1975 James Galanos Dramatic Aubergine Jersey Maxi Gown w Fabulous Draped Hood
By James Galanos for Amelia Gray, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A dramatic and rare 1975 James Galanos aubergine rayon matte jersey gown with Empire belted waistline, full cuffed sleeves and a gorgeous loosely draped hood! Channel your inner Grac...
Fabulous Vintage Werle of Beverly Hills Demi Couture Black Crochet Dress / Gown
By WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage WERLE of BEVERLY HILLS black silk Demi couture gown! Features mostly hand-sewn workmanship, with a heavy eye to detail. Black silk hand crochet at bodice, colla...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York 1960s-70 Black Bead & Fringe Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York from the 1960s-70s black bead & fringe evening gown. This fabulous gown is completely hand made as you would expect, the construction is beaut...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Prolific designer James Galanos is known for his luxurious ready-to-wear collections that were crafted to couture standards. Galanos oversaw every detail of his work, even traveling ...
Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown NWT
By Richard Quinn, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Quinn's runway f/w 2019 "finale" gown makes an impressive fashion statement. Strapless boned bodice; layered tulle underskirt gives the skirt tremendous fullness and pre...
1960s Mr. Blackwell Gray Wool Knit Mini Dress w/ Fabulous Metallic Jewel Florals
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mr. Blackwell Gray Wool Knit Mini Dress w/ Fabulous Metallic Jewel Florals: Sleeveless, fully lined and gorgeous. Size 4.
Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Avant Garde 1980s gold and black polka dot fit n' flare corset cocktail dress! Features a muted gold nipped bustier type bodice with oversized chiffon puff sleeves. Flirty f...
Fabulous Vintage 80s Black and White Daisy Polka Dot Print Sz 4 Strapless Dress
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 1980s black and white silk strapless Bodycon dress! Features daisy flowers printed throughout a sea of polka dots. Ruched boned fitted bodice, with a ruffle detail a...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Fabulous Bill Blass Sz 6 1990s Black and White Crochet Vintage 90s Sheath Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1990s BILL BLASS black and white ivory knee length sheath dress! White crepe body with hand embroidered black crochet overlay. Tailored bodice with a pencil fitting skirt. S...
1970's NINA RICCI PARIS Haute pink silk evening gown
By Gerard Pipart
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1970's, NINA RICCI PARIS, Haute pink silk evening gown. This fabulous evening gown features luminous, silk jacquard fabrication in a beautiful, 'shocking pink...
1990s Fabulous Iridescent and Ombré Sequin Halter Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1990s evening gown is stunning on more than one level: it features gorgeous red and orange iridescent sequins throughout; the bodice is embellished with gorgeous, alternating co...
Fabulous Forties Black Crepe Gown with Gold Braided Belt
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a fabulously sleek and sensual 1940's black crepe floor length gown with an attached gold braided striped belt which has been tied around the back of the gown and is terminat...
Gianni Versace for Callaghan Lucite Strap Evening Gown
By CALLAGHAN, Gianni Versace
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Just reduced from $895 to $495 Fabulous late 1970s evening gown by Gianni Versace for Callaghan.
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Evening Gown with Gold Baubles
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous black rayon evening gown from Christian Lacroix.
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner chic and fabulous beaded ruffled silk gown, 1960
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner evening gown. Silk organza with multi colored sequin top. Empire cut, with two ruffles cascading down the front reveling legs as walking...
Fabulous Forties Fishtail Black Crepe Sequined Dress with Peplum
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a fabulous forties black crepe sequined dress with a peplum, gathered onto the bodice, which drapes ever so beautifully into a fishtail at the back of the dress. The bodice h...
1980s Scaasi Metallic Zebra Fishtail Gown with Fringe Wrap
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous, sexy evening gown from Arnold Scaasi. Done in a bold, metallic zebra print, the hourglass silhouette flares into a fishtail at the hem.
Pierre Balmain 1970’s Maxi Dress W/ Matching Scarf/Shawl Fabulous
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This long brown, creme and white striped dress by Pierre Balmain features thick spaghetti straps, fringe around the bust line, decorative buttons and a matching fringed scarf/shawl. ...
Fabulous Embroidered Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Ostrich Feather Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vibrant, beautifully embroidered cocktail dress featuring a sheer bodice and sleeves. The hem of the dress is trimmed in full, colorful ostrich feathers. Zips and buttons in the ba...
1950s Norell Mermaid Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Can you beat it ? Most fabulous and classic Norell evening gown in the all over sequins style that he is most well known for.
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Size: Fits a 34FR
Lanvin Haute Couture fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print, 1970’s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
LANVIN HAUTE COUTURE (Made in France) – Fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print in green, yellow, pink and purple colors. The bottom is enhanced with golden lamé. The dres...
Chanel Vintage 1930's Ad Print - Seated Woman in Gown
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Chanel advertisement is a limited release print after the original advertisement in the 1930's and features a beautiful seated woman in a fabulous evening gown. The woman is sea...
Fabulous Evening Gown Niteline by Della Roufogali Green Sequins New Tags Size 6
By Della Roufogali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a pretty evening gown by Niteline Della Roufogali. New with tags, and in excellent condition. Tagged size 6, it measures: shoulders - 16", bust - 35", waist - 27", hips - 36...
Tadashi Early Draped Cerulean Goddess Evening Gown With Embellished Waist
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous evening gown was made by Tadashi Shoji, most likely in the early 80s.
Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany Silk Velvet Ruffles with Train Evening Gown 10
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous evening gown was designed by Lorcan Mullany for Bellville Sassoon, known for their couture pieces worn by celebrities and British royalty.
Oscar de la Renta Green, Purple, Pink Gown w/ Beaded Bodice
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fabulous evening gown made by Oscar de la Renta, from Amen Wardy, 1980's.
Bill Blass Evening Gown Silk Chiffon Layers Bicolor Martha Palm Beach Sz 12 Rare
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous evening gown was made by Bill Blass and sold by Martha Palm Beach, most likely in the late 1970s.
80s Bob Mackie Evening Gown Embellished Beaded Black Silk Formal Dress Size 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous evening gown was made by Bob Mackie in 1982, around the time he opened his ready-to-wear boutique.
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Size: no size tag; fits like 8/10
Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Ave Evening Gown Bubblegum Pink Taffeta 90s Sz 8/10
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous evening gown was made by Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue, likely in the late 1990s.
Fabulous Vintage Silk Gina Fratini Gown
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A stunning superb silk print mix vintage gown by Gina Fratini. In a wonderful clash of colour and print, the dress has frill sleaves, a square neckline at the front and attractive v...
Fabulous Light Pink Wool Sequin Stretch Gown Size 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Ms. Ruth design. This fabulous dress is composed of phenomenal stretch wool adorned with sequins in a wonderful hue of light pink. Features a center back zipper closure. ...
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Size: Vintage 8, Current 6
Geoffrey Beene Black and Black and White Floral Print Wool Evening Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
This fabulous Geoffrey Beene evening gown is made from a black and white wool floral print with quilted sections, and black wool jersey at the center of the bodice, the back and the ...
Fabulous Vintage Halston One Shoulder Wrap Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Utter elegance in this one shoulder red silk wrap dress from Halston. The dress is secured at one shoulder and ties. Then it asymmetrically wraps around the body falling longer in t...
Fabulous 1960s Cream and Peach Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1960s cream and peach toned silk cocktail dress is heavily embellished with tiny rocaille beading and is in superb vintage condition. The bodice is embellished in its ...
Fabulous Erdem 2011/12 Jacquard Embroidered Runway Dress
By Erdem
Located in Port Hope, ON
The material was specially designed by Erdem, and this fushia-pink dress with touches of green, blue, brown and black, has a V-neck and long sleeves with multicoloured velvet and emb...
1960's Bergdorf Goodman Fabulous Printed Chiffon Column
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1960's Bergdorf Goodman column dress with chiffon overlay. Both layers are printed in a fantastic "Beardsley Meets Mod" design in black and white with splashes of color....
Fabulous Bessi Mod Print Silk Jersey 60s Maxi
By Bessi
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic Bessi silk jersey mod printed maxi with a gorgeous pattern! Size 6. Back zipper.
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.