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Mermaid Bead Dress

Vintage Bias-Cut Open-Back Beaded Mermaid Gown
Vintage Bias-Cut Open-Back Beaded Mermaid Gown

Vintage Bias-Cut Open-Back Beaded Mermaid Gown

Located in New York, NY

This vintage beaded gown was made in the 90s and reminds me exactly of the dresses John Galliano

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1990s North American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39
ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39

ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39

By Atelier Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beaded details and crystal trimming Huge train Fully lined with fine nude tulle mesh fabric Comes with

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

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Vintage Oscar De La Renta Beaded Embroidered Mermaid Gown
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Beaded Embroidered Mermaid Gown

Vintage Oscar De La Renta Beaded Embroidered Mermaid Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Oscar De La Renta Beaded Embroidered Mermaid Gown Fits size 6 - Size tag removed Please ask

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Randolph Duke beaded drape back  mermaid gown
Randolph Duke beaded drape back  mermaid gown

Randolph Duke beaded drape back mermaid gown

By Randolph Duke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous & sexy in a mermaid kind of way…pale coral silk with all over caviar beading and tiny

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Late 20th Century American Maxi Dress

Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress
Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress

Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress

Located in New York, NY

Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress. There are some minor areas of loose beads

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown
1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown

1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown

Located in New York, NY

Dating to the late 1960s or very early 1960s this sea foam colored dress with its sea shell shaped

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1950s Formal Gowns

Pamala Roland Navy Blue silk beaded Mermaid gown
Pamala Roland Navy Blue silk beaded Mermaid gown

Pamala Roland Navy Blue silk beaded Mermaid gown

By Pamella Roland

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Pamala Roland Navy Blue silk beaded Mermaid gown. This is so striking, an image from a 1950's

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Dresses and ...

Escada vintage mermaid silk beaded evening dress  gowm
Escada vintage mermaid silk beaded evening dress  gowm

Escada vintage mermaid silk beaded evening dress gowm

By Escada

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Escada dark green mermaid gown. Silk chiffon hand beaded and embroidered . Adjustable Tie

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1990s German Evening Gowns

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1970s Gray Suede Coat with Fox Trim

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Located in Alford, MA

1970s coat crafted of gray pigskin suede and featuring white fox trim for the lush shawl collar and front trim that contours around the hem. A self belt with buckle encircles the wai...

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1970s American Coats

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Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tattoo Dragon Skull Eagle Pants Trousers

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

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20th Century French Pants

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Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Plunging Ruched Long Sleeve Sweater Top

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Plunging Ruched Long Sleeve Sweater Top

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

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Early 2000s Shirts

Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box

Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...

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A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006
A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006

A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006

By Leonard

Located in Toulon, FR

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Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM

Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM

By Lillie Rubin

Located in North Attleboro, MA

Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lac...

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown

Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...

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By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

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Located in University City, MO

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RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

By Rodarte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Agent Provocateur Sexy Red Bow Heels Slides Size 36 / 6 Made in Italy Never Worn
Agent Provocateur Sexy Red Bow Heels Slides Size 36 / 6 Made in Italy Never Worn

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By Agent Provocateur

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...

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Mermaid Bead Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary mermaid bead dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in beige and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, gray and more. Finding the perfect mermaid bead dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. An accessory like this designed by Ann Lawrence, Roberto Cavalli and Atelier Versace — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Mermaid Bead Dress?

Prices for a mermaid bead dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $480 and can go as high as $29,990, while, on average they fetch $1,495.

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.

Questions About Mermaid Bead Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, a beaded dress can be taken in. However, the process is generally more time-consuming because individual beads need to be removed during the alteration process. As a result, you can typically expect to pay a professional seamstress or tailor more for altering beaded dresses. On 1stDibs, find a variety of beaded dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.

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