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1970's Tan Giudicelli for Giorgio Beverly Hills Rose Devore Velvet Evening Gown
1970's Tan Giudicelli for Giorgio Beverly Hills Rose Devore Velvet Evening Gown

1970's Tan Giudicelli for Giorgio Beverly Hills Rose Devore Velvet Evening Gown

By Tan Giudicelli

Located in New Hope, PA

This lovely rose pink silk chiffon dress with undulating white devore velvet was designed in Paris in the 1970's by Tan Giudicelli and retailed by Giorgio of Beverly Hills. The dres...

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1970s French Evening Dresses

French Chinoise Art Deco Beaded Evening Blouse
French Chinoise Art Deco Beaded Evening Blouse

French Chinoise Art Deco Beaded Evening Blouse

Located in Sharon, CT

Embroidered mostly silver beads in a Chinoise design, on a semi transparent black ground.

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990
French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990

French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990

$535

Size: Equivalent French Size 36

French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990 France Long evening dress in black strech silk jersey from the 90s. Skin-tight cut at

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown

Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Milano, IT

• Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2004 full length evening gown in deep black

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005

Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in London, GB

Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s

A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1940. France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the

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1940s French Evening Dresses

New Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 40
New Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 40

New Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 40

$380Sale Price|44% Off

Size: French 40

New Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 40

By Manoush Paris

Located in Conroe, TX

% Nylon French Size 40 Length 30" Waist/Hips 50" Bust 32" to 36" given the Elasticized Detail at Back

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980

By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980. France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rochas silk evening dress
Rochas silk evening dress

Rochas silk evening dress

By Rochas

Located in New York, NY

Rochas silk evening gown, burgundy with floral print Bow accents on the back Concealed zip

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Christian Lacroix  Gold Lace Gown
Christian Lacroix  Gold Lace Gown

Christian Lacroix Gold Lace Gown

$812Sale Price|63% Off

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Christian Lacroix Gold Lace Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in London, GB

A stunning evening gown by Christian Lacroix. The dress is in a wonderful gold lace with black silk

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beaded and embroidered ball gown - France Circa 1920
Beaded and embroidered ball gown - France Circa 1920

Beaded and embroidered ball gown - France Circa 1920

$1,748

Size: Equivalent to French size 38-40

Beaded and embroidered ball gown - France Circa 1920

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920. France Black silk chiffon ball gown entirely embroidered with translucent glass beads

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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

An Emanuel Ungaro French Evening Dress Numbered 295-5-85 Circa 1985/1990
An Emanuel Ungaro French Evening Dress Numbered 295-5-85 Circa 1985/1990

An Emanuel Ungaro French Evening Dress Numbered 295-5-85 Circa 1985/1990

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985-1990 Paris Haute Couture A long evening dress in black silk crepe by Emanuel Ungaro

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Chanel High Neck Column Gown
Chanel High Neck Column Gown

Chanel High Neck Column Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38
New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38

New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38

By Manoush Paris

Located in Conroe, TX

% Nylon French Size 38 Length 30" Waist/Hips 50" Bust 31" to 35" given the Elasticized Detail at Back

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38
New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38

New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38

By Manoush Paris

Located in Conroe, TX

% Nylon French Size 38 Length 30" Waist/Hips 50" Bust 31" to 35" given the Elasticized Detail at Back

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

DICE KAYEK FRANCE Vintage Brown Velvet Gown with Satin Trim Size 8
DICE KAYEK FRANCE Vintage Brown Velvet Gown with Satin Trim Size 8

DICE KAYEK FRANCE Vintage Brown Velvet Gown with Satin Trim Size 8

By DICE KAYEK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Dice Kayek design is composed of a brown velvet and features a satin trim. There is a large satin drape and train at the center back. features a center back zipper closure. In e...

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Andre Courreges Pop Maxi Gown
Andre Courreges Pop Maxi Gown

Andre Courreges Pop Maxi Gown

By Courrèges, André Courrèges

Located in New York, NY

Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown

John Galliano Pink Silk Gown

By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown

$2,100Sale Price|25% Off

Size: M

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Austin, TX

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown pleating drop waist condition: Excellent 36" bust, 35" waist, 34

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Embroidered Pink and Sage French Floral Organza Vintage Full Sleeve Gown
Embroidered Pink and Sage French Floral Organza Vintage Full Sleeve Gown

Embroidered Pink and Sage French Floral Organza Vintage Full Sleeve Gown

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Palest pink, sage and gold embroidered French floral organza vintage princess seamed gown. Perfect

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2010s American Evening Dresses

Shimmery Gold French Embossed Tulle Glitters on  Off the Shoulder Gown
Shimmery Gold French Embossed Tulle Glitters on  Off the Shoulder Gown

Shimmery Gold French Embossed Tulle Glitters on Off the Shoulder Gown

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shimmering off the shoulder metallic gold-stamped pink tulle gown with a lovely magical look

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2010s North American Evening Gowns

1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown
1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown

1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Haute Couture gown was made by Hubert de Givenchy for the Fall 1982 collection

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown
1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown

1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown

By Candice Fraiberger

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s Candice Fraiberger turquoise jersey gown. Stunning v neckline with layered ruffle shoulders

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown
1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown

1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown

By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Silk fushia evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Silk fushia evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Silk fushia evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk fushia evening dress with bow on the shoulders. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress

Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Silk evening dress with brooches ROCHAS
Silk evening dress with brooches ROCHAS

Silk evening dress with brooches ROCHAS

By Rochas

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk evening dress with bow brooches on both side and silk lining. Pleated skirt. Zip closure on

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1980s French Evening Dresses

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 44
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 44

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 44

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

line DOLCE & GABBANA Made out of the finest black French lace With a corset-style upper

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress
Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress

Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - (Made in France) Black velvet dress ornamented with lace and embroidered with black pearls

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Christian Lacroix Vintage Embellished Gown Size 42FR
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embellished Gown Size 42FR

Christian Lacroix Vintage Embellished Gown Size 42FR

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Lacroix Embroidered Silk & Tulle Mermaid Gown with Sculptural Draping An exceptional

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Lanvin Futuristic Evening Dress, 2008
Lanvin Futuristic Evening Dress, 2008

Lanvin Futuristic Evening Dress, 2008

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Lanvin fururistic evening dress. Collection 2008. The dress consists of two parts: a mesh in the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

1990s Ungaro Seafoam Blue Floral Gown
1990s Ungaro Seafoam Blue Floral Gown

1990s Ungaro Seafoam Blue Floral Gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Etherial Emmanuelle Ungaro silk chiffon gown from the 1990s. Sea foam blue with an all over large

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Sharon, CT

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown
Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown

Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Cool Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown from the 1970's with pointed handkerchief scarf

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior S/S 2016 Sample Gown
Christian Dior S/S 2016 Sample Gown

Christian Dior S/S 2016 Sample Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

A show-stopping press sample gown from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection. This fully micro

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sleeveless and printed evening dress BALENCIAGA
Sleeveless and printed evening dress BALENCIAGA

Sleeveless and printed evening dress BALENCIAGA

By Balenciaga

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless and printed evening dress. Fabric composition: 88% rayon, 5% cotton, 4% nylon, 3

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Lanvin Brown Evening Dress
1950's Lanvin Brown Evening Dress

1950's Lanvin Brown Evening Dress

By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Lanvin brown evening gown from the 1950's. The empire waist dress features spaghetti straps and a

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1995 Couture Blue Gown
Thierry Mugler Vintage 1995 Couture Blue Gown

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1995 Couture Blue Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

Thierry Mugler 1995 Couture Blue Gown. Features diamante silver collar and cuffs, keyhole neckline

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown
Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown

Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown

Located in New York, NY

Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black crêpe evening dress Givenchy Couture
Black crêpe evening dress Givenchy Couture

Black crêpe evening dress Givenchy Couture

By Givenchy

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black crêpe evening dress. Zip on the left side. Waist band with hook&eye. Underwire and padded bra

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

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French Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary french evening gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Gray and more. Finding the perfect french evening gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Carven and Dolce & Gabbana are consistently popular. Finding a french evening gown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a French Evening Gown?

On average, a french evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,535, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $18,397 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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