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Dior Beaded Tulle Gown Dress Pre-Fall 2018
Dior Beaded Tulle Gown Dress Pre-Fall 2018

Dior Beaded Tulle Gown Dress Pre-Fall 2018

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Absolute fairytale Dior beaded tulle gown from the Pre-Fall 2018 collection. Bought for £6000 and

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2010s French Maxi Dress

Christian Dior SS 2019 Lily of the Valley Print Tulle Dress
Christian Dior SS 2019 Lily of the Valley Print Tulle Dress

Christian Dior SS 2019 Lily of the Valley Print Tulle Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Geneva, CH

dress is made of a delicate cotton tulle. It features a fitted waist, long sleeves and a round neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Tulle jacket and skirt ensemble with star sequin embroideries CHRISTIAN DIOR
Tulle jacket and skirt ensemble with star sequin embroideries CHRISTIAN DIOR

Tulle jacket and skirt ensemble with star sequin embroideries CHRISTIAN DIOR

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Tulle jacket and skirt ensemble with star sequin embroideries. Hook&eye closure on the middle

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2010s French Evening Dresses

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Dior Vintage Galliano Grey Nude Tulle Silk Lace Dress (US8  FR40)
Dior Vintage Galliano Grey Nude Tulle Silk Lace Dress (US8  FR40)

Dior Vintage Galliano Grey Nude Tulle Silk Lace Dress (US8 FR40)

By Christian Dior

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Christian Dior Boutique, designed by John Galliano, Runway 2004. Vintage dress featuring tulle

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Christian Dior 1960s Black Tulle Soutache Cocktail Dress with Shawl
Christian Dior 1960s Black Tulle Soutache Cocktail Dress with Shawl

Christian Dior 1960s Black Tulle Soutache Cocktail Dress with Shawl

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior black cocktail dress with matching shawl. Black tulle soutache floral textured

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Dior Black and Red Tulle Bustier Dress 2019
Dior Black and Red Tulle Bustier Dress 2019

Dior Black and Red Tulle Bustier Dress 2019

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Black and red tulle bustier dress. Composition and size labels missing, it

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2010s French Maxi Dress

CHRISTIAN DIOR black silk & tulle NET Layered Midi Dress XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR black silk & tulle NET Layered Midi Dress XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR black silk & tulle NET Layered Midi Dress XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior two layers long net dress in black tulle and silk (missing content

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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR cream 2021 PEARL EMBELLISHED TULLE MIDI Dress S
CHRISTIAN DIOR cream 2021 PEARL EMBELLISHED TULLE MIDI Dress S

CHRISTIAN DIOR cream 2021 PEARL EMBELLISHED TULLE MIDI Dress S

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Christian Dior dress in white tulle is exquisitely adorned with delicate lace

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR black 2024 RIBBON EMBROIDERED TULLE MIDI Dress 36 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR black 2024 RIBBON EMBROIDERED TULLE MIDI Dress 36 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR black 2024 RIBBON EMBROIDERED TULLE MIDI Dress 36 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Christian Dior dress in black tulle polyamide (100%) is intricately embroidered

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Dior Black Plumetis Dot Tulle 2018 Crystal Rhinestone Gown Dress
Dior Black Plumetis Dot Tulle 2018 Crystal Rhinestone Gown Dress

Dior Black Plumetis Dot Tulle 2018 Crystal Rhinestone Gown Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

One-of-a-kind black midi dress by Dior. This stunning Haute-Couture-quality plumetis tulle dress is

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2010s French Evening Gowns

See-trough rainbow tulle long dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
See-trough rainbow tulle long dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

See-trough rainbow tulle long dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

See-trough rainbow tulle long dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Pale Pink Tulle Evening Dress Size 38
Christian Dior by John Galliano Pale Pink Tulle Evening Dress Size 38

Christian Dior by John Galliano Pale Pink Tulle Evening Dress Size 38

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Sublime Christian Dior evening dress by John Galliano, in pale pink transparent tulle, inlaid with

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Christian Dior Boutique Embroidered Tulle Dress
Christian Dior Boutique Embroidered Tulle Dress

Christian Dior Boutique Embroidered Tulle Dress

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Fantastic one shoulder cocktail dress by Christian Dior Boutique Superb work of embroidered tulle

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace and Tulle Evening Dress, FW 2002
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace and Tulle Evening Dress, FW 2002

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace and Tulle Evening Dress, FW 2002

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano, Fall-Winter 2002 evening dress constructed from black lace with

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss 1998 Beaded Tulle Overlay Slip Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss 1998 Beaded Tulle Overlay Slip Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss 1998 Beaded Tulle Overlay Slip Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in São Paulo, SP

Floral silk slip dress underlay - can be worn on its own, too! Floral beaded tulle overlay V

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior 2016 L’Eléphant Blanc White Embellished Tulle Gown
Christian Dior 2016 L’Eléphant Blanc White Embellished Tulle Gown

Christian Dior 2016 L’Eléphant Blanc White Embellished Tulle Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Laurent for Dior’s Spring Summer 1958 Trapèze collection. Released in celebration of the seventieth

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2010s French Wedding Dresses

Pre-Loved Christian Dior Women's Tulle and Sequin Haute Couture Gown
Pre-Loved Christian Dior Women's Tulle and Sequin Haute Couture Gown

Pre-Loved Christian Dior Women's Tulle and Sequin Haute Couture Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

% polyamide with silk lining Condition - Excellent Pre-Loved Christian Dior Women's Tulle and Sequin Haute

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Gowns

Black see-though lace on a tulle base Christian Dior
Black see-though lace on a tulle base Christian Dior

Black see-though lace on a tulle base Christian Dior

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black see-though lace on a tulle base. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) 4 (US)

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Robe Christian Dior 2012
Robe Christian Dior 2012

Robe Christian Dior 2012

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Long tulle dress entirely embroidered with gold geometric sequins. Size

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2010s European Cocktail Dresses

Pleated plumetis black tulle and pink lace evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Pleated plumetis black tulle and pink lace evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Pleated plumetis black tulle and pink lace evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pleated plumetis black tulle and pink lace evening dress. Invisible zip closure on the middle back

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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dior Black Crepe & Tulle Trimmed Round Neck Dress M
Dior Black Crepe & Tulle Trimmed Round Neck Dress M

Dior Black Crepe & Tulle Trimmed Round Neck Dress M

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Effortlessly made into a chic design, this Dior dress is easy to wear and easy to accessorize

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2010s French Formal Wear

S/S 2002 Christian Dior John Galliano Sheer Black Knit & Tulle Gown Dress
S/S 2002 Christian Dior John Galliano Sheer Black Knit & Tulle Gown Dress

S/S 2002 Christian Dior John Galliano Sheer Black Knit & Tulle Gown Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail
Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail

Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail

By Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail Sizes: FR - 36, US - 4 Length

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior gorgeous tulle and silk evening dress by John Galliano
Christian Dior gorgeous tulle and silk evening dress by John Galliano

Christian Dior gorgeous tulle and silk evening dress by John Galliano

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR PARIS – Gorgeous long evening dress composed of black tulle embroidered with sequins

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Tulle Skirt
1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Tulle Skirt

1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Tulle Skirt

By Christian Dior

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture wrap silk tulle skirt. 32 yard outline length, waist can

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior White Silk Bustier Heart Embroidered Bustier Tulle Gown S
Christian Dior White Silk Bustier Heart Embroidered Bustier Tulle Gown S

Christian Dior White Silk Bustier Heart Embroidered Bustier Tulle Gown S

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Resplendent, elegant, and gorgeous, this gown defines it all. Flaunting a floor-length silhouette, this gown is beautified using stunning details and a stylish neckline. Wear it with...

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ice-Blue Silk & Tulle Tiered Bias-Cut Gown
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ice-Blue Silk & Tulle Tiered Bias-Cut Gown

2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ice-Blue Silk & Tulle Tiered Bias-Cut Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A highly coveted and totally ethereal Christian Dior ice-blue silk and sheer tulle bias-cut gown

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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture pink and black tulle long gown, 2000s
Christian Dior Haute Couture pink and black tulle long gown, 2000s

Christian Dior Haute Couture pink and black tulle long gown, 2000s

By John Galliano

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE by John Galliano – Long sleeves long dress composed of black tulle

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

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1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Remarkable vintage Thierry Mugler black dress! Features silver metal 'bullets' at collar, cuffs, and on one side of the skirt hem (at slit). Attached belt that fastens in the back, w...

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By Moschino

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By Louis Vuitton

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

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Dior Tulle Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary dior tulle 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 Beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a dior tulle dress 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. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Dior Tulle Dress?

The price for a dior tulle dress starts at $450 and tops out at $18,200, and on average, selling for $2,000.

Christian Dior for sale on 1stDibs

When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.

This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.

Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.

And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”

Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.

In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.

On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.

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.