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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

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

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

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

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

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

1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Blend Sleeveless Column Gown
1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Blend Sleeveless Column Gown

1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Blend Sleeveless Column Gown

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black silk-blend Gucci column dress designed by Tom Ford. From 1999, this beautiful

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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

Maria Grachvogel Seafoam Green Silk Gown, c. 2006
Maria Grachvogel Seafoam Green Silk Gown, c. 2006

Maria Grachvogel Seafoam Green Silk Gown, c. 2006

Located in Marlborough, GB

, sculptural column gown featuring a softly flared hem. Slashed cutouts accented with silk floral rosettes

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Early 2000s British Evening Gowns

F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown
F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown

F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Alberto Tolot. From Gianni's final collection, this shimmery black column gown is accented with beading

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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

Maggie Norris Couture Strapless Violet Pink Sequin Evening Gown
Maggie Norris Couture Strapless Violet Pink Sequin Evening Gown

Maggie Norris Couture Strapless Violet Pink Sequin Evening Gown

By Maggie Norris, Maggie Norris Couture

Located in New Hope, PA

the bodice. The dress is a sleek column gown, there is an interior bustier which closes at the center

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

Chado Ralph Rucci Layered Iridescent Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
Chado Ralph Rucci Layered Iridescent Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown

Chado Ralph Rucci Layered Iridescent Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown

By Ralph Rucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

brown. Three layers of iridescent silk chiffon, the strapless column gown has a deep center back hem

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

F/W 1997 Halston Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown Opera Coat Set
F/W 1997 Halston Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown Opera Coat Set

F/W 1997 Halston Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown Opera Coat Set

By Randolph Duke, Halston

Located in West Hollywood, CA

composed of a fully beaded silver strapless column gown and a matching full-length opera coat. The gown

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1990s 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

Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown
Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

simple and elegant column silhouette gown expertly constructed to flatter the figure. They just don't

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1950s American Evening 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

1970's Anonymous Gold and Black Floral Gown
1970's Anonymous Gold and Black Floral Gown

1970's Anonymous Gold and Black Floral Gown

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Toronto, Ontario

matching stole. The spaghetti strap and V-neckline column style gown features a chiffon layer that cascades

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Sleeveless Maxi Evening Gown
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Sleeveless Maxi Evening Gown

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Sleeveless Maxi Evening Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This simple sheer black Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless gown features a column cut with a lightly flared

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1990s Italian Evening 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 Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu

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

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

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

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

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Column Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary column gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find beige, gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a column gown 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci and Bill Blass — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Column Gown?

The price for a column gown starts at $110 and tops out at $30,072, and on average, selling for $1,250.

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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