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2001 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Leopard Acid Print Ruffled Silk Dress
2001 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Leopard Acid Print Ruffled Silk Dress

2001 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Leopard Acid Print Ruffled Silk Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

The asymmetrical paneling and raw-edged finishes enhance its avant-garde energy, while the high neckline and long sleeves add a dramatic contrast to the body-skimming silhouette.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Jeff Banks Black Yellow Geometric Floral Sheer Chiffon Shirt
1970s Jeff Banks Black Yellow Geometric Floral Sheer Chiffon Shirt

1970s Jeff Banks Black Yellow Geometric Floral Sheer Chiffon Shirt

By Jeff Banks

Located in London, GB

The chiffon is subtly plissé pleated which adds texture and movement. The shirt is long sleeved with a dramatic elongated curved collar sometimes known as a 'dog ear collar'.

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1970s British Blouses and Tops

Alexander McQueen Striped Wool & Cashmere Blend Button-Up Sweater
Alexander McQueen Striped Wool & Cashmere Blend Button-Up Sweater

Alexander McQueen Striped Wool & Cashmere Blend Button-Up Sweater

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The unique tapering at the waist enhances the silhouette, creating a flattering shape, while the balloon-style sleeves add a dramatic flair. With a sophisticated palette of dark navy...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sweaters

Moroccan Caftan Purple and Gold Damask Embroidered Vintage Kaftan 1960s
Moroccan Caftan Purple and Gold Damask Embroidered Vintage Kaftan 1960s

Moroccan Caftan Purple and Gold Damask Embroidered Vintage Kaftan 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Tailored as a custom-made piece, the caftan features a graceful rounded neckline, dramatic wide sleeves, and a sweeping silhouette that falls beautifully from the shoulders.

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1960s Moroccan Kaftans

Guy Laroche Batwing Silk Crepe Graphic Print Dress
Guy Laroche Batwing Silk Crepe Graphic Print Dress

Guy Laroche Batwing Silk Crepe Graphic Print Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in New York, NY

Tapered fit with deep dramatic batwing sleeves. Back button entry. Size 38 Vintage, Modern size is smaller.

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1980s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Crepe Evening Dress, FW 1997
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Crepe Evening Dress, FW 1997

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Crepe Evening Dress, FW 1997

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

The short, wide structured cap sleeves create dramatic shoulder volume and were a recurring detail featured on several key looks from the show

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown

Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Features a beautiful color of green with blue and brown flowers throughout. Chic puff sleeves and a dramatic long ruffle train hem. Ruffles at hem and at each sleeve cuff are trimmed...

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1970s Evening Gowns

vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black draped top and skirt suit
vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black draped top and skirt suit

vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black draped top and skirt suit

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in San Fransisco, CA

The neckline is cut asymmetrically and can be styled to sit slightly off the shoulder, giving it a dramatic, figure-enhancing shape. Sleeves are long and slim, balancing the volume o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Skirt Suits

Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress
Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress

Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Geneva, CH

Finished with a "faille moiré" design, it features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline framed by dramatic oversized puffed sleeves. Figure-hugging fit with a draped above the kne...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket
1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket

1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket

Located in London, GB

The piece is a beautiful example of such workmanship may have gone over a bridal dress, with a stylish plunging dinner-blazer style collar that can be worn open, or fastened at the n...

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Early 1900s British Wedding Dresses

Area Crystal-Trim Ruffle Crop Bustier Top
Area Crystal-Trim Ruffle Crop Bustier Top

Area Crystal-Trim Ruffle Crop Bustier Top

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This poplin-style white crop top is anything but ordinary, featuring dramatic flared sleeves and a bustier-style cupping at the center.

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2010s European Crop Tops

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s

By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves. The dress zips at the back side panel and is constructed...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown
Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown

Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Back zipper closure with keyhole back. Extra long sleeves. Dramatic thigh high front slit. Don't miss ut!

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

1920s Maria Gallenga Couture Metallic Stencilled Velvet Novelty Gown
1920s Maria Gallenga Couture Metallic Stencilled Velvet Novelty Gown

1920s Maria Gallenga Couture Metallic Stencilled Velvet Novelty Gown

By Maria Gallenga

Located in Studio City, CA

The floor length gown features dramatic gold lame-lined trumpet sleeves and is lined in silk.

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20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Moroccan Metallic Silk Brocade Caftan in Purple and Gold
1970s Moroccan Metallic Silk Brocade Caftan in Purple and Gold

1970s Moroccan Metallic Silk Brocade Caftan in Purple and Gold

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Tailored in a relaxed, flowing silhouette, the caftan features a traditional Moroccan neckline framed with finely hand-applied sfifa (braided passementerie), wide embellished sleeves...

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20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

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

Hand Embroidered White Net Kaftan W/ Machine Lace Panels & Eyelet Fringe Details
Hand Embroidered White Net Kaftan W/ Machine Lace Panels & Eyelet Fringe Details

Hand Embroidered White Net Kaftan W/ Machine Lace Panels & Eyelet Fringe Details

Located in Gresham, OR

Floral motif silk embroidery on each side panel create an etherial feel which is joined together with white machine-made lace at center front and back. Dramatic angel-like sleeves ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Vintage Japanese Magenta Orange Tie Dye Silk Kimono jacket, 1970s
Vintage Japanese Magenta Orange Tie Dye Silk Kimono jacket, 1970s

Vintage Japanese Magenta Orange Tie Dye Silk Kimono jacket, 1970s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size estimate: S/M Bust, waist, hips: 36 inches Sleeves: 23 inches (measured from neckline) Length: 32 inches The shorter haori style of this kimono dates to the 1940’s, and feature...

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1970s Japanese Capes

Diane Freis Floral Chiffon Jumpsuit, 1980s
Diane Freis Floral Chiffon Jumpsuit, 1980s

Diane Freis Floral Chiffon Jumpsuit, 1980s

By Diane Freis

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The pants of the jumpsuit are done in rhythmically pleated chiffon that finish in a dramatic culotte leg. Flowing, pleated sleeves round out the design.

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1980s Jumpsuits

Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket
Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket

Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size estimate: SML/MED/ LRG Shoulders: 24 inches (dropped shoulder) Bust: 42 Waist: 42 Hip: 44 Length: 37 inches The shorter haori style of this kimono dates to the 1940’s, and fea...

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1940s Japanese Jackets

Galanos Floral Dot print Billow Sleeve Cut-Out Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s
Galanos Floral Dot print Billow Sleeve Cut-Out Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s

Galanos Floral Dot print Billow Sleeve Cut-Out Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s

By Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From the round neckline, to the delicate gathers just below the shoulders and dramatic semi-sheer billowing sleeves that are finished with a slim cuff.

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1970s American Day Dresses

A Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Blouse and Pants Set Spring Summer Collection 2014
A Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Blouse and Pants Set Spring Summer Collection 2014

A Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Blouse and Pants Set Spring Summer Collection 2014

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Toulon, FR

Blouse with dramatic amplitude and long puffed sleeves in shape of  amphora and iron frame inspired by Gigot sleeves of the nineteenth century.

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2010s French Chemises

Vintage F/W 2004 Look #27 Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Dress Italian 42
Vintage F/W 2004 Look #27 Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Dress Italian 42

Vintage F/W 2004 Look #27 Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Dress Italian 42

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Crafted from diaphanous silk chiffon, the dress features: • Signature pleating that wraps around the body in dynamic, body-contouring lines. • Dramatic bell sleeves, semi-sheer and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail 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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