Skip to main content

Gathered Dress

to
10
1
70
79
2
6
3
7
12
18
12
5
146
4
7
5
4
4
4
68
57
75
30
29
28
25
1940s Novelty Print Colourful Rayon Patchwork Dress
1940s Novelty Print Colourful Rayon Patchwork Dress

1940s Novelty Print Colourful Rayon Patchwork Dress

Located in London, GB

The three-quarter length sleeves are ruched and gathered by hand. This dress is in excellent vintage condition.

Category

1940s American Day Dresses

FENDI Flocked Blossom pink sheer black trim drop waist mini dress IT42 M
FENDI Flocked Blossom pink sheer black trim drop waist mini dress IT42 M

FENDI Flocked Blossom pink sheer black trim drop waist mini dress IT42 M

By Fendi

Located in Hong Kong, NT

The fit and flare silhouette is designed with a rounded crew neckline, a dropped waistline, and a tiered gathered flared skirt. The dress is detailed with structured black piping tri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

Blush Eyelash Brocade Puff Sleeve Gown with Gathered Skirt and Satin Corded Belt
Blush Eyelash Brocade Puff Sleeve Gown with Gathered Skirt and Satin Corded Belt

Blush Eyelash Brocade Puff Sleeve Gown with Gathered Skirt and Satin Corded Belt

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The prettiest gorgeous vintage blush pink and gold eyelash French brocade gown... glittering elegance for magical moments! As soft as the palest pink rose petal with an alluring gold...

Category

Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jersey Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Dress is gathered at the waist with a scoop neckline.

Category

1980s French Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton 2012 Tulle Gathered Bustier Draped Gown
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton 2012 Tulle Gathered Bustier Draped Gown

Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton 2012 Tulle Gathered Bustier Draped Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

An ethereal, softly structured piece from Alexander McQueen under the direction of Sarah Burton, circa 2012. Crafted in layers of weightless ivory tulle, this gown falls from a scul...

Category

2010s English Cocktail Dresses

ANTHONY MUTO Red Gown with Gathered Bodice and Waist Tie Size 4-6
ANTHONY MUTO Red Gown with Gathered Bodice and Waist Tie Size 4-6

ANTHONY MUTO Red Gown with Gathered Bodice and Waist Tie Size 4-6

By Anthony Muto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Anthony Muto gown is composed of a red silk with gathered bodice and full skirt. Features a tie at the waist and center back zipper. In excellent vintage condition. **Pleas...

Category

20th Century American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1920s Blue and White Cotton Day Dress
Vintage 1920s Blue and White Cotton Day Dress

Vintage 1920s Blue and White Cotton Day Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty and easy to wear vintage cotton day dress from the 1920s. In a blue and white print, the dress has a gathered collar with white trim and tie at the neck.

Category

1920s British Day Dresses

Black Polished Cotton Coat Dress with Mosaic Pearl Buttons
Black Polished Cotton Coat Dress with Mosaic Pearl Buttons

Black Polished Cotton Coat Dress with Mosaic Pearl Buttons

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The back of the dress features a gathered-back look that very slightly drapes to give it a flowing look.

Category

1960s American Day Dresses

Bill Blass Black Long Sleeve Silk Gown with Gathered Satin Hem Size 8-10
Bill Blass Black Long Sleeve Silk Gown with Gathered Satin Hem Size 8-10

Bill Blass Black Long Sleeve Silk Gown with Gathered Satin Hem Size 8-10

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black silk. Features a gathered satin hem detail, long sleeves, and a center back zipper closure. In excellent condition. Made in USA. **...

Category

20th Century American Evening Dresses

Art Deco Rayon Day Dress, Retailed by Moore's Honolulu
Art Deco Rayon Day Dress, Retailed by Moore's Honolulu

Art Deco Rayon Day Dress, Retailed by Moore's Honolulu

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful detailing on this 1930's dress. Ruched gathers on shoulders, pleated shoulders to narrow sleeves with self fabric buttons.

Category

1930s Day Dresses

Diane Von Furstenberg Agatha Leopard Print One Shoulder Dress in Multicolor Silk
Diane Von Furstenberg Agatha Leopard Print One Shoulder Dress in Multicolor Silk

Diane Von Furstenberg Agatha Leopard Print One Shoulder Dress in Multicolor Silk

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in Houston, TX

A side drape brings a fun frill to this coral and blue Diane von Furstenberg dress. The gathered waist and one-shoulder silhouette instantly update your warm-weather look, letting yo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

UNWORN Emilio Pucci Signature Multicolor Silk Print Dress with Tassels 44
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Signature Multicolor Silk Print Dress with Tassels 44

UNWORN Emilio Pucci Signature Multicolor Silk Print Dress with Tassels 44

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Bright colors illuminate the signature Emilio Pucci print covering a free-spirited silk dress. Gathers at the neckline, cuffs and waist shape the blousy silhouette, while tassels da...

Category

2010s Italian Day Dresses

Jersey printed dress ROBERTO CAVALLI
Jersey printed dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

Jersey printed dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Jersey printed dress with gather on the bust. Fabric composition: 88% nylon, 12% elastane.

Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Celine Brown Cut out Straps Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
Celine Brown Cut out Straps Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003

Celine Brown Cut out Straps Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003

By Michael Kors, Celine

Located in Water Mill, NY

The dress gathers and drapes from the front neck in a straight silhouette in the front, fuller in back skirt.

Category

Early 2000s French Day Dresses

GAUGE81 Linen Blend Wrap-Effect Mini Shirt Dress
GAUGE81 Linen Blend Wrap-Effect Mini Shirt Dress

GAUGE81 Linen Blend Wrap-Effect Mini Shirt Dress

Located in London, GB

GAUGE81 Linen Blend Wrap-Effect Mini Shirt Dress Vibrant pink mini dress crafted from linen and viscose dress.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

VERA WANG White Tulle & Lace Wedding Gown With Gathered Bustier Size 4 10K
VERA WANG White Tulle & Lace Wedding Gown With Gathered Bustier Size 4 10K

VERA WANG White Tulle & Lace Wedding Gown With Gathered Bustier Size 4 10K

By Vera Wang

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Vera Wang wedding gown is composed of layers of white tulle and lace . The bodice features a gathered detailing with a boned interior and center back zipper closure. In excellen...

Category

20th Century American Wedding Dresses

1970s Clovis Ruffin Black Keyhole Dress
1970s Clovis Ruffin Black Keyhole Dress

1970s Clovis Ruffin Black Keyhole Dress

By Clovis Ruffin Ruffinwear

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970s Clovis Ruffin "Ruffinwear" polyester black jersey dress with keyhole tie at neckline. The dress has a gathered neckline with cape style short sleeves and a tie at the top of th...

Category

1970s American Casual Dresses

F/W 2007 Christian Dior by John Galliano Plunging Silk Fuchsia Mini Dress 38FR
F/W 2007 Christian Dior by John Galliano Plunging Silk Fuchsia Mini Dress 38FR

F/W 2007 Christian Dior by John Galliano Plunging Silk Fuchsia Mini Dress 38FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Crafted from crepe silk satin, this dress boasts an alluring plunging neckline. The strapless dress gathers at the deepest part of the neckline and is accented with pleating.

Category

Early 2000s French Day Dresses

1970s Brenner Couture Navy and Red Embroidered Maxi Dress
1970s Brenner Couture Navy and Red Embroidered Maxi Dress

1970s Brenner Couture Navy and Red Embroidered Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

The dress is gathered at the waist and flows down into a beautiful maxi skirt, with lots of fabric to create movement.

Category

1970s British Maxi Dresses

ZIMMERMANN nude linen 2025 ILLUMINATE DAWN FLORAL MINI Dress 0 XS
ZIMMERMANN nude linen 2025 ILLUMINATE DAWN FLORAL MINI Dress 0 XS

ZIMMERMANN nude linen 2025 ILLUMINATE DAWN FLORAL MINI Dress 0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Zürich, CH

Crafted from a luxury blend of linen (91%) and silk (9%), this Zimmermann dress falls in a fit-and-flare silhouette in a flirty mini length, featuring a deep V-neck finished with a d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Louis Feraud Sky Blue Silk Shirtwaister Dress
1970s Louis Feraud Sky Blue Silk Shirtwaister Dress

1970s Louis Feraud Sky Blue Silk Shirtwaister Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in London, GB

The sleeves are beautifully tailored and are gathered at the cuffs. The dress has a very neat look and very Duchess of Cambridge.

Category

1970s French Casual Dresses

Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Black Satin Ruched Cocktail dress
Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Black Satin Ruched Cocktail dress

Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Black Satin Ruched Cocktail dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

The combination of the liquid satin finish, plunging neckline and unexpected gathered back detail makes the dress deceptively simple from the front and dramatically Galliano from beh...

Category

Early 2000s European Cocktail Dresses

1970s Boutique Andrée Green and Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Dress
1970s Boutique Andrée Green and Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Dress

1970s Boutique Andrée Green and Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in London, GB

It fastens at the front with two rounded fabric-covered buttons above a keyhole neckline. The dress is sheer and falls to the bottom of the calf, broken up by a gathered, elasticated...

Category

1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Alex Colman 1970s Pink Floral Print Bohemian Cotton 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Vintage Alex Colman 1970s Pink Floral Print Bohemian Cotton 70s Maxi Dress Gown

Vintage Alex Colman 1970s Pink Floral Print Bohemian Cotton 70s Maxi Dress Gown

By Alex Colman

Located in San Diego, CA

Bust: 34 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: Up to 48 inches Length: 54 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem Alex Colman, Alex Colman California, vintage Alex Colman, 1970s maxi dr...

Category

1970s American Maxi Dresses

Celine Phoebe Philo Resort 2018 Maxi Dress w/ Cut Outs in Yellow Linen
Celine Phoebe Philo Resort 2018 Maxi Dress w/ Cut Outs in Yellow Linen

Celine Phoebe Philo Resort 2018 Maxi Dress w/ Cut Outs in Yellow Linen

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in London, GB

CELINE BY PHOEBE PHILO RESORT 2018 GATHERED MAXI DRESS WITH CUT OUTS IN YELLOW LINEN SIZE 38 FR Celine by Phoebe Philo dress in bright yellow linen viscose from the Resort 2018 coll...

Category

2010s Italian Maxi Dresses

J Magnin Sleeveless Green Crystal Watercolor Mini Shift Dress – M, 1960s
J Magnin Sleeveless Green Crystal Watercolor Mini Shift Dress – M, 1960s

J Magnin Sleeveless Green Crystal Watercolor Mini Shift Dress – M, 1960s

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in Tucson, AZ

Sleeveless surplice bodice shift dress with gathered shoulders, waist and faux wrap skirt pleat at left thigh; gemstone studded modesty panel and 2” inset waistband.

Category

1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Mary McFadden Jet Encrusted Pleated Dress
Mary McFadden Jet Encrusted Pleated Dress

Mary McFadden Jet Encrusted Pleated Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in New York, NY

Mary McFadden's cafe and black pleated cocktail dress with large gathered sleeves and a jet embellished "harness" which wraps around the shoulders.

Category

1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983
Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983

Yves Saint Laurent "Hommage A Matisse" Runway Dress, Spring-Summer 1983

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Very generous with the amount of fabric (probably a mix of silk and cotton), the unlined gathered skirt part of the dress falls beautifully over the body.

Category

1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Black backless wrapped jersey evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black backless wrapped jersey evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black backless wrapped jersey evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black backless wrapped jersey evening dress. Gather on the front. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back.

Category

2010s Evening Dresses

1990s Nicole Farhi Black Jersey Slip Dress with Chain Neckline
1990s Nicole Farhi Black Jersey Slip Dress with Chain Neckline

1990s Nicole Farhi Black Jersey Slip Dress with Chain Neckline

By Nicole Farhi

Located in London, GB

The chain is fed through two silver eyelets at the neck and creates a gathered neckline. This dress is fully lined in a silky lightweight jersey.

Category

1990s British Evening Dresses

Black shiny jersey evening dress YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation
Black shiny jersey evening dress YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation

Black shiny jersey evening dress YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black shiny polyester jersey evening dress. Gather along the sleeve. Wrap on the top.

Category

1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud 1980s Silk Dress with Adjustable Layers
Louis Feraud 1980s Silk Dress with Adjustable Layers

Louis Feraud 1980s Silk Dress with Adjustable Layers

By Louis Feraud

Located in Water Mill, NY

The dress has gathered cap sleeves over the shoulders and ruching across the bodice front and back.

Category

1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket
1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket

1930s Floral Crepe Maxi Tea Dress with Short Jacket

Located in London, GB

The set is completed by a matching unlined bolero jacket in the same floral fabric, with short puff sleeves and delicately gathered cuffs. The dress is in very good antique conditio...

Category

1930s American Evening Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 “Eye” Red Keyhole Cutout Wire Choker Halter Top Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 “Eye” Red Keyhole Cutout Wire Choker Halter Top Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 “Eye” Red Keyhole Cutout Wire Choker Halter Top Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

Sleeveless dress with extended draped armscyes. Thin slightly bendable silver-toned wire choker necklace collar with spring clasp closure at back of dress; stitched gathered pleating...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Casual Dresses

An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825
An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825

An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825

Located in Toulon, FR

Mouse-grey silk twill double-breasted front coat dress, called Lévantine. Gathered bodice with high waist and long sleeves with small gigot.

Category

1820s French Empire Waist Dresses

Grey jersey draped cocktail dress MUGLER
Grey jersey draped cocktail dress MUGLER

Grey jersey draped cocktail dress MUGLER

By Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey jersey draped and gathered cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 82% nylon, 18% elastane.

Category

2010s Portuguese Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield. The dress has a gathered bodice is rooching and a v neckline.

Category

1980s British Cocktail Dresses

2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress
2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress

2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in London, GB

The dress has a gathered bust, with a layer of fabric - gathered and pinned elegantly - falling from here and cascading down around the body.

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2021 Runway aurore boreale crystal strass dress
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2021 Runway aurore boreale crystal strass dress

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2021 Runway aurore boreale crystal strass dress

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2021 Runway black aurore boreale crystal strass gathered power dress Reference: TGAS/F00851 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collec...

Category

2010s Evening Dresses

1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress
1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress

1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline.

Category

1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

1970s Jean Muir Red Moire Jersey Long-Sleeved Maxi Dress
1970s Jean Muir Red Moire Jersey Long-Sleeved Maxi Dress

1970s Jean Muir Red Moire Jersey Long-Sleeved Maxi Dress

By Jean Muir

Located in London, GB

The long-sleeves have a theatrical dramatic bell-cut with gathered cuffs. The dress is unlined. The back has a pretty keyhole cut-out that fastens at the top and the bottom of the ba...

Category

1970s British Evening Dresses

1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress with Ribbon Work
1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress with Ribbon Work

1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress with Ribbon Work

By Jean Muir

Located in London, GB

The collar parts at the back of the neck whilst the long-sleeves have a dramatic bell-cut design with gathered buttoned cuffs. The dress is unlined and fastens at the back with a hid...

Category

1970s British Evening Dresses

1960s Malcolm Starr Gold Metallic Embroidered Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
1960s Malcolm Starr Gold Metallic Embroidered Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress

1960s Malcolm Starr Gold Metallic Embroidered Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress

By Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dress has Scoop neck, fitted waist, poet sleeves with gathered cuff, sequins and rhinestones .

Category

1960s American Evening Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000

Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Water Mill, NY

It has a leather cord closing with a Gucci inscribed silver metal clasp at the neckline onto which the front and back of the dress are gathered. It is beautifully finished, lined in ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dress features a gathered pulled up bustle style skirt with lace-up bodice and side rubber button closures.

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Metallic Dot Forest Green Silk Panne Velvet Maxi Dress 1980s
Geoffrey Beene Metallic Dot Forest Green Silk Panne Velvet Maxi Dress 1980s

Geoffrey Beene Metallic Dot Forest Green Silk Panne Velvet Maxi Dress 1980s

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The neck, sleeve cuffs and hip tops are done in a signature Beene technique of horizontal quilting. The skirt of the dress is softly gathered at the hip and tapers to the hem, the sk...

Category

1980s American Evening Dresses

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress
1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress

By Halston

Located in London, GB

This extends to the low crossover bust which folds delicately over the gathered wide waistband. The dress is a crossover skirt in a tulip shape.

Category

1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Roland Klein by Marcel Fenez Studio 54 Grey Jersey Dress
1970s Roland Klein by Marcel Fenez Studio 54 Grey Jersey Dress

1970s Roland Klein by Marcel Fenez Studio 54 Grey Jersey Dress

By Roland Klein

Located in London, GB

Featuring batwing cut sleeves and a plunging V-neck line the dress is gathered under the bust, at the top of the skirt and on the sides to create an elegant, feminine silhouette.

Category

1970s British Evening Dresses

An Art Deco Chiffon dress embroidered with glass beads - France Circa 1920
An Art Deco Chiffon dress embroidered with glass beads - France Circa 1920

An Art Deco Chiffon dress embroidered with glass beads - France Circa 1920

Located in Toulon, FR

A matching belt, embroidered in the same style, allows the dress to be gathered at the waist. Note that a few rows of beads are missing, which is only noticeable upon close inspectio...

Category

1920s French Evening Dresses

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Gathered Dress", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Gathered Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary gathered dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Red and more in stock now. Finding the perfect gathered dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin Paris and Emilio Pucci — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a gathered dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Gathered Dress?

Prices for a gathered dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $130 and can go as high as $8,500, while, on average they fetch $660.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Read More

Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress

Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.

A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet

From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.

Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer

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!)

A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

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.