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Loris Azzaro Pink Gown
Loris Azzaro Pink Gown

Loris Azzaro Pink Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1970's Loris Azzaro pink jersey column gown featuring a ruched bust and front and back ring

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20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Pierre Cardin Couture Gown
1960's Pierre Cardin Couture Gown

1960's Pierre Cardin Couture Gown

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Gresham, OR

Flat surface black bugle beaded column gown with extraordinary layering of black tulle circular cut

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Randolph Duke Gown with Lace Inset Torso
Randolph Duke Gown with Lace Inset Torso

Randolph Duke Gown with Lace Inset Torso

By Randolph Duke

Located in Gresham, OR

Randolph Duke black jersey column gown with under lined black embroidered lace torso insert

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Lamé Gown with Slit
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Lamé Gown with Slit

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Lamé Gown with Slit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful liquid gold lamé pleated and gathered to maximize the shine and drape of this column gown.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Emilio Pucci Gown - Black Silk Gold Painted Dragon Column Dress
Emilio Pucci Gown - Black Silk Gold Painted Dragon Column Dress

Emilio Pucci Gown - Black Silk Gold Painted Dragon Column Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in San Francisco, CA

This stunning EMILIO PUCCI column gown comes in black silk crepe with a wide scoop neck, long

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Graphic Print Jersey Gown
Bill Blass Graphic Print Jersey Gown

Bill Blass Graphic Print Jersey Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Bill Blass, graphic print, black and white jersey column gown with a "twisted" draped panel

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

1960s Beaded Fringe and Sequin Column Sheath
1960s Beaded Fringe and Sequin Column Sheath

1960s Beaded Fringe and Sequin Column Sheath

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful ivory color 1960s sequined and bead fringed sheath style column gown with back slit

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Lavender Empire Tri-Color Bodice Gown
Bill Blass Lavender Empire Tri-Color Bodice Gown

Bill Blass Lavender Empire Tri-Color Bodice Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

Grecian, Empire column gown. Inner constructed bustier with double zipper construction. Size 4-6 US

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown
1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s Christian Dior elaborately beaded and sequined ice blue silk satin fitted column

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Gorgeous Japanese-Inspired Gown in Black and Seafoam
Bill Blass Gorgeous Japanese-Inspired Gown in Black and Seafoam

Bill Blass Gorgeous Japanese-Inspired Gown in Black and Seafoam

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

simplest column gown wrapped at the bodice with an origami inspired black taffeta "Obi" bodice. One

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Artisan Hand Painted Batwing Tunic and Gown Ensemble, circa 1980s
Artisan Hand Painted Batwing Tunic and Gown Ensemble, circa 1980s

Artisan Hand Painted Batwing Tunic and Gown Ensemble, circa 1980s

Located in University City, MO

undulates with every step The sleeveless column gown is designed with the same cream color chenille

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Late 20th Century Unknown Evening Gowns

MOSCHINO

MOSCHINO

Sold|$1,600

MOSCHINO

By Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moschino Couture VIP Statement column gown in black rayon and gold sequin lettering.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown- '10s
Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown- '10s

Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown- '10s

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Elevate the glamour quotient with this Vivienne Westwood Grey Column Gown which showcases a middle

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2010s Summer Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown
Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown

Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Elevate the glamour quotient with this Vivienne Westwood Grey Column Gown which showcases a middle

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

HALSTON
HALSTON

HALSTON

Sold|$1,800

HALSTON

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black chiffon column gown with embroidered lurex leaf design. Constructed bodice, satin lining and

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown- '10s
Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown- '10s

Vivienne Westwood Grey Strapless Gown- '10s

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Elevate the glamour quotient with this Vivienne Westwood Grey Column Gown which showcases a middle

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

PILAR ROSSI WHITE BEADED GOWN
PILAR ROSSI WHITE BEADED GOWN

PILAR ROSSI WHITE BEADED GOWN

Located in Alford, MA

Glamorous and figure flattering, this Pilar Rossi column gown features vertical rows of alternating

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1990s Evening Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Crepe Toga Dress
Geoffrey Beene Crepe Toga Dress

Geoffrey Beene Crepe Toga Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, tangerine tone, crepe "toga", column, gown. Bateau neckline, with an asymmetric

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Mollie Parnis one shoulder cape sleeve gown 1970s
Mollie Parnis one shoulder cape sleeve gown 1970s

Mollie Parnis one shoulder cape sleeve gown 1970s

By Morty Sussman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

...Deep blue silk knit jersey one shoulder column gown with attached full length, sheer black chiffon open

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1950s Helena Barbieri rose silk chiffon evening gown
1950s Helena Barbieri rose silk chiffon evening gown

1950s Helena Barbieri rose silk chiffon evening gown

By Helena Barbieri

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Couture where she eventually became a partner...Sheath column gown of printed silk chiffon with matching

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture Halterneck Gown & Stole, Spring-Summer 1972
Christian Dior Haute Couture Halterneck Gown & Stole, Spring-Summer 1972

Christian Dior Haute Couture Halterneck Gown & Stole, Spring-Summer 1972

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Geneva, CH

cream striped column gown skims the body while the waist is cinched with a satin bow belt. In appearance

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1970s French Evening Gowns

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin draped empire gown FR34 XS
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin draped empire gown FR34 XS

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin draped empire gown FR34 XS

By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin draped back empire column gown FR34 XS Reference

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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Coral Red Silk Long Sleeve Bateau Neck Column Evening Dress 8
Oscar de la Renta Coral Red Silk Long Sleeve Bateau Neck Column Evening Dress 8

Oscar de la Renta Coral Red Silk Long Sleeve Bateau Neck Column Evening Dress 8

By Oscar de la Renta Active

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta, early 2000s, simple and elegant, coral red silk, long sleeve, bateau neck column

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

GIANNI VERSACE

GIANNI VERSACE

Sold|$2,800

GIANNI VERSACE

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black jersey & leather cowl neck and ruched column gown.

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Late 20th Century Italian Clothing

1970s Undulate dress by John Bates
1970s Undulate dress by John Bates

1970s Undulate dress by John Bates

By John Bates

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco inspired print from the 1970s...Column gown with sequin embellished detail at the bust front

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1970s English Maxi Dress

ROSETTA GETTY Size S Red Viscose Column Long Gown
ROSETTA GETTY Size S Red Viscose Column Long Gown

ROSETTA GETTY Size S Red Viscose Column Long Gown

By Rosetta Getty

Located in San Francisco, CA

: Gown/Evening Wear More Details Brand: ROSETTA GETTY Gender: Female Size: S Color: Red Fabric

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 10 Brown & Beige Animal Print Satin Column Long Gown
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 10 Brown & Beige Animal Print Satin Column Long Gown

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 10 Brown & Beige Animal Print Satin Column Long Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

DOLCE & GABBANA gown comes in a brown & beige animal print satin featuring a column style

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Galanos Vintage Black Backless Strapless Column Maxi Dress Gown with Panel Front
Galanos Vintage Black Backless Strapless Column Maxi Dress Gown with Panel Front

Galanos Vintage Black Backless Strapless Column Maxi Dress Gown with Panel Front

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in San Francisco, CA

Long black vintage James Galanos strapless dress. Dress is comprised of a front panel that hangs down over an interior fitted dress, hiding a slit at front to enable movement. Banded...

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1960s Unknown Evening Gowns

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Blue Sheer Silk Slip Gown Column Dress
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Blue Sheer Silk Slip Gown Column Dress

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Blue Sheer Silk Slip Gown Column Dress

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an Ombré brown and blue sheer silk column slip dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Jersey Column Dress
Geoffrey Beene Jersey Column Dress

Geoffrey Beene Jersey Column Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, ice blue, long, jersey column dress, with cap sleeve , fitted bodice with slight

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Christian Dior Column Dress
1990s Christian Dior Column Dress

1990s Christian Dior Column Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Port Hope, ON

Deceivingly simple and elegant this dress skims the body and flares slightly at the hem. Fastening is with a row of covered buttons on the side. A pair of heels and a statement...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Velvet Column w/ Pearl Encrusted Bib
1960s Velvet Column w/ Pearl Encrusted Bib

1960s Velvet Column w/ Pearl Encrusted Bib

By Jack Bryan

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Velvet Column w/ Pearl and Rhinestone Encrusted Bib.

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Halston Aqua Blue Column Dress

Halston Aqua Blue Column Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

done in Halston's famous column shape. The fabric is a super soft, high quality poly jersey. It

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1970s American Informal Dresses

1980s James Galanos Swavorski Beaded Bodice Gown
1980s James Galanos Swavorski Beaded Bodice Gown

1980s James Galanos Swavorski Beaded Bodice Gown

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

Column silk crepe gown with a caged bodice with swarovski marquis shaped stones.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

1960's Bergdorf Goodman Fabulous Printed Chiffon Column
1960's Bergdorf Goodman Fabulous Printed Chiffon Column

1960's Bergdorf Goodman Fabulous Printed Chiffon Column

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 1960's Bergdorf Goodman column dress with chiffon overlay. Both layers are printed in

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Alexis Black Sleeveless Column Midi Dress Size S
Alexis Black Sleeveless Column Midi Dress Size S

Alexis Black Sleeveless Column Midi Dress Size S

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to back hook where one side has detached, loose thread to back seam on this used Alexis designer resale item. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk Column Vintage Dress with Sequin and Bead Embellishment
Silk Column Vintage Dress with Sequin and Bead Embellishment

Silk Column Vintage Dress with Sequin and Bead Embellishment

Located in London, GB

A chic column dress with pretty bead and sequin embellishment. The outer fabric is silk, in a soft

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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Gold Metal Fishtail Column Maxi Dress, 1980s
Bill Blass Gold Metal Fishtail Column Maxi Dress, 1980s

Bill Blass Gold Metal Fishtail Column Maxi Dress, 1980s

By Bill Blass

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Bill Blass from Bergdorf Goodman gown makes it easy to see why the designer was so celebrated. Made

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce and Gabbana Black Column dress with Sheer Effect
Dolce and Gabbana Black Column dress with Sheer Effect

Dolce and Gabbana Black Column dress with Sheer Effect

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Port Hope, ON

Nothing can be more of a show-stopper than a beautiful, black dress with sheerness. Dolce and Gabbana know how to bring out the siren in any woman and continue do so with this piece....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Incredible 50s Mr. Blackwell Velvet Gown w/ Glittering Medallion
Incredible 50s Mr. Blackwell Velvet Gown w/ Glittering Medallion

Incredible 50s Mr. Blackwell Velvet Gown w/ Glittering Medallion

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredible 1950s Mr. Blackwell Custom designed gown: Black velvet column with thin straps, back

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1950s American Evening Gowns

A Vintage 1960s pale blue evening gown by Polmarks Models
A Vintage 1960s pale blue evening gown by Polmarks Models

A Vintage 1960s pale blue evening gown by Polmarks Models

Located in London, GB

sequin embellishment . The embellishment is also at the end of the sleave.The gown is column style wth a

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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Red Silk Sheer Striped Maxi Column Dress Draped Overlay, 1970s
Bill Blass Red Silk Sheer Striped Maxi Column Dress Draped Overlay, 1970s

Bill Blass Red Silk Sheer Striped Maxi Column Dress Draped Overlay, 1970s

By Bill Blass

Located in Boca Raton, FL

American designer, Bill Blass helped define the relaxed, pared-down elegance that epitomized late 20h century American fashion. After attending Parsons School of Design in New York C...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum
Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum

Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic example of Mr. Blackwell's (unmarked but confirmed)1950s style with a fitted column

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1950s American Bridesmaids Dresses

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 Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

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

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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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