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2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Studio City, CA

2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Black Velvet Hand-Beaded Column Gown
Oscar De La Renta Black Velvet Hand-Beaded Column Gown

Oscar De La Renta Black Velvet Hand-Beaded Column Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Ardmore, PA

black velvet silver hand-beaded column evening gown for his Fall/Winter 2017 collections Excellent

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2010s French Evening Gowns

Chanel High Neck Column Gown
Chanel High Neck Column Gown

Chanel High Neck Column Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Glamorous Sequin Snake Print Column Gown
Glamorous Sequin Snake Print Column Gown

Glamorous Sequin Snake Print Column Gown

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Sequin Snake Print Column Gown cut on the bias covered in clear sequins for a more subtle

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet, Organza, Brocade Column Gown
Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet, Organza, Brocade Column Gown

Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet, Organza, Brocade Column Gown

By Nina Ricci

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

PORTS 1961 Size 6 Black Polyester Blend Sequined Column Gown Dress
PORTS 1961 Size 6 Black Polyester Blend Sequined Column Gown Dress

PORTS 1961 Size 6 Black Polyester Blend Sequined Column Gown Dress

By Ports 1961

Located in San Francisco, CA

PORTS 1961 dress comes in a black sequined polyester blend featuring long sleeves, v-neck, and a back zip up closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 42 Measurements: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Torso Creations Black Crepe & Tulle Column Gown W/ Peek-a-Boo Bands
Torso Creations Black Crepe & Tulle Column Gown W/ Peek-a-Boo Bands

Torso Creations Black Crepe & Tulle Column Gown W/ Peek-a-Boo Bands

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Torso Creations Black Crepe, Ribbon & Tulle Column Gown W/ Peek-a-Boo Bands. Balloon sleeves and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Mr Blackwell Bejeweled Crepe Column
Mr Blackwell Bejeweled Crepe Column

Mr Blackwell Bejeweled Crepe Column

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1960's asymmetrically bejeweled "Mr Blackwell Custom" creation is Mr. Blackwell at his classic best! Black rayon crepe extravagantly beaded and stoned for a one-shoulder effect-...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1970s Documented Loris Azzaro Black Tassel Column Dress
1970s Documented Loris Azzaro Black Tassel Column Dress

1970s Documented Loris Azzaro Black Tassel Column Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in London, GB

This documented elegant column dress was designed in the early 1970s by Loris Azzaro, whose simple

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Beaded Silk Column
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Silk Column

Oscar de la Renta Beaded Silk Column

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Silk Column with empire cut. Elaborately beaded bodice in tinsel

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Black Crepe and Georgette Column Dress
1960s Black Crepe and Georgette Column Dress

1960s Black Crepe and Georgette Column Dress

Located in London, GB

This mid 1960s black column dress is chic, sophisticated and perfect for any formal occasion. It

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress, fw 1999
Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress, fw 1999

Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress, fw 1999

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in London, GB

▪ Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress ▪ Wide funnel neck with halter ▪ High leg slit at center

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1987 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Strapless Black Column Dress
1987 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Strapless Black Column Dress

1987 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Strapless Black Column Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This show-stopper of a gown from Yves Saint Laurent dates back to 1987. A truly stunning strapless

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Red Crepe Column Dress with Cut Out Back
Vintage Red Crepe Column Dress with Cut Out Back

Vintage Red Crepe Column Dress with Cut Out Back

Located in London, GB

A great red crepe gown, with an attractive cut out design at the back. The dress has a 24 1/2

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada Brown Ruffled Column Dress, FW 1999
Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada Brown Ruffled Column Dress, FW 1999

Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada Brown Ruffled Column Dress, FW 1999

By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada

Located in London, GB

Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada strapless floor-length column dress in dark chocolate brown technical

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress
Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress

Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress

By Michael Novarese

Located in London, GB

An early 1980’s Michael Novarese cardinal-red silk drape column dress, featuring a boat neckline

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20th Century Evening Dresses

1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim
1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim

1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim

Located in London, GB

fabric-covered buttons. Tailored to a column shape, it gently follows the curves of the body, flaring out

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1960s British Wedding Dresses

1970s Beginnings Spaghetti Strap Column Dress with Bow Detail
1970s Beginnings Spaghetti Strap Column Dress with Bow Detail

1970s Beginnings Spaghetti Strap Column Dress with Bow Detail

Located in London, GB

. Tailored from black crepe, the fabric falls in a column style which curves and wraps around the body. It

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress
Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress

Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in US

Alaia fitted stretch knit body con dress in rust color, subtle V-neckline, stitched detail along the bodice that provides a flattering shape, and a back zipper fastening. Dress is a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Rare Angelo Mozzillo Column Evening Gown Spring 1999
Rare Angelo Mozzillo Column Evening Gown Spring 1999

Rare Angelo Mozzillo Column Evening Gown Spring 1999

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Rare Angelo Mozzillo Column Evening Gown Spring 1999

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

NORMAN NORELL Black Column Evening Gown with Back Tie Detail
NORMAN NORELL Black Column Evening Gown with Back Tie Detail

NORMAN NORELL Black Column Evening Gown with Back Tie Detail

By Norman Norell

Located in New York, NY

The epitome of chic, this NORMAN NORELL dress is reminiscent of the classic fashion icon Hudrey Hepburn. Its simplicity yet striking beauty makes it a timeless piece of fashion histo...

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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown
Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown

Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown

By Oleg Cassini

Located in San Francisco, CA

For your consideration is a fabulous Oleg Cassini Black formal gown. The double thick straps are

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Late 20th Century Chinese Evening Gowns

Richilene Black Column Gown with Asymmetrical Ruched Bodice
Richilene Black Column Gown with Asymmetrical Ruched Bodice

Richilene Black Column Gown with Asymmetrical Ruched Bodice

By Richilene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. Richilene Black Column

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1980s Evening Dresses

80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice
80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice

80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice. Structured interior bodice with

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1990s Evening Gowns

60s Black Bow Joseph Magnin Column Dress
60s Black Bow Joseph Magnin Column Dress

60s Black Bow Joseph Magnin Column Dress

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Black Bow Joseph Magnin Column Dress

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1960s Evening Dresses

60s Pastel Watercolor Print Silk Column Dress
60s Pastel Watercolor Print Silk Column Dress

60s Pastel Watercolor Print Silk Column Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Pastel Watercolor Print Silk Column Dress. Back zip closure.

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1960s Evening Dresses

60s Black Beaded Column Dress w/ Peplum
60s Black Beaded Column Dress w/ Peplum

60s Black Beaded Column Dress w/ Peplum

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Black Beaded Column Dress w/ Peplum. Back zip closure.

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress
80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress

80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress

By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress. Fabric feels like flannel. Strapless. Velvet

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1980s Evening Dresses

1990s State of Claude Montana Black Column Dress
1990s State of Claude Montana Black Column Dress

1990s State of Claude Montana Black Column Dress

By Claude Montana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

MONTANA 90s Black Column Dress With Peek-A-Boo Shoulders

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Giorgio Armani Black Silk Cut-Out Column Dress
Giorgio Armani Black Silk Cut-Out Column Dress

Giorgio Armani Black Silk Cut-Out Column Dress

By Giorgio Armani

Located in New York, NY

Iconic black silk column dress with sweetheart neckline with bust and hip cut-out details.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress
Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress

Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress in deep blue and purple. Long sleeves

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with floral cut outs, ss 2002
Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with floral cut outs, ss 2002

Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with floral cut outs, ss 2002

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in London, London

Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with cut outs in the shape of a flower and leg slit on

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

60s Pink Column Dress w/ Lace Applique
60s Pink Column Dress w/ Lace Applique

60s Pink Column Dress w/ Lace Applique

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Pink Column Dress w/ Lace Appliqué. Fully lined, boned bodice. Metal back zip.

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Versace Sleeveless Black Velvet Column Dress
Vintage Versace Sleeveless Black Velvet Column Dress

Vintage Versace Sleeveless Black Velvet Column Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Long Island City, NY

This is an elegant early 1980s Gianni Versace black cotton velvet sleeveless column dress with

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1980s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Column Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of column evening gowns. Many people prefer Black column evening gowns, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red, Gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. Column evening gowns designed by Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci and Bill Blass — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are Column Evening Gowns?

Prices for column evening gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $202 and can go as high as $42,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,100.

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.

Questions About Column Evening Gowns
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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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