$950
Size: XS / 00 - 0
1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New
Located in San Diego, CA
Unworn. ⸻ 1950s dress, vintage 50s party dress, deadstock vintage, floral appliqué dress, beaded cocktail dress, pink tulle dress, ivory party dress, XS vintage dress, 00 vintage s...
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
1950's Pauline Trigere Couture Black Lace & Ivory Satin Off-Shoulder Party Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Trigère designs commanded some of the highest prices often because they were made with very expensive materials. This stunning party dress is definitely inspired by Christian Dior's ...
1950s 60s Ivory Satin & Sheer Lilly of the Valley Skirt Cocktail Party Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous..once again Gorgeous! This is an Ivory Satin and sheer skirt embellished wth satin and embroidered Lilly of the Valley Flowers . The shoulders are slightly off shoulder to ...
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Size: Equivalent to Size 34-36 France
Ivory silk crepe party or ceremony Couture dress - France Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Evening or formal dress in ivory chiffon and silk crepe by Madeleine Casalino in Paris. Glamorous dress, large plunging neckline with bare back, whalebone bustier ...
COUTURE c.1950’s Black Ivory Velvet Floral Pearl Beaded Belted Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1950’s Black Ivory Velvet Floral Pearl Beaded Belted Party Dress Circa: 1950’s Label(s): “Nu Stur Belt Co” Style: Fit n Flare party dress Color(s): Shades of black and iv...
Vintage 1950s 50s Silk Satin Ivory Full Sweep Wedding or Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful and elegant 1950s heavy silk satin formal dress that would make the perfect vintage wedding dress! Embossed floral print and full sweep. Details: Fully Lined Side M...
MILTON SAUNDERS 1950s White Linen Rhinestone Embellsihed Leaves Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1950s Milton Saunders Original white/ivory linen tea length party dress. Sweetheart neckline front and back.
1950's Ceil Chapman Rhinestone Metallic Floral Applique Ivory Satin Party Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and ethereal cocktail dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" designer label.
1950's Red-Roses Floral Embroidered Ivory Silk-Organza Full Skirt Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is perhaps the most darling and flattering 1950's floral party dress I have ever seen. Fashioned from red-rose floral garden embroidered ivory silk-organza, you can tell the fab...
1955 Hattie Carnegie Ivory & Black Flocked Floral Satin Strapless Party Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture satin party dress dating back to her 1955 collection. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion.
1950's Flocked Deco-Dots Ivory Chiffon Cummberbund Bow Scalloped Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its gorgeous deco-dots atomic print and flawless "new look" silhouette, this mid-century cupcake party dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The artisanship a...
1960's Mr. Blackwell Ivory-Silk Beaded Rhinestone Shawl-Collar Mod Party Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 1960's ivory-white textured silk cocktail from the famous "Mr. Blackwell" label. To this show-stopper, he adds sparkling embellishments of blue jewels, rhinestones, sequins...
1950's Peggy Hunt Nude & Ivory Lace Sheer-Illusion Peplum Cocktail Party Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's cocktail dress by the famous American designer Peggy Hunt. Starting in the 1930's through the early 1960's, she was immensely successful with he...
1950's Suzy Perette Black White Organza & Lace Full Party Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite "Suzy Perette" black and ivory-white appliqued silk-organza party dress! Suzy Perette was not an actual person, but the name of a dress manufacturing company that made affo...
Valentino 1980s Scallop Bust Silk Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Ultra adorable 1980s/90s black + ivory Valentino silk party dress + crinoline. Amazing little find!
1950's Suzy Perette Navy Polka-Dot Print Silk Belted Full Skirt Dress w/Tags
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Suzy Perette designer navy and ivory polka-dot print silk party dress dating back to the mid 1950's.
Dolce & Gabbana Ivory Party Dress with Corset Construction
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Paris, FR
Dolce & Gabbana dress, made in Italy. Cream tonal Party Dress in viscose and wool with a corset structure inside and a beautiful satin lining. The fabric is stretch and has a light...
1950s Vintage Jacques Heim Silk Dress Red and Ivory Cocktail Party Soiree
By Jacques Heim
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exceptional red and ivory silk cocktail party dress designed by Jacques Heim and sold at Bonwit Teller in the 1950's.
1950's Jane Andre Black & Ivory-White Graphic Silk Sleeveless Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1950's "Jane Andre" California designer bombshell party dress with all the bells and whistles! The bodice is an elegant square-neck sleeveless that flows into a sculpted nip...
1950's Peggy Hunt White Lace & Green Satin Rhinestone Shelf-Bust Party Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This romantic and ethereal ivory-white lace party dress is a wonderful example of her genius.
1956 Chloe Paris Couture Ivory Satin & Black Floral Lace Belted Cocktail Dress
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking and incredibly rare Chloé Paris ivory satin party dress dating back to the mid 1950's.
1950s French Silk Organza & Lace Dress
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 1950s French party dress in ivory silk organza and white lace.
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir Teal Silk Gown, FW 2009, Size 38, NWT
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingston, NY
This brand-new-with-tags (NWT - priced at $6590) Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir gown, attributed to Fall-Winter 2009 under Stefano Pilati’s creative direction, represents a rare jew...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
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...
$1,098Sale Price|75% Off
Size: 38 / US 2
Gucci Tom Ford Fall 2001 Size 38 / 2 Runway Black Silk Strapless Post - It Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Gucci, by Tom Ford Fall 2001 black silk strapless post-it Runaway dress ! Fashioned after post-it notes. Built in bodice holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the ...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
$195
Size: Best fits XS
1960s Sarmi Flower and Stripe Print Dress in White, Blue, Navy, Orange and Green
By Sarmi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Sarmi 1960's sweet short dress in a retro floral and stripe print. Slightly puffed sleeves with three coordinated cloth covered buttons at each cuff. Orange belt attached at...
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green throughout. Two layer of swag drape over the left shoulder. Tailored bodice with full...
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side . High split on the side front. Boned. SIZE 34 / XS / SAMPLE
Burgundy silk chiffon draped evening dress Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy silk chiffon draped evening dress. Zip closure on the middle back. Silk satin slip dress lining. SIZE: XXS
$530
Size: 38 (German Vintage Size)
Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.