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1960's Bianchi Wedding Gown With Floral Appliqué & Train
1960's Bianchi Wedding Gown With Floral Appliqué & Train

1960's Bianchi Wedding Gown With Floral Appliqué & Train

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made by Bianchi New York, this whimsical dress came from the original owners.It was first worn at the Plaza Hotel in NYC in the 60's and then was passed down in the family to be worn...

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1960s Wedding Dresses

Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s
Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s

Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Hollywood Regency gown featuring draped boatneck bodice and bias skirt with 4” rear train; pointed dolman sleeves with 8 rhinestone jeweled buttons and loops at forearm.

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus 1980s Navy Silk Crepe Gown with Train Size 6.
Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus 1980s Navy Silk Crepe Gown with Train Size 6.

Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus 1980s Navy Silk Crepe Gown with Train Size 6.

By Bill Blass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus 1980s navy silk crepe flowing sleeveless gown with train is labeled a size 8 but fits more like a modern size 6.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Badgley Mischka-Elegant Black Evening Gown with Train
Badgley Mischka-Elegant Black Evening Gown with Train

Badgley Mischka-Elegant Black Evening Gown with Train

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a simply elegant and unadorned Badgley Mischka black evening gown with a modified train. The gown has a scooped neckline, spaghetti straps, a slit up the left side of the gow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Evening Gowns

Gattinoni Couture 90s Extraordinary Ball Gown with Train
Gattinoni Couture 90s Extraordinary Ball Gown with Train

Gattinoni Couture 90s Extraordinary Ball Gown with Train

By Raniero Gattinoni, Gattinoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Showstopping ball gown with heavily embroidered bodice, gathered and draped short skirt with voluminous overskirt with long sweeping train.

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1990s Italian Ball Gowns

New Versace White Jeweled Halter Evening Gown with Train
New Versace White Jeweled Halter Evening Gown with Train

New Versace White Jeweled Halter Evening Gown with Train

By Versace

Located in San Francisco, CA

There is a round cut-out on the lower back. The skirt of the gown is knee length at front, then flows into a full train at back and is trimmed in a eight inch band of satin.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Evening Gowns

Circa 1952 Pierre Balmain Demi Couture Lace Evening Gown with Train
Circa 1952 Pierre Balmain Demi Couture Lace Evening Gown with Train

Circa 1952 Pierre Balmain Demi Couture Lace Evening Gown with Train

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

We are so pleased to bring you this circa 1952 Pierre Balmain demi-couture evening gown - there's no other way to describe this gown than to simply call it dreamy.

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1950s Evening Gowns

MARC JACOBS Silk charmeuse evening gown dress
MARC JACOBS Silk charmeuse evening gown dress

MARC JACOBS Silk charmeuse evening gown dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Worn once, and in excellent condition MARC JACOBS COLLECTION, black silk, charmeuse evening gown with train detail. This stunning gown features square-shaped, cut-out seaming with...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen Black satin Gown with Ruffled Train
Alexander McQueen Black satin Gown with Ruffled Train

Alexander McQueen Black satin Gown with Ruffled Train

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely stunning gown by Alexander McQueen circa early 2000s. Black satin with train.ringed with lace ruffles.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unlabelled 1990s Body Conscious Evening Gown with Sheer Skirt with Train
Unlabelled 1990s Body Conscious Evening Gown with Sheer Skirt with Train

Unlabelled 1990s Body Conscious Evening Gown with Sheer Skirt with Train

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unlabelled but designer quality body conscious ultra sexy gown with gradient harlequin sequin pattern to thigh with full length wide sheer chiffon skirt with train.

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1990s Evening Gowns

FINAL SALE Vintage Embroidered Hand-Made 1940's Black Gown with Long Train
FINAL SALE Vintage Embroidered Hand-Made 1940's Black Gown with Long Train

FINAL SALE Vintage Embroidered Hand-Made 1940's Black Gown with Long Train

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage gown is a rare and beautiful piece. It is made from an embroidered fabric with small holes. It does not have any labels but the fabric feels like a kind of rayon. Fits l...

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1940s French Evening Dresses

1920s Tailored White Ivory Cutout Lace Dress With Train
1920s Tailored White Ivory Cutout Lace Dress With Train

1920s Tailored White Ivory Cutout Lace Dress With Train

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant circa 1920s white cream cutout lace dress. Ivory Off white lace is layered over a bordeaux under lining with incredible contrast. The dress has full length light puff sleev...

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1920s French Wedding Dresses

Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986

Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, London

Azzedine Alaia; Black acetate knit evening maxi dress with peek-a-boo cleavage and train. Fall-Winter 1986

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford coral viscose crepe beaded evening dress with train, fw 2013
Tom Ford coral viscose crepe beaded evening dress with train, fw 2013

Tom Ford coral viscose crepe beaded evening dress with train, fw 2013

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in London, London

Tom Ford; coral viscose crepe evening dress with train and Pop Art inspired beading Fall-Winter 2013

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1930's Black Gown with Gray Organdy Ruffled Bodice
Late 1930's Black Gown with Gray Organdy Ruffled Bodice

Late 1930's Black Gown with Gray Organdy Ruffled Bodice

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an exquisitely designed, late 1930's vintage, black floor length gown with a slight train, a fitted empire waist line, and a gorgeous bodice made of rows and rows of organdy ...

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Chanel Spring 1998 Gown
Chanel Spring 1998 Gown

Chanel Spring 1998 Gown

Unavailable|$2,210

Chanel Spring 1998 Gown

By Chanel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld grey blue gown with dark navy train from Spring Summer 1998 collection as seen on the runway that season.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy Haute Couture grey silk trained evening dress and cape, fw 2003
Givenchy Haute Couture grey silk trained evening dress and cape, fw 2003

Givenchy Haute Couture grey silk trained evening dress and cape, fw 2003

By Givenchy

Located in London, London

Givenchy Haute Couture, grey silk jersey trained evening gown with pleated bodice, circular cut out on the hip, two straps on one shoulder and hidden zip fastening on side seam.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Art Deco/Gatsby Blue Floral Printed Chiffon Fishtail Gown
Art Deco/Gatsby Blue Floral Printed Chiffon Fishtail Gown

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.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE VERSACE BLACK SILK GOWN w/ TRANSPARENT INSERTS 40 - 4
VINTAGE VERSACE BLACK SILK GOWN w/ TRANSPARENT INSERTS 40 - 4

VINTAGE VERSACE BLACK SILK GOWN w/ TRANSPARENT INSERTS 40 - 4

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Black Silk gown with Transparent inserts Train at the back Content: 100% Silk Size 40 or US 4 Armpit to armpit: up to 18" Waist: up to 30" Hips up to : 35" Length: 63-71...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown
1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown

1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

There are a few surface smudges near the hem line of the train, otherwise, the gown is in excellent vintage condition.

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1940s Unknown Wedding Dresses

1950s 'Old Hollywood' Custom Couture Black & Orange Silk Hourglass Gown w/ Cape
1950s 'Old Hollywood' Custom Couture Black & Orange Silk Hourglass Gown w/ Cape

1950s 'Old Hollywood' Custom Couture Black & Orange Silk Hourglass Gown w/ Cape

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This absolutely sensational, museum worthy black and orange silk hourglass gown with matching full-length trained sleeveless over jacket comes straight from her personal wardrobe whi...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Backless Bias Cut Chiffon Gown with Train
Backless Bias Cut Chiffon Gown with Train

Backless Bias Cut Chiffon Gown with Train

Located in New York, NY

Backless Bias Cut Chiffon Gown with Train

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jane Marquis 1960's Style White Gown With Train
Jane Marquis 1960's Style White Gown With Train

Jane Marquis 1960's Style White Gown With Train

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walk down the aisle in sophisticated elegance with the Jane Marquis 1960's Style White Gown With Train. Featuring classic lines and 1" straps, this bridal dress has a graceful train ...

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1960s Wedding Dresses

Valentino Strapless Chiffon Gown With Train
Valentino Strapless Chiffon Gown With Train

Valentino Strapless Chiffon Gown With Train

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Valentino, multilayered, chiffon, strapless gown, with back train. Silhouette is empire, with a ruched bra...

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1958 Long Sleeve Button Front Collared Lace Wedding Gown with Train
1958 Long Sleeve Button Front Collared Lace Wedding Gown with Train

1958 Long Sleeve Button Front Collared Lace Wedding Gown with Train

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Embrace true vintage charm with our custom made 1958 Long Sleeve Button Front Collared Lace Wedding Gown with Train. Crafted with delicate sheer lace and a stunning train, this gown ...

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1950s Wedding Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Silk Gown with Train
Geoffrey Beene Silk Gown with Train

Geoffrey Beene Silk Gown with Train

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Studio City, CA

Black silk jersey and silk gazar with oversized colorful circles, empire bodice having narrow straps crossed over open back, full skirt, silk organdy lining, back zipper. Labeled. B-...

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20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Gown with Train
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Gown with Train

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Gown with Train

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana D&G 100% silk leopard evening gown featuring black lace trim, bra detailing, adjustable bra straps, center back zip...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Early Hand Crochet Floral Gown with Train
Early Hand Crochet Floral Gown with Train

Early Hand Crochet Floral Gown with Train

Located in New York, NY

Early Hand Crochet Gown with gentle, dipping train. Beautiful craftsmanship with an incredibly modern silhouette.

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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Glorious Late 1930s Fully Fringed Gown with Train
Glorious Late 1930s Fully Fringed Gown with Train

Glorious Late 1930s Fully Fringed Gown with Train

Located in New York, NY

There are no words, only our mannequin is too tall for this gown! this gown is best for a size 2-4 and under 5'7'' to allow the train to trail gracefully.

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1930s Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Gold Satin Bustier Gown With Train
Roberto Cavalli Gold Satin Bustier Gown With Train

Roberto Cavalli Gold Satin Bustier Gown With Train

By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli gold satin evening gown featuring abstract print, skinny straps, bustier bodice, ruffle hem, and gow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galliano iridescent   blue  bias cut gown with train
Galliano iridescent   blue  bias cut gown with train

Galliano iridescent blue bias cut gown with train

By John Galliano

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tiffany blue touched with gold, the fabric is gorgeous...Galliano, with a bit of 30s influence, comes up with a red carpet worthy gown...Way beyond glamorous...Pull on stye bias cut ...

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

1930’s Blue Burnout Velvet Gown With Train
1930’s Blue Burnout Velvet Gown With Train

1930’s Blue Burnout Velvet Gown With Train

Located in London, GB

This is a truly sensational gown in a rich royal blue velvet with a striped burn out pattern.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Rare Metallic Gold Lace Gown with Train
1930's Rare Metallic Gold Lace Gown with Train

1930's Rare Metallic Gold Lace Gown with Train

Located in New Hope, PA

Bright metallic gold lace, in a large scale floral pattern, is cut on the bias to create the most figure flattering evening dress with a train. There is a finger loop to hold the tra...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

Christian Lacroix Celadon Strappy Satin Bias Gown with Train
Christian Lacroix Celadon Strappy Satin Bias Gown with Train

Christian Lacroix Celadon Strappy Satin Bias Gown with Train

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Christian LaCroix gown is composed of a beautiful celadon hue Satin. Features a strappy back style and side zipper. In great condition, there is a small hole in the center front...

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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Bias Cut Floral Silk Gown with Train
1930's Bias Cut Floral Silk Gown with Train

1930's Bias Cut Floral Silk Gown with Train

Located in New Hope, PA

A charming floral bouquet adds color to this pale butter yellow silk dress that is piped in navy blue at the neckline, on the sleeves and the flirty ruffles on the train. The dress h...

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Bustier Evening Gown with Train Hem
Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Bustier Evening Gown with Train Hem

Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Bustier Evening Gown with Train Hem

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dolce & Gabbana black sleeveless satin bustier evening gown with sweetheart neckline. The gown features a fitted bodice with fagoting eyelet at seams and darts.

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20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

ALEX PERRY Black Stretch Jersey Gown with Train Size 8
ALEX PERRY Black Stretch Jersey Gown with Train Size 8

ALEX PERRY Black Stretch Jersey Gown with Train Size 8

By ALEX PERRY

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measurements Size 8 Length: 62.75" (+ 12" Train) Bust: 31" Waist: 28"-30" Hip: 34"-38"

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Statement Evening Gown with Train and Sash
Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Statement Evening Gown with Train and Sash

Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Statement Evening Gown with Train and Sash

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dolce & Gabbana chiffon leopard print statement evening gown with attached under slip dress and matching sash.

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Gold and Black Lace Gown with Train Original Tag
1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Gold and Black Lace Gown with Train Original Tag

1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Gold and Black Lace Gown with Train Original Tag

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New Hope, PA

Karl Lagerfeld designed this glamorous Chanel gold and black lace evening gown with a train in 1986. The dress has a round neckline, a dropped waistline, long sleeves, and covered b...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin Couture "Nouveau" Gown w/ Train and Fleur de Lis
Jeanne Lanvin Couture "Nouveau" Gown w/ Train and Fleur de Lis

Jeanne Lanvin Couture "Nouveau" Gown w/ Train and Fleur de Lis

By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Gresham, OR

"Jeanne Lanvin Paris" couture art nouveau, marigold silk satin gown with train. Bodice, skirt and train are embroidered in exaggerated fleur de lis motifs w/ silver bugle and turquoi...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Evening Gowns

90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown
90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown

90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown

By Richard Tyler

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown with train. Bust: 36"

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1990s Australian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Strapless Jersey Gown
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Strapless Jersey Gown

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Strapless Jersey Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Yves Saint Laurent black strapless matte jersey gown with train. Bust: 34”. Hip 34” fit size 4

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1990s French Evening Dresses

70s Hanae Mori Pink floral strapless gown
70s Hanae Mori Pink floral strapless gown

70s Hanae Mori Pink floral strapless gown

By Hanae Mori

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late 60s early 70s Hanae Mori Pink floral silk strapless gown with train. Built in corset Fully lined in Silk.

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1960s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Runway Plunging Cutout Ivory Evening Dress Gown
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Runway Plunging Cutout Ivory Evening Dress Gown

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Runway Plunging Cutout Ivory Evening Dress Gown

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Condition: Good vintage condition with the original length of the gown and train. Please note there is a small spot on the sleeve and another small spot on the train of the gown, as ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2008 Black/ White Low Back Gown
Roberto Cavalli 2008 Black/ White Low Back Gown

Roberto Cavalli 2008 Black/ White Low Back Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Good The gown has several small heel holes located on the train.

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Couture Evening Gown Lace and Satin n. 59501 Collection 1985
Yves Saint Laurent Couture Evening Gown Lace and Satin n. 59501 Collection 1985

Yves Saint Laurent Couture Evening Gown Lace and Satin n. 59501 Collection 1985

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Fall Winter 1985 Collection France An exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Couture evening gown with train from the 1985  Collection. Purple satin from th the house designer Abraham cover...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Spring 1998 Gray Empire Waist Gown With Black Train
Chanel Spring 1998 Gray Empire Waist Gown With Black Train

Chanel Spring 1998 Gray Empire Waist Gown With Black Train

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite Chanel gown from the Spring 1998 runway embodies timeless elegance with its sophisticated silhouette.

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1990s Evening Gowns

Calvin Klein Champagne Silk Metallic Lace Gown with Fishtail Train
Calvin Klein Champagne Silk Metallic Lace Gown with Fishtail Train

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.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Vintage White Lace Bridal Gown with Batwing Sleeves & Train
Vintage White Lace Bridal Gown with Batwing Sleeves & Train

Vintage White Lace Bridal Gown with Batwing Sleeves & Train

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning vintage white lace bridal gown features elegant batwing sleeves and a delicate train.

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1970s Vintage Bridal Gowns

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Gowns With Train For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gowns with train you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a gowns with train may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by John Galliano, Azzedine Alaïa and Dolce & Gabbana are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gowns With Train?

On average, a gowns with train on 1stDibs sells for $1,600, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $33,666 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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    There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between a ball gown and a long gown depends on the context. Some people may use these two terms interchangeably as names for any full-length dress suitable for formal evening wear. Other times, the phrase “ball gown” may refer to a specific style of gown, namely, one that features a fitted bodice and a full skirt, often composed of layers of netting and tulle. In this case, “long gown” would be a more general term than “ball gown,” describing any formal full-length dress, and a ball gown would be one type of long gown. Explore a collection of evening gowns on 1stDibs.
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    A Schiaparelli gown is an elaborate evening or formal dress from the luxury fashion house Schiaparelli. Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer well known for her lovely and revolutionary approach to formalwear. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Schiaparelli haute couture from top sellers around the world.
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    An illusion gown is a formal dress that creates the appearance of having open cutouts that reveal bare skin. In actuality, these cutouts usually feature a layer of sheer fabric. For example, an illusion gown might look as if it were backless but features a sheer tulle panel with tiny hidden buttons. On 1stDibs, shop a range of illusion gowns from some of the world's top boutiques.
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    Worth gowns are evening gowns designed by Charles Frederick Worth, an English fashion designer who opened his first shop in Paris in 1858. Worth gowns are meticulously constructed with a wide range of textiles in luxurious colors and textures. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Worth gowns from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Tulle typically refers to rayon, silk or nylon that has a stiff, fine netting. A tulle gown is simply a gown that incorporates this material into its design. Tulle adds an airy feeling to a dress or gown. Shop a collection of vintage and designer tulle gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    A draped gown is a single piece of garment that is draped around the body. It is a cutaway or stitched as in a tailored garment. Drape gowns can hold to the body through sashes, pinning, knotting, clasps, belts, tying drawstrings, fibulae, or just friction and gravity. Find a range of vintage and designer draped gowns on 1stDibs.
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    The meaning of gown is a long dress typically worn for formal occasions. A traditional gown usually has a fitted bodice and a full, flowing skirt. However, contemporary designers create gowns in a wide range of silhouettes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gowns from some of the world's top boutiques.
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    The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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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    A Chinese dressing gown is called a cheongsam or a qipao. It is often styled as a high-necked, closely fitted dress with a slit on the side. Cheongsams were considered fashion-forward and influenced the rise of modern Chinese women in the 20th century. Shop a selection of cheongsams on 1stDibs.
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