Eloise Curtis 1960s Double Car-wash Dress
By Eloise Curtis for Happenstance
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12
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Car Wash Dress
Vintage Red Pierre Cardin 1960s Car Wash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pierre Cardin Red Car Wash Maxi Dress draws inspiration from the avant-garde design ethos that
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1960s Day Dresses
Pierre Cardin "Car Wash" Evening Dress in Orange Silk Crepe
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New Hope, PA
"carwash" skirt. The skirt is made of looped panels resembling the panels in a drive through car wash
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1960s French Evening Dresses
1960s Sydney North Vintage Car Wash "Fringe" Flapper Cocktail Dress
By SYDNEY NORTH
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage cocktail dress by Sydney North with a car wash flapper-inspired "fringe" detail and
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Oscar de La Renta Runway RTW Fall 2012 Black Sequin Car Wash Pleat Dress-Size 8
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de La Renta Runway RTW Fall 2012 Black Sequin Car Wash Pleat Dress-Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de La Renta Runway RTW Fall 2012 Black Sequin Car Wash Pleat Dress-Size 8 This Oscar
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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1960s Jaques Heim Pleat Strip Skirt “car wash” Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in Houston, TX
dress looks Uber similiar to the zz ”car wash” dress made famous by Pierre Cardin. Heim died in 1967
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Irene 50s Fitted Black Silk Car Wash Dress
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Irene 50s Fitted Black Silk Car Wash Dress
By Irene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fascinating design with excellent tailoring by famed Hollywood Costume designer Irene. Black silk with loose panels at the bottom of the skirt that are tacked at hem. Zips up back. S...
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1950s American Day Dresses
2004 Lanvin Satin Car Wash Goddess Dress
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2004 LANVIN Satin ribbon strips free floating to create a 'car wash' effect. Strips have raw edges
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses
Moschino Couture Runway Silk Fringe Car Wash Evening Dress, Spring 2016
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Moschino Couture Runway, (Look 50) Spring 2016, yellow, red silk fringe carwash dress, fully lined
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
1969 Pierre Cardin Documented Car Wash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 1969 Pierre Cardin Car Wash Dress was a groundbreaking and iconic fashion creation of its time
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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses
Mod Swedish Designed Pink &White Car Wash Dress Circa 1960
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage Holt Renfrew Swedish import dress designed by Caroll of Sweden in the 1960's. Mod look mini
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1960s Swedish Babydoll Day Dresses
Herve Leger Black Neoprene Car Wash Dress with White Stitching
By Herve Léger
Located in Gresham, OR
Herve Leger Black Neoprene CarWash Dress with White Stitching
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses
Pierre Cardin Couture Black Carwash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin Couture dress features a drop waist and uneven hem. Based on famous "Car Wash" dress
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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Moschino Dress with Car Wash Hem
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A bright red dress from Moschino with a car wash hem. It has V neck and is semi fitted though to
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A exciting 1960s car wash fringe dress in bright orange crepe! A fitted sheath underneath and
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Azzedine Alaia Dress White Perforated Detail Small Car Wash Hem 40 / 6 New
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
waist repeats on skirt ending with a 2.25" car wash hem. Subtle texture to knit fabric. Rear hidden
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses
Galanos Beaded "Car Wash" evening gown
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos Beaded bodice and "car wash" skirt long evening dress. Bodice is slightly empire, hi
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1980s American Evening Gowns
1990s Genny Gold Jersey Gold Silk Chiffon Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress
By Genny
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
straps, evening dress. This gorgeous dress is simply elegant. Pull on style dress, the slim stretch
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
Pierre Cardin pink car wash polyester dress with silk satin trim, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Austin, TX
Pierre Cardin 1980s pink car wash polyester dress with silk satin trim. Condition: Very good, small
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
1970s James Galanos black sequin car wash dress
By James Galanos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s black sequin & lurex fabric with double fringe car wash hem...James Galanos from the 70s
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Moschino Wrap Car Wash Hem Maxi Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
band at the hips and fabulous skirt with a car wash hem comprised of 6 panels open to above the knees
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
Adolfo 1970s Navy Silk Car Wash Maxi Dress
By Adolfo
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning navy blue silk check pattern damask maxi dress from Adolfo. It has a vertically tucked
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1970s American Maxi Dresses
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Navy Blue Shirt Dress w/ Car Wash Hem
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding vintage Geoffrey Beene navy blue dress, with an extreme car wash hem! Words cannot even
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Valentino Sequined Flapper 20s Style Car Wash Hem Chiffon Dress + Shawl
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage VALENTINO ivory chiffon sequined 1920s style car wash hem flapper dress and
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses
Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s
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Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
car wash “loops.” Gathered waist seam; left side zipper closure. Unlined. fabric: poly crêpe, poly
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Navy Blue Carwash Hem Sleeveless Midi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and exceptional vintage GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue rayon car wash hem dress! Fitted bodice
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
Pierre Cardin Orange Crepe Dress with Car Wash Hem
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Car wash hem extends downward from a v-shape, which echos the seaming on the bust. Mock neck
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1960s American Day Dresses
1960s Pierre Cardin Car Wash Hem Maxi
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Rockwood, ON
masterpiece! The hem is cut in rounded flaps - two in the front and two in the back that give the dress
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1960s Day Dresses
Valentino Vintage Sequin Cocktail Dress with Car Wash Sequin Fringe and Shawl
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Valentino Vintage Sequin Cocktail Dress with Car Wash Sequin Fringe and Shawl So pretty , but hard
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses
1970s Sequin Chloe Car Wash Hem Maxi
By Chloé
Located in Rockwood, ON
Rare and exceptional, late seventies, early eighties fully sequined car wash hem dress by Chloe
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960's Norman Norell Shift with Car Wash Hem
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unexpected car wash fringed hem. Sleeveless. Round neck. Separate belt means that it can be worn either
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Valentino Embroidered Dress, Runway Spring Summer 2014
By Valentino
Located in US
Valentino black caged dress with red and blue embroidery and a car wash Pleated skirt. Dress has a
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2010s Italian Day Dresses
Chanel 1997A Silk LBD Slip Dress
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel 1997 A Silk Chiffon LBD Slip Dress with Car Wash Detail Chanel dress is a size 40 made
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1990s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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1950s American Day Dresses
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By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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By Guy Laroche
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Guy Laroche Brown Wool Coat. Two front pockets, buttons down front. Condition: Excellent. Size 42/ US 8 ( mannequin is size 6 ) We accept returns for refund, please see ou...
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1990s French Coats and Outerwear
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
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2010s Italian Day Dresses
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By Moschino Couture
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic one shoulder little black dress by Moschino Couture! Details: Unlined Side Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: I 42/ D 38/ F 38/ GB 10/ US 8 Color: Black Lab...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
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1990s Indian Blouses
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By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Located in Sharon, CT
Offering an Extraordinary Art Deco 1920's Couture Black Silk Crepe Beaded 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress. With extreme deco scalloped hem.
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1920s American Cocktail Dresses
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$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
Size: 38.5
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By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
$600Sale Price|33% Off
Size: 6
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Arnold Scaasi black velvet strapless evening gown with allover red sequin floral print. In excellent condition with minor sequin loss at back zipper. Size 6. MEASUREMENTS: B...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Car Wash Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary car wash dress 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, purple and more. Finding the perfect car wash dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Pierre Cardin, A.J. Bari and Azzedine Alaïa each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Car Wash Dress?
The price for a car wash dress starts at $240 and tops out at $3,450, and on average, selling for $1,045.
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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