1920s Vintage Black Pink Green Silk Lame Fringe Capelet Unisex S-M
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Black Silk lamè gold, green and reddish pink flower patter silk fringe evening capelet. Perfect for wedding , cocktail party or black tie event.
1950s De Pinna Pink Silk Evening Dress with Matching Capelet
Located in London, GB
This late 1950s dress is by De Pinna and is crafted from an incredibly vibrant matte fuchsia-pink taffeta silk. Beautifully made for the label’s store on Fifth Avenue, New York, it i...
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1968 Ossie Clark for Quorum capelet gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Austin, TX
1968 floral OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM full length dress with capelet from the 1968 Ossie Clark - Quorum show at Revolution club, London. Bust - open, High Waist 25", Hip 31", Length f...
Roland Mouret Gown with capelet and diamante detail
By Roland Mouret
Located in London, GB
A stunning evening gown by Roland Mouret. The black column dress has a white gathered capelet , and diamante detail on the front.
1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Organza Capelet
Located in London, GB
1930s gold and floral lame dress with contemporary custom-made capelet. Of an ankle skimming length, this piece is crafted from the most incredible fabric; a glittering golden lamé ...
Elegant Art Deco Pleated Crepe Halter Dress and Capelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Pleated Crepe Halter Dress and Cape from the 1930's in fluid patterned oyster rayon. Essentially a halter gown trimmed in knife pleated edging on all borders with br...
Chiffon and Sequin Coral Dress, Capelet Ensemble, Studio VL
By Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Black Crinkle Silk Chiffon and Sequin Coral Dress, Capelet Ensemble, Studio VL from the 2000's. Original sample, slip over dress and capelet decorated with sequined coral motifs base...
Halston Vintage Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress with Angel Capelet Sleeves 1970s
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous vintage Halston evening or cocktail dress dates to the 1970s and is a stunning example of the designer’s iconic minimalist glamour.
1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Cocktail Dress with Capelet and Fur Trim
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s mocha brown velvet sleeveless V neck cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeve capelet/ Jacket with faux fur trim. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Belt Fit US size 8
1970s Rumak Couture Silk Floral Chiffon Dress with Capelet
Located in London, GB
This 1970s chiffon midi-dress is by Rumak, the bohemian London boutique label that emulated the style and certainly the quality of celebrated British designer Thea Porter. An early e...
2005 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER sheer black RUNWAY dress with capelet and bustle back
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Jean Paul Gaultier dress is from Spring 2005, as seen on the runway in a slightly shorter version. This Jean Paul Gaultier dress is made from sheer black fabric, cut long and c...
Plunging Brown Lace Hollywood Regency Capelet Gown and Slip - M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In true Hollywood Regency style, this gown technically covers the body but would leave little to the imagination if it weren't for the slip worn underneath. Despite having yards of f...
1950s White Nylon Dress with Flocked Daisy Print and Matching Capelet
Located in London, GB
This charming white nylon flocked dress is cut with a classic 1950s silhouette. It has a fitted bodice, nipped-in waist, and full skirt. The neckline is cut straight across with wide...
1930s Orange and Black Plaid Print Silk Chiffon Dress and Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s Orange and Black plaid print Silk chiffon sleeveless dress and capelet. ( 2pcs) Fit Size US 2 **Dress has some fabric distressed. AS IS
1983 Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue & Striped Taffeta Cocktail Dress W/Capelet
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
1983 Madame Gres haute couture cocktail dress featuring a blue silk taffeta bodice w/thin spaghetti straps and a voluminous/pleated silk skirt w/blue, green, orange, and brown vertic...
1972 OSSIE CLARK black chiffon tiered evening dress with capelet
By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, Ossie Clark black chiffon evening dress dating to 1972. Designed with an empire waist, flowing tiered skirt, sheer blouson sleeves finished with elastic shiring at the wris...
1930's Glamorous Evening Gown with Capelet Collar
Located in Oradell, NJ
This gown epitomizes all of the characteristics of the 1930's design elements that evoke glamour and elegance. The gown has a somewhat fitted bodice, is cut on the bias, has a fitted...
Alfred Bossand Tulle Dress and Capelet
Located in New York, NY
Empire waisted Alfred Bossand tulle dress with sequin detail. Tulle on the bust is embroidered with creamy iridescent sequins. Full skirt edged in horsehair floats beautiful away f...
Adolfo Tropical Silk Jersey Strapless Dress with Half Capelet
By Adolfo
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo strapless dress with bold green, indigo and white tropical floral print. Wonderfully tailored, with fitted bodice and draped open tulip front slit above the knee for movement...
VINTAGE CUSTOM MADE PARTY DRESS & CAPELET SET
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a stunning set custom made by Jaxon's, Waikiki. The wrap dress is strapless in a beautiful scarlet fabric with black and gold foil asian motif print. The bodice is boned ...
Zac Posen Darling Minty Green Party Dress with Capelet
By Zac Posen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A romantic interlude by the master of whimsy and grace Zac Posen. Fit and flare style party dress in pastel green chiffon with gold lame trim. Tie neck halter top and flared skirt wi...
1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. 1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet
1970's Holly's Harp Bird Garden Print Burgundy Brocade Bias-Cut Capelet Gown
By Hollys Harp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and extremely rare Holly's Harp whimsical bird garden print bias-cut gown dating back to the mid 1970's. After opening a Los Angeles boutique and having her coll...
1960s Alfred Bosand Cream Silk Dress and Capelet with Black Bugle Beads
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful cream dress with lace appliqués from the esteemed Alfred Bosand. Covered in bugle beads in striped and floral patterns, this dress gives us an antique vibe especially wh...
Wonderful 60s I. Magnin Evening Capelet in Wool Knit & White Fox
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1960s evening capelet in wool knit trimmed in gorgeous,luscious white fox!
Ossie Clark black chiffon tiered evening dress with capelet, circa 1972
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Ossie Clark black evening dress constructed in chiffon crepe with satin lining, circa 1972.
1930s Black Lace Dress with capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s Black sheer net tulle and lace sleeveless dress with capelet. fit size US 0/2 ** final sale ** see some flaws ( image attached0
1970s Clovis Ruffin Purple Capelet Dress
By Clovis Ruffin, Clovis Ruffin Ruffinwear
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous vintage maxi dress from the 70's. Features a low, v-neck in front with square sleeves that hang in a cape-like style. Long, flowing full length maxi skirt. Made of lightweig...
1930s Blue and Apricot Dress with Capelet
Located in London, GB
This early 1930’s organza bias cut sleeveless dress comes in a beautiful muted apricot, turquoise and yellow floral print. The integral capelet covers the arms and is a common desig...
VALENTINO BLACK DRESS W/CAPELET DETAIL
By Valentino
Located in Alford, MA
Beautiful Valentino black crepe '70s dress featuring handkerchief hemline and organza capelet effect that echoes the pointed detail of the hem. The dress has an easy to wear bias cut...
GALANOS PRINT CHIFFON DRESS AND CAPELET/JACKET
By James Galanos
Located in Alford, MA
This romantic, blue and white floral print chiffon dress by James Galanos consists of a dropwaist slip dress and a ruffled pullover. The dress has a side zipper, while the jacket, wh...
Jeanne Lanvin silk gazar dress with matching capelet
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New York, NY
Silk gazar evening dress and caplet with red, pink, and green gros grain trim. Dress skirt has layered triangular panels creating an asymmetric hemline. Matching caplet is trimmed in...
Guy Laroche Lace Cocktail Dress With Capelet
By Guy Laroche
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche, navy, lace, A line, tiered cocktail dress with a slip like bodice, and horizontal satin bands at each tier. Satin bow detail at the middle bust. Comes with an attachabl...
Don Loper Silk Satin Dress w/ Capelet
By Don Loper
Located in Gresham, OR
This 50s Don Loper 2 piece ensemble is incredible! Demure silk satin styled in the simplest drop waist, strapless, flaired party dress with an aerodynamic matching capelet the snaps...
Chloé Floral Print Silk Dress with Capelet, 1970s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage 70s Chole silk dress in black, peach, blue floral print silk dress with capelet. Dress has spaghetti straps and long silk sash. Size: Small / 2 or 4 Bust: 32" / Wa...
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO Rare 2004 Silk Slip Gown & Feather Capelet Ensemble
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An extraordinary ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, circa 2004. The gown is a luminous seafoam silk slip, bias-cut for a fluid silhouette that skims the body. It feature...
runway YVES SAINT LAURENT AW10 Stefano Pilati black wool capelet dress FR38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway YVES SAINT LAURENT AW10 Stefano Pilati black wool capelet dress FR38 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Stefano Pilati Collection: AW2010 - Look 2 As seen on: Julija Steponav...
1970's Gina Fratini Pale Blue Moss Crepe Maxi Dress & Capelet Ensemble
By Gina Fratini
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Gina Fratini pale blue moss crepe maxi dress with gathered front and matching ruffled trim capelet with neck ties. In excellent condition. Size tag 8 but please consult measur...
Vicky Tiel Silk Animal Print Bustier Dress with Capelet Size Small
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel ensemble is composed animal print silk in gold and black. The dress is a rouched drape style bustier dress with a side zipper. The caplet features a mock neck with bu...
Marchesa Dress - Evening - Beaded Cocktail Capelet Skirt
By Marchesa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marchesa cocktail dress features a beige mesh of the shoulder panel with silver and blue crystal beadwork, pleated ruffle capelet, and silk satin skirt. Made in USA. Excellent Pre...
Lavender Silk Beaded Gown with Capelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feel like a fairy in this beaded silk gown. This gown is a lovely lavender color and comes with a matching capelet. Style this dress with a gold or silver strappy heel for the perfec...
Pink Chiffon Gown with Feathers and Capelet
Located in Alford, MA
Float through the night in this pale pink evening ensemble. Make your entrance wearing the cape, which flows gracefully over the arms to a longer back and ties at the nape of the nec...
1950’s Brown & Gold Linen Dress With Capelet & Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulously fun 'one stop shop' ensemble ... a matched dress, capelet and handbag! All you need to add for an evening out is a great pair of gold shoes and YOU!
Givenchy Tisci Black Beaded Chantilly Lace Capelet Gown Pre-Fall 2017
By Ricardo Tisci, Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Riccardo Tisci revamped the normally structured, streamlined version of Givenchy by introducing a panoply of color and texture to the design aesthetic. His Scandinavian inspired 2017...
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.
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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.