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1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Gianfranco Black Knit Illusion Dress
1990s Gianfranco Black Knit Illusion Dress

1990s Gianfranco Black Knit Illusion Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1990s Gianfranco Ferre black knit dress with sheer sleeve. Size 6 / Medium All Sales is

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

James Galanos Grey Boucle Illusion Dress With Black Lace
James Galanos Grey Boucle Illusion Dress With Black Lace

James Galanos Grey Boucle Illusion Dress With Black Lace

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to present a vintage Galanos speckled grey boucle cocktail dress featuring

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1980s North American Cocktail Dresses

James Galanos Black Velvet Illusion Dress With Lace Cutouts
James Galanos Black Velvet Illusion Dress With Lace Cutouts

James Galanos Black Velvet Illusion Dress With Lace Cutouts

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to present a vintage Galanos fancy black illusion lace cocktail dress

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1980s North American Cocktail Dresses

BURBERRY PRORSUM F/W 12 Size 10 Nylon/Polyester Tinsel Illusion Eyelash Dress
BURBERRY PRORSUM F/W 12 Size 10 Nylon/Polyester Tinsel Illusion Eyelash Dress

BURBERRY PRORSUM F/W 12 Size 10 Nylon/Polyester Tinsel Illusion Eyelash Dress

By Burberry Prorsum

Located in San Francisco, CA

BURBERRY PRORSUM F/W 12 Tinsel "Illusion" dress comes in a black & pink nylon / polyester featuring

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Versace Black Dress with Illusion Detail
Versace Black Dress with Illusion Detail

Versace Black Dress with Illusion Detail

By Gianni Versace

Located in Alford, MA

wool, this square-neck, short-sleeve dress is a classic.

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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Stylish Woven Applique Illusion Design Sheath Dress US Size 12
Stylish Woven Applique Illusion Design Sheath Dress US Size 12

Stylish Woven Applique Illusion Design Sheath Dress US Size 12

Located in University City, MO

Stylish woven applique illusion design sheath dress US Size 12 The high fashion sheath dress is

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sheath Dresses

ACNE STUDIOS 2016 Ormanda Tencel navy cape illusion layered tank dress S
ACNE STUDIOS 2016 Ormanda Tencel navy cape illusion layered tank dress S

ACNE STUDIOS 2016 Ormanda Tencel navy cape illusion layered tank dress S

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ACNE STUDIOS 2016 Ormanda Tencel navy cape illusion layered tank dress S Reference: YNWG/A00142

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Casual Dresses

Patricia Saunders Custom Vintage Silk + Nude Illusion Lace Dress
Patricia Saunders Custom Vintage Silk + Nude Illusion Lace Dress

Patricia Saunders Custom Vintage Silk + Nude Illusion Lace Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning custom made formal dress with a Spanish flare by Patricia Saunders. Couture

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress
1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress

1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust. Details

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress

Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress

By Edith Flagg

Located in Sparks, NV

Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

STELLA MCCARTNEY black sheer waist illusion cocktail dress FR36 S
STELLA MCCARTNEY black sheer waist illusion cocktail dress FR36 S

STELLA MCCARTNEY black sheer waist illusion cocktail dress FR36 S

By Stella McCartney

Located in Hong Kong, NT

STELLA MCCARTNEY black sheer waist illusion cocktail dress FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A00680 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS
Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS

Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS

By Marc Jacobs

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Good. General wear to dress is evident. Moderate signs of wear to overall fabric with

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S
ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S

ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00235

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS
Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS

Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS

By Marc Jacobs

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Good. General wear to dress is evident. Moderate signs of wear to overall fabric with

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – EU 38
Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – EU 38

Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – EU 38

By Herve Léger

Located in Amman, JO

Hervé Léger Black Lace Bandage Dress – Long Sleeve Mini Command the room in this show-stopping

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dress

Vicky Tiel Draped Illusion and Matte Jersey Gown
Vicky Tiel Draped Illusion and Matte Jersey Gown

Vicky Tiel Draped Illusion and Matte Jersey Gown

By Vicky Tiel

Located in New York, NY

Vicky Tiel's chic and sexy draped stretch illusion gown on a matte jersey base. The illusion is

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS
Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS

Marc Jacobs 2013 Optical Illusion Tie Neck Gown Size XXS

By Marc Jacobs

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Good. General wear to dress is evident. Moderate signs of wear to overall fabric with

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve
1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve

1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Mollie Parnis black rayon and chiffon long sleeve gown with unique asymmetrical shear chiffon and beading shoulder. The intricate beaded pattern, made up of rhinestones and bu...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Red & Black Satin Evening Gown w/Illusion Top & Velvet Band
Bill Blass Red & Black Satin Evening Gown w/Illusion Top & Velvet Band

Bill Blass Red & Black Satin Evening Gown w/Illusion Top & Velvet Band

By Bill Blass

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Bill Blass evening gown with black long sleeved illusion bodice, black velvet modesty band

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maison Martin Margiela F/W 2005 'Inside Out' Black silk dress
Maison Martin Margiela F/W 2005 'Inside Out' Black silk dress

Maison Martin Margiela F/W 2005 'Inside Out' Black silk dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Milano, IT

Out’ - The seams and darts are left unfinished on the outside, - giving the illusion of the dress

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

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Illusion Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary illusion dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Red and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect illusion dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bob Mackie, Peggy Hunt and Geoffrey Beene are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Illusion Dress?

Prices for an illusion dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $4,760, while, on average they fetch $919.

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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