White asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone embellishment Mike Benet Formal
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone embellishment . No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Bow on the left shoulder with rhinestone. Zip on the left side +...
Silver sequin bustier evening dress on lurex jersey base Mike Benet Formals
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver sequin bustier evening dress on lurex jersey base and polyester lining. Black tulle petticoat. Boned and zip closure in the middle back. SIZE XS
Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 1960 gown by Mike Benet features vibrant cherry red fabric that commands attention
Vintage Mike Benet Sz 0/2 1980s Black Strapless Rhinestone Strapless Bustle Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 80s MIKE BENET black taffeta strapless bustle gown! Features a ruched boned bodice
Vintage 1960's Pink Strapless Evening Gown Pink Chiffon Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Nashville, TN
Mike Benet, is just the piece for that special occasion. . The strapless neckline of the dress, is
Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver
Exquisite 1970s Lipstick Red Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 70s Goddess Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 1970s lipstick red MIKE BENET chiffon gown! Grecian Goddess style, with asymmetrical
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice. Soft blac...
VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train
By MIKE BENET
Located in San Francisco, CA
WORDS: BLUE AQUA CHIFFON maxi dress, back train, flowing dress, 1970 , Mike Benet, formal, gown, wedding
Glamorous C.1970 Mike Benet Brown Chiffon Pearl Beaded Goddess Dress
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in Atlanta, GA
This dress by Mike Benet Formals is full of old school glamour and beautiful design details. It is
1960s Mike Bennett Ivory Sequinned Evening Dress or Wedding Gown
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in London, GB
This is a superb mid 1960s sequinned gown labelled Mike Bennett Formals, a company founded in the
Mike Benet 1990s Vintage Holographic Mirrored Bodycon Sexy 90s Halter Dress
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s MIKE BENET holographic bodycon dress! Features all-over mirrors, that make for a
Blue and Green Floral Vintage Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress from the 1960s. In a stunning green fabric with blue floral pattern, the dress has elbow length sleeves, blue and green ribbon detail under the bust , and a sco...
Beautiful 1960s 60s Aqua Blue + Gold A - Line Babydoll Dress w/ Palliates
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful aqua blue 1960s A-Line dress! Sheer layer of chiffon, with gold embroidery throughout. Gold Palliates featured around bust, and at back waist. Looks stunning on! Great to ...
1990's Mike Benet Rainbow Sequin Silk Asymmetric Hourglass Versace-Like Gown
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This absolutely stunning late 1990's Mike Benet Formals rainbow sequin gown is in a class of it's
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...
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
$695
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Sexy Black Jersey Flare Leg Bell Bottom 70s Vintage Disco Halter Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
1990s Escada Cerulean Blue Flattering Ruched Jersey Criss Cross Back Vintage Top
By Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Flattering vintage 90s ESCADA cerulean blue jersey sleeveless criss-cross Cut-out back blouse! Beautiful vibrant blue color, and so many flattering details. Features a forgiving str...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Asymmetric Draped Corset Silk Dress Gown 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress has so much attention to details. Mu...
2009 Vintage Versace Crystal Embellished One Shoulder Pink Gown Italian 42 NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE DRESS Circa 2009 One-shoulder design, artfully hand embellished body with the best and biggest Swarovski crystals- ensure a stunning silhouette. Content: 100% silk IT S...
Beautiful 1950s Light Pink Silk Sequin Beaded Silk Rhinestone Jacket Cardigan
Located in San Diego, CA
Prettiest vintage 50s light pink silk sequined and beaded jacket cardigan. Features all over hand sewn sequins and beads. Dangling pink beads throughout, and at the hem, and sleeve c...
Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back. Beautiful mermaid silhoue...
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
$885Sale Price|31% Off
Todd Oldham Black Accented with Double-Chain Rhinestone Evening Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in New York, NY
Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...
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.