydoll dress IT36 XS

By REDValentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

RED VALENTINO purple floral embroidery bow puff sleeve babydoll dress IT36 XS Reference: AAWC

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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Black One-Shoulder Textured Bow Dress Vintage YSL
Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Black One-Shoulder Textured Bow Dress Vintage YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Black One-Shoulder Textured Bow Dress Vintage YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

1988 collection, featuring Saint Laurent’s signature late 1980s sculptural bow shoulder. This era is

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Nolan Miller Lovely Black Cocktail Dress with Lace and Bow Sleeves
Nolan Miller Lovely Black Cocktail Dress with Lace and Bow Sleeves

Nolan Miller Lovely Black Cocktail Dress with Lace and Bow Sleeves

By Nolan Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lace with a subtle metallic attribute. It features a wonderful V-Bust line and draped sleeves with bow

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Pink Magenta Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Pink Magenta Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Pink Magenta Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bow with pockets. It is lined in silk satin and has a center back zipper. Made in Beverly Hills

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

with gold lame evening dress is fully lined with black silk. The neckline is accented with a large "Bow

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1980s French Sheath Dresses

STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS
STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS

STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS

By Stella McCartney

Located in Hong Kong, NT

STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00026 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Virgin Wool Sleeveless Velvet Bow Shift Dress
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Virgin Wool Sleeveless Velvet Bow Shift Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Virgin Wool Sleeveless Velvet Bow Shift Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

, outter dart construction, and velvet bow detail. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD
Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD

Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

of sculptural velvet bows that create a dramatic visual statement. This architectural back treatment

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L
MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L

MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L

By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L Reference: CC/A00494 Brand: Miu Miu

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Large Magenta Bow and Bust
Ceil Chapman Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Large Magenta Bow and Bust

Ceil Chapman Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Large Magenta Bow and Bust

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

magenta bust and large silk bow. Absolutely gorgeous. Measures (Approximately) Length: 39.5" (Center

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Yellow draped bustier dress in taffetas with bow and black flower Azzaro Paris
Yellow draped bustier dress in taffetas with bow and black flower Azzaro Paris

Yellow draped bustier dress in taffetas with bow and black flower Azzaro Paris

By Loris Azzaro Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Yellow draped bustier dress in silk taffetas with bow and black flower. Zip and hook&eye on the

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1980s European Cocktail Dresses

MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS
MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS

MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS Reference: LNKO/A02340

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Jerry Silverman Black Silk Bow Neck Shift Dress w Geometric Seams – M, 1960s
Jerry Silverman Black Silk Bow Neck Shift Dress w Geometric Seams – M, 1960s

Jerry Silverman Black Silk Bow Neck Shift Dress w Geometric Seams – M, 1960s

By Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman

Located in Tucson, AZ

the front bodice and cup the bust for exquisite fit. A single bow adorns the left neck for a

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Burgundy Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Burgundy Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Burgundy Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture dress features a front bodice bow with darted details to the waist

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture sleeveless purple silk dupioni dress features a large center front bow

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN 2011 black ramie metal blend one shoulder bow mini dress FR36 S
LANVIN 2011 black ramie metal blend one shoulder bow mini dress FR36 S

LANVIN 2011 black ramie metal blend one shoulder bow mini dress FR36 S

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN 2011 black ramie metal blend one shoulder bow mini dress FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00042 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

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Bow Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary bow gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Gray, Brown and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a bow 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 Chanel, Valentino 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 Bow Gown?

On average, a bow gown on 1stDibs sells for $895, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $18,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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