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Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides
Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides

Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Studio City, CA

that are open at the sides. There is interior boning at the bodice, a hidden side zipper and pads at

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical jersey dress with open sides
COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical jersey dress with open sides

COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical jersey dress with open sides

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

. Open sides at bodice. Slash pockets at hips. Made of 100% cotton mid weight jersey. Color is black

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1980s French Day Dresses

early ISSEY MIYAKE ink blue cotton dress with open sides
early ISSEY MIYAKE ink blue cotton dress with open sides

early ISSEY MIYAKE ink blue cotton dress with open sides

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unique and super sexy draped front dress with open sides. Soft inky blue color. Made of washed

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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back Céline
Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back Céline

Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back Céline

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Anthracite knit dress open on the side and longer on the back. Knit composition: 45% wool, 24

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2010s French Day Dresses

New ETRO Runway Printed Side Cutout Open Back Gown 40 - 4
New ETRO Runway Printed Side Cutout Open Back Gown 40 - 4

New ETRO Runway Printed Side Cutout Open Back Gown 40 - 4

By Etro

Located in Montgomery, TX

New ETRO Print Halter Side Cut Out Dress Gown Italian size 40 – US 4 Colors – Black, Green, Mustard

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Morphew Collection Kaftan Made from 1920s Lamé Tunic Dress
Morphew Collection Kaftan Made from 1920s Lamé Tunic Dress

Morphew Collection Kaftan Made from 1920s Lamé Tunic Dress

Located in New York, NY

Open on both sides this dress is pleated at the waist with a corded belt to tie. Made from two lamé

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress
1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress

1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress

By Chloé

Located in Toronto, Ontario

piece is a open side, sleeveless black silk tabard dress with matching pewter beaded trim. All three

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress
1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress

1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

straight in a classic chemise. The lower side has a curved open drape at the side. The dress has been

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1920s American Chemises

Versace
Versace

Versace

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Size: 2-4

Versace

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black open weave jersey dress with side cut out and brushed yarn detailing across bodice. c.1990's

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1990's ISSEY MIYAKE metallic silver blue dress with open sides
1990's ISSEY MIYAKE metallic silver blue dress with open sides

1990's ISSEY MIYAKE metallic silver blue dress with open sides

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Unique, metallic-blue dress with flared open sides from Issey Miyake dating to the 1990's. Labeled

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1990s Japanese Day Dresses

New ETRO PRINTED SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK GOWN
New ETRO PRINTED SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK GOWN

New ETRO PRINTED SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK GOWN

Located in Montgomery, TX

NEW ETRO PRINTED HALTER GOWN SIDE CUTOUTS OPEN BACK ITALIAN SIZE 40 – US 4 COLORS – BLACK

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

New ETRO RUNWAY SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK PRINTED GOWN
New ETRO RUNWAY SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK PRINTED GOWN

New ETRO RUNWAY SIDE CUTOUT OPEN BACK PRINTED GOWN

By Etro

Located in Montgomery, TX

New ETRO PRINTED SIDE CUTOUT GOWN ITALIAN SIZES 40 - US 4 and 44 – US 8 COLOR – DIFFERENT

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1990's Givenchy Haute Couture Midnight Blue Cocktail Dress
1990's Givenchy Haute Couture Midnight Blue Cocktail Dress

1990's Givenchy Haute Couture Midnight Blue Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1990's Givenchy Haute Couture midnight blue strapless cocktail dress. Open sides reveal silk

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1990s Day Dresses

1960’s Pierre Cardin Purple and Deep Navy Wool Space Age Mod Dress
1960’s Pierre Cardin Purple and Deep Navy Wool Space Age Mod Dress

1960’s Pierre Cardin Purple and Deep Navy Wool Space Age Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in North Hollywood, CA

details at hip. Thick wool shift dress with open side paneling and back zip enclosure. Moderately stretchy

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1960s Day Dresses

c.1920 Black Velvet & Rhinestone Evening Gown
c.1920 Black Velvet & Rhinestone Evening Gown

c.1920 Black Velvet & Rhinestone Evening Gown

Located in Dallas, TX

down the left side and the back panel open down the right side. The dress is lined in white silk. The

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses

1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan
1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan

1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan

By Halston

Located in North Hollywood, CA

dress with open sides and handkerchief hem long sleeves. In good vintage condition with minor snags

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Comme des Gracons AD1980 Distressed Satin Box Pleated Dress
Comme des Gracons AD1980 Distressed Satin Box Pleated Dress

Comme des Gracons AD1980 Distressed Satin Box Pleated Dress

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Bath, GB

Comme des Garcons AD1980 Collection Front Open Panel Dress Right hand side panel tucks in to

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1980s Japanese Informal Dresses

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT 2pc. jacket & dress set
1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT 2pc. jacket & dress set

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT 2pc. jacket & dress set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Newport Beach, CA

-style neckline, with oversized buttons at front sides. The dress opens up at the wearer's left front

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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Black Wool Size Small 70s Wrap Maxi Skirt YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Black Wool Size Small 70s Wrap Maxi Skirt YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Black Wool Size Small 70s Wrap Maxi Skirt YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic, yet classic vintage late 70s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche black wool wrap maxi skirt! Features an interior button with hook-and-eye closure. POCKETS at each side of the waist...

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1970s French Wrap Skirts

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...

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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress
A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress

A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Sheffield, GB

Autumn / Winter 2004 Vivienne Westwood dress crafted from a stretchy black jersey, featuring long sleeves, scooped neckline and midi length hem. The Cut features a superbly flatterin...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses

Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress

Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...

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1960s American Shift Dresses

White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri

White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

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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2010s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...

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1930s Evening Gowns

GUCCI TOM FORD 1998 Vintage black wool minimalist oversized belted coat IT38
GUCCI TOM FORD 1998 Vintage black wool minimalist oversized belted coat IT38

GUCCI TOM FORD 1998 Vintage black wool minimalist oversized belted coat IT38

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI TOM FORD 1998 Vintage black wool minimalist oversized belted coat IT38 Reference: ANWU/A00739 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: 1998 Material: Wool Color: Black Patte...

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1990s Italian Coats

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

By Narciso Rodriguez

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...

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2010s Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler Archival Runway Jacket FW 1996 Les Amazones  Sculptural Sexy
Thierry Mugler Archival Runway Jacket FW 1996 Les Amazones  Sculptural Sexy

Thierry Mugler Archival Runway Jacket FW 1996 Les Amazones Sculptural Sexy

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Power. Precision. Seduction. Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Les Amazones jacket is the ultimate sartorial weapon - crafted not just to be worn, but to command. This architectural ...

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1990s French Jackets

Vintage Judith Leiber Red & Gold Obi Silk Convertible Clutch Bag
Vintage Judith Leiber Red & Gold Obi Silk Convertible Clutch Bag

Vintage Judith Leiber Red & Gold Obi Silk Convertible Clutch Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A regal creation from the legendary Judith Leiber, this vintage evening bag is crafted from exquisite Japanese obi silk—an opulent textile traditionally used in ceremonial kimonos. ...

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1990s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Wool Crepe Suit, Fall Winter 1999 Maori Collection.
John Galliano Wool Crepe Suit, Fall Winter 1999 Maori Collection.

John Galliano Wool Crepe Suit, Fall Winter 1999 Maori Collection.

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

Elegant John Galliano textured weave black wool crepe dinner suit, Fall-Winter 1999 Maori collection. The asymmetrical cut jacket drapes into a self fabric "scarf" which nips in wais...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pearled dress 1920s
Pearled dress 1920s

Pearled dress 1920s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Vintage dress from the 1920s made of black tulle and embroidered with pearls and sequins. Black slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Good conditio...

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1920s French Evening Dresses

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Open Side Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of open side dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black open side dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Open side dresses designed by Etro, Issey Miyake and Azzedine Alaïa — 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 Open Side Dresses?

On average, open side dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,400, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,800 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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