Skip to main content

Lace Dresses

to
78
116
48
44
41
34

Use search to find more

2
3
681
635
2
12
28
14
59
81
58
126
222
1
1,213
102
6
752
412

Use search to find more

Nina Ricci Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress
Nina Ricci Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress

Nina Ricci Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in London, GB

Nina Ricci  Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress Black dress fully crafted from silk and adorned with an intricate bead and sequin detailing with a delicate...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress
1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress

1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress

Located in London, GB

There is a circular lace latticework collar. The dress is floor length and the torso of the dress is separated by a low level all-over lace frilled waistband.

Category

1970s British Wedding Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress
Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress

Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in London, GB

Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress Magenta pink shift dress adorned with all-over rose print.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown
1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown

1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown

By Jack Bryan

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back.

Category

1960s American Maxi Dresses

1980s Priscilla of Boston Lace Wedding Dress with Jacket
1980s Priscilla of Boston Lace Wedding Dress with Jacket

1980s Priscilla of Boston Lace Wedding Dress with Jacket

Located in London, GB

Tailored from a delicate cream lace, the dress has narrow spaghetti straps and a column silhouette.

Category

1980s American Wedding Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Corset Dress, Size 40 (Italy) - Pink Lace
Dolce & Gabbana Corset Dress, Size 40 (Italy) - Pink Lace

Dolce & Gabbana Corset Dress, Size 40 (Italy) - Pink Lace

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in ĐĐ»ĐŒĐ°Ń‚ĐžĐœŃĐșĐžĐč ĐŸĐŸŃ‡Ń‚Đ°ĐŒŃ‚, KZ

đŸ”„ Dolce & Gabbana Corset Dress, Size 40 (Italy) - Pink Lace. Excellent Condition!

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black and gold lace evening dress with drag CHANEL BOUTIQUE New
Black and gold lace evening dress with drag CHANEL BOUTIQUE New

Black and gold lace evening dress with drag CHANEL BOUTIQUE New

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and gold lace evening dress with drag. Lace composition: 20% nylon, 80% polyester.

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin embellishment CHANEL BOUTIQUE
Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin embellishment CHANEL BOUTIQUE

Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin embellishment CHANEL BOUTIQUE

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin embellishment . Lace composition: 81% polyester, 19% nylon.

Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1960 Blush Pink Lace Wheat Dress
Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1960 Blush Pink Lace Wheat Dress

Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1960 Blush Pink Lace Wheat Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Executed in a delicate blush pink tone, the dress is crafted from sheer lace richly embroidered with wheat motifs, a symbol long associated with Gabrielle Chanel and her private world.

Category

1960s French Evening Dresses

Michael Kors Collection White and Nude Silk + Lace Boho Halter Maxi Dress / Gown
Michael Kors Collection White and Nude Silk + Lace Boho Halter Maxi Dress / Gown

Michael Kors Collection White and Nude Silk + Lace Boho Halter Maxi Dress / Gown

By Michael Kors

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION white and nude / tan silk maxi dress! Features strips of lace throughout the dress that reveal the nude lining.

Category

2010s Italian Maxi Dresses

VALENTINO gold sequin embroidered collar cream lace bridal dress
VALENTINO gold sequin embroidered collar cream lace bridal dress

VALENTINO gold sequin embroidered collar cream lace bridal dress

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO gold sequin embroidered collar cream lace bridal dress Reference: LACG/A00399 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Feels like cotton Color: Cream, Gold ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Dresses

1960s Ann Barry Vintage Chantilly Lace Taupe + Brown A - Line Shift Tiered Dress
1960s Ann Barry Vintage Chantilly Lace Taupe + Brown A - Line Shift Tiered Dress

1960s Ann Barry Vintage Chantilly Lace Taupe + Brown A - Line Shift Tiered Dress

By Ann Barry

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 60s ANN BARRY taupe and brown Chantilly lace tiered A-Line / Shift dress! Chic brown silk ribbon sleeve straps, that feature a bow on each strap.

Category

1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress
Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress

Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage yellow and black lace halter dress by Bill Blass. Full flared skirt and open back.

Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress Size: S Condition: Excellent

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2011 Julien Macdonald Runway Gold Beige Lace Appliqué Fern Print Dress
2011 Julien Macdonald Runway Gold Beige Lace Appliqué Fern Print Dress

2011 Julien Macdonald Runway Gold Beige Lace Appliqué Fern Print Dress

By Julien Macdonald

Located in London, GB

The back of the neck is panelled with glistening gold lace. True to Julien Macdonald’s detail orientated viewpoint, the front of the dress is adorned with applique fern leaves woven ...

Category

2010s British Evening Dresses

1990s Bespoke Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones and Silver Lace
1990s Bespoke Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones and Silver Lace

1990s Bespoke Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones and Silver Lace

Located in London, GB

The dress is accompanied by a full length shawl in matching baby pink chiffon, trimmed with silver lace and dotted with diamantés.

Category

1990s American Evening Dresses

Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress, Purple Label
Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress, Purple Label

Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress, Purple Label

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Ralph Lauren Lacquered Metallic Lace Sheath Dress from the Purple Label collection.

Category

2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Off-white wedding dress with lace Circa 1960's
Off-white wedding dress with lace Circa 1960's

Off-white wedding dress with lace Circa 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white wedding dress with lace. Zip closure on the middle back.

Category

1960s Wedding Dresses

2015 Alberta Ferretti Runway White Silk Lace Wedding Dress
2015 Alberta Ferretti Runway White Silk Lace Wedding Dress

2015 Alberta Ferretti Runway White Silk Lace Wedding Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in London, GB

The dress is lined with tonal, textured white silk for modesty and fastens at the back with a hidden tonal zip and hook-and-eye.

Category

2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

Black lace mini bustier dress with bow ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black lace mini bustier dress with bow ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black lace mini bustier dress with bow ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black stretch lace mini bustier dress. Black stretch tulle lining.

Category

2010s Cocktail Dresses

1992 GIANNI VERSACE Couture Runway Black Lace & Gold Buckle Hardware Dress
1992 GIANNI VERSACE Couture Runway Black Lace & Gold Buckle Hardware Dress

1992 GIANNI VERSACE Couture Runway Black Lace & Gold Buckle Hardware Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Sheffield, GB

Fabulous 1992 Gianni Versace Couture Dress, crafted from a black lace with decorative Gold buckle hardware detailing.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Corset Lace-Up Bodycon Midi Dress
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Corset Lace-Up Bodycon Midi Dress

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Corset Lace-Up Bodycon Midi Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Corset Lace-Up Bodycon Midi Dress Size: size tag has been removed, fully adjustable due to lace up back Condition: good vintage condition, some discolorat...

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Burgundy Valentino Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress Size US 4
Burgundy Valentino Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress Size US 4

Burgundy Valentino Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress Size US 4

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Burgundy sleeveless lace midi dress by Valentino. Crew neck featuring pussy bow accent.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s White Silk Lace + Blue Cotton Intricate Paisley Jewel Boho 70s Maxi Dress
1970s White Silk Lace + Blue Cotton Intricate Paisley Jewel Boho 70s Maxi Dress

1970s White Silk Lace + Blue Cotton Intricate Paisley Jewel Boho 70s Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1970s bohemian styled dress! Features a white silk French lace vertically tiered bodice, with and amazing paisley screen printed blue cotton skirt.

Category

1970s American Maxi Dresses

Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom Bill Blass
Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom Bill Blass

Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom Bill Blass

By Bill Blass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom. No fabric tag composition but the metallic lace is on the top of a gold taffetas slip dress with silk lining.

Category

1980s Unknown Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Lace Eyelet Dress with Sequins
Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Lace Eyelet Dress with Sequins

Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Lace Eyelet Dress with Sequins

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years Stunning corset top with floral design Perfect fit Lower part made of several layers of lace Black sequins ...

Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Trim Fitted Dress - IT44 / L Pre-owned
Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Trim Fitted Dress - IT44 / L Pre-owned

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Trim Fitted Dress - IT44 / L Pre-owned

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Krakow, PL

Elegant Dolce & Gabbana black fitted dress with delicate lace detailing. Slim silhouette, back zip and hook fastening, long sleeves, refined feminine proportions.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black sequin lace and tulle bustier dress VICTOR COSTA
Black sequin lace and tulle bustier dress VICTOR COSTA

Black sequin lace and tulle bustier dress VICTOR COSTA

By Victor Costa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black sequin and nylon tulle bustier dress. Acetate lining. Boned . Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Christian Dior Black Silk Lace Up Dress by John Galliano
Vintage Christian Dior Black Silk Lace Up Dress by John Galliano

Vintage Christian Dior Black Silk Lace Up Dress by John Galliano

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon pleated lace ruffle dress
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon pleated lace ruffle dress

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon pleated lace ruffle dress

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon black pleated tulle lace ruffle mini dress Reference: TGAS/F00749 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collecti...

Category

2010s Evening Dresses

Versace S/S 2016 Runway Embellished Lace Cutout Sheer Backless Evening Dress
Versace S/S 2016 Runway Embellished Lace Cutout Sheer Backless Evening Dress

Versace S/S 2016 Runway Embellished Lace Cutout Sheer Backless Evening Dress

By Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Versace S/S 2016 Runway Embellished Lace Cutout Sheer Panels Backless Maxi Evening Dress Look 46 from the Spring 2016 Collection.

Category

2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

DOLCE & GABBANA 2004 "Barbie" Pink Lace Midi Cocktail Dress Flower Details 42
DOLCE & GABBANA 2004 "Barbie" Pink Lace Midi Cocktail Dress Flower Details 42

DOLCE & GABBANA 2004 "Barbie" Pink Lace Midi Cocktail Dress Flower Details 42

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

A rare, Dolce & Gabbana dress - a true head turner! From the SS 2004 collection Elegant and classy piece In the trend color "Barbie" pink Midi length Beautiful floral design lace...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

1920s Off-White Lace Wedding Dress with Rhinestone Belt
1920s Off-White Lace Wedding Dress with Rhinestone Belt

1920s Off-White Lace Wedding Dress with Rhinestone Belt

Located in London, GB

The collar is crafted from tonal lace, it is wide and curved in a sailor style which falls down over the back of the dress.

Category

1920s British Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1950s Women's Black Lace Fit & Flare Dress with Jewel Tones
Vintage 1950s Women's Black Lace Fit & Flare Dress with Jewel Tones

Vintage 1950s Women's Black Lace Fit & Flare Dress with Jewel Tones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s abstract flower print black dress jewel tone shades fit & flare silhouette long sleeves jewel neckline the sweetest little bows at waist dress has back metal zip closure metal...

Category

1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Silk Slip Dress with Lace and Leather Trim
Gucci Silk Slip Dress with Lace and Leather Trim

Gucci Silk Slip Dress with Lace and Leather Trim

By Alessandro Michele, Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

There is detailed black lace decorating above and below the bust and wider around the hem which has a kick pleat in the back.

Category

2010s Italian Day Dresses

Plumetis tulle ball dress with black lace appliqué CHRISTIAN DIOR
Plumetis tulle ball dress with black lace appliqué CHRISTIAN DIOR

Plumetis tulle ball dress with black lace appliqué CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Plumetis tulle ball dress with black lace appliqué . Silk lining. Invisible zip , snap and hook&eye closure on the middle back.

Category

2010s Unknown 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 James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to present a vintage Galanos fancy black illusion lace cocktail dress featuring a velvet fitted bodice, lace cutouts, velvet cuffs with rhinestone buttons, a ...

Category

1980s North American Cocktail Dresses

Off-white lace evening or wedding dress Marrika Nakk
Off-white lace evening or wedding dress Marrika Nakk

Off-white lace evening or wedding dress Marrika Nakk

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white lace evening or wedding dress. See-through. Draped on the breast, on the hips and in the middle back.

Category

1980s American Wedding Dresses

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress

By Azzedine AlaĂŻa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress Size M Vintage AlaĂŻa sheer lace mini dress featuring collar with button closures at center front, black lace ove...

Category

1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

IRO Size M Black Cotton Blend Lace Shift Dress
IRO Size M Black Cotton Blend Lace Shift Dress

IRO Size M Black Cotton Blend Lace Shift Dress

By Iro

Located in San Francisco, CA

IRO long dress comes in a black cotton blend knit material featuring a sleeveless shift dress style, side slit, and lace texture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture

Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture

By Fontana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin. Draped on the bust with black silk satin fabric and attached behind the neck.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress
DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, MILANO

Spring Summer 2006 rare and iconic lace long sleeve dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Silk satin trims at sides.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro Midnight Blue Evening Dress in Taffeta, Lace and Sequins
Loris Azzaro Midnight Blue Evening Dress in Taffeta, Lace and Sequins

Loris Azzaro Midnight Blue Evening Dress in Taffeta, Lace and Sequins

By Loris Azzaro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Azzaro - (Made in France) Midnight blue evening dress in taffeta, lace and sequins. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR.

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses

ALICE + OLIVIA Size 0 Raspberry Cotton Nylon Lace A-Line Dress
ALICE + OLIVIA Size 0 Raspberry Cotton Nylon Lace A-Line Dress

ALICE + OLIVIA Size 0 Raspberry Cotton Nylon Lace A-Line Dress

By Alice + Olivia

Located in San Francisco, CA

Marked: 0 Measurements: Bust: 28 inches Waist: 26 inches Hip: 34 inches Length: 34.5 inches Reference: 118236 Category: Dress More Details Brand: ALICE + OLI...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Blue Leather Cutout Lace Embellished Gown IT40
Versace Blue Leather Cutout Lace Embellished Gown IT40

Versace Blue Leather Cutout Lace Embellished Gown IT40

By Versace

Located in Brossard, QC

Versace leather cut out floral details embellished with Swarovski crystal and sequins over tulle sky-blue gown. Tulle, crepe. Tonal bead and crystal embellishments, overlay, crosso...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Maxi Dress

JOHN GALLIANO Black Knitted Lace Evening Mid Length Dress C.1998
JOHN GALLIANO Black Knitted Lace Evening Mid Length Dress C.1998

JOHN GALLIANO Black Knitted Lace Evening Mid Length Dress C.1998

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

JOHN GALLIANO exquisite sleeveless knitted lace v-neck dress. A rare vintage Galliano runway couture style.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Valentino Vintage Black Silk Dress with Lace Insets, Size US 8
Valentino Vintage Black Silk Dress with Lace Insets, Size US 8

Valentino Vintage Black Silk Dress with Lace Insets, Size US 8

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

There are angular bead enhansed black silk lace panels above and below the bust and at the waist of the deep V back.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Lace Dresses", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Lace Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of lace dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black lace dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 18th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of lace dresses over the years, but those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior and Valentino 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 are Lace Dresses?

Prices for lace dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2 and can go as high as $11,111,788, while these items, on average, fetch $1,239.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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.

Questions About Lace Dresses

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because lace wedding dresses are elegant and a classic bridal look, lace wedding dresses are seen as a bridal fabric that will never go out of style. If you are seeking a more trendy design, there are different styles of lace dresses so that the gown is better suited toward your taste and needs.

Read More

Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress

Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.

A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet

From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.

Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer

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!)

A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

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.