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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Fishtail Dress
Azzedine Alaïa red ribbed knit fishtail dress. Sculpted figure. Circa 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Alaïa ribbed knit fishtail evening dress with nude knit underdress and zip fastening at the rear.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
Missoni Dress Strapless Stunning Knit Rear Fishtail 42 / 6 New
By Missoni
Located in Miami, FL
Dress has 5 panels highlighting the Missoni patterns.
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2010s Italian Day Dresses
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 Evening Gowns
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail evening dress, ss 1999
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset.
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2004 Black Gold Embroidery Fishtail Silk Slip Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Elegant black evening gown with intricate gold-tone beaded embroidery along the neckline, straps, and hem. Features a deep V-neckline, sleek fitted silhouette, and softly flounced lo...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano Black Chevron Panelled Bias Fishtail Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano black chevron panelled slip dress. Constructed from panels of bias cut striped satin-crepe fabric, with spaghetti straps and flared fishtail hem.
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns
MA Black & Pink Silk Piano Shawl & Lace Fishtail Gown Size
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Pink Silk Piano Shawl & Lace Fishtail Gown Size 4 Decade: Material: Silk Vintage condition: Very Good Measurements Bust : 36 in Waist : 28 in H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
Torso Creations Black Stretch Matte Satin Strapless Fishtail Gown w Back Tie
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Black Stretch Matte Satin Strapless Fishtail Gown w Back Tie: A fabulous 1950s-inspired silhouette, body-conscious with a dramatic fishtail train hemline and a larg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
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 Wedding Dresses
John Galliano navy pinstripe silk shirred blouse and fishtail skirt set, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano navy and cream silk blouse and skirt set ▪ Deconstructed blouse with shirred detail ▪ Matching mid-length fishtail skirt with black cotton Broderie Anglaise trim at h...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Wedding Dresses
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 Cocktail Dresses
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 Mini Dress
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1980's Travilla Fishtail Dress
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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 Cocktail Dresses
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1950's Philip Hulitar Old Hollywood Black Silk Hourglass Fishtail Dress
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dramatic velvet-bow accented mermaid fishtail finishes this showstopper off with a perfect femme fatale vibe!
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
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 Day Dresses
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 Aesthetic Day Dresses
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
Art Deco/Gatsby Blue Floral Printed Chiffon Fishtail Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this fresh and flirty Art Deco/Gatsby blue floral printed silk chiffon gown with a fishtail train and a matching bolero jacket with bell-shaped sleeves. The gown...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns
Norma Kamali Red Jersey Off-Shoulder Fishtail Gown L
By Norma Kamali
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For all evening soirée and high affair parties a gown like this makes sure you look the best of all. Tailored into a superb fit and style this gown is elevated with a stunning neckli...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Archival Azzedine Alaia Black Metallic Knit Bodycon Sheer Cutwork Fishtail Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
As with all Azzedine Alaia pieces, this dress is cut to hug and highlight your every curve.
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1930s Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress With Green Moire Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress With Green moire Details. Black custom made bias cut crepe dress with mermaid fishtail train lined with green moire.
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses
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 Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Roberto Cavalli Beaded Green Vintage Evening Dress with Fishtail Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Beaded Plunging Green Evening Dress with Fishtail Back Simply sensational, there is a silk belt attached Size 40 Bust 34" Waist 24" Hips 42" Length 60" ...
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2010s Italian Caftans
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Mr. Blackwell Rhinestone Strap Pink Linen Tiered Fishtail Dress, circa 1959
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fishtail skirt back with two more layers of cascading fabric falling at back.
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Nina Ricci Black Lace Ruffles Fishtail Evening Gown, 2013
By Nina Ricci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Even the most ladylike Parisienne enjoys taking a walk on the wild side every so often. In 2013, Nina Ricci designer Peter Copping decided to create the clothes for her dalliance. “I...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dress
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black sequins long sleeve open back fishtail gown dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black sequins long sleeve open back fishtail gown dress Reference: TGAS/F00889 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Fabric Color: Black...
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2010s Evening Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
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Fishtail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary fishtail dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Blue, Red and more. Finding the perfect fishtail dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Azzedine Alaïa, Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Fishtail Dress?
The price for a fishtail dress starts at $235 and tops out at $15,758, and on average, selling for $975.
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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