Chic Vintage Work to Dinner Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage work to dinner dress. The top part is in a sheer silk chiffon decorated with pearls and lace. It has a mandarin collar and pleats on the sleave. There is a brown...
Chic Vintage Work to Dinner Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage work to dinner dress. The top part is in a sheer silk chiffon decorated with pearls and lace. It has a mandarin collar and pleats on the sleave. There is a brown...
Vintage Pierrre Balmain Black Dinner Dress
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
A chic dinner dress by Balmain. In a seersucker like fabric with silk lining. This dress is beautifuly made with an outer zip to waist leval and internal zip for the lining. It has ...
Vintage Linz Line Black Cocktail /Dinner Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail/ dinner dress by Linz Line. The dress has a scalloped off the shoulder neckline and is fully lined. There is gathering at the waist, a self fabric belt and ce...
Galanos Chiffon Dinner Dress With Flounced Collar
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, layered chiffon dinner dress, having sheer full sleeves that cuff at the wrist and a generous flounced collar. Silhouette is slim with box pleats that start above the knee a...
Vintage Jean Muir Mainline Black Cocktail / Dinner Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage little black dress from Jean Muir , mainline. The dress is in a great quality viscose, and has a round neckline, and elbow length sleaves . It is unlined and has a 5'...
A Chic Work to Dinner Dress by The Fold
Located in London, GB
A great dress by The Fold , that will take you from work to dinner. The dress is in a pretty mid brown colour with detail at the neckline, great tailoring and is fully lined. There...
A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage dinner /cocktail dress. The dress has a black taffetta shawl like, shawl collar with fringing, a side zip opening, elbow length sleaves and is fully lined.
$1,649
Size: Equivalent size 38 France
Salmon silk moire dinner dress with large Mutton sleeves - France Circa 1835
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1830 -1835 France Louis-Philippe period Salmon pink silk moire dinner dress with large gigot sleeves tightened over the forearms and dating from the most extravagant of the Rom...
Vintage Couture Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail /Dinner Dress and Scarf
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage couture silk dress and scarf by Bruce Oldfield .The dress is in a dark navy blue, and is fitted with a square neckline, sleaveless and lined in silk. It has a flared ...
Vintage Paddy Campbell Wool Crepe Cocktail / Dinner dress
Located in London, GB
An elegant and easy to wear vintage dress by Paddy Campbell. In a wonderful wool crepe , and pretty plum colour, the dress has a scoop neckline,with silk detail on the shoulders and ...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Milieu de Siecle Dinner Dress Fall/Winter 1949-1950
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dior was known for his feminine silhouettes however, he did adapt menswear fashion styles to his designs. Shown is this example of an evening wear ensemble fashioned in wool and enh...
Dolce&Gabbana Cocktail / Dinner Sheath Dress Black w/ Lace Built in Bra 40 / 6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Dolce&Gabbana black cocktail sheath dress. Overlay lace on bust, waist and hem. Dress has built-in underwire bra with adjustable bra straps. Hidden rear zip. So...
$165
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Fashion Design, Women's Dresses, Marshall Field & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Inscription reads: "Above- Irene Castle inspired this dinner gown of black velvet, Very Maxixe (sic) from Marshall Field Right- Elongated bodice on a pleated skirt, Black Silk, From...
Pencil, Color Pencil, Paper
Pear Shape Natural Diamond Drop Bridal Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ -Ethically sourced natural diamonds -Handcrafted by skilled artisans -Balanced stone placement for consistent brilliance -Secure setting with attention to detail ★ OCCASIONS ★ -Br...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Heart Pear Natural Diamond Drop Lariat Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ -Every necklace features handpicked natural diamonds for symmetry and light return -Designed and assembled in-house by expert artisans -Each element is secured with precision for w...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,183Sale Price|30% Off
W 0.3 in L 1.2 in
14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings, 9.31ct Pink Topaz & Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Pair them with a tailored blouse for office or business dinners, or wear with evening gowns and cocktail attire for weddings, galas, and special occasions.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Dinner Suit from Bergdorf Goodman
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent military influenced dinner suit, from Bergdorf Goodman, has a long lean gown worn with a fitted jacket.
1950s BLACK KNIT DINNER DRESS w CRISSCROSS SATIN RIBBON WAIST
Located in San Francisco, CA
This black lined wool dress by Carol Craig of New York design 1950s. . It is a 3/4 sleeve length dress with satin piping along the waistband, criss crossing in the front and coming ...
Vintage Chanel Silk Charmuese Light Green Halter Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel Green Silk Charmeuse Halter Gown. Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner gown.
Pauline Trigere Dinner Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
Sleeveless dresses are all the rage right now thanks in part to Michele Obama, a true fashion original. Pauline Trigere, another iconic fashion original designed this sleeveless woo...
Pauline Trigere Dinner Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
Pauline Trigere is hailed as one of the great American designers of the 20th century. Her attention to detail was phenomenal. This dress bears a label stating that it was made in t...
Jacqueline de Ribes Dinner Dress
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in New York, NY
Jacquline de Ribes, dinner dress with a bodice of crinkled silver, flocked velvet lame edged in velvet. Body of dress is wool with a front slit.
Carolina Herrera Beaded Dinner Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
Carolina Herrera is renowned for the elegance of her designs as well as the exceptional quality of workmanship in her garments. This dress is a perfect example of those qualities. Re...
Norman Norell Wool Crepe Dinner Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
A very chic two piece dress from Norman Norell is made from heavy black silk. The sleeveless underdress has a side zipper, two pockets that are weighted and a fully lined skirt. The ...
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Size: Equivalent size 38 France
Salmon silk moire dinner dress with large Mutton sleeves - France Circa 1835
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1830 -1835 France Louis-Philippe period Salmon pink silk moire dinner dress with large gigot sleeves tightened over the forearms and dating from the most extravagant of the Rom...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36 France
French Couture Dinner Beaded Dress Possibly Chanel or Patou Circa 1930
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
France Circa 1930 Cocktail or dinner dress embroidered with black and white tubular beads and rhinestones from the 1930s. Unidentified Haute Couture but very probable if we take the...
A Maggy Rouff French Couture Dinner Dress Circa 1950
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 France Paris Cocktail or dinner dress in black silk ottoman from the famous designer house Maguy Rouff around 1950. Dress called Redingote, open and buttoned in front, m...
1980's Chanel Black Wool Jersey & Satin Dinner Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique style dress features an asymmetrical collar finished with gold buttons stamped with “Coco Chanel France” surrounding Coco’s profile. The dress features diagonal pockets on the...
Frederick Starke Black Raw Silk Dinner Dress Circa 1960
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Extremely sexy architectural silk dress by English designer Frederick Starke. Made in the 1960's though it looks much like Prada's recent collections. Deep V detail in the front and ...
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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Size: Equivalent size 38-40 France
A French Black Silk Dinner Dress signed LR Rue de la Paix - Paris Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950 France Beautiful black faille dinner dress signed LR CC Rue de la Paix Paris and dating from the Second World War. Elegant fitted and skirted cut with three-quarter...
Richard Tyler Couture 1990s Black Evening Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Whether you're attending a formal gala, a red-carpet event, or a romantic dinner, this gown is your ticket to turning heads and making a statement.
Valentino Haute Couture Dinner Dress
By Valentino
Located in New Hope, PA
Sexy and sassy, this little black dress from Valentino Haute Couture is quite fabulous. The simple and elegant design is softened by a gather at the right shoulder. There is a seam...
Iconic 1989 Moschino Couture Black Strapless Dinner Dress
By Moschino
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and iconic Moschino Dinner dress. From his 1989 Fall "Show Off" Couture collection. Black strapless with folded white embroidered napkin with gold tone metal knife, ...
Norman Norell Black Wool Dinner Dress with Rhinestone Buttons
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
I am always amazed at the luxurious quality of the clothes designed by Norman Norell. This chic little dinner dress is as beautiful on the inside as the it is on the right side. The...
Prada Violet and Plum Wool Cocktail or Dinner Dress
By Prada
Located in New Hope, PA
What a fabulous color! This stunning violet wool crepe dress from Prada has a band of plum wool crepe for the square neckline and the straps. The plum colored wool crepe is also use...
Pauline Trigere Rhinestone Studded Black Watch Plaid Dinner or Cocktail Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress designed by Pauline Trigere is another variation on the rhinestone studded dresses and coats that she is known for creating. It is a soft wool in a classic Black Watch Ta...
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H 30 in W 25 in D 1 in
19th Century English Pair of Oil Paintings - Portraits of Husband & Wife Couple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Seated at half-length, he with black bow-tie & dinner jacket, she with silk gown & holding a carnation in her left hand.
Canvas, Oil
90s Valentino Gown
By Valentino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its elegance makes it the ideal choice for a rehearsal dinner. The buttons on the gown can be fastened or left open, adding versatility and allure to the neckline.
BEER Art Deco Beaded Dinner Dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The underdress and tunic bodice is hand embroidered overall with white sequins, crystal beads and pastes in a stylized floral and geometric pattern. This is certainly a museum piece!
Valentino sophisticated Dinner Dress with sexy nude back
By Valentino
Located in Paris, IDF
Sexy and sassy, this little black dress from Valentino is quite fabulous. The simple and elegant design is softened by a naked but elegant back. There is a seam running diagonally f...
Victorian circa 1890 2.0 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The piece would have been worn in the evenings, to a low-cut gown, at a dinner or soirée. MATERIALS A diamond, old mine cut, 2,00 ct, Top Cape/L, si 20 diamonds, rose cut, approx. 0...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Unsigned Long Evening Gown in Gold Lurex
Located in Paris, FR
ANONYMOUS cocktail or dinner sleeveless gown consisting of openwork gold lurex.
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
1960s I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar
By I Magnin and Co
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Russell Taylor / I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar: A Puuuuurrrrr-fect coat for the coming Fall months, with a plush warm weight, wide notched ...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back. The skirt is slit up...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
Alexander McQueen purple silk taffeta evening jacket, fw 2007
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Introducing a captivating Alexander McQueen evening jacket from the autumn-winter 2007 collection. This jacket is a true representation of the brand's innovative design and luxurious...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
$5,735
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
2001 John Galliano Sheer Knit Sleeveless High Neck Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
2001 John Galliano Sheer Black Knit Sleeveless High Neck Long Dress Rayon Fabric Made in Italy Chest: 28-37", Waist: 23-33", Hips: 31-43", Length: 64" Condition: Excellent SIZE: S ...
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Sylvia Ann 1970s Rose Print Pink Ivory Chiffon Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
By SYLVIA ANN
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s SYLVIA ANN pink, ivory and green chiffon ruffled maxi dress / gown! Features rose bouquets in various sizes throughout. Flutter sleeves, with a flowy layer of chiffon drap...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
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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