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1980s Victor Costa Black Cocktail Dress w/ Jeweled Waist M
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Hope, ON
Elegant cocktail dress with a soft jersey top and satin skirt with a mesh lining for shape purposes
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1980s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

A Jeanne Lanvin Couture cocktail Dress, Circa 1965
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965 France Elegant cocktail dress in black gazar and thin stripes gold, vermilion, gray and
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage A Jeanne Lanvin Couture cocktail Dress, Circa 1965
A Jeanne Lanvin Couture cocktail Dress, Circa 1965
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
Sportmax Elegant Pink Dress
By Sportmax
Located in Iba, PH
young women. Designed by Sportmax, this Midi dress is presented with an alternative silhouette
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20th Century Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Cocktail Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1930s Silk lamé floral print in brown, mauve, blue, yellow and green. Dress has cap
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1930s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1975 France Elegant cocktail or ceremonial dress in navy chiffon printed with white polka
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1970s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Blue Silk Cocktail Coat Dress
By Townley
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Townley Evening Blue Silk Wrap Coat Dress. Perfect for cocktail party. Coat is lined in Green
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1960s Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Jackie Rogers Elegant Bias Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress
By Jackie Rogers
Located in New York, NY
Jackie Rogers Elegant Bias Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress. 2 layers of bias black silk chiffon are
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1990s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
, beautifully emphasizing feminine curves. Featuring an elegant bateau neckline at the front, the dress reveals
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1990s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress
Size: FR40 (US 8) but runs a bit small
Moschino 'Couture' asymmetrical one shoulder cocktail dress
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in New York, NY
This Moschino couture black cocktail dress fits wonderfully to the body, and the pleating along the
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1980s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1990s Prada Brown Cocktail Dress with Beading
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Prada cocktail dress from the early 1990s. This dress clearly is inspired by the clean and
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1990s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Mugler Vintage Long Cocktail Dress with Distinctive Neckline
By Mugler
Located in Milano, IT
. The dress is very beautiful and elegant, reserved for evenings worthy of its class. The dress has no
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1980s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Paul Louis Orrier Changeant Draped Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and elegant Paul Louis Orrier Cocktail Dress made with 2 layers of silk chiffon, the first
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1980s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Franka Black Velvet Short Cocktail Evening Sheath Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Franka vintage 80s short dress. Elegant one-shoulder sheath dress with tone-on-tone streaks. Black
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1980s English Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Miss. Magnin Black Cocktail Dress w/ Ruffled Skirt, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black Cocktail Dress w/ Ruffled Skirt, 1960s. Elegant high collar with set pleated ruffles matches
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1960s Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1990s Bill Blass Couture Black Bow Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an elegant vintage Bill Blass little black dress. From the 1990s, this elegant dress
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1990s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Silk Yellow Floral Print Cocktail Dress, 1950s-1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1950s-1960s vintage floral printed silk cocktail dress with 3/4 length sleeves and
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1950s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1980s Victor Costa Black Tiered Chiffon Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1980s Victor Costa black strapless cocktail dress. Tiers of folded chiffon with a silver
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1980s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Helen Rose Vintage Black Ruffle Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an elegant and collectible fitted vintage cocktail dress made by costume and clothing
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1960s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk
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1990s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress with Detachable Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Two for the price of one! Elegant 1960s floral print silk sheath dress with sheer silk organza
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1960s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1970s Lanvin black crepe/velvet and rhinestone buttons elegant dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black wool crepe with velvet & rhinestones button at the front + cuffs. French size 38 in excellent condition. Measurements taken flat: Sh to Sh 16inch/41cm - Ua to Ua 18inch/46cm(x2...
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1970s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

John Galliano Vintage Bias Cut Cocktail Dress Spring Summer 1995
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano Spring Summer 1995 Bias Cut Cocktail Dress. This is an exquisite piece as it's
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1990s Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Jacques Heim psychedelic print silk cocktail dress. circa 1960s
By Jacques Heim
Located in London, GB
yet always luxurious and elegant This multicoloured slightly baby-doll dress constructed a raw silk
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Alberta Ferretti Short Dress w Jewel
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
the same time very sensual effect. The dress is suitable for casual as well as elegant situations.
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1990s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Unusual Galanos Silk Crepe Pleated Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Galanos Silk Crepe 2 piece pleated dress. Unusual design from Galanos. The printed black
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1980s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s John Cavanagh Black Lace and Velvet Couture Cocktail Dress
By John Cavanagh
Located in London, GB
This incredible 1960s black lace and velvet cocktail dress is couture from British designer John
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1950s British Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

A Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress Numbered 112776 Circa 1965
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965/1970 France Elegant Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress numbered 112776 Circa
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Huey Waltzer Size 6 8 Elegant Off Shoulder Black Plaid Vintage 90s Dress
By HUEY WALTZER
Located in San Diego, CA
cocktail dress! Features a black satin Avant Garde tailored off-the shoulder fitted bodice. Flattering
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1990s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

A Jacques Heim Cocktail Chiffon Embroidered Dress and bolero Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965 France Cocktail dress in navy silk tulle embroidered with floche silk and its bolero
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

A Jacques Heim Cocktail Chiffon Embroidered Dress and bolero Circa 1965
A Jacques Heim Cocktail Chiffon Embroidered Dress and bolero Circa 1965
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Size: Equivalent to French size 38-39
Thierry Mugler Vintage Wrap Dress with Nautical Anchor
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Milano, IT
waist. The collar is very reminiscent of that of an elegant jacket, which makes the dress a perfect mix
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1990s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Open-Back Sequin-Embellished Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Geneva, CH
Channeling the timeless glamour, this late 50's - early 60's Maggy Rouff haute couture cocktail
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Léonard Paris silk jersey print dress, A / W 1971
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in London, GB
Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Dress This dress is constructed from silk jersey printed with a orange
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1980s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Teal Traina Raw Silk Dress . Early 1960's.
By Teal Traina, Geoffrey Beene
Located in University City, MO
Chic raw silk beige dress probably designed by Geoffrey Beene in the early in 1960's for Teal
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1960s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

LOUIS FERAUD 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress Black Silk Taffetta Ruffles Sz 8
By Louis Feraud
Located in Lakewood, CO
Gorgeous Louis Feraud strapless black dress with elegant, tiered ruffles (5 tiers) ending in a
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1980s German Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in
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1950s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Estevez Vintage Yellow Linen Color Block Sheath Dress, 1960s
By Estevez
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1960s vintage yellow color block linen sheath dress by Estevez. Fully lined with back hook
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1960s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Floral Print Ruched Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
be Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer and I can totally see why. This dress is flirty and elegant at
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1950s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Late 1990s Gianni Versace Canary Yellow Knit Wool Sleeveless Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a canary yellow knit Gianni Versace sleeveless dress. From the late 1990s, this elegant
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1990s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Georgio Armani Midnight Blue Silk Jersey Form-Fitting Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Georgio Armani midnight blue silk jersey form-fitting dress has a wonderfully elegant, yet sexy and
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1990s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1980's Never Worn Jean Louis Scherrer Lace and Satin Cocktail Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's unworn silver lace and taupe satin cocktail dress with illusion neckline by Jean Louis
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1980s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Chanel cream colour classic silk lined short sleeves cocktail dress. C.1990s
By Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
keeping with the elegant yet sporty style that so familiar to the famous French the house. The dress is
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1990s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1990s Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Black Linen Sleeveless Button Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
of pearl accent buttons on the side. Effortlessly elegant, this vintage Christian Dior dress is the
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1990s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Jacques Heim couture finished silk crepe bow details cocktail dress . circa 1960
By Jacques Heim
Located in London, GB
yet always luxurious and elegant. This apple green slightly baby-doll dress constructed from silk
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Halter Neck Bodycon Backless Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black knit Alaia halterneck dress. From the Spring/Summer 1986 collection
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1980s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Late 1950's Black Christian Dior Dress UK 8 US 4
By Christian Dior
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This collectible and rare late 1950's Christian Dior dress, rendered in a deep black wool crepe
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1950s European Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s
By Original by Rudolf
Located in Tucson, AZ
pleated cummerbund make a gentle, elegant impression without saying a word. Cap sleeve cocktail dress
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1950s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Rare Azzedine Alaia Signature Fawn-Hue Form-Fitting Eyelet Accented Swing Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia's wonderfully elegant form-fitting swing dress accented throughout with woven eyelets design
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1980s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950's Silk Brocade Butterfly Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A marvel to behold, this original 1950's silk brocade dress in a vibrant shade of fuchsia pink with
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1950s Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

GIANNI VERSACE VERSUS Spring/Summer 1993 black mini dress size 28/42
By Versus
Located in Rubiera, RE
making of outerwear or elegant dresses, but also in decorative elements.
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1990s Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Teal Green Blue Size 6 / 8 Satin Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA teal green / blue satin fit n' flare long sleeve cocktail dress
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Late 20th Century American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Guy D. Plus Size 14 / 16 Demi Couture Black One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage 60s GUY D. Demi Couture one rhinestone shoulder plus size cocktail
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1960s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1960's Iridescent Cream Sequin & Beaded Wool Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1960's cream knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with cream
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1960s Unknown Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Antonio Marras Elegant B&W Blouse
By Antonio Marras
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful white semi-leather and black viscose blouse designed and made by Antonio Marras in the 1980s. The blouse is very particular, in fact it is divided in two by the two main co...
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1980s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior Black Net Dress with Velvet Dot Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1980s Christian Dior Black net dress with velvet polka dot spaghetti strap gown. Perfect
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1980s Unknown Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Balenciaga Luxurious Vintage Purple Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, IT
with a bow at the occasion, to make it more sweet and elegant. At the waist the dress tightens and
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1990s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress made for Saks Fifth Ave. Simple sheath shape with puffy
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1980s American Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Thierry Mugler Formal Elegant Rubber Tire Mesh Transparent Gown Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in PARIS, FR
Thierry Mugler Formal Elegant Dress Rubber Tire Mesh Transparent Gown Cocktail Maxi Dress Mesh
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1990s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Pierre Balmain silk faille ivory cocktail dess, c. 1960s
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Boutique Paris
Located in London, GB
skills helped him to created with simplicity and fluid elegance. This Demi-couture Balmain cocktail dress
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

Jean Patou Velvet Dress, Circa 1968
By Jean Patou
Located in Geneva, CH
defines a frame and adds an elegant contrasting texture to the dress. Fully lined, it fastens with an
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1960s French Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Snake Print Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Simple and elegant Dolce & Gabbana slip cocktail dress from the 1990s. Silk chiffon all over snake
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1990s Italian Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress

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Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary elegant vintage cocktail dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect elegant vintage cocktail dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Galanos and Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding an elegant vintage cocktail dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Elegant Vintage Cocktail Dress?

The price for an elegant vintage cocktail dress starts at $152 and tops out at $107,055, and on average, selling for $1,100.

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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