Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford Gothic Evening Gown 2002 Runway
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer this stunning vintage dark brown Tom Ford for Gucci silk gothic-inspired evening gown: featuring long slinky sleeves, criss-cross laces, a deep V neckline, an...
Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford Black Corset Evening Gown Runway 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer this stunning vintage black Tom Ford for Gucci silk corset gown featuring a heavily pleated corset bodice with grommets, criss-cross back straps, pleated inse...
1930s 2-Piece Baby Blue Metallic Lace Gown w/ Fox Trimmed Jacket
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1930s baby blue silk and metallic lace gown with extremely low back and train, with a waist length jacket trimmed in fox!
1980S VICTOR COSTA FOR I. MAGNIN Black Poly/Rayon Lace Off The Shoulder Gown Wi
Located in New York, NY
MAGNIN Black Poly/Rayon Lace Off The Shoulder Gown With Slight Train
Vintage 1950's Draped Black Silk Strapless Evening Dress Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Jaw-dropping red carpet worthy black silk evening gown with a massive train and ruched bodice. Shirred black silk has been has been draped by hand to create the most elegant and clas...
Ralph Lauren Collection Draped Red Silk Strapless Evening Gown 6
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren Collection draped bodice strapless evening gown with a short train. A beautiful fire engine red silk gown, the bodice is vertically draped to the waist, the skirt is ga...
1970s HALSTON Black Jersey Plunging Neckline 70s Vintage Gown with long train
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sensational 1970s Halston black matte jersey gown with bare back. Long jersey train can be tied as a bow or let it hang.
1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely elegant gown with a long train and cut on the bias making it very flattering and also flexible in size.
Sold|$4,200
GIANNI VERSACE
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey jersey gown with lace insets and lace train at back. Versace rhinestone medallion detail at spaghetti straps and bodice.
Sold|$2,800
bugle bead net gown with train
Located in New York, NY
bugle bead net gown with train
1990S RALPH LAUREN Dark Chocolate Brown & Cream Silk Stripe Gown With Train
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Purple Label 1990S RALPH LAUREN Dark Chocolate Brown & Cream Silk Stripe Gown With Train
Gianfranco Ferre silk and velvet runway gown with train, 1997
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gown can be worn with train loose or wrapped over shoulder.
Sold|$1,275
Gucci Plunge Front Gown With Train
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
The dress skims the body and flares towards the hemline where a fabulous long train drapes in the back. It has a side zipper and is fully lined in the same silk jersey.
Monique L'huillier Ombre Silk Gown with Train
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous gown from Monique Lhuillier in emerald green to off white ombre pattern silk.
Slinky Backless Black Chocolate Jersey Gown with Train
Located in New York, NY
This gown has no label however it comes from a very prestigious former owner who only owned designer gowns, many of which right off the runways. This gown could possibly be one of th...
1970s sequined Leonard backless halter gown with train
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1970 Leonard backless halter gown
Louis Feraud Blue Damask Dark Blue Silk Tiered Poof Evening Gown With Train
By Louis Feraud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Feraud blue silk damask strapless bodice with tiered poof skirt, evening gown with train from the 1980s. This gorgeous dress has a fitted boned bodice of blue figured silk da...
1930's Sparkling Black Sequin Evening Gown with Train
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress is so evocative of the elegance and glamour of 1930's clothing. The black silk dress is lavishly beaded with glistening black sequins covering every bit of the dress. It h...
NWT CH Carolina Herrera Halter Gown with Train Back (2)
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Port Hope, ON
Silk chiffon (material tag missing) with a paisley floral print in white and blue, this dress has a lovely plunging neckline; a low back, and a longer hem in the back which forms a t...
Ermanno Scervino Green Tiered Fringe Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown with Train
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite Ermanno Scervino green silk fringed layered strapless gown. Earthly and otherworldly all at once. This stunning Ermanno Scervino gown has been beautifully crafted from l...
Vionnet Dramatic Colorblock Emerald Green & Navy Silk Gown with Train NEW!
By Vionnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vionnet navy and emerald green silk crepe de chine gown with crisscross back and tie waist. Bias cut with a flowing drape to the body.
Maggie Norris Couture Beaded and Embroidered Champagne Satin Gown with Train
By Maggie Norris Couture
Located in New Hope, PA
This is such a beautiful champagne colored strapless gown with a train, designed by Maggie Norris, the former Senior Design Director of Womenswear at Ralph Lauren.
Monique Lhuillier ivory lace plunging backless wedding gown with train dress
By Monique Ihuillier, Monique Lhuillier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A beautiful ivory lace wedding gown by Monique Lhuillier The dress is so incredibly romantic and really fits the body like a dream It consists of two layers, a ch...
Valentino vintage backless white ivory fitted wedding dress gown with train
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Valentino vintage floor length gown in ivory (very close to white). It has a beautiful slightly draped bust, a fitted upper that skims the curves beautifully and t...
Silver Embroidery on Gunmetal V Neck Off the Shoulder Slim Gown with Train
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A train cascades along the back and leaves a memorable impression.
Aesthetic *Large Size* Black Velvet Ruff Collar Gown with Train - L-XL, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Eye catching for its liquid draping, open back and dramatic train, this gown is an unmistakable reminder of Hollywood’s Golden Age, when decency laws left designers scrambling for wa...
Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – M, 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.
Andrew Gn $8.5K Art Deco Inspired Jeweled Halter Dress Gown with Train NEW!
By Andrew Gn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer to the stars, Paris designer Andrew Gn's extravagant jeweled bias cut halter gown in a rich deep shade of teal blue. Layers of silk chiffon in an empire waist style with ruc...
Reem Acra Beaded Silk Cream Satin and Black Crepe Empire Gown 12
By Reem Acra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reem Acra beaded silk cream satin and black crepe empire gown with trained hem. Romantic Empire style gown has a black on cream satin beaded bandeau bodice, narrow shoulder straps an...
A French Edwardian Chiffon and Lace Tea-Gown Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1895/1905 France A French Tea-Gown with train in black and white muslin and lace dating from the French Belle Epoque or Edwardian Period.
Sold|$6,350
Pierre Cardin Couture Avant Garde Train Gown
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin Couture black silk velvet long sleeve dress with avant garde attached ball gown train with ruffle panel and rose. Circa, 1986 -1993.
Valentino Black Bondage Runway Finale Gown with Jeweled Buckles and Train
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent long and full swantail train completes this alluring look. Stunning for red carpet dressing!
Carolina Herrera Ivory Silk Georgette Evening Gown Wedding Dress with Train
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
Shorter panels begin at the hipline and continue around the gown which has a train at the back. Two long narrow ties are attached at the center back and can be used in a variety of w...
Stunning 1950s Vintage Beaded Sequin Green Silk Gown with Huge Train
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1950s formal gown in emerald green silk. The dress is fitted and features a massive back train, tiny nipped waist and beaded bust.
Gianfranco Ferre Autumn-Winter 1999 halter neck evening gown with velvet train
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
Gianfranco Ferre Autumn-Winter 1999 halter neck evening gown with velvet train, net bodice and black sequins
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
Maggie Norris Couture Shell Pink Trained Gown Hand Embroidered with Silver Metal
By Maggie Norris Couture
Located in New Hope, PA
This is an absolutely beautiful strapless shell pink silk satin evening gown with a train and silver metallic hand embroidery.
Chloé One Shoulder Black Silk Flowing Train Gown With Chanel Camellia Brooch
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer Clare Waight Keller once said of Chloé founder Gaby Aghion that “she wanted women to feel wonderful in her clothes.” This stunning gown by the 65-year-old Parisian brand cap...
Tall & Slender 1980's Copper Brown Silk Evening Gown With Modified Train
Located in Atlanta, GA
Now this dress is one tall drink of water! Start with the gorgeous silk fabric in a coppery mottled brown with an abstract olive green floral print and continue with structural deta...
1980s Lanvin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Dress/ Gown with Bows and Train
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic 1980s black silk evening gown by Lanvin. Giant velvet avant garde bows and full silk back train.
Versace Couture Black Silk Evening Gown Grecian Drape Corset with Train Sz 42
By Versace
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
The mermaid silhouette and rear skirt train are truly chic and sophisticated. Fully-lined.
Pauline Trigere Blue & White Floral Linen Evening Gown w/Long Train
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Pauline Trigere linen light blue and white floral gown with open back and train. Comes with white silk slip attached at the interior.
Haute Couture Cream Medieval Cathedral Train Wedding Gown - Small, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Without question, one of the most exquisite bridal gowns we have ever seen. Despite its 4 ½’ cathedral train, it is lighter in weight than most gowns half its length thanks to its wh...
Monique L'huillier ivory silk draped wedding dress gown with low back and train
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Monique L'huillier This is an absolutely beautiful floor length silk gown in ivory, that would be perfect for an evening event or as a very simple and elegant wedd...
Eavis & Brown Evening Skirt with Train
By Eavis & Brown
Located in New Hope, PA
The design firm of Eavis & Brown, London were favorites of Princess Diana and this lovely evening skirt is an excellent example of their classic and elegant work. The crimson silk s...
Badgley Mischka beaded floral chiffon maxi dress with train
By Badgley Mischka
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Badgley Mischka beaded floral chiffon maxi dress with train...Pretty spring/summery maxi dress glitters with crystal beading...The low scooped neckline features shoulder straps that ...
Pristine Christian Dior 1960s Silk Chiffon Dress with Back Train
By Christian Dior
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Christian Dior silk dress in a colorful kaleidoscope print in pristine condition. Silk chiffon overlay and back train. Details: Fully Lined Back Button and Ho...
Vivienne Westwood black trained evening dress with draped bust, ss 1998
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black viscose jersey trained evening dress with twisted straps and drapery around bust Spring-Summer 1998
Maggie Norris Couture Lace Skirt with Train made from Antique Lace
By Maggie Norris, Maggie Norris Couture
Located in New Hope, PA
Maggie Norris designed this romantic lace wedding or evening skirt using antique lace. The skirt is princess lace, embroidered and appliqued on net with a pleated net ruffle at the h...
Azzedine Alaia black acetate halter neck evening dress with train, c. 1998
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black acetate halter neck bias cut evening dress with train. c. 1998
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black silk evening dress with train, fw 1998
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
- Shoulder pads - Detachable standing pointed collar - Train - Zip fastening Autumn-Winter 1998
Lanvin Midnight Blue Silk Evening Dress with Train Original Barney's Store Tag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New Hope, PA
I just love this dress from Lanvin, Paris 2006 and I really can't believe that the former owner never wore the dress. The original tag from Barney's New York is still attached. The...
Dolce & Gabbana black silk and lace corseted dress with trained skirt, ss 2002
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana black silk evening gown ▪ Corseted bodice ▪ Triangular skin baring cutouts with criss-cross lacing ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Built-in padded bra ▪ Trained skirt with l...
1940's Ivory Satin Draped Wedding Dress With Bustle & Train
Located in Atlanta, GA
And she exudes post war glamour in a 1946 ivory satin wedding gown with a form fitting bodice yielding to a draped peplum and bustle which anchors a built-in train.
Dolce & Gabbana red corset and leopard print skirt with train ensemble, A/W 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
- Leopard print sheer skirt with ruffled train - Red corset with attached black bra Autumn-Winter 1997
Prada ivory silk devoré floral maxi dress with train and slip dress, ss 1997
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada ivory silk devoré floral maxi dress with train and detachable nude silk slip dress Spring-Summer 1997
1960s Edward Abbott Vintage Fuchsia Pink Silk Cocktail Dress with Train
By Edward Abbott
Located in Sparks, NV
Details: Fully lined Metal Zip + Hook Closure Estimated Size: S-M Color: Fuchsia Pink Fabric: Silk Label: Edward Abbott Measurements: Bust: 36" High Waist: 28" Hips...
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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