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Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Angel Sleeve Mesh Blouse Abstract Print Italy Size L
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Angel Sleeve Mesh Blouse Abstract Print Italy Size L

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Angel Sleeve Mesh Blouse Abstract Print Italy Size L

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

, orange, teal, and black. Designed to slip effortlessly over the head, the blouse features dramatic

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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

Annacat Black Satin Gown with Sheer Bell Sleeves Circa 1960's
Annacat Black Satin Gown with Sheer Bell Sleeves Circa 1960's

Annacat Black Satin Gown with Sheer Bell Sleeves Circa 1960's

By AnnaCat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

front with exquisite covered velvet dome buttons. Velvet mandarin collar with dramatic sheer bell

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1960s British Maxi Dress

NWT Oscar de la Renta Pastel Pink Bell Sleeves Silk Crepe Gown size L
NWT Oscar de la Renta Pastel Pink Bell Sleeves Silk Crepe Gown size L

NWT Oscar de la Renta Pastel Pink Bell Sleeves Silk Crepe Gown size L

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

princess seams that accentuate the waist. Dramatic bell sleeves add movement and a romantic touch, while

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2010s American Evening Dresses

GUCCI by Tom Ford 2004 Cruise Paisley Print Cover Up Micro Dress Top Tunic
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2004 Cruise Paisley Print Cover Up Micro Dress Top Tunic

GUCCI by Tom Ford 2004 Cruise Paisley Print Cover Up Micro Dress Top Tunic

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Discreetly signed "GUCCI" all over A fantastic piece Deep V Neck Dramatic batwing sleeves Easy fit, simply

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Early 2000s Italian Tunics

SOLACE LONDON Samara Ruched Cropped Pullover UK8
SOLACE LONDON Samara Ruched Cropped Pullover UK8

SOLACE LONDON Samara Ruched Cropped Pullover UK8

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SOLACE LONDON Samara black viscose blend ruched sleeves drop sleeves cropped pullover UK8 S

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2010s Chinese Pullovers

Vivienne Westwood S/S 2001 Corset "Exploration" Print Draped Dress
Vivienne Westwood S/S 2001 Corset "Exploration" Print Draped Dress

Vivienne Westwood S/S 2001 Corset "Exploration" Print Draped Dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Paris, FR

-style bodice with internal boning, dramatic draped sleeves that tie at the shoulders, and an

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1996 Iconic Backless Black Evening Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1996 Iconic Backless Black Evening Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1996 Iconic Backless Black Evening Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Paris, FR

minimalist front and a dramatic open back. Long sleeves, floor-length silhouette. Gold belt is not included

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Black Suede & Fur Fringe Jacket, circa mid-2000s
Roberto Cavalli Black Suede & Fur Fringe Jacket, circa mid-2000s

Roberto Cavalli Black Suede & Fur Fringe Jacket, circa mid-2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

Cavalli jacket combines soft black suede with dramatic fur sleeves and cascading leather fringe. A true

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

F/W 2023 Rick Owens “Luxor” runway ribbed knit banana top
F/W 2023 Rick Owens “Luxor” runway ribbed knit banana top

F/W 2023 Rick Owens “Luxor” runway ribbed knit banana top

By Rick Owens

Located in Milano, Lombardia

/Winter 2023 “Luxor” collection features a ribbed knit construction with elongated banana sleeves

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21st Century and Contemporary Pullovers

Elizabeth Arden 1960s Silk Sequined Paisley Evening Gown
Elizabeth Arden 1960s Silk Sequined Paisley Evening Gown

Elizabeth Arden 1960s Silk Sequined Paisley Evening Gown

By Elizabeth Arden

Located in Kingston, NY

. The gown features a gathered high neckline with soft stand collar and dramatic bishop sleeves that

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1960s American Evening Dresses

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway 100% cashmere knit padded shoulder maxi dress gown XS
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway 100% cashmere knit padded shoulder maxi dress gown XS

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway 100% cashmere knit padded shoulder maxi dress gown XS

By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Lining: Unlined Extra Details: Long, floor-length dress with a high turtleneck, long sleeves, and a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage Norma Kamali 1980s Faux Leopard Fur Mini Skirt XS/S Lined
Vintage Norma Kamali 1980s Faux Leopard Fur Mini Skirt XS/S Lined

Vintage Norma Kamali 1980s Faux Leopard Fur Mini Skirt XS/S Lined

By Norma Kamali

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

parachute fabric and drawstring designs to dramatic batwing sleeves and memorable animal prints

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1990s Japanese Pencil Skirts

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent F/W Tom Ford 2002 Runway Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent F/W Tom Ford 2002 Runway Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent F/W Tom Ford 2002 Runway Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

our archive. Available for rental now. This dress is compromised with a ruffled dramatic cuffed sleeve

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Gucci F/W 1999 Black Wool Leather Belted Coat
Vintage Gucci F/W 1999 Black Wool Leather Belted Coat

Vintage Gucci F/W 1999 Black Wool Leather Belted Coat

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Vintage Gucci Fall/Winter 1999 coat by Tom Ford . Features a minimalist silhouette, dramatic high

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

NWT Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2003 Silk Nude Color Skirt Set Italian 42 - US 6
NWT Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2003 Silk Nude Color Skirt Set Italian 42 - US 6

NWT Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2003 Silk Nude Color Skirt Set Italian 42 - US 6

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

plunging neckline framed by a structured high collar. The elongated sleeves finish in dramatic extended

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Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits

Issey Miyake Champagne Pleated Organic Sculptural Dress 2001
Issey Miyake Champagne Pleated Organic Sculptural Dress 2001

Issey Miyake Champagne Pleated Organic Sculptural Dress 2001

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dress featuring Fortuny-style pleats, dramatic round shoulders and sleeves, organic freeform back

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

SCHIAPARELLI black viscose 2023 BIJOUX BUTTON WRAP Dress 34 XS
SCHIAPARELLI black viscose 2023 BIJOUX BUTTON WRAP Dress 34 XS

SCHIAPARELLI black viscose 2023 BIJOUX BUTTON WRAP Dress 34 XS

By Schiaparelli

Located in Zürich, CH

with dramatic batwing sleeves, a plunging V-neckline, and a draped wrap-style skirt. The look is

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Issey Miyake Off White Pleated Concentric Square Organza Dress 2001
Issey Miyake Off White Pleated Concentric Square Organza Dress 2001

Issey Miyake Off White Pleated Concentric Square Organza Dress 2001

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

concentric square sculptural dress, featuring vertical and horizontal pleats, dramatic pointed sleeves, a

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stella McCartney Python Print Asymmetric Midi Dress
Stella McCartney Python Print Asymmetric Midi Dress

Stella McCartney Python Print Asymmetric Midi Dress

By Stella McCartney

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

python print that adds an exotic edge to its sophisticated silhouette. The design showcases dramatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970s Mignon Lilac Floral Chiffon Maxi Skirt Suit
1970s Mignon Lilac Floral Chiffon Maxi Skirt Suit

1970s Mignon Lilac Floral Chiffon Maxi Skirt Suit

By Mignon

Located in London, GB

features dramatic bell sleeves and a wide, softly rounded neckline, with a peplum waist finished in a

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1970s American Skirt Suits

Vintage Mugler Top Spring 1999 Archival Black Blouse Shirt
Vintage Mugler Top Spring 1999 Archival Black Blouse Shirt

Vintage Mugler Top Spring 1999 Archival Black Blouse Shirt

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

release, discipline versus seduction. From the shoulders fall long, liquid sleeves - dramatic, almost

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses

Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top

Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top

By Alexander McQueen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dramatic butterfly sleeves would add a sense of freedom and fluidity to your look, while the black-and

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Late 20th Century Blouses

MISSONI white & multicolor viscose 2021 STRIPPED CROP TOP Shirt S
MISSONI white & multicolor viscose 2021 STRIPPED CROP TOP Shirt S

MISSONI white & multicolor viscose 2021 STRIPPED CROP TOP Shirt S

By Missoni

Located in Zürich, CH

and dramatic long slit blouson sleeves with batwing construction and elongated fitted cuffs

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops

1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress with Ribbon Work
1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress with Ribbon Work

1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress with Ribbon Work

By Jean Muir

Located in London, GB

back of the neck whilst the long-sleeves have a dramatic bell-cut design with gathered buttoned cuffs

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1970s British Evening Dresses

Vintage Prada Fil-A-Fil Feather Cuff Blazer
Vintage Prada Fil-A-Fil Feather Cuff Blazer

Vintage Prada Fil-A-Fil Feather Cuff Blazer

By Prada

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and this blazer is no exception. The gray feather sleeves add a dramatic touch to the otherwise

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Late 20th Century Blazers

BALENCIAGA Runway S/S 2024 Floral Plissé-Crepe Gown
BALENCIAGA Runway S/S 2024 Floral Plissé-Crepe Gown

BALENCIAGA Runway S/S 2024 Floral Plissé-Crepe Gown

By Balenciaga

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

-sweeping silhouette, and dramatic cape-effect sleeves that move with every step . • Runway look #8, Spring

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2010s Italian Maxi Dresses

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Dramatic Sleeves For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of dramatic sleeves. For dramatic sleeves, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. 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 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Dramatic sleeves such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Cardinali, Gina Fratini and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Dramatic Sleeves?

The prices for dramatic sleeves start at $288 and top out at $8,000 with these items, on average, selling for $863.

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.

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