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J.Mendel Silk Evening Gown
By J Mendel
Located in London, GB
J.Mendel Silk Evening Gown Pale yellow/lemon with a brocade detail pattern and lace. Slight plunge
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Alaia Spring-Summer 1996 beaded lemon knit cocktail sequin dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1996 beaded lemon knit cocktail sequin dress
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2005 Slip Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Carmel, CA
Bias and is a very flattering fit. Print is of lemons and what looks like a hand painted snake
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

For Love And Lemons Lace Embellished Dress
Located in London, GB
For Love And Lemons Lace Embellished Dress Red 'Vika' mini dress designed with lace overlay and
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Lemon Yellow Hand Made Striped Satin Maxi Dress with a Velvet Bow circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful lemon yellow hand made empire line dress, in a lovely striped satin material, and
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1960s Evening Dresses

Cecil Beaton Strapless Evening Gown Silk Satin & Beaded Chiffon with Rhinestones
Located in Chicago, IL
". The gown has a classic form. The bodice is fitted and strapless. The underskirt is a pale, lemon
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1960s Evening Gowns

New Balmain Sequin-Embellished Lemon Green Black Color Mini Dress size 38
By Balmain
Located in Montgomery, TX
Lemon Toxic Green Colors, Overstuffed Shoulder Pads, Fully Lined, Zip Closure Sleeves and Back, Side
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2010s French Mini Dress

1960s Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Flyaway Evening Dress W Gold Trim & Rhinestones
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful yellow silk chiffon empire waist evening gown from the 1960's with pretty gold
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Chanel New Runway Belted Ribbon Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely stunning Chanel lemon yellow tweed dress with python belt from 2012 Cruise Collection
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2010s Evening Dresses

Chanel New Runway Belted Ribbon Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely stunning Chanel lemon yellow tweed dress with python belt from 2012 Cruise Collection
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2010s Evening Dresses

1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Novelty Fruit Print Blue Multi Color Vintage 70s Stylish V Neck Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
. Prints of purple grapes, yellow lemons and pears, oranges and raspberries throughout. Tie at waist wraps
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
. Composed of a pair of Bermuda shorts, a tunic-dress made of stretchy ribbed knitwear in lemon-yellow and a
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Printed Caftan, 1980s
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
animated print, a combination of pale pink, grey, and lemon chiffon stripes and pixelated swirls on a black
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1980s British Caftans

1960s Martha Lemon Yellow Hostess Gown w Trellis Bodice & Floral Pique Skirt
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1960s Martha hostess gown with lemon yellow trellis-work short-sleeved bodice and a
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1960s American Maxi Dresses

Fashion Cabochon Lemon Quartz Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and Fashionable Lemon QUARTZ over Mother-of-Pearl Ring with DIAMONDS in bright and rich 18k
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Giorgio Armani Black Label Silk Evening Dress, 1980s
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Magnificent evening dress by the king of fashion Giorgio Armani. 1980's vintage black label, Giorgio Armani via Borgonuovo 21 Milano. 100 % silk chiffon Fantastic work of silk chif...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Blue silk Bias cut gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue seafoam silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Perfect for wedding gown or rehearsal dinner. fit size 8/ Medium B: 36” W: 30” H: 38” L: 56” front L...
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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

Roberto Cavalli jungle print corset set, SS 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive present this Roberto Cavalli corset and skirt set from the SS 2004 collection. The print is adorned with good flecks running through the fabric. Material: Cotton S...
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Early 2000s European Twin Sets

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Helen Rose Vintage Ivory Gown w/ Rhinestone Straps, c. 1960's
By Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This a lovely elegant vintage gown from famed fashion designer Helen Rose most recognised for her Costume Design work with with Grace Kelly in her numerous films, as well as creating...
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1960s American Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Extraordinary 1990s Art Deco Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bob Mackie is commonly regarded as one of the world’s most prolific costume designers with his designs gracing stages and screens all over the globe. He famously designed for the lik...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s White Flower Print Ruffle Neck Bias Cut Cotton Voile Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 30s white flower print lightweight cotton voile bias cut sleeveless maxi dress! Features a stark white background with bouquets of flowers in vibrant colors of pink, yellow...
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1930s Maxi Dress

Ermanno Scervino S/S 2004 multi-layered pink chiffon gown with side slit
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Rome, IT
- Ermanno Scervino spring-summer 2004 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Pink silk chiffon evening dress - Asymmetric chiffon double panel with frayed hem - Cowl neck - Side...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

John Galliano Brown Silk Chiffon Snake Print Transparent Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Studio City, CA
John Galliano brown silk chiffon snake print transparent dress w/collar and button closure at front. In excellent condition - does NOT come with slip. Size US 4, French 38.
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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano teal bias cut silk evening dress with brocade corset, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from pale teal bias-cut silk ▪ Integrated corset of metallic gold and lavender broca...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino bustier dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino black cotton lycra bustier dress has top stitching detailing. The bust are padded, with adjustable shoulder straps and gold hardware on the straps. The button embellishment ...
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Moschino bustier dress
Moschino bustier dress
Size: 40/Italy/ 8 USA
Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Jacket Diamond Jewel Rare Dramatic Black Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare stunning Thierry Mugler creation, assuming FW 1992 Collection. Fabulously tailored jacket with fitted feminine sculptural shape and deep V-neck. Highlights are amazin...
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1990s French Jackets

2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Studio City, CA
2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown. Bustier at the interior. Size tag 44. In excellent condition. MEASUREMENTS: Bust ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1930s floral slip dress is such a rare and incredible find— these are a holy grail item for vintage lingerie collectors, but truthfully are so special for anyone. It's d...
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1930s American Maxi Dresses

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
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Versace c.2006 Plunging Neckline Sheer Lace Panels Backless Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace c..2006 Plunging Neckline Sheer Lace Panels Backless Evening Dress Gown IT 42
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood faux fur corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Stomacher and shoulder straps adorned with faux fur ▪ Black power-mesh corset bodice ▪ Inte...
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1990s English Corsets

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1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-cut Gown
Located in Bozeman, MT
hugging bias-cut; sheer silk chiffon of chartreuse, lemon, peach, orange, and brown over-sized floral
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Gowns

2004s Christian DIOR lemon print satin cocktail dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Newark, DE
, the white silk satin ground with lemons, the front décolleté crossed by a large decorative elastic
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Architectural Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Fabulous 1990s Thierry Mugler ultra fitted white cotton cocktail dress. Killer lemon yellow
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Gown with Ruffles
By Nan Duskin
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1970s Nan Duskin lemon yellow silk chiffon gown with heavily ruffled neckline, cuffs
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

60's Bejeweled Chiffon Halter Gown in Zesty Lemon Yellow
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1960's bejeweled criss-cross halter gown with Empire bodice and voluminous silk chiffon long
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Torso Creations Lemon Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown W/ Soft Gold Metallic Lace Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Lemon Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown W/ Soft Gold Metallic Lace Trim. Elasticized
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21st Century and Contemporary American Toga Dresses

Vintage 1940's De Pinna of New York Lemon Yellow Rayon-Crepe Beaded Peplum Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning 1940's "De Pinna of New York" designer vibrant lemon yellow rayon-crepe gown from the
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Sarmi Chiné Taffeta and Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Sarmi
Located in New York, NY
Sarmi, chiné taffeta and silk georgette strapless gown in lovely shades of lemon and melon. Bodice
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1960s American Evening Gowns

1970s Raffaella Curiel Milano Lemon Silk Cocktail Dress
By Raffaella Curiel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful vintage cocktail dress by Raffaella Curiel Milano 100% Silk Blue color with yellow roses Yellow sash Long sleeves Made in Italy Worldwide express shipping included i...
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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lemon Print Satin Silk Draped Sleeveless Mini Dress S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. Its classic desig...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Multicolor Lemon Print Silk Crepe Sheath Dress M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
evening outings with contrastingly-hued pumps. It is cut from quality silk fabric with a lemon print all
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2010s Italian Sheath Dresses

Spring 1995 Gianni Versace Purple Lemons Printed Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace pink and purple lemon and floral patterned midi dress. Light stretch
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1990s Italian Mini Dress

1950's Lemon-Yellow Beaded Floral-Lace Tiered Full Scalloped Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's lemon-yellow party dress,the detailed construction and meticulous attention
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

1940's Lemon Yellow Sheer Net Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940's Lemon Yellow Sheer Net Gown
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1940s Casual Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Fitted Silk Cocktail Dress W/Graphic Fan Print & Trumpet Hem
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Studio City, CA
, tassels, vignettes of Italy, lattice work and lemons. There is a metal zipper closure at back, entirely
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Chasuble Dress by Jean-Louis Scherrer Circa 1968
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968 -1972 France Beautiful chasuble cut long dress in lemon yellow twill from Jean-Louis
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1960s French Evening Dresses

A French Chasuble Dress by Jean-Louis Scherrer Circa 1968
A French Chasuble Dress by Jean-Louis Scherrer Circa 1968
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Size: Equivalent size France 38
1960s Couture Silk Chiffon Check Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic couture dress from the 1960's made of a lemon yellow and black silk chiffon. The pattern is
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Printed Caftan, 1980s
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
animated print, a combination of pale pink, grey, and lemon chiffon stripes and pixelated swirls on a black
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1980s British Caftans

Dolce & Gabbana Yellow Majolica and Lemon Print Silk Blend One Shoulder Gown M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This flowy gown was a standout piece on Dolce & Gabbana's SS16 runway and is etched to its Italian
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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

1960's Yellow Ruched Silk-Chiffon Sequin Rhinestone Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking 1960's lemon-yellow designer silk-chiffon goddess tea-gown is a perfect statement
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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Léonard Paris One Shoulder Belted Jersey Dress
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
blue, white, and yellow on the neon green bodice at the front. Large horizontal stripes of lemon yellow
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1970s French Day Dresses

1970s Saks Fifth Avenue Lemon Yellow Poly Knit Caftan Lounge Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
1970s Saks Fifth Avenue lemon yellow poly knit caftan gown The stylish polyester caftan lounge
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1970s American Caftans

Emma Domb Vintage 1960's Lemon Yellow Maxi Dress Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Sparks, NV
Bright lemon yellow vintage Emma Domb gown from the 1960's. Adorned with a simple singular back bow
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Floral and Lemon Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Iconic and chic floral dress by Dolce & Gabbana Silk Multicolored floral theme on blue Lemons on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Floral and Lemon Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Floral and Lemon Dress
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Size: Italian 38 (US 2)
Malcolm Starr Baby Doll dress rhinestones and Lemon Chiffon Silk 1960s
By Malcolm Starr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Malcolm Starr baby doll dress in rhinestones and lemon silk chiffon from the 1960s. A dress worthy
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1960s American Babydoll Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Painterly Pattern Belted Kimono
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
cuff and hem are solid black. The interior is lined in a lemon yellow crinkled gerogette. The belt
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nina Ricci Yellow Silk Organza Sleeveless Evening Dress, 2009
By Nina Ricci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Made from a delicate lemon-chiffon silk voile, this dress offers a soft trumpet silhouette with two
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Sunshine Yellow Beaded Tunic Caftan Dress new
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite lemon yellow silk hand pleated caftan by Oscar de la Renta. Heavily embellished hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Caftans

9 pieces "My Heart" Series Contemporary Oil Painting Framed with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
) "My Heart on White and Cobalt" 8) "My Raspberry Chocolate Heart" 9) "My Heart on Lemon Zest" Each
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Glass, Oil, Board

970s Estevez White & Sequin Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
Stunning hand beaded over silk gown in a wonderful combination of lemon and a deep, rich green. The
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Demi-Couture Pale Lemon Silk Satin Pleat Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This particular dress is so unusual and so well made that I am absolutely 100% sure this is a not only a designer piece but most likely an important one. The construction is to demi-...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lemon Cream 1960's Brocade Sheath Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
This dress reminds me of Doris Day. It is a pale colour of creme yellow with lemon accents in its
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1960s American Sheath Dresses

Rare 1960s Custom Sculptural Yellow Givenchy Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Rockwood, ON
master. He added the Nouvelle line in 1968 and I believe this to be a gown from the first or second
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

NAEEM KHAN Unworn hand beaded & embroidered silk gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in Newport Beach, CA
New Naeem Khan hand beaded silk gown with light turquoise silk chiffon sachet embellishment. Lemon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

For Love & Lemons Isabeli Embellished Open-Back Ruched Satin Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
For Love and Lemons 'Isabeli' dress is made from satin, this mini dress turns to reveal an open
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

1970s Yellow Silk Chiffon Stavropoulos Caftan Dress
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Rockwood, ON
to find a piece done at this level is just a treat. This gown is really museum worthy and is the
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Yellow Embroidered Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Toronto, ON
Campbell. Bright lemon yellow silk with sheer net overlay and black embroidered design. Centre back zipper
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Evening Dresses and G...

Rebecca Vallance Demoiselles Lace-Trimmed Crepe Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
' dress is a great place to start - its subtle 'Lemon' hue and pretty lace detailing is perfect for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1970s Amazing Bessi Floral Maxi Dress
By Bessi
Located in Rockwood, ON
white backdrop - pretty turquoises and soft teals mix with pale lemon yellow and pinks, pops of purples
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Beautiful & Pristine Grapevine Printed Silk Bessi Dress
By Bessi
Located in Rockwood, ON
as it is in such amazing condition. A soft lemon serves as the base color with grapes and flowers
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Backless Yellow Wrap Halston Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
you slip it on you will look and feel amazing. Rare and stunning this lemon yellow, silk crepe chiffon
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s One Shoulder Ruffled Dress
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 1960s one shoulder ruffled cocktail dress. Layers of lime and lemon silk organza
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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Beaded Yellow Silk Organza Malcolm Starr
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress in person is a far more pastel lemon then the mustard tone it photoed. It has that
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1960s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Helen Rose Tiered Lace Gown
By Helen Rose
Located in Rockwood, ON
roles! A beautiful cotton lace has been dyed the perfect hue of lemon yellow - by hand to achieve this
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1950s Clothing

Dolce & Gabbana Maiolica Ceramic Print Chiffon Gown IT 44 US 8
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Brossard, QC
Inspired by maiolica ceramics from Sicily, this long sleeve Dolce & Gabbana printed chiffon gown
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Lemon Slip Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Maison Martin Margiela Lemon Yellow Sheer Jersey & Black Lace Slip Dress - Pale yellow semi sheer
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Long White Dress with Purple and Yellow Flowers
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
All of summer's colors exploded onto this gorgeous gown. Cut from a beautifully slinky knit
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Majolica-print One-shoulder Dress US10
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Majolica-print One-shoulder Dress -One shoulder oversized maxi dress -Lemon and
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2010s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s Custom Designed Yellow Milk Glass Beaded Linen Dress
Located in Houston, TX
the waist, a jewel neckline, is sleeveless, and is ankle length. Beneath the lemon yellow linen is a
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Mid-20th Century American Day Dresses

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Lemon Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary lemon gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. yellow is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, orange, beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a lemon gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th 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 Azzedine Alaïa, Balmain and Dsquared2 are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lemon Gown?

The price for a lemon gown starts at $118 and tops out at $4,981, and on average, selling for $900.

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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