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
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Plus Size Vintage Mr. Blackwell Gorgeous 1970s Size 22 Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1970s MR BLACKWELL plus size maxi dress / gown! Vibrant hues of purples, blues
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1970s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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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
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1950s Alix of Miami Size 14 Plus Size Blue + Green Flower Vintage 50s Dress
By Alix of Miami
Located in San Diego, CA
, or wedges for day, and heels for evening. In great condition. Made in USA Fits like a modern Size
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1960s Large Plus Size Gold Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Shirt Dress
$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
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1960s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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 Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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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
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20th Century Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
D’Crenza Beverly Hills Vintage Custom Royal Blue Silk Evening Gown Plus Size
By D'Crenza
Located in Palm Desert, CA
1970s. His couture salon was on Beverly Blvd in Beverly Hills. This evening gown was custom-made in the
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size 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
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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20th Century Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
Amazing Late 1970s Plus Size Kelly Green Sequined Vintage 70s Long Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
. Perfect belted or alone. In great condition. Approximately Size Extra Large + Measurements: 52 inch bust
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1970s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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...
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1970s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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 ...
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1990s European Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1990s Pierre Balmain Demi-Couture Cherry Blossom Embroidery Dress Coat Hat Set
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Pierre Balmain Demi-Couture Cherry Blossom Embroidery Dress Coat Hat Set
By Balmain Ivoire, Balmain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous creme cherry blossom embroidered Pierre Balmain demi-couture dress set. From the 1990s, this stunning set is comprised of a matching sleeveless dress, coat, and...
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1990s French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
$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...
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
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1980s Indian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1950s Fred Perlberg Beautiful Robins Egg Blue Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
$950
Size: Small - Small Medium
1950s Fred Perlberg Beautiful Robins Egg Blue Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
By Fred Perlberg Originals, Fred Perlberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
$775Sale Price|22% Off
Size: XS - Small Medium
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare 90s vintage COLTRANE CONUI pink and raspberry silk + satin bodcon 'petal' dress! Coltrane Conui is a highly sought after label that only produced for a couple years. The b...
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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 ...
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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...
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1970s Jay Morley for Fern Viollete Vintage Rose Print Pink + White Maxi Dress
$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
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1970s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
$933Sale Price|25% Off
Size: XS
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s House of Nine demi couture black silk chiffon bombshell halter dress ! Tailored bodice with three strands of rhinestones under the bust that leads into the back. Full...
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1950s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
Amazing Vintage Bill Blass Royal Blue Avant Garde One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
$575
Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Vintage Bill Blass Royal Blue Avant Garde One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage BILL BLASS royal blue one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features attached 'ropes' in the same fabric drape across the front and back bust. Criss cross back hooks clo...
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
1970s Vintage Oscar de la Renta Matching Plaid Dress + Jacket Ensemble
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant 2-piece vintage 1970s jacket and dress ensemble by Oscar de la Renta. Dress is partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. Jacket is fully lined with button, tie and hook...
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1970s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown
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Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage plus size evening gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have purple, red, blue and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage plus size evening gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by D'Crenza, Alix of Miami and Bill Blass — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown?
Prices for a vintage plus size evening gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $339 and can go as high as $4,000, while, on average they fetch $1,550.
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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