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Max Mara Black To Grey Ombre Silk Ruched Torso Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress 2
By Max Azria
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Max Mara BCBG black to grey ombre silk ruched torso car wash skirt evening dress. Gorgeous and sexy
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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses

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

1990s Genny Gold Jersey Gold Silk Chiffon Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress
By Genny
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
jersey bodice with over cast stitched finished facings, the bodice attaches to the skirt at the hip top
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Chanel Runway "Finale" Jeweled Car Wash Gown from Lagerfeld's Golden Age
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
constructed in pleated tiers extending into a long car wash skirt with net underlay. Was the "Finale" gown of
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

1980s A.J. Bari Lord & Taylor Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By A.J. Bari, Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
! Strapless boned bodice. Tulip car wash skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Very well
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Wrap Car Wash Hem Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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

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

Pierre Cardin Reissued Purple Fringe Top
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
circle motif is a series of unique fringe-like cutouts that create an asymmetric "car wash" effect
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Early 2000s Shirts

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Vintage nude ivory beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a beige lining which is covered via a sheer cream layer that is covered ...
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1990s Evening Dresses

Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
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1980s American Evening Gowns

1970s BILL BLASS Black Long Sleeve Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Black silk polkadots long sleeve maxi gown. Dress has nude lining. Size: small/ 4 Bust: 34 inches/ Waist : 26”/ hip 40/ shoulder 14” Sleeves length: Dress length: 56”
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Maison Margiela Gold Kimono Inspired Artwork Bias Mixed Media Dress Gown New
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Margiela by John Galliano mixed media kimono inspired print gown. Bodice fashioned of mustard scuba fabric with narrow asymmetric peplum at waist. Extends into gold silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Deep Cleavage Maxi Dress Evening Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GUCCI by Tom Ford gown - simple but so subtile & sexy! Long sleeves Extremely deep draped neckline, hold together by a tiny leather band - so sexy, so Tom Ford! Closes with...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1958 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely breathtaking, well-documented Jean Dessès attributed pale pink ruched silk-chiffon goddess gown dating back to his 1958 spring/summer collection. This incredible dress ...
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1950s French Wedding Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Bias Cut Semi Sheer Silk-Satin Slip Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Geneva, CH
Suspended by delicate spaghetti straps, this 90's Roberto Cavalli evening dress is cut on the bias - a technique that creates a beautiful figure-skimming silhouette. Made from “devor...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Sand Tulle Skirt & Gold Leather Corset Top & Belt
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely showstopping 1999 vintage rare Thierry Mugler gold leather strapless corset style top and layered tulle skirt evening outfit. This could be worn as an alternati...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: Good, some wear and spotting near hem Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Length ...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Blue silk Bias cut gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue seafoam silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Perfect for wedding gown or rehearsal dinner. fit size 8/ Medium B: 36” W: 30” H: 38” L: 56” front L...
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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

Ralph Lauren Bias Silk Velvet Slip Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Classically elegant Ralph Lauren Bias Silk Velvet Slip Dress from the late 1990s. Bias cut in the typical 1930's style with silk cord straps. Luxurious inky black silk velvet complet...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dramatic Thierry Mugler FW1990 Archival Black Skirt Suit Sculptural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The super dramatic beautiful Archival Thierry Mugler ensemble, two piece set (jacket and skirt). Extremely rare black jacket and skirt from th...
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Richard Tyler Couture Embellished Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in New York, NY
Richard Tyler Couture Embellished Gown Circa 1990s. The dress shimmers with an enchanting iridescence that boldens the overall look, with an embellished bust that adds a touch of int...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1971 Christian Dior Haute Couture Pink Ruffled Runway Evening Dress Grace Kelly
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Portland, OR
Marc Bohan designed this stunning Christian Dior pink evening gown for the Dior Fall/Winter 1971 couture collection. We are showing it on the runway and a version of the dress with a...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Guy Laroche Bodycon Cut out Gown S/S 2005
By Herve Léger, Guy Laroche
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning burgundy fine silk jersey gown by Guy Laroche. It has panels from the side waist crossing the bust, wrapping around the neck leaving a cut out midriff and cut in shoulders...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2007 Vintage Valentino lace gown with embellished bow Anne wore to Oscars
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
2007 Vintage Valentino Lace Gown with Embellished Bow As seen on Anne at The Oscars Designer Size 8 (please see the measurements) Front length 57", back length 67", bust 34, waist 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

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1970's PIERRE CARDIN PARIS Car-wash flap skirt suit - never worn
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Never worn, 1970's PIERRE CARDIN PARIS Car-wash flap skirt suit. Iconic, Pierre Cardin, flap
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1970s French Skirt Suits

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
By Irene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with loose panels at the bottom of the skirt that are tacked at hem. Zips up back. Simple, elegant and
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1950s American 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

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

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

Valentino Embroidered Dress, Runway Spring Summer 2014
By Valentino
Located in Carmel, CA
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

1930's Orange Yellow Floral Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Dress & Flutter Sleeve Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sculpted car-wash panels. The piece work to create the skirting in particular is extraordinary. The
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1930s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Claude Montana Vintage Black Avant Garde Car-Wash Pleated "Petal" Skirt
By Claude Montana, Claude Montana Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Unusual black mini skirt by Claude Montana made up of individual "petal" panels which hang together
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Late 20th Century French Pleated Skirts

1990s Prada Charcoal Grey Cut - Out High Waisted Wool Vintage 90s Pencil Skirt
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in San Diego, CA
stitched together to reveal just the right amount of skin. Chic car wash hem. Hidden zipper up the side
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1990s Italian Pencil Skirts

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

Adolfo 1970s Navy Silk Car Wash Maxi Dress
By Adolfo
Located in Water Mill, NY
emblazoned button up the front. The waist has stretch and the skirt portion has 2" wide vertical strips from
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1970s American Maxi 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

Alaia Dress With Perforations
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
knee creating a car wash hem. Excellent unworn condition. Fits sizes Extra Small, Small, Medium
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Vintage Navy Long Pleated Skirt - 38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
skirt has car wash style pleats, the slits run to the knee. Measurements: Waist- 27.5" Hips-34.5
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1980s French Pleated Skirts

Bill Blass Black Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass Black 1980's Strapless Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with bow and car wash flaps over
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Lillie Rubin Car Wash Pleat Skirt
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
40% OFF! Originally $185 Lillie Rubin was ahead of her time when she designed this car wash pleat
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1980s Hong Kong Pleated Skirts

Chanel Navy Blue Pleated Silk Chiffon Slightly Frayed at Hem 40
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel navy blue pleats "car wash" style opens as you walk or a slight breeze blows. This easy to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pleated Skirts

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

1960s Pierre Cardin Car Wash Hem Maxi
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Rockwood, ON
in just a touch and then the skirt skims over the hip to fall to the floor in a sculptural
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1960s Day Dresses

1920s Elaborately Beaded Flapper
Located in Rockwood, ON
to equal measures. The hem is a modified car wash and there are no closures - you just slip it over
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Clothing

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Fringed Tartan Wrap Kilt Skirt with Patent Leather Trim
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Cloverdale, CA
skirt, and is much better in person. The skirt is cut like "car wash" flaps , each with fringe. Size 38
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Early 2000s French Wrap Skirts

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From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

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