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F/W 1997 Halston Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown Opera Coat Set
F/W 1997 Halston Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown Opera Coat Set

F/W 1997 Halston Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown Opera Coat Set

By Randolph Duke, Halston

Located in West Hollywood, CA

composed of a fully beaded silver strapless column gown and a matching full-length opera coat. The gown

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1960s Silver and Copper Silk Jacquard Strapless Gown
1960s Silver and Copper Silk Jacquard Strapless Gown

1960s Silver and Copper Silk Jacquard Strapless Gown

Located in Kingston, NY

Mid-1960s strapless evening gown crafted in substantial silk jacquard featuring a raised copper

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1960s Evening Dresses

KAREN MILLEN Size 4 Silver Metallic Viscose Blend Strapless Above Knee Dress
KAREN MILLEN Size 4 Silver Metallic Viscose Blend Strapless Above Knee Dress

KAREN MILLEN Size 4 Silver Metallic Viscose Blend Strapless Above Knee Dress

By Karen Millen

Located in San Francisco, CA

KAREN MILLEN dress in a silver metallic viscose blend featuring a pleated style, strapless, front

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

By Jacques Cassia

Located in Tucson, AZ

; this Dior-esque dress is one of them. Strapless dress with brocade bodice and split-front circle skirt

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1950s Lebanese Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1988 Calvin Klein Runway Silver Metallic Floral Lace Cocktail Dress
S/S 1988 Calvin Klein Runway Silver Metallic Floral Lace Cocktail Dress

S/S 1988 Calvin Klein Runway Silver Metallic Floral Lace Cocktail Dress

By Calvin Klein

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Spring/Summer 1988 Calvin Klein runway cocktail dress is crafted from silver metallic floral

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cocktail Dress in Black, Green, Ivory and Silver
Vintage Cocktail Dress in Black, Green, Ivory and Silver

Vintage Cocktail Dress in Black, Green, Ivory and Silver

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage dress in a wonderful print of black, green, ivory and silver. The dress is strapless

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1950s British Day Dresses

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60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown
60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown

60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown. Gathered skirt. Lined bodice. Boning in bodice. Unlined

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1960s Maxi Dress

Reem Acra Silver Sequin Ruche Strapless Mini Dress L
Reem Acra Silver Sequin Ruche Strapless Mini Dress L

Reem Acra Silver Sequin Ruche Strapless Mini Dress L

By Reem Acra

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Step into timeless glamor with this Reem Acra dress. Meticulously crafted it embodies grace and sophistication making it the perfect choice for those seeking an exquisite wardrobe ...

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2010s Mini Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold and Silver Silk Pleated Strapless Gown
Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold and Silver Silk Pleated Strapless Gown

Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold and Silver Silk Pleated Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

. Ruched and boned bodice with a gold and silver braid. Zip fastening at back. Fully lined in silk.

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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Navy Blue Strapless Lace Velvet Evening Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Navy Blue Strapless Lace Velvet Evening Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Navy Blue Strapless Lace Velvet Evening Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Dolce & Gabbana navy blue and silver-tone strapless tea-length lace dress with boning at bodice

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de La Renta 1960s Silver and Gold Metallic Gown
Oscar de La Renta 1960s Silver and Gold Metallic Gown

Oscar de La Renta 1960s Silver and Gold Metallic Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver and gold metallic lace. Strapless, with gold braid trim with matching, extra long wrap. Zips

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Unique Pierre Balmain Creme Plisse Silk Cocktail Dress
Unique Pierre Balmain Creme Plisse Silk Cocktail Dress

Unique Pierre Balmain Creme Plisse Silk Cocktail Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Unique Pierre Balmain Creme Plisse Silk Cocktail Dress. A Strapless Dress With Silver Detailed

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Marilyn and Ruffled Bolero
Marilyn and Ruffled Bolero

Marilyn and Ruffled Bolero

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Size: 38 French

Marilyn and Ruffled Bolero

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Alcove, NY

Unique piece couture. Rare vintage long silver silk pleated lame strapless gown, with corset

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano metallic silver strapless dress, resort 2007
Christian Dior by John Galliano metallic silver strapless dress, resort 2007

Christian Dior by John Galliano metallic silver strapless dress, resort 2007

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano metallic silver strapless draped evening dress with built in corset

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pre-Loved Roland Mouret Women's Silver Strapless Silk Corset Dress
Pre-Loved Roland Mouret Women's Silver Strapless Silk Corset Dress

Pre-Loved Roland Mouret Women's Silver Strapless Silk Corset Dress

By Roland Mouret

Located in London, GB

momentous CSD designer resale revolution! Pre-Loved Roland Mouret Women's Silver Strapless Silk Corset Dress

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21st Century and Contemporary British Casual Dresses

THIERRY MUGLER couture metallic silver sculptured dress - 1989

THIERRY MUGLER couture metallic silver sculptured dress - 1989

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare sculpted metallic silver strapless couture dress from Thierry Mugler dating to spring of

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Strapless Silver Corset Dress
Vivienne Westwood Strapless Silver Corset Dress

Vivienne Westwood Strapless Silver Corset Dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in New York, NY

Luxe old world draping meets 90s new world tech fabrics in this romantic sex pot dress from Vivienne Westwood. Dress has an internal corset which has its own zipper which squeezes an...

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Late 20th Century British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Herve Leger Dress Signature Bandage Strapless Silver Bugle Beads S
Herve Leger Dress Signature Bandage Strapless Silver Bugle Beads S

Herve Leger Dress Signature Bandage Strapless Silver Bugle Beads S

By Herve Léger

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite strapless Herve Leger dress adorned with silver bugle beads. Beads are designed at angles

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Giorgio Armani Strapless White and Silver Lace Gown
Giorgio Armani Strapless White and Silver Lace Gown

Giorgio Armani Strapless White and Silver Lace Gown

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Giorgio Armani Strapless white and silver lace gown with iridescent beads. Lace has

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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Strapless Cocktail Dress Embroidered with Silver Sequins
DOLCE & GABBANA Strapless Cocktail Dress Embroidered with Silver Sequins

DOLCE & GABBANA Strapless Cocktail Dress Embroidered with Silver Sequins

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana strapless cocktail dress in stretch tulle entirely embroidered with silver

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Stunning J. Mendel Paris Strapless Grey/Silver Dress (S)
Stunning J. Mendel Paris Strapless Grey/Silver Dress (S)

Stunning J. Mendel Paris Strapless Grey/Silver Dress (S)

By J Mendel

Located in Port Hope, ON

Beautifully tailored strapless dress in a twilled medium weight cotton blend of 60% cotton, 30

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

RICK OWENS Size 4 Silver Cotton Blend Strapless Cocktail Dress
RICK OWENS Size 4 Silver Cotton Blend Strapless Cocktail Dress

RICK OWENS Size 4 Silver Cotton Blend Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Rick Owens

Located in San Francisco, CA

RICK OWENS STROBE FW 22 dress comes in a silver metallic cotton blend featuring a boned bodice

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Strapless Cocktail Dress
Galanos Strapless Cocktail Dress

Galanos Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, silver lame, cloche, strapless A line cocktail dress.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR 4 Silver Floral Embroidered Jacquard Strapless Cocktail Dress Set
CHRISTIAN DIOR 4 Silver Floral Embroidered Jacquard Strapless Cocktail Dress Set

CHRISTIAN DIOR 4 Silver Floral Embroidered Jacquard Strapless Cocktail Dress Set

By Raf Simons, Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

This fabulous CHRISTIAN DIOR Spring 2014 Collection strapless cocktail mini dress look comes in a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Black Strapless Silver Sequin Evening Dress Slit to Waist
Vicky Tiel Black Strapless Silver Sequin Evening Dress Slit to Waist

Vicky Tiel Black Strapless Silver Sequin Evening Dress Slit to Waist

By Vicky Tiel

Located in New Hope, PA

wonderful example. The dress is covered with very tiny silver sequins on the bodice and skirt. The wide

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Unknown Black & Silver Lace Gown - 6
Unknown Black & Silver Lace Gown - 6

Unknown Black & Silver Lace Gown - 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unknown Black & Silver Layered Lace Strapless Gown. This gown is in impeccable condition and is a

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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver bugle bead strapless cocktail dress with built in bustier. \r\nOutstanding fit. Rive

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Murray Arbeid silk chiffon evening gown
Murray Arbeid silk chiffon evening gown

Murray Arbeid silk chiffon evening gown

By Murray Arbeid

Located in New York, NY

Murray Arbeid pale peach crinkle chiffon strapless dress with silver metallic encrusted glitter

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Late 20th Century English Evening Gowns

La Perla Ritmo Di Perla Ethereal Patel Yellow Babydoll Chiffon Ensemble
La Perla Ritmo Di Perla Ethereal Patel Yellow Babydoll Chiffon Ensemble

La Perla Ritmo Di Perla Ethereal Patel Yellow Babydoll Chiffon Ensemble

By La Perla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Cotton bodice with gold and silver embroidery. Strapless babydoll silhouette. Padded support structure in

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21st Century and Contemporary Babydoll Dresses

Lanvin Strapless Draped Metallic Silver Dress
Lanvin Strapless Draped Metallic Silver Dress

Lanvin Strapless Draped Metallic Silver Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Amman, JO

Lanvin strapless draped metallic silver maxi dress. Gathered at the waist to give a beautiful

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15th Century and Earlier French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

S/S 2000 Giorgio Armani Runway Silver Metallic Strapless Bustier Crop Top
S/S 2000 Giorgio Armani Runway Silver Metallic Strapless Bustier Crop Top

S/S 2000 Giorgio Armani Runway Silver Metallic Strapless Bustier Crop Top

By Giorgio Armani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

White version debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Erin O'Connor and appeared in the season's ad campaign on Raquel Zimmermann, captured by Ellen von Unwerth. Approximate meas...

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Early 2000s Italian Crop Tops

80s LEONARD metallic strapless brocade gown
80s LEONARD metallic strapless brocade gown

80s LEONARD metallic strapless brocade gown

By Leonard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Leonard silver, gold and pink brocade strapless gown. Bust: 36" Waist: 26" Length from bust to

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2014 CELINE BY PHOEBE PHILO black strapless dress with belts
2014 CELINE BY PHOEBE PHILO black strapless dress with belts

2014 CELINE BY PHOEBE PHILO black strapless dress with belts

By Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, belted, strapless dress with silver hardware designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Roland Mouret Silver Embossed Lurex Strapless Ambrose Dress S
Roland Mouret Silver Embossed Lurex Strapless Ambrose Dress S

Roland Mouret Silver Embossed Lurex Strapless Ambrose Dress S

By Roland Mouret

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

from silver-embossed lurex, the dress comes in a strapless design and is elevated by a fitted

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2010s Casual Dresses

Bob Mackie Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress Sz 6
Bob Mackie Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress Sz 6

Bob Mackie Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress Sz 6

By Bob Mackie

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Sexy Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress from Bob Mackie This sexy dress

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Kenzo Silver and Black Zig Zag Pattern Jacquard Strapless Dress M
Kenzo Silver and Black Zig Zag Pattern Jacquard Strapless Dress M

Kenzo Silver and Black Zig Zag Pattern Jacquard Strapless Dress M

By Kenzo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

evening look. Made from the finest blended fabric, this strapless dress is complete with a zip closure to

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2010s Italian Mini Dresses

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Late 20th Century Scarves

S/S 1995 Thierry Mugler Plunging Taupe Satin Black Floral Lace Overlay Gown
S/S 1995 Thierry Mugler Plunging Taupe Satin Black Floral Lace Overlay Gown

S/S 1995 Thierry Mugler Plunging Taupe Satin Black Floral Lace Overlay Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Manfred Mugler designed this divine black floral lace Thierry Mugler gown for his Spring/Summer 1995 "Raffia, etc." collection. This gorgeous floor-length gown is constructed with a ...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

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Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown
1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown

1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013

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Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013

By Comme des Garçons

Located in University City, MO

Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes througho...

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2010s Japanese Blazers

Chanel short cardigan winter 2004
Chanel short cardigan winter 2004

Chanel short cardigan winter 2004

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Short chocolate-brown cashmere cardigan. Lining decorated with a satin ribbon. Matching belt. Size 36FR indicated. 2004 Fall-Winter Collection under the arti...

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Early 2000s Italian Bolero Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection Belted Wool Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection Belted Wool Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection Belted Wool Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, charcoal grey, wool, Chinese collection belted jacket, having a Mandarin collar, black braided trim, horn buttons, and a ribbed suede belt.

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1970s French Jackets

Dolce & Gabbana c.2000 Halter Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
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Dolce & Gabbana c.2000 Halter Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

Dolce & Gabbana c.2000 Halter Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Dolce & Gabbana black evening gown with ruching details at bust and exposed cutout back featuring conce...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Pristine 60% silk blend IT44 (maybe could also fit an IT46) Requires a D or larger breast cup Measurements in inches laying flat: length of dress 3...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

SONIA RYKIEL Fox Fur Cropped Gilet Vintage
SONIA RYKIEL Fox Fur Cropped Gilet Vintage

SONIA RYKIEL Fox Fur Cropped Gilet Vintage

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Genève, CH

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21st Century and Contemporary French Caps

Fendi Baguette Soft Beige Fluffy Fur Shoulder Bag
Fendi Baguette Soft Beige Fluffy Fur Shoulder Bag

Fendi Baguette Soft Beige Fluffy Fur Shoulder Bag

By Fendi

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Standing Collar Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress Size: IT 44, can fit from approximately IT 40 to IT 46 due to the high stretch material...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano archives FW 2001 jacket with fur
John Galliano archives FW 2001 jacket with fur

John Galliano archives FW 2001 jacket with fur

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

John Galliano archive Fall Winter 2001 jacket with Orilag fur and lace details, size 44 FR

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Chanel Evening Dress Haute Couture with Blue Sequins, 2012
Chanel Evening Dress Haute Couture with Blue Sequins, 2012

Chanel Evening Dress Haute Couture with Blue Sequins, 2012

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Navy-blue silk gazar evening dress embroidered with blue sequins, pearls, rhinestones, and glass paste. No size indicated, it fits a 40FR. Piece with a Bolduc number. 2012 S...

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2010s Evening Gowns

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Silver Strapless For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary silver strapless you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Silver, Beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect silver strapless among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Bob Mackie, Christian Dior and Dolce & Gabbana — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a silver strapless for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Silver Strapless?

On average, a silver strapless on 1stDibs sells for $1,026, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $7,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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