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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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Beautiful 1980s does 1950s Hand Painted Floral Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 80s does 50s hand painted demi couture cotton puff sleeve dress! Features handpainted flowers in pink, purple, yellow, green and ivory on an ivory background. Impeccable con...
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1980s Starlet Vintage Dresses

Alberta Ferretti S/S 1991 beaded pearls top
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
Alberta Ferretti S/S 1991 top Rayon Beads and pearls decor Side zip closure Marked size 46 IT Measurements: bust 84 cm - 33 in waist 81 cm - 32 in length 34 cm - 13.5 in Great con...
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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

Chanel Interlocking CC logo black and white leather sandals
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Rare Chanel black and white leather sandals from the 90's collection. Featuring a big black interlocking CC logo. - Featuring two white and two black layers leather soles Craft...
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1990s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

Gucci Suede Black and Gold Ad Runway Platform Heel, Fall Winter 2007 Sz 7.5
By Gucci
Located in Ashburn, VA
Gucci Platform Heels Rare Fall Winter 2007 Worn One Time Minor Wear to Sole Only * Stunning Suede Platforms * Black Suede * Gold Wire Threading * Size: 7.5 * Knot Detail at Toe * Le...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

JACQUEMUS Le Splash Saudade pink satin ruched asymmetric strappy dress FR34 XS
By Jacquemus
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JACQUEMUS Le Splash Saudade pink satin ruched asymmetric strappy dress FR34 XS Reference: LNKO/A02478 Brand: Jacquemus Model: Saudade Collection: Le Splash As seen on: Lisa Hochstein...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Starlet Vintage Dresses

Black Wool Hat with Raffia Brim, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Wool Hat w/ Raffia Brim. Large decorative button at side with geometric winged embellishment.
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1930s Starlet Vintage Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Size 12 / 14 Vintage Sexy Hot Pink + Black One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT hot pink and black plunging halter one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched bodice with a plunging neckline. Plastic clasp at top ...
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Late 20th Century French 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
Frank Olive for I. Magnin Hat Calot Juliette Black Velour Vintage Cocktail Hat
By Frank Olive
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Frank Olive for I. Magnin Calot or Juliette hat, likely made in the late 60s. Made from an incredibly soft black velour, it features tiny hair combs at each side to secure for wear....
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1960s British 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

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 18P Spring-Summer 2018 shorts
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 18P 2018 Spring-Summer 2018 Cropped trousers Collection: Spring-Summer 2018 Pre-Collection Ready-to-wear collection on the CHANNEL official website Chanel sty...
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2010s Italian Starlet Vintage Dresses

1930s/1940s Brown Fur Felt Sculpted Hat With Feather and Ribbon Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s/1940s Brown Fur Felt Sculpted Hat With Feather and Ribbon Accents. This hat is multi-dimensional with its grosgrain flower/tails and its 3 accent feathers.This hat has a back p...
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1930s Starlet Vintage Dresses

Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust Jeanne Lanvin Castillo
By Jeanne Lanvin, Antonio del Castillo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust . Asymmetrical zip underneath going from the middle top until the left side of the waist. Hook&eye on the waist. Shoulder-pads. Ra...
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1950s French Starlet Vintage Dresses

CHANEL black & white mohair 2014 14A DALLAS FUR TRIM TWEED Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel tweed coat in black and white mohair (100%). Features ivory shearling collar and cuffs, two buttoned flap pockets and belted cuffs. Closes with silver-tone star...
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2010s Starlet Vintage Dresses

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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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