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1940's Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown
1940's Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown

1940's Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown

Located in New Hope, PA

A black crepe evening gown from the war torn 1940's is enlivened by a beaded bouquet of butterflies

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1940s American Evening Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silk butterfly print gown - 2007
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silk butterfly print gown - 2007

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silk butterfly print gown - 2007

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful off white silk gown with printed butterflies from Alexander McQueen dating to 2007

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Blue Butterfly Runway Gown, 1998
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Butterfly Runway Gown, 1998

Dolce & Gabbana Blue Butterfly Runway Gown, 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana blue chiffon bias-cut gown featuring hand-painted butterfly appliqué

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Louis Feraud 1990's Black Butterfly Back Evening Gown
Louis Feraud 1990's Black Butterfly Back Evening Gown

Louis Feraud 1990's Black Butterfly Back Evening Gown

By Louis Feraud

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous 1990's Louis Feraud gown with a show-stopping butterfly design at the back. This fantastic

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1990s European Evening Gowns

Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress
Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress

Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

1998 collection Dress made out of finest sheer silk With stunning hand-painted butterflys

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Torso Creations Belgian Lace Gown W/ Butterfly Sleeves & Deep Plunge Sides
Torso Creations Belgian Lace Gown W/ Butterfly Sleeves & Deep Plunge Sides

Torso Creations Belgian Lace Gown W/ Butterfly Sleeves & Deep Plunge Sides

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

! Handmade vintage Belgian cotton lace is the base for this butterfly-sleeve bodice with flowing, figure

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Dresses

Tom Ford Silk Butterfly Mini Dress
Tom Ford Silk Butterfly Mini Dress

Tom Ford Silk Butterfly Mini Dress

By Tom Ford

Located in Krakow, PL

Tom Ford Silk Butterfly Mini Dress Sz.38 Very good condition.

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Iconic Butterfly dress

Alaia Iconic Butterfly dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Alaia butterfly print dress. The piece is beyond amazing and in the most prefect

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Altuzarra Annabella Butterfly Print Sleeveless Handkerchief Dress
Altuzarra Annabella Butterfly Print Sleeveless Handkerchief Dress

Altuzarra Annabella Butterfly Print Sleeveless Handkerchief Dress

By Altuzarra

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Altuzarra Annabella Butterfly Print Sleeveless Handkerchief Dress Brown/Blue/Orange/Black Abstract

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace Butterfly Silk Chiffon Dress, c. 1990s
Gianni Versace Butterfly Silk Chiffon Dress, c. 1990s

Gianni Versace Butterfly Silk Chiffon Dress, c. 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

chiffon butterflies throughout, butterfly print with with pink base, diamante embellishment on bust and

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thea Porter Blue Butterfly Caftan
Thea Porter Blue Butterfly Caftan

Thea Porter Blue Butterfly Caftan

By Thea Porter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Thea Porter blue brush stroke print chiffon caftan featuring blue sequin detail at the yoke as well as various patchwork throughout accompanied with gold piping throughout pa...

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1970s British Summer Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black mesh butterfly corseted evening dress, ss 1998
Dolce & Gabbana black mesh butterfly corseted evening dress, ss 1998

Dolce & Gabbana black mesh butterfly corseted evening dress, ss 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

draped overlay ▪ Pink silk butterfly appliques ▪ Hook fastenings at back ▪ Sold with separate nude

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Fall 2016
Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Fall 2016

Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Fall 2016

Located in Carnate, IT

Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Long sleeve. Fall 2016 collection. Dress also used on

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent butterfly print silk crepe dress, c. 1978
Yves Saint Laurent butterfly print silk crepe dress, c. 1978

Yves Saint Laurent butterfly print silk crepe dress, c. 1978

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

. The dress features a beautiful white abstract butterfly print all over with a black base. The dress is

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sleeveless silk dress with butterfly print Versace
Sleeveless silk dress with butterfly print Versace

Sleeveless silk dress with butterfly print Versace

By Versace

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless silk dress with butterfly print. Zip in the middle back and split ( lenght= 17 cm) Silk

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1999 pink silk chiffon butterfly mini dress
Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1999 pink silk chiffon butterfly mini dress

Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1999 pink silk chiffon butterfly mini dress

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1999 pink silk chiffon butterfly mini dress with train, 3D butterfly

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare VERSACE 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS
rare VERSACE 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS

rare VERSACE 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare VERSACE Dua Lipa 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Mod Butterfly Shift Dress, 1980s
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Mod Butterfly Shift Dress, 1980s

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Mod Butterfly Shift Dress, 1980s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tailoring. Sleek black color. The butterfly cut-out is charming and marked with a bronze body for added

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20th Century Day Dresses

CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress
CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress

CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress

By Celine

Located in San Francisco, CA

butterflies, 3/4 sleeves, and side zipper closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: size not marked

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress
CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress

CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress

By Celine

Located in San Francisco, CA

butterflies, 3/4 sleeves, and side zipper closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: size not marked

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Butterfly Print Trapeze Dress in Tulle
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Butterfly Print Trapeze Dress in Tulle

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Butterfly Print Trapeze Dress in Tulle

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Gresham, OR

tulle printed in a fantastic abstract butterfly design, this divine mini dress features a "hi-low" hem

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size 2 Black & Lime Green Butterfly Print Peplum Dress
MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size 2 Black & Lime Green Butterfly Print Peplum Dress

MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size 2 Black & Lime Green Butterfly Print Peplum Dress

By McQ Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

MCQ by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN dress comes in black and lime green butterfly wing print faille with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

DAVID KOMA black butterfly floral print twist seam mini dress UK6 XS
DAVID KOMA black butterfly floral print twist seam mini dress UK6 XS

DAVID KOMA black butterfly floral print twist seam mini dress UK6 XS

By David Koma

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DAVID KOMA black butterfly floral print twist seam mini dress UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A00051 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Art Deco Butterfly Kimono Dressing Gown
Art Deco Butterfly Kimono Dressing Gown

Art Deco Butterfly Kimono Dressing Gown

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Butterfly Kimono style silk dressing gown with incredibly vibrant hand painted graphics

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1930s Unknown Loungewear

Halston
Halston

Halston

Sold|$2,800

Halston

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Halston deep brown double layer chiffon backless gown with butterfly ruffle and sleeve detail.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Butterfly Silk Gown, Runway 1998
Dolce & Gabbana Butterfly Silk Gown, Runway 1998

Dolce & Gabbana Butterfly Silk Gown, Runway 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

A breathtaking Dolce & Gabbana gown from the 1998 runway collection, featuring a sheer silk corset

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1990s Day Dresses

Thea Porter Printed Cotton Maxi Gown
Thea Porter Printed Cotton Maxi Gown

Thea Porter Printed Cotton Maxi Gown

By Thea Porter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Thea Porter black and white geometric sketch print cotton maxi gown with wide butterfly

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

Roberto Cavalli 2007 Yellow Monarch Butterfly Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2007 Yellow Monarch Butterfly Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2007 Yellow Monarch Butterfly Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli yellow monarch butterfly dress

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress
Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress

Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

1998 collection Dress made out of finest sheer silk With stunning hand-painted silk butterflies

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Bustier Gown With Beaded Butterfly
Oscar de la Renta Bustier Gown With Beaded Butterfly

Oscar de la Renta Bustier Gown With Beaded Butterfly

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Water Mill, NY

, intricately glass beaded butterfly on the front bodice. It is strapless, fitted through the waist to the

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen 2005 One Shoulder Butterfly Dress Gown in Ad Campaigns
Alexander McQueen 2005 One Shoulder Butterfly Dress Gown in Ad Campaigns

Alexander McQueen 2005 One Shoulder Butterfly Dress Gown in Ad Campaigns

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen's 2005 stunning one shoulder bias cut gown fashioned in a silk butterfly hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white silk BUTTERFLY ONE SHOULDER GOWN Dress 40 S
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white silk BUTTERFLY ONE SHOULDER GOWN Dress 40 S

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white silk BUTTERFLY ONE SHOULDER GOWN Dress 40 S

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

authentic Alexander McQueen satin evening gown in cream silk (100%) with one-shoulder draped bias

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Valentino dress 'Butterfly' 2005
Valentino dress 'Butterfly' 2005

Valentino dress 'Butterfly' 2005

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Long dress with straps and an openback decorated with a butterfly

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

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Butterfly Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary butterfly gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range 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 Gray, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a butterfly gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and Azzedine Alaïa are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Butterfly Gown?

On average, a butterfly gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,895, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $88,000 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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