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Ivory Satin Dress

Oscar de La Renta Black & Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress, 1970's
Oscar de La Renta Black & Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress, 1970's

Oscar de La Renta Black & Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress, 1970's

By Oscar De La Renta, Oscar de la Renta Boutique

Located in Atlanta, GA

1970's Oscar de La Renta black & ivory satin cocktail dress with a demure silhouette and decidedly

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996

John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a low back with a

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Balmain dress Haute couture Spring 1986
Pierre Balmain dress Haute couture Spring 1986

Pierre Balmain dress Haute couture Spring 1986

By Pierre Balmain

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

BALMAIN - (Made in France) Long ivory silk satin dress embroidered with rhinestones, pearls, and

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Ceil Chapman Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Ceil Chapman Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Ceil Chapman Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress, 1950s

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

style. Ivory colored satin with bodice covered in gold tone sequins. Fully boned bodice and built in

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

An Early 2000s Vintage D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress
An Early 2000s Vintage D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress

An Early 2000s Vintage D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Ivory Satin Cocktail Dress

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An early 2000s D&G by Dolce & Gabbana ivory satin column cocktail dress with contrasting black trim

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Early 2000s Tunisian Cocktail Dresses

1980's CAROLYNE ROEHM Blk Velvet Puff Sleeve Dress
1980's CAROLYNE ROEHM Blk Velvet Puff Sleeve Dress

1980's CAROLYNE ROEHM Blk Velvet Puff Sleeve Dress

By Carolyne Roehm

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is this beautiful Carolyne Roehm evening dress. * The ivory satin bodice is pleated & has

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Kiki Hart Vintage Evening Dress Ivory Satin W Brown Sequin Bodice & Velvet Bow
Kiki Hart Vintage Evening Dress Ivory Satin W Brown Sequin Bodice & Velvet Bow

Kiki Hart Vintage Evening Dress Ivory Satin W Brown Sequin Bodice & Velvet Bow

By Kiki Hart, Kiki Hart New York

Located in Portland, OR

has a brown/black sequin bodice and ivory satin long skirt, cuffs and collar. .The dress has a brown

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1960s American Evening Dresses

McQueen Ivory Drop Waist Satin Dress
McQueen Ivory Drop Waist Satin Dress

McQueen Ivory Drop Waist Satin Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Off white kimonoesque dress with asymmetrical sash, draped skirt and bubble hem. Circa 2007.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress
1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress

1930s Silk Satin Bias Cut Ivory Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

Extraordinary vintage 1930s wedding dress in soft ivory silk satin with high neck, open back and

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1930s Wedding Dresses

60s Malcolm Starr Satin Babydoll Dress
60s Malcolm Starr Satin Babydoll Dress

60s Malcolm Starr Satin Babydoll Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Gresham, OR

A super-cute ivory satin 60s Malcolm Starr babydoll dress, with band collar, inset square-cut bib

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1960s American Day Dresses

Fab 1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Evening Dress
Fab 1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Evening Dress

Fab 1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Evening Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Atlanta, GA

billowy ivory satin skirt featuring side pockets hidden in the folds. Mr. Beene puts his own spin on a

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Norell Tassel Ivory Satin Gown
Norell Tassel Ivory Satin Gown

Norell Tassel Ivory Satin Gown

By Norell Tassel

Located in New York, NY

Norell Tassel ivory satin gown with high neckline, long sleeves and self belt detail. Elegant and

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1930s Ivory Satin Wedding Dress with Cowl Neck and Beading
1930s Ivory Satin Wedding Dress with Cowl Neck and Beading

1930s Ivory Satin Wedding Dress with Cowl Neck and Beading

Located in London, GB

Amazing vintage 1930s bias cut ivory silk satin wedding dress with fabulous decorative collar

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1930s British Vintage Bridal Gowns

1970s HALSTON ivory satin gown
1970s HALSTON ivory satin gown

1970s HALSTON ivory satin gown

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless and elegant 1976 HALSTON hammered satin charmeuse bias cut gown. No zipper, slip on

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1970s American Evening Gowns

ELOISE CURTIS BROWN CHIFFON AND IVORY SATIN GOWN
ELOISE CURTIS BROWN CHIFFON AND IVORY SATIN GOWN

ELOISE CURTIS BROWN CHIFFON AND IVORY SATIN GOWN

Located in Alford, MA

David Styne, she suspends a float of brown chiffon from a yolk of ivory satin and anchors it with a

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal black lace ivory silk satin slip dress FR36 S
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal black lace ivory silk satin slip dress FR36 S

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal black lace ivory silk satin slip dress FR36 S

By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal black lace ivory silk satin slip dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa Velvet and Satin Strapless Cocktail dress
Victor Costa Velvet and Satin Strapless Cocktail dress

Victor Costa Velvet and Satin Strapless Cocktail dress

By Victor Costa

Located in New York, NY

Victor Costa graphic design strapless dress of ivory satin with bands of black velvet. Beautifully

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Strapless Ivory White Dress With Pearl Jacket, 1980's
Strapless Ivory White Dress With Pearl Jacket, 1980's

Strapless Ivory White Dress With Pearl Jacket, 1980's

Located in Atlanta, GA

A simple ivory white satin strapless dress with a period perfect bubble skirt topped off by a

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow

By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sequins over an Ivory White Satin Dress Pattern: Sequined, Brush Stroke Sharpie Sketch Size: IT 44 / US

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow

By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sequins over an Ivory White Satin Dress Pattern: Sequined, Brush Stroke Sharpie Sketch Size: IT 38 / US

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow

By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sequins over an Ivory White Satin Dress Pattern: Sequined, Brush Stroke Sharpie Sketch Size: IT 40 / US

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

YSL Polka Dot Smock Dress
YSL Polka Dot Smock Dress

YSL Polka Dot Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, navy and ivory, polka dot, satin back crepe dress with a smock like bodice and

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Late 20th Century French Day Dresses

Christian Dior 1980s Ivory Satin Slip Dress and Blouse Set
Christian Dior 1980s Ivory Satin Slip Dress and Blouse Set

Christian Dior 1980s Ivory Satin Slip Dress and Blouse Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your fashion game with this Christian Dior Vintage Ivory Satin Slip Dress and Blouse Set

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1980s Italian Slips

Valentino Boutique Black Velvet Shift Dress-Circa 90's
Valentino Boutique Black Velvet Shift Dress-Circa 90's

Valentino Boutique Black Velvet Shift Dress-Circa 90's

By Valentino

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Valentino Boutique Black Velvet Shift Dress with Ivory Satin Bow Detail down arm. Circa 90

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Late 20th Century Italian Shift Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Ivory Net and Satin Slip Dress
Vintage Ivory Net and Satin Slip Dress

Vintage Ivory Net and Satin Slip Dress

Located in London, GB

A slinky and easty to wear vintage slip dress in a pretty ivory colour. The dress has a net bodice

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen 2004 Ivory Satin Draped Halter Dress
Alexander McQueen 2004 Ivory Satin Draped Halter Dress

Alexander McQueen 2004 Ivory Satin Draped Halter Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Alexander Mcqueen 2004 Silk Dress with Asymmetric Bottom. Light Smoke Style Printing Size M Low

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Black Velvet Ivory Satin Ribbon Bow Dress, 1980s
Valentino Black Velvet Ivory Satin Ribbon Bow Dress, 1980s

Valentino Black Velvet Ivory Satin Ribbon Bow Dress, 1980s

By Valentino

Located in Boca Raton, FL

fades into a pronounced shoulder as on the left side a series of ivory satin poufs decorate the long

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana vintage ivory black satin midi maxi abstract print dress
Dolce & Gabbana vintage ivory black satin midi maxi abstract print dress

Dolce & Gabbana vintage ivory black satin midi maxi abstract print dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Dolce & Gabbana ivory and black satin midi length dress - possibly full length depending on your

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

1940's Ivory Satin Draped Wedding Dress With Bustle & Train
1940's Ivory Satin Draped Wedding Dress With Bustle & Train

1940's Ivory Satin Draped Wedding Dress With Bustle & Train

Located in Atlanta, GA

Here comes the bride! And she exudes post war glamour in a 1946 ivory satin wedding gown with a

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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Christian Dior vintage white ivory satin lace nightgown slip robe midi dress
Christian Dior vintage white ivory satin lace nightgown slip robe midi dress

Christian Dior vintage white ivory satin lace nightgown slip robe midi dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A beautiful vintage nightgown by Christian Dior in ivory satin which can easily be worn as a slip

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress
1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress

1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress

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1940s Slips

1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress
1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress

1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress

By Gina Fratini

Located in London, GB

. The dress is lined with ivory satin. This dress is in wonderful vintage condition, with no stains or

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1920’s Ivory Satin Dress with Metallic Floral Beading
1920’s Ivory Satin Dress with Metallic Floral Beading

1920’s Ivory Satin Dress with Metallic Floral Beading

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely gorgeous 1920’s party dress is made from luxurious ivory silk satin that has been

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

2003 Dolce & Gabbana Ivory Satin Bustier Gown Dress
2003 Dolce & Gabbana Ivory Satin Bustier Gown Dress

2003 Dolce & Gabbana Ivory Satin Bustier Gown Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- 2 extremely faint marks- see last 2 photos. FABRIC: Tag removed but its silk & ...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

1950's Ivory Satin Floral Cocktail Dress
1950's Ivory Satin Floral Cocktail Dress

1950's Ivory Satin Floral Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 50's, early 60's ivory satin cocktail dress is quite mesmerising. The satin has a subtle

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Ivory Satin Twisted Halter Cocktail Dress
1950s Ivory Satin Twisted Halter Cocktail Dress

1950s Ivory Satin Twisted Halter Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * ivory satin * muslin lining * twisted halter neck * rhinestone beaded

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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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

VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress

VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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1990s Evening Gowns

Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40

Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...

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Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown

Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Naples, FL

Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Museum Red 'Les Infernales'  Fiery Red Skirt Suit
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Museum Red 'Les Infernales'  Fiery Red Skirt Suit

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Museum Red 'Les Infernales' Fiery Red Skirt Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning red Thierry Mugler skirt suit, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Fall/Winter 1988 'Les Infernales' collection, a version of this fiery red 'Tailleur Vampire...

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Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...

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Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW

Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW

By Alexander McQueen, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen 2009 romantic fantasy holiday gown. Strapless bodice fashioned of rich black velvet with panniers at each hip extending into full voluminous layers of white silk...

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Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress
Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress

Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Valentino Spring 1990 collection was all about tiers upon tiers of fabulously frilly ruffles. Delicate and feminine, the micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles and ruching decorate a...

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1990s European Cocktail Dresses

1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress
1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress

1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress

By Ann Lawrence

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning construction! Vintage metallic gold and black evening dress by Ann Lawrence with a full structured skirt and beaded fringe trim. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure....

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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BADGLEY MISCHKA 1997 Vintage Runway Navy Blue Evening Gown

BADGLEY MISCHKA 1997 Vintage Runway Navy Blue Evening Gown

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Runway FW97 Navy blue velvet with beads and crystals Size USA 6 Excellent condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 55, pit to pit 16 to...

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1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

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1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim

1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim

Located in New Hope, PA

This sleek 1940's black crepe evening dress has a striking design worked in gold sequins from the right shoulder to the left hip. The diagonal lines terminate in a curve at the shoul...

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1940s American Evening Dresses

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Ruby red satin wrapped shirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

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By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Ruby red satin wrapped shirt . Hidden snap closure on the cuffs. SAMPLE SIZE 36

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Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998
Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998

Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Geneva, CH

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Ivory Satin Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary ivory satin dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Gray, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find White, Black and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect ivory satin 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 Ceil Chapman, Dolce & Gabbana and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Ivory Satin Dress?

The price for an ivory satin dress starts at $348 and tops out at $26,000, and on average, selling for $1,400.

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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