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Old Hollywood Dress

1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress

1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the

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1940s American Informal Dresses

Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown
Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown

Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

neckline and high neckline snap closure. Gown designed with the 30's inspiration of opulent Old Hollywood

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown

Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown

By Valentino, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

distinction. Dress design reminiscent of old Hollywood and one could visualize one of the major actresses of

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Marc Bouwer Old Hollywood Glam Black Evening Gown, 2000s
Marc Bouwer Old Hollywood Glam Black Evening Gown, 2000s

Marc Bouwer Old Hollywood Glam Black Evening Gown, 2000s

By Marc Bouwer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of red carpet sirens since the early 2000's. This gown encapsulates an era of Old Hollywood glamour

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress
1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress

1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dress lined in acetate. Measurement Bust: Waist

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1940s European Cocktail Dresses

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay

By Irene Lentz

Located in San Fransisco, CA

structure and softness, this gown is a true example of Old Hollywood style. Dress best fits a size 2. Its

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Alberta Ferretti red gown
Alberta Ferretti red gown

Alberta Ferretti red gown

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Alberta Ferretti red gown

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in New York, NY

Old Hollywood Glamour, this dress is everything you think of when you hear that expression

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2010s Evening Gowns

Showstopping 1950's Nan Duskin Black and White Organza and Lace Gown
Showstopping 1950's Nan Duskin Black and White Organza and Lace Gown

Showstopping 1950's Nan Duskin Black and White Organza and Lace Gown

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

certainly the embodiment of old Hollywood glamour! We believe this dress could potentially be a Helen Rose

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Old Hollywood Silver Lamé Gown
1930s Old Hollywood Silver Lamé Gown

1930s Old Hollywood Silver Lamé Gown

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous gown in a fantastic rare colour and condition for these old lamés. ruched down the front

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1930s Evening Gowns

1930s Old Hollywood Glamour Gold Satin Gown with Belt
1930s Old Hollywood Glamour Gold Satin Gown with Belt

1930s Old Hollywood Glamour Gold Satin Gown with Belt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant 1930s Old Hollywood Glamour Gold Satin Gown with Belt. Gown have some tiny holes ( see

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1930s American Evening Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE OLD HOLLYWOOD 30's STYLE GOWN
THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE OLD HOLLYWOOD 30's STYLE GOWN

THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE OLD HOLLYWOOD 30's STYLE GOWN

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

neckline and high neckline snap closure. Gown designed with the 30's inspiration of opulent Old Hollywood

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior by Galliano Old Hollywood Black Knot Gown with Rhinestones
Christian Dior by Galliano Old Hollywood Black Knot Gown with Rhinestones

Christian Dior by Galliano Old Hollywood Black Knot Gown with Rhinestones

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We are excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior black silk bias-cut evening gown featuring a 1930s style silhouette, dramatic gathers at the waist, rhinestone crystals and black bea...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown

Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

distinction. Dress design reminiscent of old Hollywood and one could visualize one of the major actresses of

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Glamorous Taupe and Gold Lamé Evening Dress, circa 1980
Glamorous Taupe and Gold Lamé Evening Dress, circa 1980

Glamorous Taupe and Gold Lamé Evening Dress, circa 1980

Located in Atlanta, GA

taupe brown gold lamé fabric reminiscent of the glamorous 1930's and 1940's old Hollywood looks. The

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1980s American Evening Dresses

2000's Versace Old Hollywood Pin-Up Glamour Black Satin Sheer Dress Gown
2000's Versace Old Hollywood Pin-Up Glamour Black Satin Sheer Dress Gown

2000's Versace Old Hollywood Pin-Up Glamour Black Satin Sheer Dress Gown

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 2000's Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws COUNTRY MADE: Italy FABRIC: Silk blend SIZE: 38 MEASUREMENTS; provided as ...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

2000's Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace Old Hollywood 1940s Style Pin-Up Gown Dress
2000's Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace Old Hollywood 1940s Style Pin-Up Gown Dress

2000's Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace Old Hollywood 1940s Style Pin-Up Gown Dress

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 2000's Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- faint minor marks, please see last photos FABRIC: Silk/Nylon/Cotton/Spandex COUNTRY M...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

F/W 2006 Chanel Old Hollywood 40's Style Sheer Black Silk L/S Gown Dress
F/W 2006 Chanel Old Hollywood 40's Style Sheer Black Silk L/S Gown Dress

F/W 2006 Chanel Old Hollywood 40's Style Sheer Black Silk L/S Gown Dress

By Chanel

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: F/W 2006 Chanel Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Fair- 1 very tiny pin hole in right sleeve and light wear to end of hem, please see last ph...

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

NWT F/W 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Old Hollywood Plunging Gown Dress
NWT F/W 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Old Hollywood Plunging Gown Dress

NWT F/W 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Old Hollywood Plunging Gown Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: F/W 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New with tags FABRIC: Silk COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 38 MEASUREMENTS; provided ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

2000s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace 1940s Old Hollywood Pin-Up Gown Dress S/M
2000s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace 1940s Old Hollywood Pin-Up Gown Dress S/M

2000s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace 1940s Old Hollywood Pin-Up Gown Dress S/M

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 2000's Versace CONDITION: Good- It is actually unworn but has a faint imperfection due to handling. Please see last photo. FABRIC: Silk COUNTRY: Italy SIZE: 46- runs...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Old Hollywood Silk Black & White Dress Robe
2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Old Hollywood Silk Black & White Dress Robe

2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Old Hollywood Silk Black & White Dress Robe

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws! FABRIC: Silk COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: I-44 MEASU...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990’s Dior Gilded Old Hollywood Metallic Lace Evening Gown NEW/OLD
1990’s Dior Gilded Old Hollywood Metallic Lace Evening Gown NEW/OLD

1990’s Dior Gilded Old Hollywood Metallic Lace Evening Gown NEW/OLD

By John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous rose-colored silk gown from Christian Dior is cut on the bias with a metallic gold lace overlay. Inspired by the glamorous 1930’s, the lace of the gown is finely woven in a ...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Ivory Satin 1940s Style Old Hollywood Robe Dress, 1970s
Christian Dior Ivory Satin 1940s Style Old Hollywood Robe Dress, 1970s

Christian Dior Ivory Satin 1940s Style Old Hollywood Robe Dress, 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 1970's Christian Dior CONDITION: Good- No flaws! FABRIC: polyester satin COUNTRY: US SIZE: None- wrap style so will fit several sizes MEASUREMENTS; provided as a cour...

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1970s American Petticoats

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Alford, MA

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By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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Old Hollywood Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary old hollywood dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Silver and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect old hollywood dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Donatella Versace and John Galliano for Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding an old hollywood dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is an Old Hollywood Dress?

The price for an old hollywood dress starts at $588 and tops out at $16,800, and on average, selling for $4,150.

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 Old Hollywood Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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