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Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress with lace underlay, fw 2000
Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress with lace underlay, fw 2000

Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress with lace underlay, fw 2000

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress ▪ Lace underlay ▪ Open back ▪ Beaded belt fastening ▪ Boat neck ▪ Pleated detail at waist ▪ Draped detail at back fastening ▪ IT 3...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Sheer Cutout Bra Dress With Nude Underlay
Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Sheer Cutout Bra Dress With Nude Underlay

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Sheer Cutout Bra Dress With Nude Underlay

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana black lace dress featuring an attached bra, skinny straps, nude tone underslip, and mini length. Dolce & Gabbana ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990S Black Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Lavender Underlayer
1990S Black Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Lavender Underlayer

1990S Black Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Lavender Underlayer

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With ...

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1990s Formal Gowns

TRAVILLA Lace Gown with Nude Underlay Size 4 6
TRAVILLA Lace Gown with Nude Underlay Size 4 6

TRAVILLA Lace Gown with Nude Underlay Size 4 6

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Travilla design of an off white lace with a nude underlay. Features structured shoulders with pads and godet inserts at the hem. There is a zipper closure and scalloped edges t...

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20th Century American Wedding Dresses

1990S Black Beaded Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Purple Underlayer
1990S Black Beaded Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Purple Underlayer

1990S Black Beaded Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gown With Purple Underlayer

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Beaded Silk Blend Chantilly Lace Gow...

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1990s Formal Gowns

BILL BLASS Black Lace Chiffon Gown with Nude Underlay Size 10 12
BILL BLASS Black Lace Chiffon Gown with Nude Underlay Size 10 12

BILL BLASS Black Lace Chiffon Gown with Nude Underlay Size 10 12

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black silk chiffon with lace applique and nude underlay. Features sheer sleeves. There is a side zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition....

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

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Christian Dior Vintage White & Black Lace Dress
Christian Dior Vintage White & Black Lace Dress

Christian Dior Vintage White & Black Lace Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

We are excited to present this vintage Christian Dior lace dress. Features white underlay with black lace overlay, lace trim detailing, skinny adjustable straps and diamante hardware.

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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

GUCCI TOM FORD 1996 vintage black lace babydoll dress runway
GUCCI TOM FORD 1996 vintage black lace babydoll dress runway

GUCCI TOM FORD 1996 vintage black lace babydoll dress runway

By Gucci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage Runway SS96 black lace, with nude underlay, mini dress. As seen on supermodel Linda Evangelista.

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1990s David Fielden Couture Black Lace Dress with Blue Underlay
1990s David Fielden Couture Black Lace Dress with Blue Underlay

1990s David Fielden Couture Black Lace Dress with Blue Underlay

By DAVID FIELDEN

Located in London, GB

This desirable 1990s black lace cocktail dress with blue silk underlay is couture by British designer David Fielden and exudes quality.

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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Gianni Versace Gold Lace Slip Dress
1980s Gianni Versace Gold Lace Slip Dress

1980s Gianni Versace Gold Lace Slip Dress

By Versace

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Amazing 1980s Gianni Versace gold lurex leaf motif lace slip dress with black underlay. Spaghetti straps and slight v neck.

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Mesh Lace Underlay Wiggle Pencil Dress
S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Mesh Lace Underlay Wiggle Pencil Dress

S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Mesh Lace Underlay Wiggle Pencil Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent MATERIAL: Unknown- likely a nylon blend. COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 40...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Lace Underlay Wiggle Pin-up Dress 46
S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Lace Underlay Wiggle Pin-up Dress 46

S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Lace Underlay Wiggle Pin-up Dress 46

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent- small mend to seam at the bottom of the zipper, please see last photo. ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Lace Underlay Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary lace underlay dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, brown and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a lace underlay dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Bill Blass and Gianni Versace are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lace Underlay Dress?

The price for a lace underlay dress starts at $159 and tops out at $31,259, and on average, selling for $1,450.

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