1950s Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown
By Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Arnold Scaasi Floral print silk dress. Rich hue print in marigold, magenta, purple and green
1950s Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown
By Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Arnold Scaasi Floral print silk dress. Rich hue print in marigold, magenta, purple and green
1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dramatic and bright, this incredible Ceil Chapman evening dress from the 1950s has it all: drama, draping, Hi-low hemline, flattering capped sleeve, fitted shape with appliqué bow, c...
Vintage Black Floral Silk Gown with Pleat Detail Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a floral printed silk. There is a center back zipper closure and bow
Vintage F/W 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Bias Cut Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage F/W 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Gown. The dress features a 100% silk
1990S Pink & White Floral Silk Chiffon Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Pink & White Floral Silk Chiffon Gown
Vintage 1960s Folkloric Floral Print Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
This vintage silk gown is printed with a distinct folkloric floral pattern— I love that it can be
Vintage Delicate Silk Chiffon Dress with Burn Out Velvet Floral Design
By The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful delicate silk chiffon dress with a metallic burn out velvet floral design. Details
1990S Cream Silk & Rayon Floral Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cream Silk & Rayon Floral Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
1990S Ecru Sequined Silk Organza Floral Ruffle Collar Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Ecru Sequined Silk Organza Floral Ruffle Collar Gown
1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Dark Purple Silk Chiffom Floral Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Tagged size 42 1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Dark Purple Silk Chiffom Floral Gown
Vintage 1960s Embroidered Silk Organza Gown with Floral Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
This absolutely divine, one-of-a-kind vintage 1960s gown is crafted of trompe-l'œil silk organza
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Bellville Sassoon Pink Silk Floral Beaded Sleeveless Gown - 10
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Bellville Sassoon gown is pink silk with a floral beaded design. It is sleeveless and has a
Leonard, Paris Strapless Silk Floral Print Gown with Silk Flower Corsage Bodice
By Leonard
Located in New Hope, PA
This strapless dress from Leonard, Paris is just so cheerful and feminine. The floral print seems
1970's Stavropoulos Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Floral Evening Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Stavropoulos bias cut white silk chiffon evening gown with floral pattern in yellow, pink
1999 Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Spring 1999 runway gown Fushcia silk floral applique gown. This gown is made of
Balenciaga "Pretty in Pink" Floral Strapless Silk Gown by Nicholas Ghesquiere
By Valentino, Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the prettiest and memorable gowns from Balenciaga's S/S 2008, with fabulous floral splashes
90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Spring 1999 runway gown Fushcia silk floral applique gown. This gown
1990S Black Silk & Lace Strapless Gown Covered In Red Floral Braid
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk & Lace Strapless Gown Covered In Red Floral Braid
1990S Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Beaded Floral Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Beaded Floral Empire
Lorena Sarbu Black & White Warped Floral Silk Halter Neck Gown, 2000s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross Neck Warp Silk Black & White Floral Halter Neck Gown. Featuring two straps extending from
Burke Amey Evening Gown Silk Brocade Tapestry Floral Fantasy Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
sculptural diamond-shaped belt. Fully lined in golden silk, the gown fastens in back with a zipper and hook
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to
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
THERESE French Shop 1950s Three Dimensional Floral Bodice Black Silk Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THERESE French Shop, 1950s three dimensional floral bodice gown in black silk with velvet trim on
NINA RICCI 2013 Vintage Silk Mauve Ethereal Gown Maxi Dress Floral
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci SS13 Resort Collection Vintage 100% silk A delicate medley of colors Reminds me of
1990S Sapphire Blue & Black Silk Lurex Matelassé Floral Halter Top Gown & Train
Located in New York, NY
1990S Sapphire Blue & Black Silk Lurex Matelassé Floral Halter Top Gown With Train
Gucci Green Floral Check-Print Ruffled Silk-Crepe Gown IT38
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Ornamental green silk-crepe gown, capturing the Gucci's talent for richly textured and patterned
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Signature Print Chiffon Silk Floral Print Silk Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Emilio Pucci Silk Dress In the signature floral print "Emilio" discreetly written all
F/W 1998 Giorgio Armani Black Silk Silver Floral Beaded Sleeveless Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Giorgio Armani gown is crafted from black silk with intricate silver beading. The abstract
Gucci Green Floral Check-Print Ruffled Silk-Crepe Gown IT40
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Ornamental green silk-crepe gown, capturing the Gucci's talent for richly textured and patterned
1970S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Lilac Floral Silk Organza Vogue Documented Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
1970S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Lilac Floral Silk Organza Vogue Documented Gown
Leonard Style Silk Jersey Tropical Floral Low Cut Trained Gown With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Leonard Style Silk Jersey Tropical Floral Low Cut Trained Gown With Sleeves
1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi
MORPHEW ATELIER Navy Blue & Pink Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown with Velvet Floral Ap
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Navy Blue & Pink Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown with Velvet Floral Appliqué Size 4
Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back
By Nina Ricci
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking Nina Ricci evening gown featuring an expressive hand-painted style floral motif in vivid
Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery
Located in Gresham, OR
This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the
EMANUEL UNGARO Vintage 2000's Silk Embellished Blouson Gown Maxi Dress Floral
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Emanuel Ungaro Vintage 2000's aso actress Mao Daichi May 2008 Lilac Purple 100% silk Embellished
1990S Pearl White Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Floral Covered Tulle S
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Pearl White Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Floral
1960s Demi Couture Floral Watercolor Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress
1930S Bias Cut Silk Silver Lamé Floral Jacquard Old Hollywood Gown With Chiffon
Located in New York, NY
1930S Bias Cut Silk Silver Lamé Floral Jacquard Old Hollywood Gown With Chiffon Waist Tie
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Naeem Khan Coral Silk One Shoulder Gown w/ White Floral Beading & Shawl - 12
By Naeem Khan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Naeem Khan Coral Silk One Shoulder Gown w/ White Floral Beading & Shawl - 12. This beautiful gown
Rose Taft Vintage Purple & Teal Silk Blend Strapless Gown w/ Floral Design - 10
By ROSE TAFT
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rose Taft Vintage Purple & Teal Silk Blend Strapless Gown w/ Floral Design - 10. This lovely
$696Sale Price|55% Off
Vicky Tiel Couture Off-Shoulder Floral Silk Chiffon Gown, 1970s
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Kingston, NY
masterwork in sheer floral silk chiffon. Designed with a ruched, off-the-shoulder neckline and flutter
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vicky Tiel Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown w/ Floral Detail On Back - 42
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown w/ Organza Floral Detail On Back - 42. This special
Giorgio Armani 2010 red one shoulder embellished floral silk dress gown IT 46
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
shorter version. This is a beautiful floor length gown in striking red silk entirely overlayed by mesh
1950's Creme Silk and Blue Floral Relief Beaded Gown Size 6 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a creme silk with blue floral relief beading with silver. This classic
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
patches of blue and green silk floral appliqué. Little sheer iridescent beads and sequins feature here and
Vintage 1960's Black Silk Jersey Gown with Floral Applique & Rhinestones Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage gown is composed of a combination of silk jersey and satin floral applique, with
TRAVILLA White Silk Ruffled Gown with Floral Motif and Wrap Size 8-10
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla gown is composed of an off-white silk with a turquoise and pink floral motif
GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Cold-Shoulder Floral Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown 44 - 8
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Cold-Shoulder Floral Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress It Size 44 - US 8 New, with
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 floral white silk halter backless dress gown XS - S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
romantic dress in crinkled silk chiffon. The base of the dress is white, and it's entirely covered with the
Linda Cunningham Taupe Silk Gown w/ Multi Floral Lace & 3 Tier Ruffle Bust - 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Linda Cunningham Taupe Silk Gown w/ Multi Floral Lace & 3 Tier Ruffle Bust - 10. This gorgeous
1970s Maggie Reeves Demi Couture Floral Gown
By Maggie Reeves
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Silk jacquard floral print gown by Canadian demi couture designer Maggie Reeves dating from the
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2008 Wide Flared Floral Print Ivory Silk Gown New With Tags
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Make a grand statement with this exquisite gown by Roberto Cavalli from Spring summer 200857005
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.