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Dior Halter Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Cameo Print Silk Jersey Halter Dress, ss 2001
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cameo Print Silk Jersey Halter Dress, ss 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano Cameo Print Silk Jersey Halter Dress, ss 2001

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe evening maxi dress with silk chiffon halter-neck, lace

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe evening maxi dress with silk chiffon halter-neck, lace

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Christian Dior Halter Low Back Fuchsia Tweed Maxi Dress
Christian Dior Halter Low Back Fuchsia Tweed Maxi Dress

Christian Dior Halter Low Back Fuchsia Tweed Maxi Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

A figure-flattering designed dress with halter deep V-neckline, zip fastening at side. Fully lined.

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

Christian Dior Black Jersey Halter V-neckline Dress
Christian Dior Black Jersey Halter V-neckline Dress

Christian Dior Black Jersey Halter V-neckline Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This halter low back jersey dress is very fluid and classic. Beautifully decorated with bows on a

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Navy Oblique Denim Monogram Halter Dress (US 4)
Christian Dior Navy Oblique Denim Monogram Halter Dress (US 4)

Christian Dior Navy Oblique Denim Monogram Halter Dress (US 4)

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Montreal, Quebec

CHRISTIAN DIOR NAVY OBLIQUE DENIM MONOGRAM HALTER DRESS (US4) This Christian Dior monogram mini

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Seersucker Plaid Cotton Halter Peasant Dress, 1960s
Christian Dior Seersucker Plaid Cotton Halter Peasant Dress, 1960s

Christian Dior Seersucker Plaid Cotton Halter Peasant Dress, 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1960's Dior Boutique dress for Saks FIfth Avenue is a breath of fresh air in a splash of sunny

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1960s French Maxi Dresses

1970s Christian Dior Couture Pink Polka Dot Halter Neck Dress
1970s Christian Dior Couture Pink Polka Dot Halter Neck Dress

1970s Christian Dior Couture Pink Polka Dot Halter Neck Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

1970s Christian Dior pink and white polka dot maxi dress. This is a rare example of a labelled

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

Christian Dior Speckled Halter Dress With Harness Straps 2009
Christian Dior Speckled Halter Dress With Harness Straps 2009

Christian Dior Speckled Halter Dress With Harness Straps 2009

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior by John Galliano black and beige silk speckle print halter dress with black harness

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Rasta Halter Knit Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Rasta Halter Knit Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Rasta Halter Knit Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Naples, FL

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Vintage Rasta Halter Knit Dress Christian Dior vintage

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dior by John Galliano Pleated Fan Cocktail Dress w Halter Neck & Open Back
Dior by John Galliano Pleated Fan Cocktail Dress w Halter Neck & Open Back

Dior by John Galliano Pleated Fan Cocktail Dress w Halter Neck & Open Back

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CHRISTIAN DIOR BLUE AND MAUVE FLORAL PRINT HALTER DRESS Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Dusty Rose Silk Chiffon Halter Dress, FW 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano Dusty Rose Silk Chiffon Halter Dress, FW 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano Dusty Rose Silk Chiffon Halter Dress, FW 2000

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress is crafted from dusty rose silk chiffon with an

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano silk scarf bias cut halter neck dress, ss 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano silk scarf bias cut halter neck dress, ss 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano silk scarf bias cut halter neck dress, ss 2000

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano, silk scarf bias cut dress with denim halter neck with two gold

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Naples, FL

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress Christian Dior denim

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Silk Black Open Back Halter Dress
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Silk Black Open Back Halter Dress

DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Silk Black Open Back Halter Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Leonardo, NJ

John Galliano for Christian Dior SS09 Vintage Size F36 Excellent condition, like new 100% thick

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior John Galliano Ivory Halter Studded Top and Plisse Skirt ensemble
Christian Dior John Galliano Ivory Halter Studded Top and Plisse Skirt ensemble

Christian Dior John Galliano Ivory Halter Studded Top and Plisse Skirt ensemble

By Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Beautiful Halter crepe top and silk plisse skirt set from

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Plunge Halter Lingerie Dress
Christian Dior Plunge Halter Lingerie Dress

Christian Dior Plunge Halter Lingerie Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black silk jersey dress from Christian Dior. It is halter style with the plunging drape

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Silk Halter Dress
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Silk Halter Dress

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Silk Halter Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning & feminine pink 1950's numbered dress from Christian Dior. It is a delicate pink silk

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1950s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior Decadent Ostrich Leather Halter Dress
Christian Dior Decadent Ostrich Leather Halter Dress

Christian Dior Decadent Ostrich Leather Halter Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

This is stunning! It is an olive green ostrich halter dress from Christian Dior. It closes at the

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1990s French Day Dresses

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Ikat Print Silk Halter Cocktail Dress
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Ikat Print Silk Halter Cocktail Dress

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Ikat Print Silk Halter Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Christian Dior Ikat print dress in blue, pink and orange print halter silk dress. Dior size: 40

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Denim Halter Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Denim Halter Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano Denim Halter Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Christian Dior Denim Halter Dress by John Galliano. Dress has asymmetrical hem and bare back. Fit

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Silk Halter Gown
Christian Dior Silk Halter Gown

Christian Dior Silk Halter Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

This is a stunning significant weight rich red silk gown from Christian Dior. It is halter style

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns

Dior Satin Halter Dress With Bow Detail
Dior Satin Halter Dress With Bow Detail

Dior Satin Halter Dress With Bow Detail

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

John Galliano for Dior stretch satin, halter neck cocktail dress. Sexy, fitted bodice. Neckline has

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue silk halter neck evening dress, ss 2004
Christian Dior by John Galliano blue silk halter neck evening dress, ss 2004

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue silk halter neck evening dress, ss 2004

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ Pale

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Cowl Halter Black Bodycon Dress
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Cowl Halter Black Bodycon Dress

S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Cowl Halter Black Bodycon Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black Christian Dior mini dress, designed by John Galliano. From the Spring

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Dior Pink Cotton Ruched Bow Detail Halter Dress S
Dior Pink Cotton Ruched Bow Detail Halter Dress S

Dior Pink Cotton Ruched Bow Detail Halter Dress S

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Sashay out like a diva in this Dior Halter Dress that was created in Italy from cotton. Designed

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2010s French Mini Dresses

Christian Dior Vintage 1990's Crochet Halter Dress
Christian Dior Vintage 1990's Crochet Halter Dress

Christian Dior Vintage 1990's Crochet Halter Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in US

Christian Dior vintage 1990's crochet halter dress with flared skirt in coral and pink. Excellent

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Christian Dior lilac silk bias cut halter dress
Christian Dior lilac silk bias cut halter dress

Christian Dior lilac silk bias cut halter dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Christian Dior lilac silk bias cut halter dress French 40 US 8 Bust 36"-40"(halter

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Red Halter Dress
A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Red Halter Dress

A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Red Halter Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano red mini halter dress. Ruched knotted design down the front

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior Pink Cotton Halter Neck Bow Detail Ruched Mini Dress S
Christian Dior Pink Cotton Halter Neck Bow Detail Ruched Mini Dress S

Christian Dior Pink Cotton Halter Neck Bow Detail Ruched Mini Dress S

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Christian Dior strapless dress is a stunning choice for a perfect evening look. Tailored from

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2010s Italian Mini Dresses

Circa 2000 Christian Dior Sheer Burgundy Halter Pin-Up Wiggle Long Dress
Circa 2000 Christian Dior Sheer Burgundy Halter Pin-Up Wiggle Long Dress

Circa 2000 Christian Dior Sheer Burgundy Halter Pin-Up Wiggle Long Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: Circa 2000 Christian Dior Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

A/W 1999 Christian Dior Deep Fuchsia Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Gown
A/W 1999 Christian Dior Deep Fuchsia Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Gown

A/W 1999 Christian Dior Deep Fuchsia Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano deep fuchsia pink silk chiffon bias cut gown with fitted

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Orange Texture Lurex Halter Neck Gown M
Christian Dior Orange Texture Lurex Halter Neck Gown M

Christian Dior Orange Texture Lurex Halter Neck Gown M

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

For all evening soirées and high-affair parties, a Christian Dior gown like this makes sure you

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2010s Italian Ball Gowns

Louboutin Navy Glitter Peep Toe Platform High Heels Size 37. 1/2
Louboutin Navy Glitter Peep Toe Platform High Heels Size 37. 1/2

Louboutin Navy Glitter Peep Toe Platform High Heels Size 37. 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Dior jeans, YSL halter dress or your vintage Versace pant suit. These shoes say "take me dancing

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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By John Galliano

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Located in Capri, IT

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Dior Halter Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary dior halter dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, purple and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect dior halter dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Dior Halter Dress?

Prices for a dior halter dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,184 and can go as high as $13,731, while, on average they fetch $5,974.

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.