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Fishtail Dress Vintage

Black fishtail Dress 1950s Vintage Ben Reig
Black fishtail Dress 1950s Vintage Ben Reig

Black fishtail Dress 1950s Vintage Ben Reig

By Ben Reig

Located in Wallkill, NY

Exquisite detailing on this 1950s black fishtail dress. Left side zipper. 3 buttons black closure.

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1950s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

1950s Strapless Blue Floral Evening Dress With Fishtail Hem
1950s Strapless Blue Floral Evening Dress With Fishtail Hem

1950s Strapless Blue Floral Evening Dress With Fishtail Hem

Located in London, GB

This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads.

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1950s British Fishtail Dress Vintage

1950s Cobalt & Black Silk Satin Floral Brocade Gown w Draped Bodice & Fishtail
1950s Cobalt & Black Silk Satin Floral Brocade Gown w Draped Bodice & Fishtail

1950s Cobalt & Black Silk Satin Floral Brocade Gown w Draped Bodice & Fishtail

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Cobalt & Black Silk Satin Floral Brocade Gown w Draped Bodice & Fishtail: From Ransohoff's of San Francisco, the premier high-fashion women's specialty store so well remembere...

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1950s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals
1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals

1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals: Boned and structured bodice with inner zipper and side closure. Red crystal florals and rhinestones ...

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1980s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown
1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown: A mint condition, curvaceous and body affirming sleeveless gown made by the best beadwork of its era in silver encruste...

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1960s Hong Kong Fishtail Dress Vintage

1988 David Fielden Ribbon Embroidered Lace Fishtail Gown W/ Ruffled Train
1988 David Fielden Ribbon Embroidered Lace Fishtail Gown W/ Ruffled Train

1988 David Fielden Ribbon Embroidered Lace Fishtail Gown W/ Ruffled Train

By DAVID FIELDEN

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1988 David Fielden London, ribbon and sequin embroidered lace gown with optional/detachable arm pieces and a tiered ruffled fishtail hem. Fully lined and boned bodice. Si...

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1980s English Fishtail Dress Vintage

1980s Pauline Trigere Rhinestone Studded Red Net Evening Gown W/ Fishtail Hem
1980s Pauline Trigere Rhinestone Studded Red Net Evening Gown W/ Fishtail Hem

1980s Pauline Trigere Rhinestone Studded Red Net Evening Gown W/ Fishtail Hem

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Gresham, OR

This classic and signature Red by Pauline Trigere net gown is completely studded with rhinestones! Featuring long sheer sleeves that button at the wrist and zips up the back. This s...

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1980s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

Mimicking the form of a human rib cage, this dress alternates bands of plush chenille with stretch knit with a central band and fishtail hem.

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1990s French Fishtail Dress Vintage

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1980's Travilla Fishtail Dress
1980's Travilla Fishtail Dress

1980's Travilla Fishtail Dress

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White lace dress with fishtail bottom. Long sleeves are unlined, have scalloped cuffs with double snaps.

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1980s Fishtail Dress Vintage

Comme des Garcons black nylon bias cut fishtail dress, ca. 1986
Comme des Garcons black nylon bias cut fishtail dress, ca. 1986

Comme des Garcons black nylon bias cut fishtail dress, ca. 1986

By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons

Located in London, London

Comme des Garcons; Black nylon dress cut on the bias with one shoulder strap and gathered georgette fishtail skirt Spring-Summer 1986

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1980s Japanese Fishtail Dress Vintage

Mila Schon 90s Body Con Dress with lace Fishtail
Mila Schon 90s Body Con Dress with lace Fishtail

Mila Schon 90s Body Con Dress with lace Fishtail

By Mila Schon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great full length dress in black ribbed knit with lace fisshtail hem by Mila Schon - hard to find designer. Circa 1990s.

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1980s Fishtail Dress Vintage

Vintage Flora Kung Pastel Fishtail Silk Print Dress - imperfect
Vintage Flora Kung Pastel Fishtail Silk Print Dress - imperfect

Vintage Flora Kung Pastel Fishtail Silk Print Dress - imperfect

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Name: Flora Kung Ari dress. Style: Long sleeve dress with fishtail flutter.

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1980s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Fabulous Forties Fishtail Black Crepe Sequined Dress with Peplum
Fabulous Forties Fishtail Black Crepe Sequined Dress with Peplum

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.

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1940s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Roland Nivelais Strapless Vintage Silk Dress w Exaggerated Bow & Fishtail Back
Roland Nivelais Strapless Vintage Silk Dress w Exaggerated Bow & Fishtail Back

Roland Nivelais Strapless Vintage Silk Dress w Exaggerated Bow & Fishtail Back

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Roland Nivelais Strapless Vintage Silk Evening Dress with Exaggerated Bow & Fishtail Back Marked size 8 Simply stunning, please use the zoom feature to see all the remarkable deta...

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1990s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

1980s Scaasi Metallic Zebra Fishtail Gown with Fringe Wrap
1980s Scaasi Metallic Zebra Fishtail Gown with Fringe Wrap

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. A matching triangle-shaped, fringe...

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1980s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Bill Gibb Vintage Couture Evening Gown, 1980s
Bill Gibb Vintage Couture Evening Gown, 1980s

Bill Gibb Vintage Couture Evening Gown, 1980s

By Bill Gibb

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Beautiful embroidered detail to the fishtail hem of the dress.

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20th Century British Fishtail Dress Vintage

1996 Azzedine Alaia Documented Rare Nude Illusion Knit Bodycon Floor Length Gown
1996 Azzedine Alaia Documented Rare Nude Illusion Knit Bodycon Floor Length Gown

1996 Azzedine Alaia Documented Rare Nude Illusion Knit Bodycon Floor Length Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The low-cut plunge bodice creates great cleavage and works so well with the lean, long sleeves. The mermaid fishtail style hem finishes the dress off with a perfect femme fatale vibe...

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1990s French Fishtail Dress Vintage

Azzedine ALAIA black fishtail dress
Azzedine ALAIA black fishtail dress

Azzedine ALAIA black fishtail dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black slinky knit dress with open neckline and pleated fishtail hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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1990s French Fishtail Dress Vintage

Comme des Garcons black nylon bias cut fishtail dress, ss 1986
Comme des Garcons black nylon bias cut fishtail dress, ss 1986

Comme des Garcons black nylon bias cut fishtail dress, ss 1986

By Comme des Garçons

Located in London, GB

Comme des Garcons; Black nylon dress cut on the bias with one shoulder strap and gathered georgette fishtail skirt Spring-Summer 1986

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1980s Japanese Fishtail Dress Vintage

Azzedine Alaia pink open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996
Azzedine Alaia pink open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996

Azzedine Alaia pink open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia pink rayon evening dress ▪ Stretch open-knit ▪ Fishtail skirt ▪ Figure hugging fit ▪ Nude lining ▪ Size 'XS' ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ 100% Rayon ▪ Made in Italy

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1990s Italian Fishtail Dress Vintage

Azzedine Alaia yellow open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996
Azzedine Alaia yellow open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996

Azzedine Alaia yellow open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia yellow rayon floor-length dress ▪ Stretch open-knit ▪ Fishtail skirt ▪ Figure hugging fit ▪ Nude lining ▪ Size 'S' ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ 100% Rayon ▪ Made in Italy

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1990s Italian Fishtail Dress Vintage

AZZEDINE ALAIA olive dress with pleated fishtail hem
AZZEDINE ALAIA olive dress with pleated fishtail hem

AZZEDINE ALAIA olive dress with pleated fishtail hem

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare dark olive colored dress with unique pleated fishtail hemline from Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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1990s French Fishtail Dress Vintage

Vintage Alaia Metallic Bronze Fishtail Knit Dress
Vintage Alaia Metallic Bronze Fishtail Knit Dress

Vintage Alaia Metallic Bronze Fishtail Knit Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia metallic bronze bodycon knit dress. The dress features a plunging neckline and an open back, fishtail skirt, and pleated back panel.

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1990s French Fishtail Dress Vintage

Bill Blass Gold Metal Fishtail Column Maxi Dress, 1980s
Bill Blass Gold Metal Fishtail Column Maxi Dress, 1980s

Bill Blass Gold Metal Fishtail Column Maxi Dress, 1980s

By Bill Blass

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The simple columnar silhouette of the gown allows the gold fabric to take center stage, falling from the shoulders to an asymmetric, ankle length hem that finishes in an elegant fish...

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1980s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open neckline and fishtail hem

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open neckline and fishtail hem

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black slinky knit dress with open neckline and pleated fishtail hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Fishtail Dress Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa S/S 1986 Vintage Halter Backless Fishtail Brown Gown Maxi Dress
Azzedine Alaïa S/S 1986 Vintage Halter Backless Fishtail Brown Gown Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaïa S/S 1986 Vintage Halter Backless Fishtail Brown Gown Maxi Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaïa S/S 1986 Vintage Halter Backless Fishtail Brown Gown Maxi Dress FR 40 Alaïa brown maxi dress featuring halter neckline, open back, and fishtail hem.

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1980s Fishtail Dress Vintage

Anne Klein Mini Shift Cocktail Dress w/Fishtail Metal Chain Straps & Cowl Back
Anne Klein Mini Shift Cocktail Dress w/Fishtail Metal Chain Straps & Cowl Back

Anne Klein Mini Shift Cocktail Dress w/Fishtail Metal Chain Straps & Cowl Back

By Anne Klein

Located in Studio City, CA

Early to mid-1980's Anne Klein rayon blend mini-shift cocktail dess with fishtail metal chain straps and cowl neck at back. Size tag 6. In excellent condition with two minuscule nick...

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1980s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Rhinestone Studded Black Satin Fishtail Bubble Gown
Rhinestone Studded Black Satin Fishtail Bubble Gown

Rhinestone Studded Black Satin Fishtail Bubble Gown

By JARIN, Ruben Panis

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1970s rhinestone studded black satin fishtail bubble gown is styled after a 1950s Hollywood silhouette and is bubbled and banded at the knee. Silk blend Satin. Originally sold a...

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1970s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Mackie Dramatic Strapless Fishtail Gown and Bolero Ensemble
Mackie Dramatic Strapless Fishtail Gown and Bolero Ensemble

Mackie Dramatic Strapless Fishtail Gown and Bolero Ensemble

By Bob Mackie

Located in Gresham, OR

This Bob Mackie black 2-piece ensemble with velvet inserts is a curvy girls dream! It is made of a slightly stretchy fabric to hug every curve! Strapless, with a matching bolero ja...

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1980s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Vivivenne Westwood magenta satin corset and fishtail skirt, c. 1999
Vivivenne Westwood magenta satin corset and fishtail skirt, c. 1999

Vivivenne Westwood magenta satin corset and fishtail skirt, c. 1999

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Draped satin boned corset paired with a matching fishtail skirt c. 1999

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1990s British Fishtail Dress Vintage

Calvin Klein Champagne Silk Metallic Lace Gown with Fishtail Train
Calvin Klein Champagne Silk Metallic Lace Gown with Fishtail Train

Calvin Klein Champagne Silk Metallic Lace Gown with Fishtail Train

By Calvin Klein

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous Calvin Klein champagne metallic silk lace gown with fishtail train. Completely lined in mocha silk. Sold at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Late 20th Century American Fishtail Dress Vintage

1950 Mr. Blackwell Gold Brocade Fishtail Gown & Beaded Evening Vest Ensemble
1950 Mr. Blackwell Gold Brocade Fishtail Gown & Beaded Evening Vest Ensemble

1950 Mr. Blackwell Gold Brocade Fishtail Gown & Beaded Evening Vest Ensemble

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Mr. Blackwell gold lame brocade fishtail sheath gown with incredible tailoring for that trademark Mr. Blackwell hourglass silhouette. Draped at center back of skirt. A vest to ...

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1950s American Fishtail Dress Vintage

Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s
Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s

Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s

By Valentino

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From the back, this classically shaped dress come with a few surprises. From the fitted waist a fishtail attachment is added to provide extra movement and volume.

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1970s Italian Fishtail Dress Vintage

Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s
Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s

Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s

By Valentino

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From the back, this classically shaped dress come with a few surprises. From the fitted waist a fishtail attachment is added to provide extra movement and volume.

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1970s Italian Fishtail Dress Vintage

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Fishtail Dress Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary fishtail dress vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. If you’re looking for a fishtail dress vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Azzedine Alaïa, Valentino and Ceil Chapman are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a fishtail dress vintage for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Fishtail Dress Vintage?

On average, a fishtail dress vintage on 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $17,695 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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