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Chic Vintage Work to Dinner Dress
Chic Vintage Work to Dinner Dress

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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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Pierrre Balmain  Black Dinner Dress
Vintage Pierrre Balmain  Black Dinner Dress

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
Vintage Linz Line Black Cocktail /Dinner Dress

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
Galanos Chiffon Dinner Dress With Flounced Collar

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
Vintage  Jean Muir Mainline Black Cocktail / Dinner Dress

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
A Chic Work to Dinner Dress by The Fold

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
A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress

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
Vintage Couture Bruce Oldfield  Silk Cocktail /Dinner Dress and Scarf

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
Vintage Paddy Campbell Wool Crepe Cocktail / Dinner dress

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

Dolce&Gabbana Cocktail / Dinner Sheath Dress Black w/ Lace Built in Bra 40 / 6
Dolce&Gabbana Cocktail / Dinner Sheath Dress Black w/ Lace Built in Bra 40 / 6

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

Heart Pear Natural Diamond Drop Lariat Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Heart Pear Natural Diamond Drop Lariat Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

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 with Pink Topaz & Diamond Accents
14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings with Pink Topaz & Diamond Accents

14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings with Pink Topaz & Diamond Accents

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

Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

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1930s Dinner Suit from Bergdorf Goodman
1930s Dinner Suit from Bergdorf Goodman

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
1950s BLACK KNIT DINNER DRESS w CRISSCROSS SATIN RIBBON WAIST

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
Vintage Chanel Silk Charmuese Light Green Halter Dress

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
Pauline Trigere Dinner Dress

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
Pauline Trigere Dinner Dress

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
Jacqueline de Ribes Dinner Dress

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
Carolina Herrera Beaded Dinner Dress

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
Norman Norell Wool Crepe Dinner Dress

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
French Couture Dinner Beaded Dress Possibly Chanel or Patou Circa 1930

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
A Maggy Rouff French Couture Dinner Dress Circa 1950

A Maggy Rouff French Couture Dinner Dress Circa 1950

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Size: Equivalent French Size 36

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
1980's Chanel Black Wool Jersey & Satin Dinner Dress

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
Frederick Starke Black Raw Silk Dinner Dress Circa 1960

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

Christian Dior By John Galliano Blue silk Bias cut gown
Christian Dior By John Galliano Blue silk Bias cut gown

Christian Dior By John Galliano Blue silk Bias cut gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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
Richard Tyler Couture 1990s Black Evening Gown

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
Valentino Haute Couture Dinner 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
Iconic 1989 Moschino Couture Black Strapless Dinner Dress

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
Norman Norell Black Wool Dinner Dress with Rhinestone Buttons

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
Prada Violet and Plum Wool Cocktail or Dinner Dress

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
Pauline Trigere Rhinestone Studded Black Watch Plaid Dinner or Cocktail Dress

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

90s Valentino Gown
90s Valentino Gown

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
BEER Art Deco Beaded Dinner Dress

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
Valentino sophisticated Dinner Dress with sexy nude back

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
Victorian circa 1890 2.0 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Gold Necklace

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

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

1990s Unsigned Long Evening Gown in Gold Lurex
1990s Unsigned Long Evening Gown in Gold Lurex

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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2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress

2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

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Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

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Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998
Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998

Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998

By Ocimar Versolato

Located in London, GB

Presenting a rare and exceptional piece from Ocimar Versolato's Autumn-Winter 1998 haute couture collection, the evening wool pant suit, a true embodiment of the designer's visionary...

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Iconic S/S 2000 Plunging Jungle Dress
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Iconic S/S 2000 Plunging Jungle Dress

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Iconic S/S 2000 Plunging Jungle Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Rubiera, RE

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Silk jersey jungle dress Spring Summer 2000 Collection 100% silk Made in Italy Measures: Length cm. 100 Shoulders cm. 42 Bust cm. 48 Waist cm. 38 Sleeve cm. 64...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress

Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress

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
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970

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

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

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1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

Located in University City, MO

1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

2000s Thierry Mugler Couture Black Plunging Cut Out Short Romper
2000s Thierry Mugler Couture Black Plunging Cut Out Short Romper

2000s Thierry Mugler Couture Black Plunging Cut Out Short Romper

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black Thierry Mugler short romper designed by Manfred Mugler. From the early 2000s, this short jumpsuit features short sleeves and a deep v-neckline. Silver-tone metal a...

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Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress Roberto Cavalli" Class"
Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress Roberto Cavalli" Class"

Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress Roberto Cavalli" Class"

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress. Gold metal ring on each shoulders straps, in the front. Wrap on the bust. Double lays of stretch leopard jersey on the bust and waist. pe...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket

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

John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001

John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit
1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit

1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Incredible Chanel Haute Couture cream wool pantsuit from the early 1980s. Collarless jacket with faux flap pockets. Lovely round gold tone metal buttons with a twisted edge detail. C...

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999

Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...

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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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