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Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress
Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress

Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress

By John Galliano

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress is a statement piece that would embody the dramatic and avant-garde style that John Galliano is known for.

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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Lanvin Hiver 2005 Black Satin Rosette Plunge Neck Pleated Dress
Lanvin Hiver 2005 Black Satin Rosette Plunge Neck Pleated Dress

Lanvin Hiver 2005 Black Satin Rosette Plunge Neck Pleated Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Rendered in luminous black satin, this sophisticated sleeveless dress features a dramatic plunging neckline trimmed with delicate frayed edging, creating subtle textural contrast aga...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

1980s Joan Leslie Black Satin Evening Dress with Large Bow
1980s Joan Leslie Black Satin Evening Dress with Large Bow

1980s Joan Leslie Black Satin Evening Dress with Large Bow

By Joan Leslie

Located in London, GB

This dramatic evening dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the late 1980s or early 1990s.

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1960s American Evening Dresses

2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown
2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown

2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

Striking and highly collectible Yves Saint Laurent leopard silk chiffon evening dress, produced in France in 2008. The dress features a dramatic halter neckline and fluid floor-leng...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati black draped caftan dress
YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati black draped caftan dress

YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati black draped caftan dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic, jet black caftan dress with draped sides at designed by Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 2009' Labeled a French size XXS although this dress is ver...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Versace Black Metallic Dress With Hardware 2001
Versace Black Metallic Dress With Hardware 2001

Versace Black Metallic Dress With Hardware 2001

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed with a plunging V neckline and dramatic low back, the dress is accented with signature Versace hardware at the shoulders, lending a bold, sculptural edge.

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Schiaparelli "Man Ray" Cold Shoulder Handkerchief Hem Dress  Wearable Art
Schiaparelli "Man Ray" Cold Shoulder Handkerchief Hem Dress  Wearable Art

Schiaparelli "Man Ray" Cold Shoulder Handkerchief Hem Dress Wearable Art

By Schiaparelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Schiaparelli’s Spring pret-a-porter 2019 collection presented a focus on artist Man Ray. Eye catching and dramatic Schiaparelli silk dress with shirtwaist style bodice extending i...

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2010s Evening Dresses

GUCCI F/w 2008 Gucci Floral Painted Tube Origami Dress Gown
GUCCI F/w 2008 Gucci Floral Painted Tube Origami Dress Gown

GUCCI F/w 2008 Gucci Floral Painted Tube Origami Dress Gown

By Gucci

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

Gucci Tube origami gown from the Fall/Winter 2008 collection, designed by Frida Giannini. The dress features a dramatic, asymmetrical design with cinched waist and multi layers of fa...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented
1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented

1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented

By Gina Fratini

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Empire-waisted silhouette has a high neckline in the front and a lower one in the back to accentuate its dramatic drape and flowing angel sleeves. Taylor’s actual wedding dress w...

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s
Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s

Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s

By Malcolm Starr, Rizkallah

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Done in a beautifully draped chiffon woven with polka dots made from metallic gold thread, this maxi dress is dramatic and alluring at once. The dress features an abstract print of b...

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Leopard Print Chiffon Embroidery Silk Maxi Dress Gown
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Leopard Print Chiffon Embroidery Silk Maxi Dress Gown

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Leopard Print Chiffon Embroidery Silk Maxi Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

A striking Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2007 leopard print evening gown, capturing the house’s signature vision of untamed glamour and sensual Italian luxury. Designed in a dramatic...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Vicky Tiel 1980s Black Gold Ruched Bergdorf Evening Slit Maxi Dress Gown
Vintage Vicky Tiel 1980s Black Gold Ruched Bergdorf Evening Slit Maxi Dress Gown

Vintage Vicky Tiel 1980s Black Gold Ruched Bergdorf Evening Slit Maxi Dress Gown

By Bergdorf Goodman on The Plaza, Vicky Tiel

Located in San Diego, CA

Measurements: Model Bust: 36–38 inches Waist: 28–29 inches Hips: 40–42 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 58 inches Best fits a modern US size 6 / 8 A striking example of l...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1988 Ungaro Runway Documented Metallic Black Bustle Dress
1988 Ungaro Runway Documented Metallic Black Bustle Dress

1988 Ungaro Runway Documented Metallic Black Bustle Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in London, GB

With a dramatic square neckline, the dress is sleeveless but with an exaggerated double layer of ruffles at the shoulders, ruched fabric wrapped around the bodice and a double layer ...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Butterfly Embellished Cocktail Dress 2005-2006
Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Butterfly Embellished Cocktail Dress 2005-2006

Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Butterfly Embellished Cocktail Dress 2005-2006

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

A theatrical and highly embellished archive piece from Dolce & Gabbana, dating to approximately 2005–2006 and exemplifying the house’s signature blend of Italian craftsmanship an...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress
1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress

1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress

Located in London, GB

Photographed and modelled without under skirts but these could be added for a more dramatic effect. The dress presents very well and is in good to very good vintage condition overa...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI By Tom Ford S/s 2004 Black Strapless Crystal Snake Dress NWT
GUCCI By Tom Ford S/s 2004 Black Strapless Crystal Snake Dress NWT

GUCCI By Tom Ford S/s 2004 Black Strapless Crystal Snake Dress NWT

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

This is a dramatic and glamorous strapless cocktail dress that exudes bold elegance.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s LOUIS FERAUD Attributed Blue Ruby Lined Pleated Ruffled Chiffon Dress
1970s LOUIS FERAUD Attributed Blue Ruby Lined Pleated Ruffled Chiffon Dress

1970s LOUIS FERAUD Attributed Blue Ruby Lined Pleated Ruffled Chiffon Dress

By Louis Feraud Paris, Louis Feraud

Located in Munich, DE

The standout element is of course the sleeves – each ends above the elbow in two dramatic ruffles giving the dress an ethereal feel.

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses

Vintage Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Silk Taffeta Embroidered Dress Gown US 8
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Silk Taffeta Embroidered Dress Gown US 8

Vintage Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Silk Taffeta Embroidered Dress Gown US 8

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

Stunning full-length gown designed to skim the floor for a dramatic silhouette. The dress itself presents as almost pristine, with the exception of light wear to the bottom hem from ...

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

Ralph Lauren Collection Italian Black Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress
Ralph Lauren Collection Italian Black Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress

Ralph Lauren Collection Italian Black Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Morristown, NJ

A refined and quietly dramatic evening dress from Ralph Lauren Purple Label, the designer’s highest luxury collection, crafted in Italy from fluid black silk satin cut on the bias.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Nina Ricci Black Wool and Silk Cocktail Dress
1980s Nina Ricci Black Wool and Silk Cocktail Dress

1980s Nina Ricci Black Wool and Silk Cocktail Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in London, GB

This dramatic Nina Ricci 1980s cocktail dress is silk lined with a black wool crepe overlay and a silk taffeta peplum.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

EXTRAVAGANT Emilio Pucci S/S 2009 Kaleidoscope Sculptural Shift Dress 40
EXTRAVAGANT Emilio Pucci S/S 2009 Kaleidoscope Sculptural Shift Dress 40

EXTRAVAGANT Emilio Pucci S/S 2009 Kaleidoscope Sculptural Shift Dress 40

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

The construction of this piece is its most compelling feature, elevating it beyond standard ready-to-wear into the realm of wearable art: A Sculptural Silhouette: The dress features...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Fall / Winter 2012 DOLCE & GABBANA Runway Floral Baroque sheer Angel Dress
Fall / Winter 2012 DOLCE & GABBANA Runway Floral Baroque sheer Angel Dress

Fall / Winter 2012 DOLCE & GABBANA Runway Floral Baroque sheer Angel Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Sheffield, GB

MADE IN ITALY. The Dress features bellowing dramatic Sheer sleeves, with a nipped waist line and past the knee length hem.

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Versace Resort 2017 Women's Black Tulle Sleeve Dress with Chiffon
Versace Resort 2017 Women's Black Tulle Sleeve Dress with Chiffon

Versace Resort 2017 Women's Black Tulle Sleeve Dress with Chiffon

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in London, GB

Super sexy and dramatic Versace tulle sleeve dress – from the Resort 2017 collection.

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950's Saks Fifth Avenue Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Turquoise Ribbon
1950's Saks Fifth Avenue Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Turquoise Ribbon

1950's Saks Fifth Avenue Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Turquoise Ribbon

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The dramatic back of the dress glides away in trapeze style and the illusion U neckline, that dips lower in the back, is lined in beige tulle.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2009 “The Horn of Plenty” Red Black Chevron Ruched Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2009 “The Horn of Plenty” Red Black Chevron Ruched Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2009 “The Horn of Plenty” Red Black Chevron Ruched Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

Dramatically curved center front skirt seam creating ruched draped detail in front of dress; dramatically curved center back seam; curved seam creating slight flare to back hem.

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970's Purple Bohemian Kaftan
1970's Purple Bohemian Kaftan

1970's Purple Bohemian Kaftan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The short kimono sleeves give this dress a dramatic touch and the back has a cape-like effect.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s
Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s

Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Middle Eastern inspired, the gown caftan chic silhouette can be worn while lounging at home or dressed up with dramatic accessories for a night out.

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1970s Moroccan Kaftans

Vintage Victor Costa Black Velvet Evening Gown, 1990s, Size 12
Vintage Victor Costa Black Velvet Evening Gown, 1990s, Size 12

Vintage Victor Costa Black Velvet Evening Gown, 1990s, Size 12

By Victor Costa

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Crafted in rich black velvet, this dramatic formal dress is designed with striking embellished long sleeves and a plunging open back that gives the silhouette an elegant, seductive e...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Simone Rocha S/S 2024 Silk White Bow Gown
Simone Rocha S/S 2024 Silk White Bow Gown

Simone Rocha S/S 2024 Silk White Bow Gown

By Simone Rocha

Located in London, GB

Simone Rocha Spring Summer 2024 Silk white cream long bow gown. The dress features a dramatic bow-like draping at the shoulders and additional bow accents at the sleeve cuffs and wai...

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2010s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli c. 2010 Gemstone Necklace Halter Gown
Roberto Cavalli c. 2010 Gemstone Necklace Halter Gown

Roberto Cavalli c. 2010 Gemstone Necklace Halter Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

A breathtaking floor-length gown from Roberto Cavalli, circa 2010. This showstopping dress features a dramatic super low back with a halter neckline, elegantly tied behind the neck ...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Full Sleeve Vibrant Pink, Black, Gold Fit and Flare Brocade Gown with Pockets
Full Sleeve Vibrant Pink, Black, Gold Fit and Flare Brocade Gown with Pockets

Full Sleeve Vibrant Pink, Black, Gold Fit and Flare Brocade Gown with Pockets

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The full skirt gives this dress a dramatic entrance, making it look with side-seam pockets that are both practical and a wonderful addition.

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

1980s Victoria Royal Rhinestone Dolman Evening Gown
1980s Victoria Royal Rhinestone Dolman Evening Gown

1980s Victoria Royal Rhinestone Dolman Evening Gown

By Victoria Royal

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This black long sleeve maxi dress boasts a dramatic silhouette, enhanced by flowing dolman sleeves that provide an air of elegance and sophistication.

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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses

Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown

Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an original sample, and is incredibly well made!

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage “Pretty Woman” 1987 Red Ruched Gown
Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage “Pretty Woman” 1987 Red Ruched Gown

Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage “Pretty Woman” 1987 Red Ruched Gown

By Vickey Tiel, Vicky Tiel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The fabric gathers at the waist into a front sash that drops into a floor-length skirt, with extra length in back for a dramatic sweep. Similar dresses have been worn by Jill Biden a...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Christian Lacroix S/S 1996 Black Lace Panel Halter Gown
Christian Lacroix S/S 1996 Black Lace Panel Halter Gown

Christian Lacroix S/S 1996 Black Lace Panel Halter Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Paris, FR

Black halter gown Christian Lacroix crafted in fluid jersey with decorative black lace panels featuring intricate baroque motifs. The dress showcases a dramatic halterneck design wit...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Silk Contoured Hoop-Skirt Gown
Moschino Silk Contoured Hoop-Skirt Gown

Moschino Silk Contoured Hoop-Skirt Gown

By Moschino

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Make sure to pair this dress with dramatic earrings from Lawrence VRBA or Yves Saint Laurent to draw your eyes up and balance proportions.

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

rare Gareth Pugh SS13 Drapey Jersey Tunic Dress Black IT 42 US 8 Viscose blend
rare Gareth Pugh SS13 Drapey Jersey Tunic Dress Black IT 42 US 8 Viscose blend

rare Gareth Pugh SS13 Drapey Jersey Tunic Dress Black IT 42 US 8 Viscose blend

By Gareth Pugh

Located in San Diego, CA

Crafted in Italy from a premium, stretchy viscose blend jersey, this lightweight garment transitions seamlessly from a dramatic sleeveless mini dress to an edgy, layered tunic top st...

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2010s Italian Tunics

Franco Moschino 1980s Vintage Illustrated Silk Scarf for Women, Teal
Franco Moschino 1980s Vintage Illustrated Silk Scarf for Women, Teal

Franco Moschino 1980s Vintage Illustrated Silk Scarf for Women, Teal

By Franco Moschino

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Her ensemble, possibly incorporating glitter-effect tights and a chic dress, along with dramatic accessories, perfectly captures the larger-than-life glamour and artistic freedom of ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Scarves

Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Taffeta Lace Swing Jacket
Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Taffeta Lace Swing Jacket

Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Taffeta Lace Swing Jacket

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Great as an elegant coverup or belted as a dress. Dramatically cut as a full circle of taffeta with dolman sleeves trimmed in lace.

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1990s American Jackets

Christian Lacroix Black & White Rope Belt
Christian Lacroix Black & White Rope Belt

Christian Lacroix Black & White Rope Belt

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Finished with elegant gold-tone hardware and adjustable knots, it cinches the waist with dramatic flair—perfect for elevating dresses, coats, or high-waisted pieces with a touch of v...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Chanel Black & Navy Metallic Wool Blend Cape 2019
Chanel Black & Navy Metallic Wool Blend Cape 2019

Chanel Black & Navy Metallic Wool Blend Cape 2019

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Alternatively, pair it with Gucci’s embellished accessories and classic pumps for an opulent vibe, or layer it over Alexander McQueen’s structured dresses for dramatic impact. The ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Capes

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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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