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Dior Couture Evening Ball Gowns

Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957
Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957

Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring-Summer 1957 Collection. Paris, France Ball gown in organza by Christian Dior Haute Couture, entitled ‘Ligne Libre’ from the Spring-Summer 1957 collection. Long dress in gazar,...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

A pale yellow late 1950s numbered Christian Dior Haute Couture silk cocktail or day dress, originally made for Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. A wonderful way to introduce vintage co...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Tie Dye Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress
2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Tie Dye Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Tie Dye Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A simply stunning and highly coveted Christian Dior colorful tie-dye floral print silk bias-cut dress. This rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's impressive 2005 spring-s...

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Early 2000s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 
Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 
Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic Christian Dior by Marc Bohan haute Couture silk moiré in light yellow and black velvet bow one shoulder dress with buble hem . Beautiful Museum quality dress. Size: 2/4 SMA...

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1980s French Ball Gowns

A Christian Dior Couture Ball-Gown Numbered 03683 Circa 1954/1957
A Christian Dior Couture Ball-Gown Numbered 03683 Circa 1954/1957

A Christian Dior Couture Ball-Gown Numbered 03683 Circa 1954/1957

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1954/1957 France Astonishing ball-gown by Christian Dior in printed cotton and embroidered with cream silk dating from 1954/1957. Floral repertoire printed and embroidered wit...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

Black Ruched Taffeta Belle Epoque Inspired Ball Gown with Bustle
Black Ruched Taffeta Belle Epoque Inspired Ball Gown with Bustle

Black Ruched Taffeta Belle Epoque Inspired Ball Gown with Bustle

Located in New York, NY

This black silk taffeta structured dress of a belle epoque inspired silhouette is reminiscent of the Christian Dior Couture gowns of the 50's. It may be a copy, since there are no l...

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1960s Unknown Evening Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 87681, model Versaille. Sheath dress with large...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Hubert De Givenchy Gazar Silk Couture Dress numbered 18481 Collection 1960
A Hubert De Givenchy Gazar Silk Couture Dress numbered 18481 Collection 1960

A Hubert De Givenchy Gazar Silk Couture Dress numbered 18481 Collection 1960

By Givenchy

Located in Toulon, FR

Hubert de Givenchy's haute couture ball gown from the 1960 collection attested by the model's photo in black and white.

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1960s French Evening Dresses

French Couture Evening Dress in Gold and Silver Fuschia Lamé Circa 1968
French Couture Evening Dress in Gold and Silver Fuschia Lamé Circa 1968

French Couture Evening Dress in Gold and Silver Fuschia Lamé Circa 1968

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1968 Paris France A Couture long evening dress without label in gold and silver lamé on fuschia silk satin background from the years 1968/1970. Designer houses Dior, Yves Sai...

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1960s French Ball Gowns

Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950
Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950

Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950

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Size: Equivalent french size 38

Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1945/1950 France Paris Gorgeous Haute Couture evening dress Jeanne Lanvin dating from 1945/1950. Dress with ecru silk net skirt sewn to the beige streched embroidered silk bod...

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1940s French Ball Gowns

Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s
Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s

Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

With almost eight yards of luxurious double-face duchess satin and a silk velvet bodice, this gown is comparable in weight, silhouette and construction to the couture gowns produced ...

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1950s French Ball Gowns

Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s
Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s

Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

A 1950s beauty to rival the most decadent Dior, Balmain or James, this extraordinary strapless ball gown is the very picture of New Look haute couture glamour. Its low back, stiff re...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

Dior Couture 1981
Dior Couture 1981

Dior Couture 1981

By Christian Dior

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Property of a well known American actress of the 20th c. Ballgown, domino and matching belt of red silk taffeta, velvet , suede and gilt. The bodice is appliqued velvet and taffeta ...

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1980s French Ball Gowns

1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan
1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan

1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan

By Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

This stunning, immaculately preserved 1973 Fall/Winter cocktail dress was designed by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior. The dress is numbered "01917". The A-line tea length dress is com...

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1970s French Ball Gowns

Spring/Summer 1954 Christian Dior Silk Ball Gown
Spring/Summer 1954 Christian Dior Silk Ball Gown

Spring/Summer 1954 Christian Dior Silk Ball Gown

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

A fine and extraordinary Christian Dior silk organza ball gown form the Spring/Summer 1954 H collection.

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1950s French Evening Gowns

1976 Ossie Clark Broderie Anglaise Dress
1976 Ossie Clark Broderie Anglaise Dress

1976 Ossie Clark Broderie Anglaise Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

A one-of-a-kind Ossie Clark couture white broderie anglaise cotton full-length dress. This dress was custom made for Miranda Quarry to wear to the American Independence Bicentennial ...

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1970s Ball Gowns

1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress
1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress

1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Newport Beach, CA

1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress. This elegant, haute couture dress was designed by Marc Bohan for the house of Dior in France for the Spring of 1965, a...

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1960s French Toga Dresses

Oscar De la Renta Silk Taffeta Gown
Oscar De la Renta Silk Taffeta Gown

Oscar De la Renta Silk Taffeta Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Topanga, CA

Oscar De la Renta black silk taffeta ball gown. Exaggerated puffed shoulders, plunging v neckline, and mermaid shaped belled bottom. Removable silk flower belt.

Oscar ...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress
Vintage 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

Vintage 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A simply stunning and highly coveted Christian Dior colorful psychedelic floral print silk bias-cut maxi dress. This rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's impressive 2005...

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s
Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s

Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Christian Dior New York Demi-Couture, "New Look", Circa 1950's silk scarlet evening dress, fitted bodice, built-in brassiere with boning and hook-and-eye closure, covered button back...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

Spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture Ivory & Silver Lace Dress
Spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture Ivory & Silver Lace Dress

Spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture Ivory & Silver Lace Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This exquisite spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture dress was designed during Yves Saint Laurent tenure at the house. The dress is a one-off piece and was a special commission or...

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1950s Evening Dresses

1991 Gianni VERSACE Iconic Strapless Short Embroidered Stunning Dress
1991 Gianni VERSACE Iconic Strapless Short Embroidered Stunning Dress

1991 Gianni VERSACE Iconic Strapless Short Embroidered Stunning Dress

By Versace

Located in Paris, FR

Gianni Versace Couture strapless short dress : The Bustier is embroidered by Swarowski multicolor strass, and the embroidered continue in the back. The size marked inside is an I...

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Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching. The dress has a back pai...

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Located in San Diego, CA

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1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress

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Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hoo...

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Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58

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By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

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Located in London, GB

This delicate late 1950s maxi dress is tailored from soft, pale yellow manmade organza printed with painterly yellow florals. With a sleeveless bodice and rounded neckline, the top o...

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By Original by Rudolf

Located in Sharon, CT

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Yellow silk chiffon evening bustier dress Lorena Sarbu

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By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...

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Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...

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Located in Nashville, TN

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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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