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Open Side Dresses

Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Studio City, CA
that are open at the sides. There is interior boning at the bodice, a hidden side zipper and pads at
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Gray & Black Wool Nylon Open Side Top Skirt Ensemble
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Gray & Black Wool Nylon Open Side Top Skirt Ensemble
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1990s Dress and Coat Ensembles

S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink 'Acid Flower' Silk Leather Strap Dress Runway
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
features open sides connected by leather straps and a ruffle hem finish. The same dress was used in a
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical jersey dress with open sides
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
. Open sides at bodice. Slash pockets at hips. Made of 100% cotton mid weight jersey. Color is black
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1980s French Day Dresses

early ISSEY MIYAKE ink blue cotton dress with open sides
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unique and super sexy draped front dress with open sides. Soft inky blue color. Made of washed
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Vintage Leonard Paris Floral Print Open Side Silk Jersey Dress, 1970s
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
side of the bodice, and several more down the right side of the skirt at the front of the dress, making
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1970s Day Dresses

Vintage Leonard Paris Floral Print Open Side Silk Jersey Dress, 1970s
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
side of the bodice, and several more down the right side of the skirt at the front of the dress, making
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1970s Day Dresses

Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back Céline
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back. Knit composition: 45% wool, 24
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2010s French Day Dresses

GIANNI VERSACE Black Wool Tunic Dress with Mink Collar and Open Sides Size 4-6
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino attributed design dress is composed of a pleated polka dot fabric with lace trim
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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

RUBAN Russia 100% wool felt petal ruffle hem open side long vest dress M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RUBAN Russia 100% wool felt petal ruffle hem open side long vest dress M Reference: LNKO/A01853
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

New ETRO Runway Printed Side Cutout Open Back Gown 40 - 4
By Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
New ETRO Print Halter Side Cut Out Dress Gown Italian size 40 – US 4 Colors – Black, Green, Mustard
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Collection '16 Silk Printed CC Kaftan Dress O/S NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
of the dress is slightly different cut more like caftan ,its little bit longer and open on the side
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

Morphew Collection Kaftan Made from 1920s Lamé Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Open on both sides this dress is pleated at the waist with a corded belt to tie. Made from two lamé
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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Chloé
Located in Toronto, Ontario
piece is a open side, sleeveless black silk tabard dress with matching pewter beaded trim. All three
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
straight in a classic chemise. The lower side has a curved open drape at the side. The dress has been
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1920s American Chemises

Versace
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black open weave jersey dress with side cut out and brushed yarn detailing across bodice. c.1990's
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Versace
Versace
Size: 2-4
1990's ISSEY MIYAKE metallic silver blue dress with open sides
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique, metallic-blue dress with flared open sides from Issey Miyake dating to the 1990's. Labeled
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1990s Japanese Day Dresses

ETRO Runway Printed Side Cutout Open Back Halter Style Dress Gown It 42 - US 6
By Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
ETRO Print Halter Style Side Cut Out Dress Gown Italian size 42 – US 6 Colors – Black, Green
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Versace Fall 1998 Runway Black Grecian Style Medusa Crystal Open Side Gown Dress
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Black silk full length gown with open side detail One open side with crystal and Medusa detail clipped
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

New ETRO PRINTED SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK GOWN
Located in Montgomery, TX
NEW ETRO PRINTED HALTER GOWN SIDE CUTOUTS OPEN BACK ITALIAN SIZE 40 – US 4 COLORS – BLACK
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

New ETRO RUNWAY SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK PRINTED GOWN
By Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
New ETRO PRINTED SIDE CUTOUT GOWN ITALIAN SIZES 40 - US 4 and 44 – US 8 COLOR – DIFFERENT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1990's Givenchy Haute Couture Midnight Blue Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1990's Givenchy Haute Couture midnight blue strapless cocktail dress. Open sides reveal silk
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1990s Day Dresses

1960’s Pierre Cardin Purple and Deep Navy Wool Space Age Mod Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
details at hip. Thick wool shift dress with open side paneling and back zip enclosure. Moderately stretchy
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1960s Day Dresses

c.1920 Black Velvet & Rhinestone Evening Gown
Located in Dallas, TX
down the left side and the back panel open down the right side. The dress is lined in white silk. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses

1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan
By Halston
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dress with open sides and handkerchief hem long sleeves. In good vintage condition with minor snags
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Michele Lamy Avant Garde Vintage Dress w/ Open sides & Jacket in Black
By Michele Lamy
Located in Portland, OR
ensemble includes a dress with long side slits and a loose fitting jacket. The oversized dress has reverse
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1980s American Day Dresses

1970s Lilly Pulitzer Green Floral Leopard Print Long Tunic W Open Sides & Shorts
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Portland, OR
all the way up both sides to the bust revealing the short shorts underneath. The dress is trimmed in
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1970s American Day Dresses

Comme des Gracons AD1980 Distressed Satin Box Pleated Dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Comme des Garcons AD1980 Collection Front Open Panel Dress Right hand side panel tucks in to
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1980s Japanese Informal Dresses

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT 2pc. jacket & dress set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Newport Beach, CA
-style neckline, with oversized buttons at front sides. The dress opens up at the wearer's left front
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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Max Nugus Haute Couture 1990s Size 6 8 Pink Brown Ombre Chiffon Vintage 90s Gown
By Max Nugus Haute Couture, Max Nugus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s MAX NUGUS HAUTE COUTURE ombre beaded silk chiffon full length evening dress! Warm colors of pink, peach and brown. Strapless underlay with an attached intricately bead...
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1990s American Evening Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 1997 Sz 42 / 8 Black Patent Leather Vintage Harness Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic and extraordinary new with tags vintage FW 1997 TOM FORD for GUCCI black signature harness halter gown / evening dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how dreamy and fla...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lace-trimmed silk camisole designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A grey version of this lace trim design was featured in the Fall/W...
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1990s French Blouses

1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace turquoise orchid print rayon jersey maxi dress, ss 1999
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace turquoise orchid print maxi dress ▪ 62% Rayon, 25% Acetate, 13% Nylon ▪ Cowl neck ▪ External corsetry boning on right side ▪ High leg slit on left side ▪ IT 38 - FR ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Blend Sleeveless Column Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk-blend Gucci column dress designed by Tom Ford. From 1999, this beautiful sleeveless dress features a plunging neckline, slit at the back, and fitted waist. Ef...
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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stunning Thierry Mugler dress is likely from the Spring 1985 co...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Sheer Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s black sleeveless knit dress with cut-out bow shape at chest in black mesh. Back zip. 86% rayon, 9% polyamide, 5% other. Unlined. Made in Hungary. Label...
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Early 2000s Hungarian Casual Dresses

Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
$245
Size: IT 42, US 8, but may run small
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990s Halter Open Back Mid-Length Wrap Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990s Halter-Style Below The Knee Dress Step into timeless elegance with this stunning vintage 1990s Dolce & Gabbana halter-style wrap dress. Expertly crafted...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cut out
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Ikat Silk Flare Midi Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
John Galliano designed this whimsical red ikat motif mini dress for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 2001 collection. This sleeveless silk mini dress is covered in a bold multicolor Ikat...
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Early 2000s European Day Dresses

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Tan Linen Full Length Overcoat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2002 "It's Only A Game" Tan Linen Full Length Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring/Summer 2005 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style:...
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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

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Open Side Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of open side dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black open side dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Open side dresses designed by Etro, Issey Miyake and Azzedine Alaïa — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Open Side Dresses?

On average, open side dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,400, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,800 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Open Side Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To open the sides on a Fendi Peekaboo Mini, find the buttons that secure the side tabs. The tabs have small holes that slip over the ball posts. You can open the sides by gently pulling the strap up over the posts. Find a selection of Fendi Peekaboo handbags on 1stDibs.

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