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Lycra Dresses

Black sleeveless jersey lycra dress with "graffitis" print on JPG Jean's
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless jersey lycra dress with "graffitis" print on . Fabric composition: 89% polyamide
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Printed velvet lycra cocktail dress CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed velvet lycra cocktail dress with "CC" brand in the middle back. Fabric composition: 87
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size L Purple Cotton / Lycra Sleeveless Dress
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI dress comes in a purple cotton / lycra featuring a dropped waist, drawstring
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Off White Rayon & Lycra Sleeveless Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Off White Rayon & Lycra Sleeveless Dress
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1990s Casual Dresses

1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Acid Green Silk Lycra Stretch Satin Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Acid Green Silk Lycra Stretch Satin Cocktail Dress
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti F/W 2005 Green lycra halter cocktail dress
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Fall - Winter 2005 Green lycra halter cocktail dress Open back
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000S D&G DOLCE & GABBANA Black Cotton/Lycra Stretch Body-Con Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S D&G DOLCE & GABBANA Black Cotton/Lycra Stretch Body-Con Dress
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

Vivienne Westwood A/W91 'Dressing Up' Red Satin-Lycra 'oulle Stencilled Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Manchester, GB
Vivienne Westwood Autumn/Winter 1991 ‘Dressing Up’ red satin-lyrca longsleeve dress with gold
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1990s European Shift Dresses

GUCCI Early 00's Black Lycra Cocktail Dress with Brown GG Logo Belt
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 00’s - Black Cocktail Dress - Brown GG Logo Belt - Drapes Details
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990S DONNA KARAN Black Poly/Lycra Jersey Slinky Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress XL
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Poly/Lycra Jersey Slinky Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress XL
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1980'S Lipstick Red Poly/Lycra Jersey Fire Beaded Disco Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
one of a kind. 1980'S Lipstick Red Poly/Lycra Jersey Fire Beaded Disco Party Cocktail Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses

1990'S Cobalt Blue Poly/Lycra Jersey Ombré Sequin Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
measurements listed are the dress at its smallest to the biggest it stretches to. 1990'S Cobalt Blue Poly/Lycra
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1990s Casual Dresses

2000S DONNA KARAN Dark Teal Rayon & Lycra Jersey Deep V Neck Dress With Sleeves
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
2000S DONNA KARAN Dark Teal Rayon & Lycra Jersey Deep V Neck Dress With Sleeves
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

Electric blue lycra jersey evening dress by Loris Azzaro Couture Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Electric blue lycra jersey evening gown by Loris Azzaro Couture dating from the
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Red & Yellow Poly/Lycra Jersey Iconic Novelty Marilyn Monr
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Red & Yellow Poly/Lycra Jersey Iconic Novelty Marilyn Monroe Print Dress
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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue & White Feather Print Poly/Lycra NWT Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Size 42 italian 1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue & White Feather Print Poly/Lycra NWT Gown
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1990s Formal 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
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Moschino bustier dress
Moschino bustier dress
$1,685
Size: 40/Italy/ 8 USA
Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Red & Pink Striped Silk Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
touch of lycra for some stretch. The dress begins with a V neckline and elegant three-quarter length
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2010s Day Dresses

Diane Von Furstenberg Midi Dress - '10s
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Milano, IT
at the waist. Crafted from a blend of viscose and lycra, this dress features a flattering body
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2010s Casual Dresses

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90s Jean Paul Gaultier Black Stretch Cut Out Tank dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maxi length cotton-lycra tank dress with diamond shaped cutouts at bodice. Skirt falls straight
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1990s Italian Casual Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier strapless dress with netting
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This Jean Paul Gaultier black and white strapless Lycra dress has netting that can be wore many
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ALAIA ivory wool lycra dress
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Casual Dresses

ALAIA
ALAIA
Size: Small
1990S Black Silk & Lycra Chiffon Strapless Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Silk & Lycra Chiffon Strapless Dress
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1990s Casual Dresses

ALAIA Sleeveless Dress in Black Lycra Size 36EU
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaïa sleeveless dress in black lycra. Size 36. Zip closure in the back of 39 cm. Worn arched
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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Day Dresses

1990S OZBEK Black Sheer Poly/Lycra Minimalist Patchwork Dress
By Ozbek
Located in New York, NY
1990S OZBEK Black Sheer Poly/Lycra Minimalist Patchwork Dress
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1990s Casual Dresses

2000S DOLCE & GABBANA Cotton/Lycra Denim Bra-Cup Corset Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
2000S DOLCE & GABBANA Cotton/Lycra Denim Bra-Cup Corset Dress
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Leopard Print Silk & Lycra Satin Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Leopard Print Silk & Lycra Satin Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

2000S HERVE LEGER Black & White Rayon Lycra Body-Con Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
2000S HERVE LEGER Black & White Rayon Lycra Body-Con Dress
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

1980S Red Poly/Lycra Taffeta Strapless Poof Skirt Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Red Poly/Lycra Taffeta Strapless Poof Skirt Cocktail Dress
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Pink & Black Poly/Lycra Jersey Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Pink & Black Poly/Lycra Jersey Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

1990S LIZA BRUCE Black Sheer Poly/Lycra Stretch Body-Con Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S LIZA BRUCE Black Sheer Poly/Lycra Stretch Body-Con Dress
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1990s Casual Dresses

2000S D&G DOLCE & GABBANA Black Cotton/Lycra Stretch Body-Con Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S D&G DOLCE & GABBANA Black Cotton/Lycra Stretch Body-Con Dress
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Orange Leaf Print Silk Lycra Long Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
DOLCE & GABBANA dress comes in a black & orange leaf print silk / lycra with a slip liner featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1990S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black & Green Poly/Lycra Net Tie Dye Strapless Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
1990S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black & Green Poly/Lycra Net Tie Dye Strapless Dress
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1990S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Poly/Lycra Mesh Iconic Money Print Backless Dress With
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
1990S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Poly/Lycra Mesh Iconic Money Print Backless Dress With Fishnet Sleeves
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1990s Casual Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black White Silk Lycra Polka Dot Short Sleeve Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
DOLCE & GABBANA dress comes in a black & white polka dot silk / lycra featuring a ruffle trim
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size S Beige Wrinkle Cotton / Beaded Lycra 2 PC Monili Dress
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI "Monili" dress set features a wrinkle textured, cap sleeve sac dress with scoop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier black and white fishnet lycra maxi dress, ss 2001
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier black and white fishnet lycra maxi dress ▪ Black fishnet bodice ▪ Lycra maxi
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000S GIVENCHY Chocolate Brown Silk & Lycra Draped Bodice Dress With Stretch Bo
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
2000S GIVENCHY Chocolate Brown Silk & Lycra Draped Bodice Dress With Stretch Body-Con Skirt
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Early 2000s French Formal Wear

Electric blue lycra jersey evening dress by Loris Azzaro Couture Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro Couture, Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Electric blue lycra jersey evening gown by Loris Azzaro Couture dating from the
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Champagne Silk & Lycra Charmeuse Satin Bra Top Cocktail D
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Champagne Silk & Lycra Charmeuse Satin Bra Top Cocktail Dress With Cut Outs
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

1990S LORENA SARAVIA Olive Green Poly/Lycra Jersey Slinky Avant Garde Backless D
Located in New York, NY
1990S LORENA SARAVIA Olive Green Poly/Lycra Jersey Slinky Avant Garde Backless Dress
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1990s Casual Dresses

2000S TOM FORD YVES SAINT LAURENT Olive Green Cotton/Lycra Strapless Safari Dre
Located in New York, NY
2000S TOM FORD YVES SAINT LAURENT Olive Green Cotton/Lycra Strapless Safari Dress
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Black Silk Lycra Sheer Lace Cut Out Body-Con Cocktail Dr
Located in New York, NY
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Black Silk Lycra Sheer Lace Cut Out Body-Con Cocktail Dress
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1970S Black Poly/Lycra Jersey Deep V-Neck Extra Long Gown
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black Poly/Lycra Jersey Deep V-Neck Extra Long Gown
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1970s Formal Gowns

1990S Animal Print Poly/Lycra Velvet Sexy Cut-Out Gown With Slit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Animal Print Poly/Lycra Velvet Sexy Cut-Out Gown With Slit
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1990s Formal Gowns

Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Body con Lycra Hermes day dress with 'Rythmes' print.
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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Hermes
Hermes
Size: 38
Vintage Classic CHANEL Size 8 Brown Silk/lycra Fiited Dress
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sleeveless midi dress by CHANEL. A slinky bodycon pencil skirt silhouette in a brown stretch silk
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1990s French Day Dresses

Chanel White Lycra Floral and Coco Chanel Print Short Sleeves Dress
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel white lycra floral and Coco Chanel print short sleeves dress from 1995 cruise
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1990s French Day Dresses

2000S GUCCI Lilac Grey Silk & Lycra Charmeuse Twisted Draped Cocktail Dress
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
2000S GUCCI Lilac Grey Silk & Lycra Charmeuse Twisted Draped Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Balmain White Dress IT 42
By Balmain
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Balmain dress Viscose (88%) Lycra White color Sleeveless Zip on the back Total length cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Balmain White Dress IT 42
Balmain White Dress IT 42
Size: IT 42 (US 6/8)
Early 2000s Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Long Sleeve Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely lycra printed Emilio Pucci dress from the early 2000s. abstract geometric print in shades of
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Bold Floral Form-Fitting Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli bold floral form-fitting dress is 12% lycra, and 88% jersey. The length of the
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1990s Italian Shift Dresses

A Campbell's Soup Embroidered Mini Dress Andy Warhol Pink Soda Circa 1990
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 England A cocktail lycra mini dress fully embroidered with red and black checkered
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1990s English Mini Dresses

A Loris Azzaro Couture Purple Jewellery Evening Dress Circa 1970-1975
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970-1975 France A Jewellery evening dress in purple  lycra jersey by Loris Azzaro Haute
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Moschino 2000 Black Millenium Checklist Maxi Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Evocative of Y2K anxiety, this Moschino Jeans lycra dress forces everyone to face their true
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Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

F/W 2000 Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Lycra Cocktail Dress It.46
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Cocktail Dress F/W 2000 Collection Look 30/54 Italian size 46 - US 10 Double
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

VERSACE LITTLE BLACK DRESS
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
LBD in soft and smooth soft jersey lycra. Underneath is a tube dress of the finest mesh--like
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Michel Klein Maxi Dress with Crochet Trim, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sheath dress in moveable rayon-lycra blend. Top of dress is a tight knit with spaghetti straps and
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1990s French Casual Dresses

80S BETSEY JOHNSON POPPIES & RIBBONS HALTER DRESS
By Betsey Johnson
Located in Miami Beach, FL
stretchy cotton and lycra blend. A dress like this, a sarong, and a bikini are all you need
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1980s American Informal Dresses

80S BETSEY JOHNSON BOTANICAL NOIR MINI DRESS
By Betsey Johnson
Located in Miami Beach, FL
cotton and lycra blend. A dress like this, a sarong, and a bikini are all you need to
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1980s American Informal Dresses

Betsey Johnson 1980s Punk Label Dress
By Betsey Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Now on sale! Original price $450 This Betsey Johnson lycra dress, circa 1980, has a unique
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1980s American Day Dresses

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Late 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Wet Look Chain Strap Bodycon Black Beach Swim Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This shiny black Dolce & Gabbana mini dress perfectly clings to the body. This wet look slip-style dress from the 1990s features a low neckline and back. The dress is made complete w...
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1990s Italian Casual Dresses

Thierry Mugler Dress With Cut Outs
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning white silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a crew neck and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest and back, and waist ...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
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1970s French Evening Gowns

F/W 1993 Karl Lagerfeld Dark Green Backless Halter Point Hem Chiffon Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This incredible deep green dress by Karl Lagerfeld is from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection and features an intricate skirt design featured heavily on the season's runway. This ultra-...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier navy pinstripe cotton strapless dress, ss 1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier strapless dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1995 ▪ Constructed from navy blue cotton with white pinstripes and raw pinked edge ▪ Strapless bodice with built-in corset and as...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier navy pinstripe cotton strapless dress, ss 1995
Jean Paul Gaultier navy pinstripe cotton strapless dress, ss 1995
On Hold
$4,411
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
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1950s American Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen grey wool structured pant suit, fw 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen grey structured pant suit ▪ Outer: 100% Wool, Lining: 100% Silk ▪ Mid-length fitted jacket ▪ Diamond cut panels to bodice ▪ Standing shawl lapel ▪ Metal hook...
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Alexander McQueen grey wool structured pant suit, fw 2000
Alexander McQueen grey wool structured pant suit, fw 2000
$11,511
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Chanel Silk Chiffon Draped Evening Gown
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Silk Chiffon Draped Evening Gown From Cruise 2002 Collection is this evening gown crafted in midnight blue silk. Embellished with drape panels of silk chiffon falling over t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris
By Madame Gres
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress ( or wedding dress ) with shell pattern. Zip in the middle back + hook&eye. Silk lining. Could be a show or commercial sample because i...
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maggie Norris Couture vtg nude beaded floral crystal oriental asian silk dress
By Maggie Norris Couture
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An exquisite and very rare vintage couture dress by Maggie Norris that would have been specially made to order. Oriental style, the dress is composed of a very pal...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases a rich brown base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including constel...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Off-Shoulder Top Blouse Designer size - French 38 ( US 6 ) 100% Silk, Amazing Hot Bougainvillea Color, Off-Shoulder Style, Ruffled, Keyhole at ...
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Late 20th Century French Blouses

Halston 09 ivory cream plisse grecian style backless wedding maxi dress gown 42
By Halston
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Halston 2009 Floor length grecian style plisse gown in cream - the colour is very slightly lighter than in the pictures Completely backless cut Composition: 100%...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

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Lycra Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of lycra dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of lycra dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Blue and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of lycra dresses over the years, but those made by Alexander McQueen, Oscar De La Renta and Chanel are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Lycra Dresses?

The prices for lycra dresses start at $124 and top out at $5,995 with these items, on average, selling for $675.

Finding the Right Day Dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.

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