$400Sale Price|27% Off
New Jay Godfrey Lavender Purple Cold Shoulder Cut - Out Silk Bodycon Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new JAY GODFREY lilac purple silk and lycra cut-out cold shoulder mini dress!
Jay Godfrey Pink Silk Strapless Mini Dress
Located in Galveston, TX
Stand out in the crowd wearing this sexy, sophisticated silhouette dress by designer Jay Godfrey. The dress is a direct result of Godfrey's distinctive collection of dresses accentua...
Jay Godfrey Asymmetric Striped Silk Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in London, GB
This floaty dress by Jay Godfrey is cut from silk that drapes loosely over your body and is finished with a elasticated cinched in waist and high-low asymmetric hem.
Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Herve Leger purple knitted bandage dress featuring a short length, pleats on the body, front bands yokes details, a center back zip on a brown band. Composition :90% rayon, 9%...
$974
Size: Italian size 42
Pierre Cardin Vintage 1970s Lavender Viscose Attached Necklace Halter Dress.
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Pierre Cardin vintage 1970s attached necklace halter dress.This elegant piece is made in a viscose lavender tone color fabric that creates soft, fluid drape. The halter neckline is a...
$750
Size: Small - Large
Chic Pamella Roland Light Purple Lilac Beaded Bib Collar Bubble Grecian Dress
By Pamella Roland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Pamella / Pamela Roland dress! Prettiest light purple lilac silk fabric, that drapes in all the right areas. Oversized rhinestone attached bib collar, with three hook-and-ey...
$745
Size: Medium - Large
NWT Vintage Tadashi Shoji 1990s Purple I Magnin Sexy Bodycon Bandage 90s Dress
By I. Magnin, Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy brand new (with original I MAGNIN store tags attached) TADASHI SHOJI purple bodcon mini bandage dress! Figure hugging fit, with plenty of stretch. Hidden zipper up the back with...
Purple sleeveless cocktail dress Roberto Cavalli ( New with tag)
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple sleeveless cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 97% polyester, 3% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Draped on the bust with a gold metal jewellery embellishme...
Lilac silk chiffon cocktail dress with chain and studs Versace ( without tag)
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk chiffon cocktail dress with chain and studs embellishment . The brand tag has been cut but the zip puller is branded ( see picture) Zip on the left side + hook&eye. The ...
Emilio Pucci Purple Knit Stretch Sheath Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emilio Pucci Purple stretch knit dress with boat neck and H shaped panel detail at front. Back zip and hook and eye. Branded 'Pucci' at zipper. Please note that color is somewhat li...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Cocktail Dress Sz 6
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Linen Blend Color Block Dress Gemstone Detail at Neckline Hidden Side Pockets Hidden Back Zipper & Hook Closure Fully Lined in Silk Empir...
Purple rayon cocktail dress Hervé Léger
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple rayon cocktail dress. Silicone on the inside edge of the bustier. Zip middle back. Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 9% nylon, 1% spandex. SIZE XS
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
6267 Purple Aubergine Silk and Cotton Cap Sleeve Futuristic Stretch Runway Dress
By 6267 Aquilano and Rimondi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering eggplant color Italian dress by sought after label 6267! Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi were the masterminds behind this short lived label. After break...
BAMBAH Beach purple plisse puff half sleeve crew neck midi dress
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BAMBAH Beach purple plisse puff half sleeve crew neck midi dress Reference: KNLM/A00383 Brand: Bambah Material: Polyester Color: Purple Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Made in: Dubai...
Lavender Herve Leger Cutout Bandage Dress Size US XS
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
Lavender sleeveless bandage dress by Herve Leger. Sweetheart neckline. Cutouts at sides. Zip closure at back. 24" bust, 26" waist, 46" length, 12" shoulder width.
Purple JW Anderson Satin Slip Dress Size US 8
Located in New York, NY
Purple satin slip maxi dress by JW Anderson. Scoop neckline. Narrow adjustable straps. 35" bust, 32.5" waist, 51" length, 10" shoulder width.
VICKY TIEL Lavender Silk Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 38
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel dress is composed of an iridescent lavender hue silk. Features a large rose and draping with a ruched bodice. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
DONNA KARAN Fluid Crepe Double eggplant purple sheath dress L
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN Fluid Crepe Double eggplant purple sheath dress L Reference: JHDN/A00057 Brand: Donna Karan Model: Fluid Crepe Double Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Purple Pattern: Soli...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
Emilio Pucci Fall 2012 Purple Rayon Lace Cut Out Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy EMILIO PUCCI Fall 2012 purple rayon jersey / lace cut-out dress ! Features a soft stretch rayon jersey with sheer lace cut-out panels at each side and on the back. This was the ...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Michael Kors Collection Pearl Open Back Size 4 / 6 Black Grecian Gown Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 2000s MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black and white pearl strap Grecian style evening gown! Features white pearls as straps that sit slightly off the shoulder, with two rows of pearls...
$2,450
Size: 42 / US 6
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Mignon Black Silk Dress with Lace Bodice Circa 1960's
By Mignon
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black silk taffeta and scrunched lace cocktail dress with pouf skirt, cap sleeve and lace bodice finished off with a sexy pencil narrow underskirt. The look is sophisticated 1960's N...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 14 Black Velvet 1990s Sleeveless Sweetheart 90s Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black velvet sleeveless evening gown! Features a flattering satin lined sweetheart neckline and a thigh high slit that reveals just the right amount ...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Incredible Vintage Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus Hot Pink Origami Tulip Dress
By Neiman Marcus, Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus dress!!! Vibrant hot pink/fuchsia color, with black sequin waistband. Origami detail at bust, that continues on the back. Great tulip s...
UNWORN Iconic Chanel 1996 Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel AW 1996 collection Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons in front and on sleeves with CC logo Fully lined with beige CC...
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Jill Richards, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Sylvia Ann 1970s Rose Print Pink Ivory Chiffon Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
By SYLVIA ANN
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s SYLVIA ANN pink, ivory and green chiffon ruffled maxi dress / gown! Features rose bouquets in various sizes throughout. Flutter sleeves, with a flowy layer of chiffon drap...
Vintage Escada Margaretha Ley Black and White ' Piano ' Dress Removable Collar
By Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage ESCADA by MARGARETHA LEY black and white 'piano key' dress or jacket, with removable collar! Black bodycon dress with white embroidery throughout. Avant Garde sty...
Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Ad Campaign with Kate Moss ( in the gray version ) YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati turquoise blue avant garde strapless wool felt dress ! Julianne Moore and Gweneth Paltrow also...
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 ruched at shoulder and is gathered across bodice and releases to a gathered panel whic...
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
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.