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...
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...
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. In very good conditio...
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.
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Bridal ivory diamond strass crystal long sleeve gown dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Dropped angular seam. Fishtail gown. Zip back closure. Fully lined. Stretch fit.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...
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. Measuring 34 in. bust - 24 in. waist - 36 in. hip - 45 in. down arm down to skirt b...
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail evening dress, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset. Spring-Summer 1999
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...
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. Spring-Summer Mid 1990 Alaïa is revered for his independence and passion for discr...
Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Finished with asymmetrical seam work along the bias cut skirt-line and a raised rounded seam to finish off the fishtail designed hemline, completing this gown in a timeless and iconi...
Art Deco/Gatsby Blue Floral Printed Chiffon Fishtail Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
The gown's skirt is short and sassy in the front with a long fishtail train in the back.
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.
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...
Archival Azzedine Alaia Black Metallic Knit Bodycon Sheer Cutwork Fishtail Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
I especially love the v-neck bodice and criss-cross low backside. The mermaid fishtail style hem finishes the gown off with a perfect femme fatale vibe.
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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. Scalloped boat neck. Cream-colored crepe under lace. Flocked netting fish...
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...
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...
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
Carolina Herrera Statuesque Gown
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Montecito, CA
Carolina Herrera navy embroidered evening gown with fishtail. Delicately layered silk bust.
Vintage 1950's Philip Hulitar Old Hollywood Black Silk Hourglass Fishtail Dress
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a seductive and skillfully made structural look by the famous 'Old Hollywood' couturier, Philip Hulitar. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine...
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" ...
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...
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...
DRIES VAN NOTEN black silk shirred detail ruffle fishtail gown skirt FR38 28" S
By Dries van Noten
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DRIES VAN NOTEN black silk shirred detail ruffle fishtail gown skirt FR38 28" S DRIES VAN NOTEN Black silk .
1950 Mr. Blackwell Gold Brocade Fishtail Gown & Beaded Evening Vest Ensemble
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
Blackwell gold lame brocade fishtail sheath gown with incredible tailoring for that trademark Mr.
Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Valentino’s designs, according to the designer himself, have always had the purpose of making women feel beautiful. Although having trained in Paris, Valentino nonetheless has mainta...
Valentino Yellow Floral Print Draped Black Silk Fishtail Gown Shawl 1970s
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Valentino’s designs, according to the designer himself, have always had the purpose of making women feel beautiful. Although having trained in Paris, Valentino nonetheless has mainta...
Rhinestone Studded Black Satin Fishtail Bubble Gown
By Ruben Panis, JARIN
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.
30s Art Deco Cobalt Sequin Gown w/ Fishtail Back
Located in Gresham, OR
Halter neck with tie and low back with fishtail hem. Size 4-6.
30s Art Deco Cobalt Sequin Gown w/ Fishtail Back
Located in Gresham, OR
Halter neck with tie and low back with fishtail hem. Size 4-6.
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.
1980S VALENTINO Red Silk Taffeta Strapless Fishtail Trained Gown With Rosette P
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1980S VALENTINO Red Silk Taffeta Strapless Fishtail Trained Gown With Rosette Pockets
Nina Ricci Black Lace Ruffles Fishtail Evening Gown, 2013
By Nina Ricci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
But only so much, as is beautifully captured in this evening gown. It embraces all those vampy tropes: corset-like seaming, va-va-va-voom tailoring, seductive sheer black lace and a ...
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.
1980 Bill Blass Black Gazar Wrap Shoulder & Mint Crepe Gown With Fishtail Hem
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
High Empire waist. Gown has a fishtail hemline. Size 8.
Early 1990s Lorcan Mullany Fishtail Halter Velvet Ball Gown for Bellville Sassoon
By Lorcan Mullany, Bellville Sassoon
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning early 1990s Lorcan Mullany designed ball gown for couture house Bellville Sassoon: Velvet full-length halter-neck gown with velvet bow, lace and tulle fishtail inserts in...
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. This dress best suits a medium, large or someone with broad shou...
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. Fits an XS or S. Measurements (un-stretched) are 26" bust, 26" waist, 32" hip...
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.
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