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Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Spot Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Spot Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Spot Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage dress by British designer , Bruce Oldfield favorite of Queen Camilla.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Red Boucle Coat Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Red Boucle Coat Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Red Boucle Coat Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage coat dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield - he designed Queen Camilla's coronation gown.

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1970s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield. The dress has a gathered bodice is rooching and a v neckline.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk, and is fully lined.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Spot Dress
Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Spot Dress

Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Spot Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A stylish and spotty silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress has a soft red background with cream spots.

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1990s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Cashmere Knitted Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Cashmere Knitted Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Cashmere Knitted Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A super soft vintage cashmere dress by Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in gold and black ribbed knit , and is unlined.

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1980s Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Red silk taffetas evening dress BRUCE OLDFIELD
Red silk taffetas evening dress BRUCE OLDFIELD

Red silk taffetas evening dress BRUCE OLDFIELD

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red silk taffetas evening dress open on the middle front from the waist until the bottom with one snap closure. Hook&eye closure on the middle front on the waist. Boned on the gathe...

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1980s Unknown Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Couture Bruce Oldfield  Silk Cocktail /Dinner Dress and Scarf
Vintage Couture Bruce Oldfield  Silk Cocktail /Dinner Dress and Scarf

Vintage Couture Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail /Dinner Dress and Scarf

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage couture silk dress and scarf by Bruce Oldfield .The dress is in a dark navy blue, and is fitted with a square neckline, sleaveless and lined in silk.

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1990s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Purple and Black Gown
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Purple and Black Gown

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Purple and Black Gown

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A great vintage gown in black and purple by Bruce Oldfield. The dress has a v neckline with a purple pleated over skirt.- front and back.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Stunning vintage pink and purple gown by Bruce Oldfield
Stunning vintage pink and purple gown by Bruce Oldfield

Stunning vintage pink and purple gown by Bruce Oldfield

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A glamorous gown from the 1970s by British designer Bruce Oldfield. In a stunning colour clash of bright pink and deep purple,this gown is a real head turner.

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1970s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

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Bruce Oldfield Custom Made Party Dress - 1980s
Bruce Oldfield Custom Made Party Dress - 1980s

Bruce Oldfield Custom Made Party Dress - 1980s

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, Chelsea

This piece is a classic example of Bruce Oldfield’s work, one of the best British couturiers.

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1980s English Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

BRUCE OLDFIELD Floral Print Strapless Gown
BRUCE OLDFIELD Floral Print Strapless Gown

BRUCE OLDFIELD Floral Print Strapless Gown

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in New York, NY

Bold, bright, and fun, this BRUCE OLDFIELD gown is indicative of his red carpet success.

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Late 20th Century British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

A vintage 1970s Bruce Oldfield Red Gown
A vintage 1970s Bruce Oldfield Red Gown

A vintage 1970s Bruce Oldfield Red Gown

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

Stunning evening gown by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The gown has a v neckline with plaiting on the bodice. It has cross over straps at the back and gathering on the front and b...

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1970s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

1980s Bruce Oldfield Haute Couture Purple Taffeta Gown
1980s Bruce Oldfield Haute Couture Purple Taffeta Gown

1980s Bruce Oldfield Haute Couture Purple Taffeta Gown

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Over the top 1980s glam Bruce Oldfield Haute Couture purple silk taffeta gown. Strapless with ruched drop waist fitted bodice. Skirt features a large rosette that cascades into three...

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

1980s Bruce Oldfield For Henri Bendel Strapless Draped Velvet Corset Dress
1980s Bruce Oldfield For Henri Bendel Strapless Draped Velvet Corset Dress

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 Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce  Oldfield  Red Velvet Dress
Vintage Bruce  Oldfield  Red Velvet Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Red Velvet Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A great vintage dress for Fall and the festive season by British designer Bruce Oldfield.

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1970s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A lovely vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress is in a black, white and grey print , with a central back zip and elbow length sleaves with button detail.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Blue Couture Dress with Detachable Collar
Bruce Oldfield Blue Couture Dress with Detachable Collar

Bruce Oldfield Blue Couture Dress with Detachable Collar

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic blue dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture with detachable collar.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Vintage Red Silk Dress
Bruce Oldfield Vintage Red Silk Dress

Bruce Oldfield Vintage Red Silk Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A great party dress by Bruce Oldfield . In a red silk, with a self stripe effect, the dress has one shoulder and an asymetric skirt .

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Blue Velvet Party Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Blue Velvet Party Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Blue Velvet Party Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A fun and easy to wear vintage party dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. In a blue velvet, the dress has pleat detail on the front, a stand up collar , back central zip and zi...

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1980s Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

1980s Bruce Oldfield Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
1980s Bruce Oldfield Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

1980s Bruce Oldfield Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A stunning dress from British Designer Bruce Oldfield, designer to many icons and best known for dressing Princess Diana in his couture creations.

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1980s English Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Sexy Gold Lame Plunging Back Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Sexy Gold Lame Plunging Back Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Sexy Gold Lame Plunging Back Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in San Diego, CA

Princess Diana's FAVORITE designer, Bruce Oldfield!!! Fabulous gold lame, with so much detail. Sexy plunging back. Slimming effect. Fully lined, and in great condition. Approximate S...

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1990s Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Brown Jersey Gown
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Brown Jersey Gown

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Brown Jersey Gown

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A vintage jersey Bruce Oldfield gown. The dress has an interesting cape detail over the long sleeves and decorative pink stitching both horizontally and vertically.

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1970s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

1980's BRUCE OLDFIELD Black Draped Silk Cocktail Dress with Braided Front
1980's BRUCE OLDFIELD Black Draped Silk Cocktail Dress with Braided Front

1980's BRUCE OLDFIELD Black Draped Silk Cocktail Dress with Braided Front

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Spectacular black silk dress designed by Bruce Oldfield dating to the late 1980's, early 1990's.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Velvet Dress
Bruce Oldfield Velvet Dress

Bruce Oldfield Velvet Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in New York, NY

VINTAGE GRACE NY 1980s Bruce Oldfield Velvet Dress with Gathered Detailing and Gem-toned Buttons.

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1980s Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Bias Cut Dress & Shawl
Bruce Oldfield Bias Cut Dress & Shawl

Bruce Oldfield Bias Cut Dress & Shawl

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in US

Bruce Oldfield London 1990s dress features a bias cut chiffon fabric throughout and is fully lined.

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1990s English Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield 1980s
Bruce Oldfield 1980s

Bruce Oldfield 1980s

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage Bruce Oldfield gown and wrap. Floral print on black silk chiffon fabric item features a ruched boned bodice and full flowing skirt. Item zips up back with matching fab...

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

80S BRUCE OLDFIELD NOIR CLASSIC STRAPLESS
80S BRUCE OLDFIELD NOIR CLASSIC STRAPLESS

80S BRUCE OLDFIELD NOIR CLASSIC STRAPLESS

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Brilliant BLACK Strapless Cocktail Dress From British Designer Bruce Oldfield Who's Made Couture Dresses For Princess Diana To Sienna Miller...

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1980s English Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Stunning 1980s Bruce Oldfield Silk Gown & Shawl
Stunning 1980s Bruce Oldfield Silk Gown & Shawl

Stunning 1980s Bruce Oldfield Silk Gown & Shawl

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Rockwood, ON

An absolutely stunning gown in every way, this Oldfield silk gown is just unbelievable. Bruce Oldfield is of course best known for dressing Lady Diana but has dressed countless other...

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1980s Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Couture Pink & Coral Embroidered Silk Party Dress, 1990s
Bruce Oldfield Couture Pink & Coral Embroidered Silk Party Dress, 1990s

Bruce Oldfield Couture Pink & Coral Embroidered Silk Party Dress, 1990s

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Bruce Oldfield Couture Pink & Coral Embroidered Silk Party Dress, 1990s Estimated Size: UK 8/ US 4/ EU 36.

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1990s English Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Vintage 1980s Cream Silk Chiffon Striped Strapless Party Dress
Bruce Oldfield Vintage 1980s Cream Silk Chiffon Striped Strapless Party Dress

Bruce Oldfield Vintage 1980s Cream Silk Chiffon Striped Strapless Party Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Bruce Oldfield Vintage 1980s Cream Silk Chiffon Striped Strapless Party Dress Estimated Size: UK 6-8/ US 2-4/ EU 34-36.

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1980s British Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

Bruce Oldfield Vintage 1980s Sheer Black Lace & Fuchsia Pink Satin Party Dress
Bruce Oldfield Vintage 1980s Sheer Black Lace & Fuchsia Pink Satin Party Dress

Bruce Oldfield Vintage 1980s Sheer Black Lace & Fuchsia Pink Satin Party Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Bust - 36” / 91cm Waist - 25” / 63cm Hips - 34” / 86cm Circumference of Hem - 30” / 76cm Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 39” / 99cm Shoulder to Shoulder - 17” / 43cm Sleeve Pit to Cuff - ...

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1980s Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

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By Loris Azzaro

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By Enrico Coveri

Located in San Diego, CA

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80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

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By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Miami, FL

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By Carmen Marc Valvo

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...

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Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

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By L'Wren Scott, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Revillon Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in University City, MO

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

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1990s Italian Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

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1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

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By Original by Rudolf

Located in Sharon, CT

1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6

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1950s American Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

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By Lilli Diamond

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...

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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary bruce oldfield vintage dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Red, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a bruce oldfield vintage dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much is a Bruce Oldfield Vintage Dress?

The price for a bruce oldfield vintage dress starts at $200 and tops out at $1,250, and on average, selling for $313.

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.