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
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Dinner Gown
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
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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'...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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2010s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
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 ...
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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 ...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Salmon silk moire dinner dress with large Mutton sleeves - France Circa 1835
$1,320
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
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1830s French Evening Dresses
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...
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1950s Evening Dresses
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Fashion Design, Women's Dresses, Marshall Field & Co., circa 1940
$185
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
store, Marshall Field & Co. Inscribed: "Above- Irene Castle inspired this dinner gown of black velvet
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil
Heart Pear Natural Diamond Drop Lariat Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
modern forms with traditional materials ★ OCCASIONS ★ -Perfect for bridal trousseau, anniversary dinners
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings, 9.31ct Pink Topaz & Diamonds
$1,352Sale Price|20% 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
from day to night. Pair them with a tailored blouse for office or business dinners, or wear with
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2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1930s Dinner Suit from Bergdorf Goodman
Located in New York, NY
ELsa Schiaparelli's combination of a short fitted jacket with an evening gown revolutionized the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns
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 ...
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1950s American Sheath Dresses
Vintage Chanel Silk Charmuese Light Green Halter Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rehearsal dinner gown. Bust 36” / Waist 30” / Hip 36”. Dress length 61.5” Fit size 2/4/6
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1990s Evening Gowns
Pauline Trigere Dinner Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
the 1960's. Perfect for drinks or dinner, this sleeveless dress has a high collar with
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
French Couture Dinner Beaded Dress Possibly Chanel or Patou Circa 1930
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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
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1930s French Evening Dresses
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
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1950s French Day Dresses
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...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
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 ...
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
A French Black Silk Dinner Dress signed LR Rue de la Paix - Paris Circa 1940
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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
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1940s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior By John Galliano Blue silk Bias cut gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wedding gown or rehearsal dinner. fit size 8/ Medium B: 36” W: 30” H: 38” L: 56” front L: 76” back
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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses
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
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1990s Maxi Dress
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...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Norman Norell Black Wool Dinner Dress with Rhinestone Buttons
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
little dinner dress is as beautiful on the inside as the it is on the right side. The double breasted
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses
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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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Victorian English19th Century English Pair of Oil Paintings - Portraits of Husband & Wife Couple, c. 1850's
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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
black bow-tie & dinner jacket, she with silk gown & holding a carnation in her left hand. It is rare
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
90s Valentino Gown
By Valentino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
choice for a rehearsal dinner. The buttons on the gown can be fastened or left open, adding versatility
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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!
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Victorian circa 1890 2.0 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, Berlin
diamonds set in silver. The piece would have been worn in the evenings, to a low-cut gown, at a dinner or
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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. The dress is
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1990s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
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1990S JOHN GALLIANO Pink, Black, & Multicolor Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Pink, Black, & Multicolor Silk Slip Dress
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1990s Slips
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
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1990s French Informal Dresses
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
$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...
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1970s Indian Empire Waist Dresses
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
$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 ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
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 ...
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2010s Italian Cropped Jackets
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...
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Early 2000s Italian Jackets
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.
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1960s French Cropped Jackets
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
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1960s Hong Kong Mini Dress
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...
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1960s French Single-Breasted Jackets
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses
Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey + Pleather Sexy Vintage 1990s Dress
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey + Pleather Sexy Vintage 1990s Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage Gianfranco Ferre black jersey dress, with pleather details at bust and shoulder straps! Body hugging fit, that is very forgiving, yet extremely flattering! A definite he...
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses
Red wool skirt-suit with leopard printed silk lining Thierry Mugler Couture
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red wool skirt-suit with leopard printed silk lining. Cut-work. Snap covered with fabric in the middle front. Snaps on the cuffs as well. Pockets on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1990s French Skirt Suits
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Dinner Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary dinner gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a dinner 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Balmain, Bill Blass and Bruce Oldfield each produced a popular version that is worth a look.
How Much is a Dinner Gown?
The price for a dinner gown starts at $335 and tops out at $1,095, and on average, selling for $769.
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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