Rose Taft CHIC! Couture Beaded and Blue Satin Evening Gown Plus Size 16/18
By ROSE TAFT
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We have never seen an evening gown (couture or designer ready to wear) that has as much jaw dropping, exquisite embellishments as this gown has.
Plus Size Vintage Mr. Blackwell Gorgeous 1970s Size 22 Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell, Mr Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1970s MR BLACKWELL plus size maxi dress / gown! Vibrant hues of purples, blues, yellows and greens in a floral tropical print. Peasant style, with semi sheer bill...
C.D Greene 1990s Plus Size 16 - 18 Black Rayon + Leather High Neck Evening Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 90s vintage CD GREENE black rayon and leather self belted evening gown! Features an attached black leather belt. Chic high neck. Hidden zipper up th eback with hook-and-eye ...
Vintage Bill Blass Size 16 Blue + White Nautical Plus Size Linen Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BILL BLASS Size 16 blue and white nautical long sleeved linen dress! Features the finest of Irish linens that is super soft and flattering. Beautiful shade of blue looks...
1950s Alix of Miami Size 14 Plus Size Blue + Green Flower Vintage 50s Dress
By Alix of Miami
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s ALIX OF MIAMI rare larger size wiggle dress! Features cotton fabric, with velvet accents. Three royal blue velvet straps at each shoulder. Figure flattering fit, with ...
Chic 1960s Black Large Plus Size Beaded Vintage 60s Wool Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s plus size dress by legendary plus size fashion house Lane Bryant! Back in the 60s Lane Bryant was a very pricey store with very well made garments, as it was the only plac...
$656Sale Price|25% Off
Size: XL
1960s Large Plus Size Gold Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger size gold and silver silk brocade belted shirt dress ! Features 5 fabric covered buttons up the front. Detachable matching tie sash belt. Flattering 3/4 sleeves. Pe...
1990s Large Plus Size Burnt Orange Linen Dolman Sleeve Vintage 90s Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s large / plus size burnt orange Linen tunic dress ! Simply slips over the head. Mock hammered gold button at center neck. Dolman sleeves can accomodate an array of bust...
1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Hand painted flowers in blue, turquois...
Chic 1960s Plus Size 16 / 18 Silver + Black 60s Vintage Bell Sleeve Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black and silver crepe rayon plus size dress! Features a tailored silver metallic lurex bodice, with a flattering and forgiving shift shape. Stylish wide bell sleeves. Ful...
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 dress! Features a forgiving body, with impeccably tailored seams. Rhinestone shoulder s...
Intricately Beaded Silk Holiday Gown with Back Sash, Plus Size, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
80s Beaded Black & Gold Holiday Gown. Angled sleeves and intricate beading e with a floral emerald design center front. In good vintage condition. Back zipper and hook. Satin back sa...
D’Crenza Beverly Hills Vintage Custom Royal Blue Silk Evening Gown Plus Size
By D'Crenza
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Lea D’Crenza was a fashion designer to the stars of Hollywood and the rich and famous from 1960s to 1970s. His couture salon was on Beverly Blvd in Beverly Hills. This evening gown ...
Gorgeous Vintage Bob Mackie Plus Size 14 Black Strapless 1990s 90s Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BOB MACKIE solid black plus size evening dress is a rare Size 14! Strapless silhouettes, with an extraordinary flattering fit! Interior boned bodice holds everything i...
Emanuel Ungaro Plus-Size Green Ombre Silk Velvet Maxi Dress Size XL
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous stretch silk velvet plus size maxi dress in gradient green. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 14/ 48 Color: Green/ Light Gray Fabric: Si...
Plus Size Vintage Judy Hornby Couture Hand Painted Gold Black Animal Print Dress
By Judy Hornby
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare hard to find plus size vintage JUDY HORNBY Couture gold and black hand painted zebra and leopard print bishop sleeve silk mermaid hem gown! Features a v-neckline. Handpainted me...
Chic 1960s Large Plus Size Bubblegum Pink Beaded Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger plus size bubble gum pink beaded shift dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn silver and pink beads and rhinestones on the collar. Full metal zipper up the back with...
Vintage Bob Mackie Plus Size 1990s Black + Silver Rhinestone Long Sleeve Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage BOB MACKIE plus size black long sleeve dress! Features hand-sewn rhinestones and beads with silver threading. One pocket at the left side of the hip. Hidden zipper up...
50s Ceil Chapman Plus Size Peanut Light Brown Silk Taffeta Vintage Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s CEIL CHAPMAN plus size light brown / peanut color silk taffeta wiggle dress! Chapman was a favorite amongst 50s starlets such as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and ...
Amazing Late 1970s Plus Size Kelly Green Sequined Vintage 70s Long Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1970s kelly green sequined and beaded long sleeve silk dress! Features a kelly green silk backdrop. Thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Vibrant colors o...
$1,195
Size: Small / Medium
Incredible Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Hot Pink Fully Sequined 90s Mini Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage LILLIE RUBIN 1990s schocking hot pink fully sequined and beaded mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequin throughout. Pink seed beads line the sleeves and plung...
Barbie Fashion Model / "Tout de Suite"/ Gold Label
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Barbie Fashion Model / "Tout de Suite"/ Gold Label Certificate of authenticity. 18700 copies worldwide
1970s Pauline Trigere Fuchsia Silk Faille Evening Gown with Balloon Sleeves
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1970s Pauline Trigere fuchsia fine silk faille evening gown with deep "V" neckline, a Renaissance styled pointed waistline, full pleated skirt and large ballooned 3/4 leng...
Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
F/W 1996 Ann Demeulemeester Runway Black Asymmetric Button-Up Collar Dress
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ann Demeulemeester’s Fall/Winter 1996 collection, this black stretch dress features an asymmetric high collar and a dramatic button-up closure that extends from the neckline to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
$985
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Jay Morley for Fern Viollete Vintage Rose Print Pink + White Maxi Dress
By Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s JAY MORLEY FOR FERN VIOLLETE pink and white rosette cotton voile maxi dress! Features allover mini roses, with embroidered rosette waistband. Sizable bow should...
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 1985 Faux Fur Coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Norwich, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier 'Gibo' coat, in blue faux fur. From the Fall/Winter 1985 collection, as seen on the runway. Very oversized design, with large pockets to front and quilted lining ...
Lorrie Kabala 1980s Ivory Lace Sheer Size 8 Vintage 80s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress ! Features romantic vintage lace with embroidered lace trims. Buttons up the top back c...
Chic 1960s Pale Yellow Embroidered Flower Linen Vintage 60s Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s pale yellow embroidered linen sheath dress ! Features intricate embroidery of flowers and daisies throughout the front and back hem. Fully lined. Hidden metal zipper up th...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Black and White Fit n' Flare Strapless Button Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1990s vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Couture black and white dress! Features a black silk and cotton netting throughout. Five oversized mock buttons up the front. Built in int...
Etro multicolor floral stripe paisley print plunging cut out maxi dress gown
By Etro
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly feminine floor length dress by Etro from their Spring/Summer 2007 runway collection Low cut plunging neckline Floral, stripe and paisley multicolour...
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.