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APOSTROPHE Size 6 Black Crepe Acetate / Viscose Column Cocktail Dress
APOSTROPHE Size 6 Black Crepe Acetate / Viscose Column Cocktail Dress

APOSTROPHE Size 6 Black Crepe Acetate / Viscose Column Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

APOSTROPHE cocktail dress comes in a black crepe acetate / viscose featuring a column style, double

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Red and Gold Knit Column Dress, FW 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Red and Gold Knit Column Dress, FW 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Red and Gold Knit Column Dress, FW 1999

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 collection is constructed in metallic red viscose knit over a metallic gold base, producing a layered, tw...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balestra Couture Black Chiffon Gown with Ostrich Trim and Train, 1960s
Balestra Couture Black Chiffon Gown with Ostrich Trim and Train, 1960s

Balestra Couture Black Chiffon Gown with Ostrich Trim and Train, 1960s

By BALESTRA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

endless. Renato Balestra couture black silk chiffon column silhouette gown with sheer diagonal panelling

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20th Century Aesthetic Evening Dresses

French Gold Lame Column Gown
French Gold Lame Column Gown

French Gold Lame Column Gown

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic timeless Hollywood! Woven gold French brocade column gown with split bodice and front slit

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black & White Oscar de la Renta Column Gown
Black & White Oscar de la Renta Column Gown

Black & White Oscar de la Renta Column Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Black and white column gown by Oscar de la Renta. Embellished with gold applique. Deep scoopneck

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Estevez New Strapless Column Gown 1970s
Estevez New Strapless Column Gown 1970s

Estevez New Strapless Column Gown 1970s

By Louis Estevez, Estevez

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning glamorous strapless column gown in pink silk from Louis Estevez. It is luxurious with

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Strapless Column Gown
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Strapless Column Gown

1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Strapless Column Gown

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Austin, TX

1998 GUCCI by Tom Ford black strapless column gown with stretch. Condition: Excellent Size S/M

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Givenchy Raspberry Strapless Silk Jacquard Column Gown, 1960s
Givenchy Raspberry Strapless Silk Jacquard Column Gown, 1960s

Givenchy Raspberry Strapless Silk Jacquard Column Gown, 1960s

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Givenchy raspberry strapless silk jacquard column gown from the 1960s...A classicly beautiful gown

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Split Bodice Column Gown in Gold and White French Ottoman Brocade
Split Bodice Column Gown in Gold and White French Ottoman Brocade

Split Bodice Column Gown in Gold and White French Ottoman Brocade

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Always elegant! Fits like a glove! Split bodice column gown with front slit—double darts in front

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2010s American Evening Gowns

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997
Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

By HUEY WALTZER

Located in Tucson, AZ

either. Close-fitting cheongsam column gown with all over beaded vine motif, cap sleeves and notched

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1990s American Chinese Dresses

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S

By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ball Gowns

Gucci strapless bustier tie back red silk train column gown maxi dress IT 38
Gucci strapless bustier tie back red silk train column gown maxi dress IT 38

Gucci strapless bustier tie back red silk train column gown maxi dress IT 38

By Gucci

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Strapless cut that falls as a column gown Beautiful long ties wrap at the back and tie into a bow creating

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage Alberta Ferretti Navy Blue Silk Tiered Column Gown
Vintage Alberta Ferretti Navy Blue Silk Tiered Column Gown

Vintage Alberta Ferretti Navy Blue Silk Tiered Column Gown

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Alberta Ferretti blue gown! Features tiers of gorgeous navy silk, with an

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones
1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones

1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s red velvet dress! Wonderful flattering fit, with a timeless style. Two mock rhinestones at either side of the waist, connected to a rhinestone chain in center. Soft, ...

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1960s Evening Gowns

BRANDON MAXWELL Size 6 Black Viscose Blend Ruffle One Shoulder Column Gown
BRANDON MAXWELL Size 6 Black Viscose Blend Ruffle One Shoulder Column Gown

BRANDON MAXWELL Size 6 Black Viscose Blend Ruffle One Shoulder Column Gown

By Brandon Maxwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

BRANDON MAXWELL gown comes in a black viscose blend featuring a column style, ruffle details, one

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

F/W 1996 Calvin Klein Runway Black Viscose Asymmetric Bodycon Column Gown
F/W 1996 Calvin Klein Runway Black Viscose Asymmetric Bodycon Column Gown

F/W 1996 Calvin Klein Runway Black Viscose Asymmetric Bodycon Column Gown

By Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Christina Kruse, this form-fitting black gown is a classic knockout. This stretch gown is the elevated

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1990s American Formal Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Confetti Ribbon & Sequin Column Gown W/ Open Back
Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Confetti Ribbon & Sequin Column Gown W/ Open Back

Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Confetti Ribbon & Sequin Column Gown W/ Open Back

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous Oscar de La Renta black sleeveless silk sheath dress entirely covered with silk ribbon confetti fringe! The keyhole at back of neck can be small or opened larger (as show...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Logo Buckle Black Stretch Knit Bodycon Column Gown
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Logo Buckle Black Stretch Knit Bodycon Column Gown

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Logo Buckle Black Stretch Knit Bodycon Column Gown

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning leather spaghetti strap Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. This dress from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection showcases the season's famous silver square 'G' bu...

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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

1960 Bonwit Teller Pale Yellow Silk Chiffon Column & Overlay Gown
1960 Bonwit Teller Pale Yellow Silk Chiffon Column & Overlay Gown

1960 Bonwit Teller Pale Yellow Silk Chiffon Column & Overlay Gown

By Bonwit Teller

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Bonwit Teller pale butter yellow silk chiffon column gown with front bow. Separate overlay

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Galanos Black And White Stripe Gown And Shawl
Galanos Black And White Stripe Gown And Shawl

Galanos Black And White Stripe Gown And Shawl

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Galanos black and white silk column gown adorned with jewel and beaded overlapping front

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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Early 1990s Stanley Platos Black and White Gown
Early 1990s Stanley Platos Black and White Gown

Early 1990s Stanley Platos Black and White Gown

By Stanley Platos

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning Stanley Platos black column gown with dramatic white organza ruffle neckline. The white

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1980s Patricia Lester Coral Silk Fortuny Style Delphos Gown
1980s Patricia Lester Coral Silk Fortuny Style Delphos Gown

1980s Patricia Lester Coral Silk Fortuny Style Delphos Gown

By Patricia Lester

Located in Gresham, OR

column gown to the floor. Inspired by the classic Greek statue, Charioteer of Delphi.

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1980s British Delphos Gowns

Halston IV Metallic Silk Gown.  1970's.
Halston IV Metallic Silk Gown.  1970's.

Halston IV Metallic Silk Gown. 1970's.

By Halston

Located in University City, MO

High impact late 1970's gold silk lame vintage column gown by Halston IV. Great cut! Really flows

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1976 Halston Tie Front Strapless Evening Dress, Book Piece
1976 Halston Tie Front Strapless Evening Dress, Book Piece

1976 Halston Tie Front Strapless Evening Dress, Book Piece

By Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

Halston designed this effortless black velvet column gown in 1976. Lee Radziwill was photographed

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s Malcolm Starr Light Pink Sleeveles Silk Shift Dress
Vintage 1960s Malcolm Starr Light Pink Sleeveles Silk Shift Dress

Vintage 1960s Malcolm Starr Light Pink Sleeveles Silk Shift Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Jackie Kennedy style Vintage 1960s pale pink silk shantung column gown with silver beads

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Valentino Beaded Chiffon Gown Worn By Marie-Chantal Miller at Valentino's 45th
Valentino Beaded Chiffon Gown Worn By Marie-Chantal Miller at Valentino's 45th

Valentino Beaded Chiffon Gown Worn By Marie-Chantal Miller at Valentino's 45th

By Valentino

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dress has a bias cut draped panel over the long column gown. The dress is done in double silk, the panel

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Bill Blass Fringed Gown
Bill Blass Fringed Gown

Bill Blass Fringed Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Bill Blass, red, column shaped, tiered, fringed gown with spaghetti straps. Fringe measures about 8

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress
Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress

Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress

By Halston

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress is a statement piece that captures the essence of 1970s

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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Estevez Vintage Glamour One Shoulder Gown
Estevez Vintage Glamour One Shoulder Gown

Estevez Vintage Glamour One Shoulder Gown

By Estevez

Located in Water Mill, NY

Stunning glamorous column one shoulder gown in a lovely soft pink silk crepe from Estevez. It is

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Bill Blass Gold Column Dress
Vintage Bill Blass Gold Column Dress

Vintage Bill Blass Gold Column Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Bill Blass column maxi dress with a round neckline long sleeves and a slit on the left side of the

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1970s Caftans

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 Evening Gowns

197'0s Bill Blass Black Gown with Red & Pink Details
197'0s Bill Blass Black Gown with Red & Pink Details

197'0s Bill Blass Black Gown with Red & Pink Details

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970's beautiful Bill Blass black silk column style gown with spaghetti straps. Red and hot pink

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black wool strapless column dress with gold accents
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black wool strapless column dress with gold accents

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black wool strapless column dress with gold accents

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Strapless, column dress made of black wool with gold lurex thread topstitching and decorative gold

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi
Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi

Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi

By Halston

Located in Water Mill, NY

A simple but stunning maxi dress from Halston in charcoal grey soft cashmere knit. It is fitted through the body with a deep plunging back to below the waist. It is covered with a ...

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1980s American Day 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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