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Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Été Africain dramatic Dress Black
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Été Africain dramatic Dress Black

Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Été Africain dramatic Dress Black

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Collection dress - a piece that doesn’t merely clothe the body, but consecrates it. Cut in inky black, the

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White
Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White

Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White

By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

an integrated belt. This dramatic dress is from Alexander McQueen's Spring-Summer 2021 collection

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

S/S 1988 Thierry Mugler Runway Ad Asymmetric Sculptural Navy Snap Dress
S/S 1988 Thierry Mugler Runway Ad Asymmetric Sculptural Navy Snap Dress

S/S 1988 Thierry Mugler Runway Ad Asymmetric Sculptural Navy Snap Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1988 collection. This dramatic dress debuted in orange on the season's runway, modeled by 17-year-old

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler FW1987 Les Militeuses Archival Dramatic Wool Dress
Thierry Mugler FW1987 Les Militeuses Archival Dramatic Wool Dress

Thierry Mugler FW1987 Les Militeuses Archival Dramatic Wool Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Runway Show. The famous ‘Les Militeuses’ dress. Extraordinairy construction of the one and only virtuoso

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1980s French Day Dresses

1982 Yves Saint Laurent Multicolored Striped Silk Dress Documented YSL
1982 Yves Saint Laurent Multicolored Striped Silk Dress Documented YSL

1982 Yves Saint Laurent Multicolored Striped Silk Dress Documented YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Sanchez models an iteration this chromatically dramatic dress in a YSL Rive Gauche advertisement. This

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1980s French Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Coco-Brown Dramatic Deep-V Front Draped Maxi-Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Coco-Brown Dramatic Deep-V Front Draped Maxi-Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Coco-Brown Dramatic Deep-V Front Draped Maxi-Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in New York, NY

Jean Paul Gaultier dramatic coco-brown maxi body-hugging dress has a deep-V front. The shoulders

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage Emilio Pucci Velvet Dress w/Floral Print & Dramatic Side Slit
Vintage Emilio Pucci Velvet Dress w/Floral Print & Dramatic Side Slit

Vintage Emilio Pucci Velvet Dress w/Floral Print & Dramatic Side Slit

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Studio City, CA

A vintage velvet Emilio Pucci day dress with spaghetti straps and a dramatic side slit up the left

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

DSquared2 Bright Red Silk with Dramatic Back Cocktail Dress, 2000s
DSquared2 Bright Red Silk with Dramatic Back Cocktail Dress, 2000s

DSquared2 Bright Red Silk with Dramatic Back Cocktail Dress, 2000s

By Dsquared2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DSquared2's Bright Red Silk Peek-a-Boo Bodice with a Dramatic Back Drape Cocktail Dress. This

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy
Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy

Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

. What sets this dress apart is the dramatic, sheer mesh detail that sweeps across the chest and

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990’s Thierry Mugler Dramatic Black Velvet Trim Dress
1990’s Thierry Mugler Dramatic Black Velvet Trim Dress

1990’s Thierry Mugler Dramatic Black Velvet Trim Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Thierry Mugler dramatic black velvet trim dress. Features a jagged cutout design with black flocked

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress

By Valentino, Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dramatic full skirt with strapless rolled boned bodice. Skirt adorned with a shower of black handsewn

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Isabelle Allard Polka Dot Cocktail Ensemble
Isabelle Allard Polka Dot Cocktail Ensemble

Isabelle Allard Polka Dot Cocktail Ensemble

By Isabelle Allard

Located in Alford, MA

tapered skirt. A simple abbreviated bolero with short sleeves serves as a coverup to the dramatic dress

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

NWT Fausto Puglisi Dramatic Runway Asymmetric Black & White Dress Gown
NWT Fausto Puglisi Dramatic Runway Asymmetric Black & White Dress Gown

NWT Fausto Puglisi Dramatic Runway Asymmetric Black & White Dress Gown

By FAUSTO PUGLISI

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous black and off white asymmetric runway gown by Fausto Puglisi. Eye catching presence showcases a fabulous feast for the eyes. Fashioned of black crepe and ecru net with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

2006 Gucci Navy & Silver Beaded Cocktail Dress w/Dramatic Neck Ties
2006 Gucci Navy & Silver Beaded Cocktail Dress w/Dramatic Neck Ties

2006 Gucci Navy & Silver Beaded Cocktail Dress w/Dramatic Neck Ties

By Gucci

Located in Studio City, CA

2006 Gucci navy blue silk halterneck cocktail dress featuring silver bugle beads in a chevron

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Dramatic Goth Dress Gown with Flowing Cape   New
Jean Paul Gaultier Dramatic Goth Dress Gown with Flowing Cape   New

Jean Paul Gaultier Dramatic Goth Dress Gown with Flowing Cape New

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dramatic goth black sleeveless gown with attached cape by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fashioned of a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage

1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage

Located in Gresham, OR

dramatic orchid corsage at left side of neckline made from matching dress fabric that has been padded

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

NEW Missoni 2PCS Dramatic Deep Neck Crochet Knit Evening Dress Gown Cardigan 40
NEW Missoni 2PCS Dramatic Deep Neck Crochet Knit Evening Dress Gown Cardigan 40

NEW Missoni 2PCS Dramatic Deep Neck Crochet Knit Evening Dress Gown Cardigan 40

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

A very unique and sexy evening gown by Missoni - make an entrance with this stunning piece! DETAILS: A fantastic Missoni Crochet Knit Evening Gown Ensemble Consisting of 2 pieces -...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Tom Ford Dramatic Blue "Circle" Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Exposed Back 2013
Tom Ford Dramatic Blue "Circle" Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Exposed Back 2013

Tom Ford Dramatic Blue "Circle" Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Exposed Back 2013

By Tom Ford

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic Tom Ford circle dress featuring dramatic fluted

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown
Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown

Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust and shoulders in ruby and hot pink silk satin

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Dramatic Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown
Dramatic Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown

Dramatic Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky

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1940s American Evening Gowns

Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown
Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown

Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown

Located in New York, NY

Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Lace Dramatic Flutter Sleeve Mermaid Gown, 1930s
Black Lace Dramatic Flutter Sleeve Mermaid Gown, 1930s

Black Lace Dramatic Flutter Sleeve Mermaid Gown, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bodice and back. Sculptural tiers of layered lace and black acetate create the dramatic flutter sleeve

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Early 20th Century Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black & Gold Wool Mini Dress – Fall 2016 Runway
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Gold Wool Mini Dress – Fall 2016 Runway

Dolce & Gabbana Black & Gold Wool Mini Dress – Fall 2016 Runway

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Dallas, TX

buttons line the front in a symmetrical formation, adding dramatic texture and shine. The dress features

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2010s Italian Mini Dress

Delpozo Dreamy One-Shoulder Polka Dot Dramatic Silk Chiffon Gown
Delpozo Dreamy One-Shoulder Polka Dot Dramatic Silk Chiffon Gown

Delpozo Dreamy One-Shoulder Polka Dot Dramatic Silk Chiffon Gown

By Delpozo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

waist extending into a full dramatic skirt. Beautifully crafted and designed soft leather two-tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves
1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves

1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves

By WERLE of Beverly Hills, Werle Beverly Hills

Located in Gresham, OR

and dramatic Dolman draped sheer silk chiffon sleeves. Wide neckline. Completely lined body. Size 8.

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Guy Laroche Silk Lace up Back Dress 1990s
Guy Laroche Silk Lace up Back Dress 1990s

Guy Laroche Silk Lace up Back Dress 1990s

By Guy Laroche

Located in Water Mill, NY

. The fabulous dramatic back of the dress has lacing with a fine leather cord which is adjustable from

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1990s French Day Dresses

Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2006 Tiered Leopard Print Mini Dress
Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2006 Tiered Leopard Print Mini Dress

Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2006 Tiered Leopard Print Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Vintage Roberto Cavalli mini dress from the 2006 collection. Features an all-over exotic leopard

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Dramatic 1980s Black Jersey Cutout Jumpsuit by Vicky Tiel Paris
Dramatic 1980s Black Jersey Cutout Jumpsuit by Vicky Tiel Paris

Dramatic 1980s Black Jersey Cutout Jumpsuit by Vicky Tiel Paris

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Milano, IT

the body, the jumpsuit features strong padded shoulders, a sculpted high neck, and dramatic cutouts at

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Holy Grail Thierry Mugler Dress Iman SS 1986 Runway Documented
Holy Grail Thierry Mugler Dress Iman SS 1986 Runway Documented

Holy Grail Thierry Mugler Dress Iman SS 1986 Runway Documented

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Dress. Dark blue dress with huge dramatic collar and extraordinairy sculptural shape. Typical iconic

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1980s French Day Dresses

Blumarine Embellished Beaded Silk Slip Dress
Blumarine Embellished Beaded Silk Slip Dress

Blumarine Embellished Beaded Silk Slip Dress

By Blumarine

Located in PARIS, FR

Stunning Blumarine embellished slip dress, richly adorned with an exceptional arrangement of

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wrap dress with raised neckline
1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wrap dress with raised neckline

1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wrap dress with raised neckline

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic, black wrap style dress with raised neckline designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the

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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress

Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen

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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

Hardy Amies Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Hardy Amies Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Hardy Amies Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress, 1950s

By Hardy Amies

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hardy Amies 1950s Brown silk dress is the perfect choice for a cocktail or party event. Crafted by

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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Malcom Starr Pink Chiffon Bell Sleeve Dress
Vintage Malcom Starr Pink Chiffon Bell Sleeve Dress

Vintage Malcom Starr Pink Chiffon Bell Sleeve Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The dress features dramatic bell sleeves that lend an air of romance to your attire. They flutter with

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1990s Maxi Dresses

1970s Stavropoulos Couture  Burgundy Draped Silk Dress
1970s Stavropoulos Couture  Burgundy Draped Silk Dress

1970s Stavropoulos Couture Burgundy Draped Silk Dress

By George Stavropoulos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

, this dress oozes a dramatic sophistication. The bodice begins with an elegant boat neck and long

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld Dress with Cut outs 1980s
Karl Lagerfeld Dress with Cut outs 1980s

Karl Lagerfeld Dress with Cut outs 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning dramatic black full length dress, gown from Karl Lagerfeld. There are strategically

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress
Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fabric with a distinct eye for the dramatic. Strapless dress with bodice of stretch spandex, overlaid

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

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Stephen Burrows 1980s wrap dress size 4 / 6.
Stephen Burrows 1980s wrap dress size 4 / 6.

Stephen Burrows 1980s wrap dress size 4 / 6.

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Atlanta, GA

collar make this a very dramatic dress. Measurements are: 34" bust 26" waist 32" hips 57" dress height.

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1980s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Donna Karan 1990s Brown Jersey Plunging Neckline Vintage Dress
Donna Karan 1990s Brown Jersey Plunging Neckline Vintage Dress

Donna Karan 1990s Brown Jersey Plunging Neckline Vintage Dress

By Donna Karan

Located in Portland, OR

minimalist dramatic dress slips overhead with no closures and was made in Hong Kong of an Italian fabric

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1990s Hong Kong Day Dresses

Hot pink chiffon dramatic sleeve dress
Hot pink chiffon dramatic sleeve dress

Hot pink chiffon dramatic sleeve dress

Located in New York, NY

This bright pink chiffon dress has dramatic long sleeves. It is most likely from the 1970s.

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Adele Simpson Vintage Black Crepe Dress With Dramatic Satin Drape
Adele Simpson Vintage Black Crepe Dress With Dramatic Satin Drape

Adele Simpson Vintage Black Crepe Dress With Dramatic Satin Drape

By Adele Simpson

Located in Portland, OR

This 1980s little black dress by Adele Simpson has a gorgeous drape across each shoulder! It has

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1980s European Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Royal Blue Long Dress with Dramatic Leg Slits
Alexander McQueen Royal Blue Long Dress with Dramatic Leg Slits

Alexander McQueen Royal Blue Long Dress with Dramatic Leg Slits

By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton

Located in London, GB

cut. It has two dramatic thigh slits up either side of the dress that reveal the legs when in motion

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Dramatic White & Black Beaded Dress with Feathered Trim
1960's Dramatic White & Black Beaded Dress with Feathered Trim

1960's Dramatic White & Black Beaded Dress with Feathered Trim

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a dramatic and lovely, 1960's vintage, white silk cocktail dress, lavishly embellished with

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Dramatic Black Gown
John Galliano Dramatic Black Gown

John Galliano Dramatic Black Gown

By John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late piece by the master of dramatic silhouettes John Galliano. Blend of styles - a little

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Dramatic Grecian Black Gown
Bill Blass Dramatic Grecian Black Gown

Bill Blass Dramatic Grecian Black Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bill Blass created this one shouldered Grecian goddess dress harking back to the Madame Grès era

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Dramatic Givenchy Plunging Couque Feather Neck Gown
Dramatic Givenchy Plunging Couque Feather Neck Gown

Dramatic Givenchy Plunging Couque Feather Neck Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Dramatic late 70s/early 80s gown by Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique. Black silk satin floor length gown

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud Dramatic Off-the-Shoulder Black Gown
Louis Feraud Dramatic Off-the-Shoulder Black Gown

Louis Feraud Dramatic Off-the-Shoulder Black Gown

By Louis Feraud

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a dramatic off-the shoulder, black gown with an asymmetrical hemline and side zipper for

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress
1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress

1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Newport Beach, CA

detail. The dress is fitted at the top shoulders and bust, then flares out dramatically creating a

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Wonderful Winter White Knit Dress by Semplice
Wonderful Winter White Knit Dress by Semplice

Wonderful Winter White Knit Dress by Semplice

Located in Oradell, NJ

collar which may also be worn as a hood for a more dramatic effect. The dress has sloping shoulders and

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Late 20th Century Day Dresses

1980s Romeo Gigli Burgundy Dress
1980s Romeo Gigli Burgundy Dress

1980s Romeo Gigli Burgundy Dress

By Romeo Gigli

Located in New York, NY

SALE! Originally $425 Stretch wool full length dress with dramatic high collar and sculpted heart

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Gallenga Black Panne Velvet Dress
1920s Gallenga Black Panne Velvet Dress

1920s Gallenga Black Panne Velvet Dress

By Gallenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dramatic and gorgeous 1920s dress by Gallenga in luscious black panne velvet with stenciled baroque

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1920s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Scassi Boutique Little Black Silk-Satin Dress
Scassi Boutique Little Black Silk-Satin Dress

Scassi Boutique Little Black Silk-Satin Dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Topanga, CA

Sumptuous, super soft silk satin cocktail dress with structured, dramatic V-shaped off the shoulder

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Black Silk Satin High Low Dress
Moschino Black Silk Satin High Low Dress

Moschino Black Silk Satin High Low Dress

By Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moschino black silk satin high low dress This dramatic evening gown is ultra modern w/ a high low

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Red Strapless Ruched Bodycon Evening Mini Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Red Strapless Ruched Bodycon Evening Mini Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Red Strapless Ruched Bodycon Evening Mini Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Portland, OR

This fabulous cherry red Dolce & Gabbana strapless mini dress has dramatic ruching and a bodycon

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Missoni Multi Color Knit Halter Dress with Fringe
1980s Missoni Multi Color Knit Halter Dress with Fringe

1980s Missoni Multi Color Knit Halter Dress with Fringe

By Missoni

Located in Houston, TX

the dress is lined. There is a side zipper closure. The dress has a dramatic 71" sweeping skirt

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1980s Italian Formal Gowns

1980's Yves Saint Laurent One-Shouldered Cocktail Dress
1980's Yves Saint Laurent One-Shouldered Cocktail Dress

1980's Yves Saint Laurent One-Shouldered Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

/silk blend. Dress features a dramatic one-shouldered design with an oversized bow on the shoulder

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin & jersey evening gown dress
1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin & jersey evening gown dress

1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin & jersey evening gown dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Newport Beach, CA

, empire waist join seam shape. The bottom skirt of the dress has a dramatic, flared silhouette, and is

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961
Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961

Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961

Located in London, GB

This iconic, strapless dress is a dramatic piece of sinuous haute couture from Madame Grès

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's PAUL-LOUIS ORRIER Embellished silk evening gown dress
1980's PAUL-LOUIS ORRIER Embellished silk evening gown dress

1980's PAUL-LOUIS ORRIER Embellished silk evening gown dress

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in Newport Beach, CA

, black, seed-beads, and sequins. The dress features a dramatic, full-flare, ruffled, 'body collar

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Schubert 50s Black Paneled Cocktail Dress
Emilio Schubert 50s Black Paneled Cocktail Dress

Emilio Schubert 50s Black Paneled Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic 50s silhouette. Circa 1950s dramatic cocktail dress with alternating panels of satin and

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Deep blue moire and chiffon dramatic one shoulder cocktail dress with asymmetrical peplum, full

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Donald Brooks Swirl Print Batwing Dress
1960s Donald Brooks Swirl Print Batwing Dress

1960s Donald Brooks Swirl Print Batwing Dress

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1960s Donald Brooks Swirl Print Batwing Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Houston, TX

This 1960's Donald Brooks multi brown silk dress with its dramatic batwing sleeves will be all the

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1960s American Caftans

Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous 1980's cocktail dress, attributed to iconic American designer Bob Mackie, is covered

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Minx Modes-Champagne Silk & Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
Minx Modes-Champagne Silk & Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

Minx Modes-Champagne Silk & Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a strikingly dramatic 1950's cocktail dress, beautifully tailored of the finest quality

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 80s Black and Green Lace Cocktail Dress
Geoffrey Beene 80s Black and Green Lace Cocktail Dress

Geoffrey Beene 80s Black and Green Lace Cocktail Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s with the look of 1960s cocktail dress consisting of overblouse and slip top mini dress

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Romeo Gigli 1990 Black Wool Sexy Dress Size 4.
Romeo Gigli 1990 Black Wool Sexy Dress Size 4.

Romeo Gigli 1990 Black Wool Sexy Dress Size 4.

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Atlanta, GA

Romeo Gigli 1990 black wool long sleeve sexy dress with dramatic collar is an Italian size 40 and

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress

Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous cocktail dress from Oscar de la Renta is made from jet black silk taffeta. Dress has a

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

21st Century & New Black Silk Dress By, Nina Ricci Paris
21st Century & New Black Silk Dress By, Nina Ricci Paris

21st Century & New Black Silk Dress By, Nina Ricci Paris

By Nina Ricci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, classic, timeless, formfitting and yet a bit forgiving, this dress is a dramatic addition to the

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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Cocktail Dresses

A Beautiful Nina Ricci Haute Couture Ball Gown
A Beautiful Nina Ricci Haute Couture Ball Gown

A Beautiful Nina Ricci Haute Couture Ball Gown

By Nina Ricci

Located in New York, NY

modern with a vivacious and lush print of dramatically sized flowers. Dress ends in a train. Labeled

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1980s French Evening Gowns

YOHJI YAMAMOTO denim and silk dress
YOHJI YAMAMOTO denim and silk dress

YOHJI YAMAMOTO denim and silk dress

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very dramatic dress from Yohji Yamamoto. Made of blue/black cotton and silk with cashmere. can be

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Late 20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

LANVIN Size 6 Purple Zip-Up Cotton / Silk Dress
LANVIN Size 6 Purple Zip-Up Cotton / Silk Dress

LANVIN Size 6 Purple Zip-Up Cotton / Silk Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Francisco, CA

jacket or zipped for a dramatic dress. Made in France. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Gucci Jersey Cut Out Gown With Jeweled Embellishment
Gucci Jersey Cut Out Gown With Jeweled Embellishment

Gucci Jersey Cut Out Gown With Jeweled Embellishment

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

and dramatic dress. Designed in 210.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1980s Galanos Dramatic Organza Flower Cocktail Dress
1980s Galanos Dramatic Organza Flower Cocktail Dress

1980s Galanos Dramatic Organza Flower Cocktail Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

Black silk satin ribbon and lace with a nude silk lining cocktail dress with a large organza flower

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Late 20th Century American Mini Dress

Galanos Dramatic Coat Dress
Galanos Dramatic Coat Dress

Galanos Dramatic Coat Dress

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, wool jersey knit, evening coat dress with dramatic sleeves embellished with large

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Collection Spectacular Pegasus Design Jersey Knit Dress
Versace Collection Spectacular Pegasus Design Jersey Knit Dress

Versace Collection Spectacular Pegasus Design Jersey Knit Dress

By Versace

Located in University City, MO

drape above the tapered ruched skirt section of the dress The back side of the dramatic dress is

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1980s Red Knit Mini Dress With Dramatic Sleeves
1980s Red Knit Mini Dress With Dramatic Sleeves

1980s Red Knit Mini Dress With Dramatic Sleeves

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

neckline and shaggy dramatic bishop sleeves. The back is cut in a flattering V line. The perfect dress for

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1980s Unknown Mini Dresses

dramatic THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black sculptural dress
dramatic THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black sculptural dress

dramatic THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black sculptural dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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Dramatic Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary dramatic dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Red, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a dramatic 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Thierry Mugler, Bill Blass and John Galliano are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a dramatic dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Dramatic Dress?

The price for a dramatic dress starts at $250 and tops out at $15,000, and on average, selling for $1,200.

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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