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Starlet Vintage Dresses

1930 Art Deco Golden Silk Net & Sequin Hollywood Starlet Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A divine 1930s Hollywood Starlet Gown: Spaghetti straps, gathered bust radiates down to the hem in
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1930s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

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1930s Starlet Heavily Beaded & Rhinestone Encrusted Formal Gala Dress-LARGE!
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous 1930s Black Sheer Chiffon Heavily Beaded and rhinestone encrusted Gala Formal dress. A
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1930s Unknown Starlet Vintage Dresses

1940s Gilbert Adrian Blush Pink Wool Coat
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Houston, TX
for early American Hollywood Studios and Starlets. He dressed stars such as Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo
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1940s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

Pauline Trigere Starlet Gown w/Gold Lame Piping & Bow
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Pauline Trigere light wool gown in the style of a '30's or '40's starlet dress. The gown is
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20th Century American Starlet Vintage Dresses

Ellene Warren mermaid gown in gold dot panne velvet 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chicks and Hollywood starlets...Dress is fully lined in silk & closes at the back with a zipper & hook
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1980s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

70S YOUNG EDWARDIAN SATIN STARLET
Located in Miami Beach, FL
this dress . . .! Incredible 30's-inspired gown in luscious cream satin . . . Damask
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1970s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

1980's Starlet Bob Mackie Lace Corset Dress Gown 30% off SALE
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Another spectacular Bob Mackie Creation! Nude color silk Georgette covered with cream lace. Boned corset crafted to a perfection!. Bust front pleats fold to the waist with a half bow...
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Late 20th Century American Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Ivory-White Strapless Draped-Swag Taffeta Starlet Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's ivory-white gown,the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. This enchanting ga...
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1950s Starlet Vintage Dresses

1970s Jersey Jean Louis Dress & Sash
By Jean Louis
Located in Rockwood, ON
label and its easy to see the sexy starlet influence in this dress. It's a definite statement maker and
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1970s Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Pauline Trigere Plaid Taupe Silk Hourglass Cocktail Dress & Bolero
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the type of dress you will reach for anytime you want to look like a starlet! Measurements Dress
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Jeanette Alexander Rose-Applique Floral Linen Belted Hourglass Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
actual hips. This is the type of dress celebrity starlets, like Grace Kelly, made infamous. A wonderful
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Italian Couture Black Beaded Silk Asymmetric One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
starlet! The perfect "little black dress" in a rare larger size! Measurements Bust:41-42 inches
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1950s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

1960s Metallic Jean Louis Gown
By Jean Louis
Located in Rockwood, ON
label and its easy to see the sexy starlet influence in this dress. Its a definite statement maker and
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1970s Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Jeanette Alexander Green-Roses Floral Print Cotton Applique Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to the actual hips. This is the type of dress celebrity starlets, like Grace Kelly, made infamous. A
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Elegant Black Rhinestone Lace-Illusion & Silk Sculpted Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a starlet! The perfect "little black dress". Measurements Bust:35-36 inches Waist:up to 28
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

Karl Lagerfeld Fendi Red Silk Strapless Evening Dress w Train & Bolero Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Portland, OR
of those worn by mid century Hollywood starlets. This glamorous dress is strapless and features a
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Late 20th Century European Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Bergdorf Goodman Black Silk Asymmetric One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the type of dress you will reach for anytime you want to look like a starlet! The perfect "little
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950's Elegant Black Silk Shelf-Bust Bombshell Circle-Skirt Ruffle Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
starlet! The perfect "little black dress". Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Waist:25 inches
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

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1950s Lilli Ann Black Wool Crepe Fitted Asymmetrical Suit Jacket w Gathered Side
By Lilli Ann
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Lilli Ann Black Wool Crepe Fitted Asymmetrical Suit Jacket w Gathered Side: A wonderful example of Lilli Ann's signature tailored style in a lightweight spring wool crepe. One...
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

Versace S/S 2002 Black Leather Lace-Up Fringed Jacket w/Open Back
By Gianni Versace
Located in Studio City, CA
Spring/Summer 2002 Gianni Versace lambskin leather fringed jacket in black with an open back. Leather braiding at the seams and 4" fringe at the cuffs and hem. The open back fastens ...
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Early 2000s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Perforated Knit White Logo V-Neck
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
John Galliano designed this white Christian Dior sport jersey style sweater for his Spring/Summer 2004 ready to wear collection. This light weight top features perforations throughou...
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Early 2000s French Starlet Vintage Dresses

Versace S/S 2005 Runway Baroque Print Belted Wrap Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Baroque Print Belted Wrap Dress IT 40 Please see below the approximate measurements: Chest: 29-44" Waist: 25-27" Hips: 29-48" Length: 46" center back Arms fr...
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Early 2000s Starlet Vintage Dresses

S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Medusa Pierced Black Leather Belted Skirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black leather Gianni Versace mini skirt designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this skirt debuted on the season's runway as part of Look 35,...
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1990s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

Double-breasted Opera coat in velvet with pattern and cut-work Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double-breasted Opera coat in velvet with pattern and cut-work. Grey raw silk lining. Inside and outside button closure. Cut-work. SIZE L
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1920s Unknown Starlet Vintage Dresses

1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
The silk velvet on this amazing 1970s HALSTON midnight navy blue faux wrap dress is the most luxurious velvets that I have ever felt! I can only imagine how incredible it feels on (i...
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1970s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 "Eshu" Black & Plaid Boiled Wool Fold Top Wrap Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 "Eshu" Black & Plaid Boiled Wool Fold Top Wrap Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2000 “Eshu”; Runway...
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Early 2000s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2010 "Plato's Atlantis" Snakeskin Jersey Knit Sheath Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2010 "Plato’s Atlantis" Snakeskin Jersey Knit Sheath Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2010 Designer: Ale...
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2010s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

1950s Lilli Ann Gray Heathered Wool Jacket w/ Jeweled Buttons & Satin Piping
By Lilli Ann
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1950s Lilli Ann heathered gray wool gabardine jacket with satin angled piping trim in front and doubled teardrop rhinestone buttons (two buttons are used for each button hol...
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1950s American Starlet Vintage Dresses

Vivienne Westwood black striped wool Armour Jacket, fw 1989
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood, black and white striped wool Armour Jacket. Detachable sleeves with leather buckles, embroidered Orb on chest and signature Westwood buttons. Time Machine, Fall-W...
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1980s British Starlet Vintage Dresses

1960s Courreges Black Velvet Metallic Beautiful Vintage 60s A Line Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s ANDRE COURREGES black velvet A-line metallic dress! Luxurious lightweight black velvet, with metallic sparkles scattered throughout. Slits on each side of the hem. Fu...
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1960s French Starlet Vintage Dresses

Vivienne Westwood 1990's Velvet Skirt Suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Vintage Vivienne Westwood Velvet Skirt Suit Circa 1990's. Gorgeous black velvet double-breasted jacket adorned with iconic logo buttons and matching mini skirt with...
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1990s Starlet Vintage Dresses

Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Dress. Dress features long sleeves, a structured plunging V neckline with gold chain detailing and a gold snak...
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Early 2000s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Vintage Jacquard Dress - '90s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, IT
This Vivienne Westwood dress is a rare collectible adorned with embroidered flowers and leaves. It features short sleeves, a high neckline, and enamel buttons with the brand's distin...
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1990s Starlet Vintage Dresses

1930s Brown Art Deco Fur Felt Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Brown Art Deco Fur Felt Hat
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1930s Starlet Vintage Dresses

1930s Brown Art Deco Fur Felt Hat
1930s Brown Art Deco Fur Felt Hat
$200 Sale Price
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Size: Medium to Large
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Starlet Vintage Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of starlet vintage dresses. If you’re looking for black starlet vintage dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Starlet vintage dresses designed by Adele Simpson, Alfred Bosand and Alfred Werber — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Starlet Vintage Dresses?

On average, starlet vintage dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,100, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.

Questions About Starlet Vintage Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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