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1980's LORIS AZZARO black ruched off the shoulder dress
1980's LORIS AZZARO black ruched off the shoulder dress

1980's LORIS AZZARO black ruched off the shoulder dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Fransisco, CA

silk with his signature glamorous touch. The dress is cut with an off-the-shoulder neckline and softly

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Herve Leger Candice Lip Stick Red Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress XS
Herve Leger Candice Lip Stick Red Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress XS

Herve Leger Candice Lip Stick Red Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress XS

By Herve Léger, Herve Leger by Max Azria

Located in Chicago, IL

Herve Leger "Candice" Lip Stick Red Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress XS. Tags attached

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Evening Dresses

Anthony Vaccarello Runway off-the-shoulder Dress, SS 2014
Anthony Vaccarello Runway off-the-shoulder Dress, SS 2014

Anthony Vaccarello Runway off-the-shoulder Dress, SS 2014

By Anthony Vaccarello

Located in New York, NY

Anthony Vaccarello runway off-the-shoulder mini dress with assimetric hem. Season: Spring-Summer

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Off-Shoulder Dress Sz.US6/M
Oscar de la Renta Black Off-Shoulder Dress Sz.US6/M

Oscar de la Renta Black Off-Shoulder Dress Sz.US6/M

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Krakow, PL

Oscar de la Renta Black Off-Shoulder Dress with Full Skirt Sz.US6 / M Very Good Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1990s Scaasi Boutique Navy Silk Off the Shoulder Dress with Belt
1990s Scaasi Boutique Navy Silk Off the Shoulder Dress with Belt

1990s Scaasi Boutique Navy Silk Off the Shoulder Dress with Belt

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in London, GB

This elegant 1990s evening dress is by Arnold Scaasi. Arnold Isaacs, known as Arnold Scaasi, was a

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

PRADA 2017 black virgin wool off shoulder minimalist coat dress IT40 S
PRADA 2017 black virgin wool off shoulder minimalist coat dress IT40 S

PRADA 2017 black virgin wool off shoulder minimalist coat dress IT40 S

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PRADA 2017 black virgin wool off shoulder minimalist coat dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/F00560 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO white cotton multi knit lace off shoulder silk lined playsuit XS
VALENTINO white cotton multi knit lace off shoulder silk lined playsuit XS

VALENTINO white cotton multi knit lace off shoulder silk lined playsuit XS

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO white cotton multi knit lace off shoulder silk lined playsuit XS Reference: GEGG/A00110

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO Garden illustration print silk off shoulder lace up dress IT40 S
VALENTINO Garden illustration print silk off shoulder lace up dress IT40 S

VALENTINO Garden illustration print silk off shoulder lace up dress IT40 S

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO Garden illustration print silk off shoulder lace up dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/B01216

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA black pink floral jacquard off shoulder corsetted dress IT36 XXS
DOLCE GABBANA black pink floral jacquard off shoulder corsetted dress IT36 XXS

DOLCE GABBANA black pink floral jacquard off shoulder corsetted dress IT36 XXS

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA black pink floral jacquard off shoulder corsetted dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 sheer yoke ruffle off shoulder flute skirt dress US6 S
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 sheer yoke ruffle off shoulder flute skirt dress US6 S

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 sheer yoke ruffle off shoulder flute skirt dress US6 S

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 sheer yoke ruffle off shoulder flute skirt dress US6 S Reference: KEDG

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1986 Yves Saint Laurent off shoulder blue silk organza, with ruffles and sequins cocktail dress

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1980s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

Dion Lee Contemporary Off The Shoulder Taffeta Mini Dress, Size UK6
Dion Lee Contemporary Off The Shoulder Taffeta Mini Dress, Size UK6

Dion Lee Contemporary Off The Shoulder Taffeta Mini Dress, Size UK6

By Dion Lee

Located in London, GB

Modern minimalist Dion Lee off the shoulder taffeta mini dress. Bought for £850 and worn once. Has

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2010s French Mini Dress

Sies Marjan Off Shoulder Dress Size 4 Jolene Pink Tie Dye Glitter Ruching
Sies Marjan Off Shoulder Dress Size 4 Jolene Pink Tie Dye Glitter Ruching

Sies Marjan Off Shoulder Dress Size 4 Jolene Pink Tie Dye Glitter Ruching

Located in Miami, FL

- Glitter tie dye exterior - Tagged size 4 - Made of 80% polyamide 20% nylon Condition: The dress is in overall decent condition with no major imperfections, the branded neck ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Helen Morley Off the Shoulder Navy Blue Evening Gown
Helen Morley Off the Shoulder Navy Blue Evening Gown

Helen Morley Off the Shoulder Navy Blue Evening Gown

Located in Henrico, VA

Helen Morley Navy Blue Off the Shoulder Evening Gown, Guipure Fitted Bodice and Long Sleeves, A

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Louis Feraud Dramatic Off-the-Shoulder Black Gown
Louis Feraud Dramatic Off-the-Shoulder Black Gown

Louis Feraud Dramatic Off-the-Shoulder Black Gown

By Louis Feraud

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a dramatic off-the shoulder, black gown with an asymmetrical hemline and side zipper for

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Norma Kamali Red Jersey Off-Shoulder Fishtail Gown L
Norma Kamali Red Jersey Off-Shoulder Fishtail Gown L

Norma Kamali Red Jersey Off-Shoulder Fishtail Gown L

By Norma Kamali

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

For all evening soirée and high affair parties a gown like this makes sure you look the best of all

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

BILL BLASS Black and White Off the Shoulder Gown
BILL BLASS Black and White Off the Shoulder Gown

BILL BLASS Black and White Off the Shoulder Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated gown from designer BILL BLASS, this dress is sticking and yet simple. The body is

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Late 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s John Anthony Brown Sequined Off-Shoulder Evening Dress
1980s John Anthony Brown Sequined Off-Shoulder Evening Dress

1980s John Anthony Brown Sequined Off-Shoulder Evening Dress

By John Anthony

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great New Years Eve dress! An off the shoulder, short cocktail look fully completely covered in

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1995 Gianni Versace Couture Documented Runway Chartreuse Silk Off-Shoulder Gown
1995 Gianni Versace Couture Documented Runway Chartreuse Silk Off-Shoulder Gown

1995 Gianni Versace Couture Documented Runway Chartreuse Silk Off-Shoulder Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A well documented and highly coveted Gianni Versace chartreuse green off-shoulder hourglass gown

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Off Shoulder Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of off shoulder evening gowns available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black off shoulder evening gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige 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 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Off shoulder evening gowns designed by Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and Arnold Scaasi — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Off Shoulder Evening Gowns?

Prices for off shoulder evening gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $162 and can go as high as $43,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,200.

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 Off Shoulder Evening Gowns
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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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