Mary McFadden Jet Encrusted Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden's cafe and black pleated cocktail dress with large gathered sleeves and a jet
Mary McFadden Jet Encrusted Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden's cafe and black pleated cocktail dress with large gathered sleeves and a jet
Victorian Black Lace Jet Beaded Collar & Bodice Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black Lace Jet Beaded Collar & Bodice Dress
1960s Black Crepe Dress with Jet-Beaded Bodice
Located in Alford, MA
LBD from the 1960s in crepe featuring a high-waisted bodice decorated with fan-shaped black beads and interspersed with rhinestones. A-line skirt with soft, wide pleats at back, wais...
1920S Black Silk Crepe Jet Beaded Asymmetrical Wrap Flapper Cocktail Dress With
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Crepe Jet Beaded Asymmetrical Wrap Flapper Cocktail Dress With Cold Shoulder
Marc Bouwer Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress
By Marc Bouwer
Located in New York, NY
Marc Bouwer Glamour Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress designed for 80's club hopping. A large
Issey Miyake Iconic Signature Jet-Black High-Neck Pullover Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake iconic signature jet-black high-neck , slightly flared pullover dress measures 47
Escada One Sleeve Black Jet Hand-Beaded Chic Dress NWT Size 6
By Escada
Located in Palm Desert, CA
is hand-beaded in faceted black jet beads. The drama comes from one long sleeve on the left arm and
1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1930's hand beaded long sleeve cocktail dress. Beading creates black on black horizontal
KaufmanFranco Silk Dress w/ Embellished Leather, Crystal, Black Jet Beads Size 8
By KaufmanFranco
Located in Palm Desert, CA
design duo Kaufman and Franco. The dress is heavy as it is completely covered in black Jet beads, diamond
Early 1960's Nina Ricci Demi Couture Black Cocktail Dress with Jet Sparkles
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1960's demi couture Nina Ricci little black cocktail dress. The fitted bodice has
MARTIN MARGIELA RUNWAY Replica '1970's evening dress'
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Martin Margiela Replica “1970’s Evening Dress” in jet black. Inspired by a vintage 1970s silhouette
1960's PAULINE TRIGERE black silk dress with gold stripes
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, silk dress with stripes made of glitter designed by Pauline Trigere dating to the 1960's
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V
1970's LORIS AZZARO jet back gown with low lace back
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, jet black jersey gown by Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's, cut in a long, fluid line
1970's SCOTT BARRIE black jersey dress
By Scott Barrie
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, jersey dress designed by Scott Barrie dating to the 1970's. Dress fits a size 4. Dress
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Jack Bryan Black Jersey Maxi Dress w/ Intricate Embroidery 1970s 70s
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect black maxi dress, by Jack Bryan! This jet black jersey dress features embroidery on the
1980's CLAUDE MONTANA black knit dress with fishnet back
By Claude Montana
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, uniquely shaped, jet-black knit dress with bubble hem and fishnet knit back from Claude
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black flared sleeveless RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, flared, sleeveless dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. No size
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black seamed mini dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Incredibly flattering, jet-black, seamed dress with full skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless knit dress with sheer hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit wool dress with semi sheer crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Labeled
Y-3 YOHJI YAMAMOTO black satin dress with sheer skirt
By Yohji Yamamoto, Y-3 YOHJI YAMAMOTO
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black satin button up dress with sheer skirt designed by Yohji Yamamoto for Y-3. Size M
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool RUNWAY dress with seamed flared skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool dress with boat-neckline, set in waistband and seamed skirt from Azzedine Alaia
60's PIERRE BALMAIN couture black wool dress with beaded collar
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool couture dress with beaded collar from Balmain dating to the 1960's. Fits a size 6-10
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless knit dress with sheer hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit wool dress with semi sheer crochet detail designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the
1980's VALENTINO black pleated strapless dress
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, pleated , silk mini dress from Valentino Boutique dating to the early 1980's. Fits a
$1,150Sale Price|20% Off
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black crocheted dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic, jet-black, knit wool dress with crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Size 'S
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with diamond trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black sleeveless dress by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. The fit is cut close to
AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet black knit mini dress with scalloped trim and semi sheer skirt with decorative
ANGELO TARLAZZI 1989/90 Vintage Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Jet black Excellent condition, no flaws F38 Notes: in person the dress is
Donna Karan 1990s Vintage Black Silk Knit Sequin Cocktail Dress Size S
By Donna Karan
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
in jet black sequins, the dress shimmers subtly in low light and glows under evening illumination — a
YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati black draped caftan dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic, jet black caftan dress with draped sides at designed by Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint
1970's GIVENCHY black wool dress with large gold studs
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Exceptional, jet-black, wool jersey, maxi dress with gold toned studs and matching scarf designed
1980's JACQUELINE DE RIBES black velvet and tulle dress with sheer arms
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare jet black velvet dress by Jacqueline de Ribes, dating to the 1980's. The silhouette
1970's STEPHEN BURROWS black jersey maxi dress with red 'lettuce' edges
By Stephen Burrows
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black jersey dress with red 'lettuce-edge' edges designed by Stephen Burrows dating to the 1970
1990's VALENTINO Grecian silk dress with red pleated single shoulder
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Grecian, jet-black silk dress with red pleated single shoulder from Valentino dating to the 1990's
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black dress with elasticized waist and draped bodice from Azzedine Alaia dating to
Azzedine Alaia back knit dress with cut-outs and fringed hemline
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit dress with very flattering cutout detail at waistline and arms and fringed hemline
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black racer back dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black racker back dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. Size S
Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
for this late afternoon cocktail dress. A jet black silk velvet collar lines the deep shawl collar and
1980's BRUCE OLDFIELD 'braided' black silk dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black silk dress with unique 'braided' detail and large draped collar designed by
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche jet black cut velvet cocktail dress. Asymmetrical neckline
2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black halter style dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 2001 as seen in
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
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with strappy back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black knit dress with corseted waist and unique triple straps designed by Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaia black mini dress with mirrored hemline, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black knit mini dress with scalloped trim and semi sheer hemline embellished with
Versace Dress Black Side Drawstring Rouching Asymmetrical Length 44 / 8
By Versace
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Versace jet black slinky dress. Wide boat neck that also falls of one
$376Sale Price|40% Off
Shimmery Black and Turquoise V NecK Slim Dress with Back Bow
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deep double V Neck Slim Dress in Black Jet Brocade with Turquoise Floral Motif. Perfect for
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black haute couture wool dress with beautiful flounce trimmed in satin from Pierre Balmain
1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to
1993 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche black wool RUNWAY dress with lace up back
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black wool dress from Saint Laurent’s 1993 resort collection, as shown on the runway that
1960's ANTONIO DEL CASTILLO haute couture black dress with patch pockets & lace
By Antonio del Castillo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black haute couture dress with Broderie anglaise lace trim and uniquely shaped patch pockets
Azzedine Alaia black skater dress with v-neckline and long sleeves, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black skater dress with V-neckline and long sleeves designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the
1990's CHEAP AND CHIC by MOSCHINO black bustier minidress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black bustier mini dress from MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC dating to the 1990's. Narrow adjustable
EMANUEL UNGARO 2007 Vintage Black Hammered Silk Evening Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Emanuel Ungaro Vintage SS07 Jet black asymmetrical maxi dress 100% hammered silk Very flattering
2012 JOHN GALLIANO black draped dress coat RUNWAY
By John Galliano
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, draped evening dress coat designed by John Galliano dating to fall of 2012 as seen on
UNWORN Missoni Pink Crochet Knit V-Neck Kaftan Tunic Dress 38
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
This stunning multicolored Missoni knitted mini dress epitomizes jet-set glamour. The signature
1970’s Halston Silver Crochet Skull Cap with Sequins
By Halston
Located in Toronto, Ontario
creations before expanding into women's wear and revolutionizing the way his jet set clients dressed for
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.