1970s Halston Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Wrap Cape Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s HALSTON lipstick red silk chiffon dress with attached cape ! Wrap style with interior snap and two hook-and-eye closures and elastic waistband.
Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately vertically ruched front bodice with a back cape emanating from the shoulders and a full ski...
Black sleeveless cocktail dress with cape GIVENCHY
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless cocktail dress with cape ( the cape is attached to the dress) Fabric composition: 80% rayon, 19% polyamide , 1% elastane.
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress with Feather Bolero size S
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Small ( please see measurements ) Bustier beaded evening dress, Empire waist with attached cape-like. Black fabric on dress has some stretch, Back zip closure.
60s Pierre Cardin Tropical Floral Silk Dress with Attached Cape
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vividly printed tropical floral silk chiffon dress from Pierre Cardin comes with a matching cape that attaches invisibly to the dress straps with a hook and eye.
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Asymmetric Silk Cocktail Dress w/Cape ca. 1992
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1992 Pierre Cardin haute couture black silk asymmetric cocktail dress with attached cape. This is absolutely one of the most beautiful garments I've ever seen and it is a mas...
1930S Black & Nude Silk Chiffon Lace Gown With Attached Cape
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black & Nude Silk Chiffon Lace Gown With Attached Cape
1970S Silver Metallic Lurex Knit Slinky Disco Gown With Attached Cape & Crystal
Located in New York, NY
1970S Silver Metallic Lurex Knit Slinky Disco Gown With Attached Cape & Crystal Belt
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Shoulder Cape Long Orange Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Shoulder Cape Long Orange Dress Measurements taken laid flat: Bust: 16.14 inches (41 cm) without stretching Waist: 14.17 inches (36 cm) without stretching...
1970s La Mendola Print Jersey Dress with Silk Chiffon Overlay
By La Mendola
Located in Gresham, OR
Long sleeve dress with matching print attached cape. Light shoulder pads.
BADGLEY MISCHKA c.1990’s Black Crochet Knit Cape Shawl Sleeveless Midi Dress NWT
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Thiensville, WI
BADGLEY MISCHKA c.1990’s Black Crochet Knit Cape Shawl Sleeveless Midi Dress NWT Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Badgley Mischka Designer: Mark Badgley, James Mischka Style: Sleeveless midi ...
1970S Yellow & Orange Nylon Satin Jersey Floral Maxi Dress With Ruffle Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1970S Yellow & Orange Nylon Satin Jersey Floral Maxi Dress With Ruffle Sleeves Attached Cape
Dramatic Gold lame paisley print "scherazade" harem gown
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic teal blue chiffon and gold lame paisley motif harem pant gown. Dress has long sheer sleeves with attached cape that flows around back length of the piece.
Halston
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black jersey ruched and draped cocktail dress with long sleeves and attached cape. c.1980's
Pat Sandler Vintage 1960s Nude Silk Chiffon Sequined 60s Gown w/ Attached Cape
By Pat Sandler
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s PAT SANDLER nude silk chiffon and sequined evening dress with attached cape! Features hundreds of hand sewn gold and silver sequins throughout.
Sold
Size: Medium - XL
Missoni Vintage 1970s Rare Striped Wool Long Sleeve 70s Cape Dress Bonwit Teller
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 1970s MISSONI for BONWIT TELLER long sleeve striped wool dress, with attached cape! Defintely a musuem worthy piece!
Amazing 1960s Hot Pink Chiffon Sleeveless Vintage 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1960 hot pink chiffon dress with attached semi sheer chiffon cape! Features a form fitting bodice with flattering and flirty skirt.
A Gorgeous Vintage Cape Back Maxi Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Darted bodice and fitted body dress with a wide butterfly attached cape. The dress is lined.
1950s Vibrant Floral Cocktail Babydoll Dress with Attached Cape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely 1950s babydoll cocktail dress done in a gorgeous purple and green floral silk taffeta, accented by an attached cape in the back.
MOSCHINO Couture Dress, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Moschino Couture cocktail dress with attached single arm cape. Super extra fine black faille fabric item fully lined with 'spaghetti' shoulder straps & zips up side.
Patricia Lester Pleated Silk Dress with Attached Cape
By Patricia Lester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress from Patricia Lester likely dates to the 1990's and is made of ombre multicolored pleated silk. Neckline is trimmed with with spaced silvery blue seed beads. Same be...
Pierre Cardin 1978 Cape Backed Evening Gown
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Heavy weight black silk crepe tapered sheath dress with massive front slit + attached cape. Heavy weight rhinestone studded zipper with large teardrop zipper pull + circular zipper-s...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Sold|$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
Judith Leiber Clear and Green Rhinestone Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber clutch Clear and green rhinestones in a stripe pattern Silver snap closure Silver chain strap that can be stored inside Soft silver leather lining Comes with silver...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit, fw 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit comprising: single breasted blazer jacket with shawl lapel, straight leg pants and knee length pencil skirt. Fall-Winter 1998
$895
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Ivory Cotton Colrful Embroidered Flowers Off Shoulder Vintage Boho Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 70s ivory cotton embroidered flowers off-the-shoulder boho Spanish inspired dress! Features a flattering relaxed fit bodice with elastic at the shoulders and waist. Bright color...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...
$223Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
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.
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