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Hostess Gowns

1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown

1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic

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1940s American Caftans

1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown
1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown

1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown

By Biba

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba. The dress features an open V

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1970s British Maxi Dress

Moroccan Brocade Floral Kaftan Gown Maxi Dress
Moroccan Brocade Floral Kaftan Gown Maxi Dress

Moroccan Brocade Floral Kaftan Gown Maxi Dress

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan gown features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Hot Pink Color with Silver Trim caftan 1970
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Hot Pink Color with Silver Trim caftan 1970

Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Hot Pink Color with Silver Trim caftan 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

evening vintage Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with

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20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

1970s Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave Geometric Printed Hostess Robe
1970s Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave Geometric Printed Hostess Robe

1970s Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave Geometric Printed Hostess Robe

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970s polyester printed maxi hostess robe by the Italian designer Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Moroccan Caftan, Silk Brocade Vintage Kaftan
Moroccan Caftan, Silk Brocade Vintage Kaftan

Moroccan Caftan, Silk Brocade Vintage Kaftan

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf

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20th Century Moroccan Maxi Dresses

1970s Valditevere Gown with Marabou Trim
1970s Valditevere Gown with Marabou Trim

1970s Valditevere Gown with Marabou Trim

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970s jersey hostess gown from Italian designer Valditevere. Brown with an allover mid century

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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

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Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage early 1940s black velvet gown by Kamore was originally designed to be a hostess gown

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Mid-20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Luxurious Teal Silk Velvet House Wrapper with Beaded Bird
Luxurious Teal Silk Velvet House Wrapper with Beaded Bird

Luxurious Teal Silk Velvet House Wrapper with Beaded Bird

Located in Oradell, NJ

wrapper probably dates from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. It would make the perfect hostess gown

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Kaleidoscopic Lame Hostess Gown
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Kaleidoscopic Lame Hostess Gown

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Kaleidoscopic Lame Hostess Gown

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous sheer sleeved 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue kaleidoscopic lame hostess gown: Banded collar

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1960s American Informal Dresses

Adolfo boucle cage sleeve hostess gown 1970s
Adolfo boucle cage sleeve hostess gown 1970s

Adolfo boucle cage sleeve hostess gown 1970s

By Adolfo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Adolfo sleek grass green boucle knit hostess gown from the 1970s...Long and lean the dress hugs the

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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Bright Pink Wool Hostess Gown with Feather Cuffs
1970s Bright Pink Wool Hostess Gown with Feather Cuffs

1970s Bright Pink Wool Hostess Gown with Feather Cuffs

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful, vibrant and fabulous hostess gown from the 1970s. Bright pink wool with pink and white

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Hostess Outfit
1970s Bill Blass Hostess Outfit

1970s Bill Blass Hostess Outfit

By Bill Blass

Located in Port Hope, ON

The outfit consists of a long tunic with a crew neck; a looped gathered band at the waist; a slit on the left side which starts at the waist to show the slim pants underneath; bracel...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Adolfo Diffusion label pineapple knit hostess dress
1970s Adolfo Diffusion label pineapple knit hostess dress

1970s Adolfo Diffusion label pineapple knit hostess dress

By Adolfo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cream knit hostess dress from the early 1970s...Hard to find Diffusion label by Adolfo exclusively

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1970s American Informal Dresses

1970s Roger Frères Hostess Style Maxi Dress
1970s Roger Frères Hostess Style Maxi Dress

1970s Roger Frères Hostess Style Maxi Dress

By Roger Freres

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fabulous "lets stay home hostess style" 1970s Roger Frères maxi dress. Black poly jersey top with

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960

Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960

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Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960

Located in Atlanta, GA

From Fifth Avenue Robes, a glamorous black velvet and zebra faux fur hostess dress that exudes C

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1960s American Maxi Dress

Anne Fogarty Quilted Charcoal Gray Hostess Dress, C.1970
Anne Fogarty Quilted Charcoal Gray Hostess Dress, C.1970

Anne Fogarty Quilted Charcoal Gray Hostess Dress, C.1970

By Anne Fogarty

Located in Atlanta, GA

This C.1970 dress by Anne Fogarty conjures up images of Jane Eyre and other heroines of gothic literature. The austere silhouette is formed with charcoal gray quilted wool fabric in...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Pucci hostess gown 1960s
Pucci hostess gown 1960s

Pucci hostess gown 1960s

By Emilio Pucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pucci bold print silk crepe hostess gown from the 1960s...Pull on style dip hem gown with ruffle

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1960s Italian Evening Gowns

Saint Laurent Hostess Gown  Museum Piece YSL 1970s
Saint Laurent Hostess Gown  Museum Piece YSL 1970s

Saint Laurent Hostess Gown Museum Piece YSL 1970s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Stunning Saint Laurent Red Hostess gown or dress by Yves saint Laurent. The fabric is a red

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paisley Hostess Gown
1970's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paisley Hostess Gown

1970's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paisley Hostess Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970's red cotton paisley Saint Laurent Rive Gauche peasant style hostess gown. Paisley print

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

1960s Rayon Bohemian Caftan with Cape Attachment
1960s Rayon Bohemian Caftan with Cape Attachment

1960s Rayon Bohemian Caftan with Cape Attachment

Located in Toronto, Ontario

. The perfect hostess gown or music festival look. Despite the fact that garment is deadstock these has

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1960s American Caftans

Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set
Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set

Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set

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H 57 in D 0.05 in L 57 in

Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a

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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set
Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set

Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set

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H 60 in W 18 in D 0.05 in

Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features

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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Orange Silk Caftan Maxi Dress
Moroccan Orange Silk Caftan Maxi Dress

Moroccan Orange Silk Caftan Maxi Dress

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H 55 in D 0.05 in L 55 in

Moroccan Orange Silk Caftan Maxi Dress

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline

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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set
Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set

Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set

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H 60 in W 20 in D 0.05 in L 60 in

Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

embroidered rim and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown

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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

1960s Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Hostess Dress Gown
1960s Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Hostess Dress Gown

1960s Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Hostess Dress Gown

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1960s Emilio Pucci light pink, grey and white abstract print dress made of 100% silk jersey with long sleeves, inset waistband and snap closures at the side. Labeled: Emilio Pucci ...

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Palest of Turquoise, Traina-Norell, Silk Hostess Gown
Palest of Turquoise, Traina-Norell, Silk Hostess Gown

Palest of Turquoise, Traina-Norell, Silk Hostess Gown

By Traina-Norell

Located in Oradell, NJ

silk hostess gown with silver and gold brocaded accents and belt. Although it might look as though it

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1970's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Metallic brocade hostess gown
1970's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Metallic brocade hostess gown

1970's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Metallic brocade hostess gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, early 1970's metallic brocade paisley dress. This amazing evening dress is made of a tapestry weave brocade featuring a large scale paisley f...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Silk Twill Print Bergdorf Gown
1970s Silk Twill Print Bergdorf Gown

1970s Silk Twill Print Bergdorf Gown

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Size: SML-MED (6-12)

1970s Silk Twill Print Bergdorf Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

completely covered, but still sexy hostess gown feel to it. The skirt is shockingly full, yards and yards of

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1970s Evening Gowns

1960s Lime Oscar De La Renta Gown
1960s Lime Oscar De La Renta Gown

1960s Lime Oscar De La Renta Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Rockwood, ON

is classic hostess gown and the high collar and little riffled cuffs just make it seem more so! Pair

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1960s Evening Gowns

1960s Bell Sleeve Marie France Couture
1960s Bell Sleeve Marie France Couture

1960s Bell Sleeve Marie France Couture

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Size: SML-MED-LRG (6-12)

1960s Bell Sleeve Marie France Couture

Located in Rockwood, ON

An absolutely amazing and regal hostess gown from Marie France Haute Couture! I have always had a

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1960s Maxi Dress

1960s Brocade & Fur Oscar De La Renta
1960s Brocade & Fur Oscar De La Renta

1960s Brocade & Fur Oscar De La Renta

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1960s Brocade & Fur Oscar De La Renta

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Rockwood, ON

Share on Tumblr Beautiful and quite amazing brocade caftan feel hostess gown by Oscar de La Renta

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1960s Caftans

1960s Navy Silk & Silver Metallic Oscar de la Renta Dress
1960s Navy Silk & Silver Metallic Oscar de la Renta Dress

1960s Navy Silk & Silver Metallic Oscar de la Renta Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Rockwood, ON

love the shape and cut - it is classic hostess gown and very glamorous with a full skirt that flows to

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Tribal Print Silk Malcolm Starr Mxi Dress
1960s Tribal Print Silk Malcolm Starr Mxi Dress

1960s Tribal Print Silk Malcolm Starr Mxi Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Rockwood, ON

of a hippie tribal vibe to it blended with a chic hostess gown silhouette. One can imagine this as

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Beautiful Pink Sequin & Lace Hostess Dress
1960s Beautiful Pink Sequin & Lace Hostess Dress

1960s Beautiful Pink Sequin & Lace Hostess Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

I love this vibrant pink gown that is pink layered onto pink! The base has a pink lace layer over

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Romantic 1960s Sarmi Pink Pastel Silk Brocade Hostess Dress
Romantic 1960s Sarmi Pink Pastel Silk Brocade Hostess Dress

Romantic 1960s Sarmi Pink Pastel Silk Brocade Hostess Dress

By Sarmi

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is a really phenomenal hostess dress and my photos of it really do not fully convey the

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bowed c1969 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Hostess Dress
Bowed c1969 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Hostess Dress

Bowed c1969 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Hostess Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Rockwood, ON

thread has been worked through to highlight the vibrant print and give the entire gown a subtle shimmer

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Malcolm Starr Pastel Floral Covered Silk Hostess Dress
1970s Malcolm Starr Pastel Floral Covered Silk Hostess Dress

1970s Malcolm Starr Pastel Floral Covered Silk Hostess Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Rockwood, ON

This beautiful and spring-time feeling dress is one of my favorites from the pieces of Malcolm Starr that I have had in the shop. The silk fabric is very pretty and fresh feeling wit...

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1970s Empire Waist Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Vintage Dress or Hostess Gown Rhinestones
Oscar de la Renta Black Vintage Dress or Hostess Gown Rhinestones

Oscar de la Renta Black Vintage Dress or Hostess Gown Rhinestones

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Portland, OR

This is an elegant Oscar de la Renta for Swirl long sleeve hostess gown with rhinestone bands

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Dynasty Colorful Quilted Hostess Tunic Dress W/ Side Slit
1960's Dynasty Colorful Quilted Hostess Tunic Dress W/ Side Slit

1960's Dynasty Colorful Quilted Hostess Tunic Dress W/ Side Slit

By Dynasty

Located in Portland, OR

This stunning vintage Dynasty dress was made in Hong Kong in the late 1960's. The dress is sleeveless and was meant to be worn over trousers or slacks and you can pair it with any p...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

Victor Costa Vintage Maxi Dress W/ Colorful Butterfly Wing Sleeves
Victor Costa Vintage Maxi Dress W/ Colorful Butterfly Wing Sleeves

Victor Costa Vintage Maxi Dress W/ Colorful Butterfly Wing Sleeves

By Victor Costa

Located in Portland, OR

designed to be worn as a hostess gown, but it is a perfect day dress! The dress has no size label, but it

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

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1880s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Paul Daunay

Located in London, GB

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1960s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown

Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

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Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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1930s Unknown Jackets

Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997
Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997

Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rei Kawakubo opened the 1997 f/w runway show in this soft gold lace and textured wool asymmetrical embellished gown. As seen in the Comme des Garcons MET exhibition. Sleeveless...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

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1990s French Cardigans

1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown

1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...

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1940s American Evening Dresses

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Blouses

Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005

Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in London, GB

Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts, ss 1999
Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts, ss 1999

Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts, ss 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts on the front and back of the jacket reflecting details from the runway show. The skirt features two deep slits at the f...

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

By Rodarte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Comme des Garçons lurex voile lace wrap dress and skirt set, fw 1999
Comme des Garçons lurex voile lace wrap dress and skirt set, fw 1999

Comme des Garçons lurex voile lace wrap dress and skirt set, fw 1999

By Comme des Garçons

Located in London, GB

▪ Comme des Garçons dress and skirt set ▪ Lurex voile lace in brown, silver and cream ▪ Mid-length wrap dress ▪ Large turn-over collar ▪ Two large safety pin closures at the back...

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1990s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999

Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999

By Christian Lacroix

Located in London, GB

This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress

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By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...

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Hostess Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of hostess gowns available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black hostess gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding appealing hostess gowns such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Hostess Gowns?

Prices for hostess gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $3,450, while these items, on average, fetch $495.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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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