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Exotic Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8
Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8

Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8

By Oscar De La Renta, Oscar de la Renta Active

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta exotic printed burgundy and silver stenciled silk velvet belted evening dress

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1990s American Evening Dresses

Exotic Salvatore Ferragamo Strapless Silk Leopard Print Dress Gown
Exotic Salvatore Ferragamo Strapless Silk Leopard Print Dress Gown

Exotic Salvatore Ferragamo Strapless Silk Leopard Print Dress Gown

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

silk. Boasts an exotic unusual look. Features nipped waist extending into full drapy skirt with high

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

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1970's Black Maxi Dress with Exotic Bird Embroidery
1970's Black Maxi Dress with Exotic Bird Embroidery

1970's Black Maxi Dress with Exotic Bird Embroidery

Located in London, GB

Stunning 1970's black dress made from a polyester knit. The shape is characteristic of the era

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1970s Maxi Dress

Trigere 1980s Exotic Animal Print Gold Lamé Gown w/ Scarf
Trigere 1980s Exotic Animal Print Gold Lamé Gown w/ Scarf

Trigere 1980s Exotic Animal Print Gold Lamé Gown w/ Scarf

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Luxurious gold lame animal print strapless gown from Pauline Trigere. Has a liquid-like quality and movement. Comes with scarf in same material.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Laura BIAGIOTTI "New" Exotic Bird Feathers (Pre-Ban) Single Piece Jacket- Unworn
Laura BIAGIOTTI "New" Exotic Bird Feathers (Pre-Ban) Single Piece Jacket- Unworn

Laura BIAGIOTTI "New" Exotic Bird Feathers (Pre-Ban) Single Piece Jacket- Unworn

By Laura Biagiotti

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Laura BIAGIOTTI Exotic Bird Feathers (Pre-Ban), Haute Couture, Single Piece created by Biagiotti

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Exotic & Colorful Gold Lamé Evening Dress
1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Exotic & Colorful Gold Lamé Evening Dress

1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Exotic & Colorful Gold Lamé Evening Dress

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A somewhat simple silhouette is transformed to a dazzling evening dress by an abstract floral gold

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Larry Aldrich Exotic Print Cocktail Dress
Larry Aldrich Exotic Print Cocktail Dress

Larry Aldrich Exotic Print Cocktail Dress

By Larry Aldrich

Located in New York, NY

Larry Aldrich, sleeveless, paisley pattern, gold lame cocktail dress with emerald tone rhinestone

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Etro Exotic Silk Print Tunic Dress Made in Italy Size 40
Etro Exotic Silk Print Tunic Dress Made in Italy Size 40

Etro Exotic Silk Print Tunic Dress Made in Italy Size 40

By Etro

Located in University City, MO

Etro Exotic silk print tunic dress Made in Italy Size 40 The beautiful silk dress is designed with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sac Evening Dresses

Exotic 1970's Bob Cunningham Blue & Gold Lamé Brocade Dress
Exotic 1970's Bob Cunningham Blue & Gold Lamé Brocade Dress

Exotic 1970's Bob Cunningham Blue & Gold Lamé Brocade Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

The silhouette is simple but the fabric makes it divine! This blue and gold lamé dress by Bob

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1970s American Evening Dresses

NWT Fausto Puglisi Exotic Grecian High Low Silk Dress Gown
NWT Fausto Puglisi Exotic Grecian High Low Silk Dress Gown

NWT Fausto Puglisi Exotic Grecian High Low Silk Dress Gown

By FAUSTO PUGLISI

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of the most popular creations by Fausto Puglisi as seen on the runway. Features striking starburst and cross print. The gown has a light airy look with a full and long train....

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1960 Exotic Gold Lame Floral Print Maxi Dress W/ High Side Slit
1960 Exotic Gold Lame Floral Print Maxi Dress W/ High Side Slit

1960 Exotic Gold Lame Floral Print Maxi Dress W/ High Side Slit

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1960s gold lame and floral print maxi dress: High side slit, balloon sleeves, wide scoop

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Gucci Runway Exotic Colorful Origami Gown
Gucci Runway Exotic Colorful Origami Gown

Gucci Runway Exotic Colorful Origami Gown

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

collection boasts dramatic dresses and gowns accompanied with oversize horsebit belts, a Gucci style

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Eloise Curtis Exotic Mod Paisley Tunic Dress and Pant Suit, 1960s
Eloise Curtis Exotic Mod Paisley Tunic Dress and Pant Suit, 1960s

Eloise Curtis Exotic Mod Paisley Tunic Dress and Pant Suit, 1960s

By Eloise Curtis for Happenstance

Located in Atlanta, GA

for Happenstance pant and tunic ensemble conjures up images of exotic worlds and lavish lifestyles

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Exotic Cotton Velvet Maxi Vest for Saks Fifth Avenue c 1980s
Exotic Cotton Velvet Maxi Vest for Saks Fifth Avenue c 1980s

Exotic Cotton Velvet Maxi Vest for Saks Fifth Avenue c 1980s

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

Exotic cotton velvet animal print maxi vest c 1980s The dramatic long sweeping vest is illustrated

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1980s Indian Maxi Dress

Exotic Metalllic Brocade Caftan Gown c 1970s
Exotic Metalllic Brocade Caftan Gown c 1970s

Exotic Metalllic Brocade Caftan Gown c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Exotic metallic brocade caftan gown c 1970s The luxurious caftan is designed with brilliant gold

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1970s Unknown Caftans

Exotic Vintage Colorful Geometric Patchwork Caftan Lounging Robe
Exotic Vintage Colorful Geometric Patchwork Caftan Lounging Robe

Exotic Vintage Colorful Geometric Patchwork Caftan Lounging Robe

Located in Atlanta, GA

Take lounging to a whole new level with this vintage exotic caftan robe. The body of the caftan is

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1970s Unknown Caftans

Exotic Bohemian Cotton Print Festival Caftan Gown circa 1970s
Exotic Bohemian Cotton Print Festival Caftan Gown circa 1970s

Exotic Bohemian Cotton Print Festival Caftan Gown circa 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Exotic bohemian cotton print festival caftan gown c 1970s The ethnic caftan gown is a collage of

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1970s Pakistani Caftans

Exotic 1970s Silver Metallic Caftan Gown for Saks Fifth Avenue
Exotic 1970s Silver Metallic Caftan Gown for Saks Fifth Avenue

Exotic 1970s Silver Metallic Caftan Gown for Saks Fifth Avenue

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

Exotic 1970s silver metallic lame caftan gown The luminous silver metallic caftan is designed

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1970s Unknown Caftans

Vintage Donna Karan Metallic Organza Exotic Evening Skirt Wrap
Vintage Donna Karan Metallic Organza Exotic Evening Skirt Wrap

Vintage Donna Karan Metallic Organza Exotic Evening Skirt Wrap

By Donna Karan

Located in Portland, OR

words! This incredible luxe evening skirt is made of organza and lame. The skirt has a silk jersey

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

New ETRO EXOTIC & LUXURIOUS BUTTERFLY KAFTAN GOWN DRESS
New ETRO EXOTIC & LUXURIOUS BUTTERFLY KAFTAN GOWN DRESS

New ETRO EXOTIC & LUXURIOUS BUTTERFLY KAFTAN GOWN DRESS

By Etro

Located in Montgomery, TX

NEW ETRO BUTTERFLY PRINT KIMONO KAFTAN GOWN ITALIAN SIZE 40 (ONE SIZE FITS MOST) COLORS – BLACK, YELLOW, BLUE, AQUA, PURPLE, GREEN COMPOSITION – 96 % VISCOSA, 4% ELASTANE BLUE ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

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Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress

Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Wide Red Resin Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1990s
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Wide Red Resin Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1990s

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Wide Red Resin Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1990s

$725

H 2.9 in W 2.9 in D 0.15 in Dm 2.5 in L 7.5 in

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Wide Red Resin Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1990s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

This tremendously wide bracelet is all the rage now, particularly in red. It is well-made and substantial. Slips on and off. It would look great on its own or mixed and matched wi...

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1990s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

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...

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1990s Italian Ballerina Dresses

Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos

Herbert Levine Red Stilettos

By Herbert Levine

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.

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1950s American Shoes

New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Black Satin Crocodile Crystal Corset Shoes 6 B
New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Black Satin Crocodile Crystal Corset Shoes 6 B

New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Black Satin Crocodile Crystal Corset Shoes 6 B

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Highly Collectible GUCCI Pair from TOM FORD'S Era S/S 2004 Collection Designer Size - 6 B Color - Black Bamboo and Crocodile Metallic Heel - 4" Silver-Tone Crystal Details Lace-Up...

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Early 2000s Italian Heels

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Standing Collar Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress Size: IT 44, can fit from approximately IT 40 to IT 46 due to the high stretch material...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel

Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...

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Early 2000s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat
Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat

Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely incredible vintage brown mink fur full length coat with crystal fox fur trim in a size large. Fully lined with front hook closure and monogram. Velvet lined side pockets. ...

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Late 20th Century American Coats

Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003

Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather pants with open lace up fastening down the legs and buckle fastenings around knees. Fall-Winter 2003

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

Wrap mink coat with ruffle and wide sleeves Circa 1980's
Wrap mink coat with ruffle and wide sleeves Circa 1980's

Wrap mink coat with ruffle and wide sleeves Circa 1980's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Wrap (female) mink coat with ruffle and wide sleeves. Probably rayon lining. One large button and buttonhole on the front . One button and buttonhole + split on the sleeve edge . Po...

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1980s Coats

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38

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 ...

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Early 2000s French Pencil Skirts

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

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Exotic Evening Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of exotic evening dresses. If you’re looking for Black exotic evening dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Exotic evening dresses designed by Saks Fifth Avenue, Etro and Donna Karan — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Exotic Evening Dresses?

Prices for exotic evening dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $9,899, while these items, on average, fetch $623.

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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