1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
satin in a darker, deeper purple tone. The chiffon falls from below the gathered bust in an empire-line
1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
satin in a darker, deeper purple tone. The chiffon falls from below the gathered bust in an empire-line
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s
By Malcolm Starr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown - 8- Circa 70's This Elinor Simmons for
Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver
1960S Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Evening Bolero
Located in New York, NY
1960S Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Evening Bolero
1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wi
By Alfred Bosand
Located in New York, NY
. 1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown With Cape
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily
1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist
Located in New York, NY
Decade: 1990s. Material: Silk . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements Bust: 32-34 in. Waist: 32-36 in. Overall length: 66 in. US: 10.
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Go
Located in New York, NY
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Gown
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Wais
Located in New York, NY
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Waist Gown
$600
Size: Up to Modern 8
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice
Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
The bodice of this exquisite vintage empire waist dress features an intricate beaded design
Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown
By Reem Acra
Located in Toronto, ON
This Reem Acra evening gown is in pristine condition, 100% silk, and size 10, made in USA. The
1960s Alfred Bosand Cream Silk Dress and Capelet with Black Bugle Beads
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Houston, TX
beads in striped and floral patterns, this dress gives us an antique vibe especially when worn with the
80 Bob Mackie Strapless Beaded Empire Waist Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple and elegant Strapless gown by the beloved glam master Bob Mackie. Empired waisted with criss
George Halley Beaded Chiffon Gown
By George Halley
Located in New Hope, PA
The bright orange Empire bodice of this stunning George Halley evening dress is smothered in orange
Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Gown w/Beaded Bodice
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous empire-waist Emilio Pucci black silk jersey gown with a beaded bodice, dating back to the
Marty Modell Beaded Brocade Empire Princess Dress
By I. Magnin, Marty Modell
Located in Gresham, OR
A metallic Marty Modell brocade mod 60s empire waist dress sold at I. Magnin. Heavily beaded
1970s Bill Gibb White Evening Dress with Beaded Art Deco Motive
By Bill Gibb
Located in London, GB
and silver toned rocaille beads and pink embroidered trim. There is an empire waistline and a flowing
Dotted Swiss Beaded Floral Print
Located in New Hope, PA
blue grosgrain ribbon belt at the Empire waistline. It is in excellent condition. Measurements
Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New
By Blumarine
Located in Miami, FL
and beads in shades of gray is paled in front toward the edge of the pleating. Falls in a soft
1960's Beaded Empire Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
Silk chiffon is delicately gathered at the shoulder seams and falls to the beaded Empire waist
Helen Rose 60s Empire Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Beaded Bodice
By Helen Rose
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 60s Helen Rose evening gown in two vibrant colors of lilac and apple green silk chiffon
1960s Grecian Style Chiffon Gown w/ Empire Beaded Cut-Outs
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Grecian style black silk chiffon gown: Back zipper, Empire waist w/ beaded eyelet
1960S MALCOLM STARR Hot Pink Wool Empire Waist Gown Beaded With Golden Crystal
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
1960S MALCOLM STARR Hot Pink Wool Empire Waist Gown Beaded With Golden Crystal Flowers
Elie Saab Black Beaded Lace Off the Shoulder Empire Bodice Crepe Gown & Train 42
By Elie Saab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elie Saab black beaded lace off the shoulder empire bodice crepe gown with a short train. Cap
Bill Blass Beaded Black Lace Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
By Maurice Rentner, Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
full skirt. It is in excellent condition. Measurements; Bust 36" Empire waist 28" Hips Full Length
2000S NAEEM KHAN Black Beaded Nylon Tulle Empire Waist Trained Gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in New York, NY
the train. 2000S NAEEM KHAN Black Beaded Nylon Tulle Empire Waist Trained Gown
Reem Acra Beaded Silk Cream Satin and Black Crepe Empire Gown 12
By Reem Acra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reem Acra beaded silk cream satin and black crepe empire gown with trained hem. Romantic Empire
Lilli Diamond Vintage 1970s Pale Gray Beaded Empire Maxi Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Sparks, NV
Pale gray maxi dress in slinky light weight nylon jersey. Empire waist and beaded nude illusion cut
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Wais
Located in New York, NY
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Waist Gown
1960S Off White Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Beaded Jackie O Style Mod Empire Wa
Located in New York, NY
1960S Off White Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Beaded Jackie O Style Mod Empire Waist Gown
90s Red Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
90s Red Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown.
1960s Emma Domb Vintage Dress Blue Beaded Sequins Evening Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Portland, OR
BUST: 36" EMPIRE WAIST LINE: 30" HIPS: 44" LENGTH from top of shoulder strap to Empire waist
Floral Beaded 1960s Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960’s – Navy silk full length gown covered with solid fuchsia, red, purple beadwork. Short sleeves
1970's Heavily-Beaded Sequin Pink Silk Chiffon Empire Bohemian Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1970's custom-made rose pink gown, the detailed construction and meticulous
Vintage 1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk-Chiffon Empire Bridal Dress Gown
By Malcolm Starr, Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
evening gown does not disappoint. The substantial weight of the draped silk chiffon fabric whispers high
1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk Chiffon Empire Goddess Bridal Dress Gown
By Malcolm Starr, Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
evening gown does not disappoint! The substantial weight of the draped silk chiffon fabric whispers high
Vintage 1960s Malcolm Starr Metallic Gold Colorful Beaded Silk Empire Maxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
evening maxi dress does not disappoint. The vibrant psychedelic paisley print netted metallic silk fabric
Halston for Martha Park Ave 1970's Beaded Chiffon Empire Dress with Collar Cape
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Halston for Martha Park Ave 1970's Beaded Chiffon Empire Dress with Collar Cape. Bugle bead details
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
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...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
$1,275
Size: Small / Medium
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 70s HOLLY'S HARP purple hand painted boho cold shoulder dress ! Features a beautiful medium shade of purple. Hand painted tress, leaves and rainbows throughout. Vibrant colors o...
$327Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
Versace S/S 2006 Bustier High Slit Silk Black Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2006 Bustier High Slit Black Evening Dress Gown IT 42
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey + Pleather Sexy Vintage 1990s Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage Gianfranco Ferre black jersey dress, with pleather details at bust and shoulder straps! Body hugging fit, that is very forgiving, yet extremely flattering! A definite he...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown Size: S Condition: Very good vintage condition
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.