$850
Size: Medium - Large
Lillie Rubin 1960s Silk Brocade Pink Gold Silver Rhinestone Belted Vintage Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s LILLIE RUBIN silk brocade belted shirt dress! Features a stunning pink, gold and silver silk metallic brocade. Rhinestone buttons up the bodice. Detachable matc...
$1,000
Size: none; comparable to size S
Lillie Rubin Black Sheer Angel Wing Gown with Rhinestone Plunge - Small, 1960s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Tucson, AZ
Simple but dramatic, this electrifying gown is perfect for the woman who isn't comfortable without a sleeve but also appreciates a touch of allure. Floating chiffon bell sleeves are ...
LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Lillie Rubin; Victoria Royal Ltd.
1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown. Pink, green, and blue sequins and silver glass beads embellish the silk organza bodice, which has slightly puffed sleeves and low sco...
1960s Lillie Rubin Black Sequin Evening Gown with Feather Cuffs
Located in Houston, TX
Phenomenal Lillie Rubin Collection 700 long black zigzag sequin dress with black feather cuffs. Simple ballet neckline. Empire waist with A-line skirt. Pleat at zipper back. We love ...
LILLIE RUBIN 1960's Off White Raw Silk Gown with Rhinestone Embellishment Size 4
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lillie Rubin design is composed of an off white raw silk with rhinestone embellishment in a floral patter. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition....
LILLIE RUBIN Black Velvet Jumpsuit with Silver Beading, 1960's
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960's ultra glam black velvet jumpsuit with intricate silver beading at the bodice and cuffs.
Lillie Rubin Black Velvet Jumpsuit with Silver Beading, 1960's
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960's ultra glam black velvet jumpsuit with intricate silver beading at the bodice and cuffs.
Lace & lemon chiffon cocktail dress 1960s Lillie Rubin
By Lillie Rubin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sweet & sexy...a rather fabulous cocktail dress from Lillie Rubin...fitted cream lace bodice with deep V front, has long sleeves and is lined in yellow chiffon...full skirt is double...
Lillie Rubin Divine 60s Chiffon Goddess Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous 1960s Lillie Rubin black chiffon goddess gown with jeweled neckline and empire tie front detail.
1960s Lillie Rubin Black Velvet "Cleopatra" Column Gown w Jeweled Collar
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1960s Lillie Rubin black velvet "Cleopatra" styled column gown with Empire waist, embellished waist band and heavily jeweled collar and hem.
PAT SANDLER for LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Black Hand Painted Floral Tulip Dress
By Lillie Rubin, Pat Sandler
Located in Thiensville, WI
PAT SANDLER for LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Black Hand Painted Floral Tulip Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Lillie Rubin; Pat Sandler Designer: Pat Sandler Style: dress Color(s): Black (e...
1960s Lillie Rubin metallic stripe fur sleeve maxi dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gold & black metallic stripe,fur sleeve gown from the 1960s...Wide scoop neckline with fitted bodice...Full dark fox fur sleeves...The maxi skirt has inverted pleats at front and bac...
1960s Lillie Rubin Vintage Metallic Brocade Coat
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Sparks, NV
Ice blue and gold metallic brocade 1960s vintage coat by Lillie Rubin. Gold buttons and hidden pockets.
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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits 4-6)
1960’s Lillie Rubin Silver Lamé & Black Metallic Dress & Coat With Mink Trim
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Majestic metallic in the form of a 1960’s Lillie Rubin two piece cocktail dress ensemble.
LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Metallic Brocade Mink Fur Cuff Belted Caftan Evening Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Lillie Rubin c.1960's metallic brocade brown mink fur cuff belted caftan evening dress.
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Size: UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1960's Coral Chiffon Dress Maxi Dress Balloon Sleeve Bead Bow UK 10 US 6
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching and vibrant shade of coral chiffon and embellished with a silver beaded bow appliqué, this original 1960's dress, is just the piece to add to your v...
1960s Vintage Brocade Shift Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage shift dress by Lillie Rubin (no label present, but we have the matching coat with a label). Ice blue metallic brocade. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closur...
LILLIE RUBIN Sable Trimmed Gown, 1960s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Lillie Rubin sable fur trimmed evening gown. Gold metallic lame fabric item fully silk lined & zips up back. Item features genuine sable fur cuffs & left hidden pocket.
1960s Pink & Crystal Lillie Rubin Maxi
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Rockwood, ON
Simple and chic this mid-sixties silk blend pink gown is the very definition of hostess glamour from the time period. Cut on an A-line the skirt swoops out to a wide A-line from the ...
1960's Lillie Rubin Polka-Dot Black Beaded Velvet Party Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This flirty 1960's "Lillie Rubin" black polka-dot print silk-velvet tea-gown is a perfect statement dress.
Vintage LILLIE RUBIN 1960's Silk Shantung weave dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage LILLIE RUBIN 1960's pink silk Shantung weave dress with domed, crystal embellished metal buttons at the wearer's left shoulder.
1960s Lillie Rubin Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lillie Rubin Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress.
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Size: 4-6 See Measurements
1960s Lillie Rubin Cream Dress with Neon Yellow Bow and Mirror Sequin Detail
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Houston, TX
Astounding Lillie Rubin evening dress! The evening dress is maxi length, with a layered empire waist cream chiffon skirt that ruffles gently at the hem. The bodice of the dress is du...
1960s Lillie Rubin Gold and Red Metallic Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous party dress for Lillie Rubin. Dress is Asian inspired with gold and red metallic colors. Plunging neckline is trimmed with gold and red. The same trim is found at the waist ...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$5,752
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Fanya
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small Color: ...
$671Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 4 / 6
1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hunter / forest green and black strapless dress ! Green taffeta fabric with sheer black mesh and velvet overlay. Bow sash detail at l...
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...
1980's Laura Biagiotti Cream Knit Dress
By Laura Biagiotti
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Great transitional dress in cream knit by Italian designer Laura Biagiotti. Best known for her sumptuous knits this dress fits like a glove and can be worn dressed up or down. In exc...
$1,499Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
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.