1990s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi Burnt Orange Faux Fur Cut Velvet Mini Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi faux fur, cut velvet and lurex strapless mini dress ! Features warm autumnal colors of orange, Burt orange, burgundy, black and gold throughou...
1990s Luca Luca Italian Peach Pink White Floral Abstract Silk Sleeveless Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful new 90s vintage LUCA LUCA peach / pink and white dress! Features white abstract flower prints throughout. Textured soft silk blend fabric (42% Cotton, 23% Rayon, 35% Silk)....
Beautiful New 90s Luca Luca Royal Blue + Gold Velvet And Lace Cocktail Dress NWT
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful LUCA LUCA Couture cocktail dress! Stunning royal blue crushed velvet, with striking french lace at bodice, etched in metallic gold. Brand new, with tags--Retailed for $890 ...
1990s Luca Luca Size 42 / 6 Snakeskin Silk Organza Strapless 90s Tan Brown Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s LUCA LUCA strapless snake skin print silk organza strapless dress ! The perfect alternative to the little black dress. Features an allover animal print....
Luca Luca Size 42 / 12 Gold Metallic Silk Deco Style Sequin Bib 20s Style Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new early 2000s vintage LUCA LUCA gold metallic 1920s style sequined bib collar shift dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn matte gold sequins on the attached bib on the front...
Sexy Vintage 1990s 90s Black Ruched Off - Shoulder Body Con Little Black Dress
By Karen Lucas
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress! Early 90s black dress, with ruching throughout (which is very flattering, and hides any 'flaws'). Reveals just the right amount of sex appeal, with of...
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Size: Small - Small Medium
1990s Luca Luca Silk Chiffon High - Low Rose Print Semi Sheer Vintage 90s Gown
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s LUCA LUCA rose print silk chiffon hi-lo evening dress! Features a three dimensional print of roses in warm colors of hunter green, dark red, and chartreuse throughout. Fla...
Luca Luca Beaded Deco Shift Dress, modern
By LUCA LUCA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a modern shift dress from Luca Luca. It features a drop waist and has an art deco style design made from tiny gold, silver, and white beads. It is lined in silk chiffon.
LUCA LUCA Red Silk Gown with Rhinestone Buckle Detail
By LUCA LUCA
Located in New York, NY
The rich silk of this LUCA LUCA falls effortlessly over the body. The upper portion is a halter style. The bodice is secured closed with a series of hook and eye closures. There are ...
Luca Luca Virgin Wool Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Luca Luca Virgin Wool Structured Dress. Sleeveless and Textured with Pleated Detail.
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
Emilio Pucci Pink Silk Shell Seashell Print Belted Sleeveless Sun Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emilio Pucci textured silk pink dress with black and white shell print. Small yellow outlines on a few of the shells, and a few scattered 'Emilio' signatures throughout. Fitted botto...
1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44
Luca Luca Size 44 US 12 / 14 Embroidered Cotton + Linen Pastel Halter Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic LUCA LUCA halter dress! Soft cotton and linen blend. Embroidered flowers and leaves printed throughout. Beautiful pastel colors in yellow, green, orange and brown throughout. Fu...
$575
Size: Small - Medium
Pretty 90s Rozae Nichols Floral 3 - D ' Autumn Harvest ' Silk Dress w/ Appliqué
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1990s silk dress, by Rozae Nichols! Gorgeous neutral hues, with a unique floral print throughout. Flattering silhouette, with silk floral puff appliqués at left shoulder. Asym...
Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty bead detail on the neckline , arm holes and hem It is fully line with a central ba...
$395
Size: Best fits 2/4, see measurements
Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geoffrey Beene textured silk strapless empire waist long evening dress. Amazing warm apricot color, and beautiful texturing of the silk. Back center slit. Built in boned structuring ...
Loretta di Lorenzo 1980s Vintage Gold Tone Dress Size 42 Italy
By loretta di lorenzo
Located in Capri, IT
Loretta di Lorenzo Gold Tone Tailored Dress Size 42 in italian size range Composition: Acetate Silk
Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress, ss 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress with attached nude bra. Spring-Summer 1997
Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...
$525
Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing 1950s Gold Bronze Silk Metallic Late 50s Vintage Wiggle Bombshell Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail was placed on the construction of this gem. Gorgeous golden bronze color. Definite...
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...
1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-ey...
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an original sample, and is incredibly well made...
Vintage 2000's Escada Champagne Silk Crepe Dress
By Escada
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's Escada champagne-toned corset-style midi dress. Featuring a ruched and draped tulle fabric, bodycon fit and a ruffled mermaid hem. Fastens with a concealed side zip c...
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
Enrico Coveri 1980s Vintage White & Black Polka Dot Cotton Fit & Flare Dress
By Enrico Coveri
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 80s ENRICO COVERI white and black polka dot printed dress! Features all over polka dots, with white silk grosgrain ribbon detail at bust. Super flattering bodice, ...
$2,598
Size: 42 / US 6
NWT Blumarine Runway Spring 2006 Sz 42 / 6-8 Purple Pink Beaded Silk Midi Dress
By Blumarine
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BLUMARINE Spring / Summer 2006 Runway hand embroidered silk midi dress ! Brand new, with original Neiman Marcus store tags still attached. Flower prints in a soft purple an...
2000's MOSCHINO Giant iridescent Sequin Sparkly Tank Top & Skirt Set
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
An early 2000's MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Set consisting of a crazy shimmering sequin covered Tank vest, complete with a mid rise, past the knee matching sequin skirt in shades of green,...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
10 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Average 0.25 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond tennis bracelet featuring 41 round brilliants weighing 10 carats, in 14 karat white gold. Color: G-H Clarity: SI
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,575
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s VIVIENNE TAM black and red beaded semi sheer midi dress and matching slip! Features thousands of hand-sewn red and black seed beads and rhinestones with an A...
$540Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Oscar de la Renta Red and Black Tribal Print Dress with Ruffle Bottom
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta red, black and ivory tribal ikat batik print sleeveless pencil dress with flared bottom. A thin stiff mesh ring at skirt bottom and light boning at side bust and c...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Top Skirt Suit G buckle
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Top Skirt Suit Gucci G buckle Runway 1990s S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Buckle Strap Tank Top Thong Skirt Set Black Knit Desig...
Carolina Herrera Strapless Black Silk Evening Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
Carolina Herrera Has designed a classic strapless evening dress with a boned bodice and a slightly flared skirt below the knee. This piece was a sample from her CH line. This dress i...
$1,170Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 7.5
New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet Satin Final Collection Heels Sz 7.5
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Python Heels Brand New U.S. Size: 7.5 * Mink, Satin, Python and Velvet heels * Tom Ford's "Farewell" Collection for Gucci * 4.75" Heel * 1/2" Platform * Velv...
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.