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Oscar De La Renta Strapless

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Strapless Corset Beaded Dress US 6
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Strapless Corset Beaded Dress US 6

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Strapless Corset Beaded Dress US 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Strapless Corset Beaded Dress USA size 6 100% Ramie - Ramie fabric is very strong and durable, light and breathable like cotton and linen.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

2008 Runway Oscar de la Renta Strapless Ruffle Tiered Dress
2008 Runway Oscar de la Renta Strapless Ruffle Tiered Dress

2008 Runway Oscar de la Renta Strapless Ruffle Tiered Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in London, GB

This playful, runway documented dress is by Oscar de la Renta, from the Pre Fall 2008 collection. The dress is constructed with a brightly printed silk, featuring red, pink, green, b...

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

1990s Oscar de La Renta Pastel Pink Strapless Classic Flare Mini Dress
1990s Oscar de La Renta Pastel Pink Strapless Classic Flare Mini Dress

1990s Oscar de La Renta Pastel Pink Strapless Classic Flare Mini Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 1990s Oscar de la Renta strapless mini dress is crafted in pastel pink with a classic flare silhouette.

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1990s American Mini Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress  New!
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress  New!

Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress
Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress

Located in Dallas, TX

Oscar de la Renta - Emerald Green Strapless Cocktail Dress Size: 2 Condition: Great condition Color: Emerald green Silhouette: Strapless cocktail Structure: Internal boning for supp...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12
Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12

Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Oscar de la Renta gown is strapless and dark navy blue velvet.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This chartreuse strapless gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection debuted on the runway.

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1980s American Ball Gowns

Oscar De La Renta F/W 2024 Red Silk Strapless Tunic Women's Top
Oscar De La Renta F/W 2024 Red Silk Strapless Tunic Women's Top

Oscar De La Renta F/W 2024 Red Silk Strapless Tunic Women's Top

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Oscar de la Renta red strapless top from the Fall/Winter 2024 collection exemplifies the house’s modern approach to eveningwear—architectural, powerful, and meticulously enginee...

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2010s American Blouses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk Strapless Pink Midi Dress w/ Belt Size 6
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk Strapless Pink Midi Dress w/ Belt Size 6

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk Strapless Pink Midi Dress w/ Belt Size 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Pink Strapless Midi Dress w/ Belt Size 6 Product details: Size 6 Featuring green leaves print detail Double rear zip and hook closure on the back Made in USA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta black silk textured strapless tie corset bustier midi dress
Oscar de la Renta black silk textured strapless tie corset bustier midi dress

Oscar de la Renta black silk textured strapless tie corset bustier midi dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI Vintage Vintage Oscar de la Renta from 2008 Extremely elegant beautiful black strapless bustier dress with a rolled pleated bust and self tie closure at centre front Drape...

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019 Runway gold sequin fringe strapless midi dress US8 L
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019 Runway gold sequin fringe strapless midi dress US8 L

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019 Runway gold sequin fringe strapless midi dress US8 L

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019 Runway black gold sequin fringe strapless midi dress US8 L Reference: CNPG/A00145 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: SS 2019 - Ru...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta 2011 Couture Red Strapless Silk Taffeta Ball Gown, Size 6
Oscar de la Renta 2011 Couture Red Strapless Silk Taffeta Ball Gown, Size 6

Oscar de la Renta 2011 Couture Red Strapless Silk Taffeta Ball Gown, Size 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Kingston, NY

Turn heads in this Oscar de la Renta couture strapless ball gown from the 2011 collection, exquisitely crafted in vibrant scarlet silk taffeta.

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Early 2000s Italian Ball Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Resort 2015 Neon Pink Silk Strapless Column Gown Emmy Awards
Oscar De La Renta Resort 2015 Neon Pink Silk Strapless Column Gown Emmy Awards

Oscar De La Renta Resort 2015 Neon Pink Silk Strapless Column Gown Emmy Awards

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

A study in modern Hollywood glamour, this strapless silk taffeta column gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2015 collection captures the designer’s signature balance of structure an...

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2010s American Evening Gowns

F/W 1989 Oscar de La Renta Runway Cranberry Silk Satin Ruched Strapless Gown
F/W 1989 Oscar de La Renta Runway Cranberry Silk Satin Ruched Strapless Gown

F/W 1989 Oscar de La Renta Runway Cranberry Silk Satin Ruched Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous cranberry Oscar de la Renta gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this incredible floor-length dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Linda Evan...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta S/S 2010 red strapless bustier silk dress ball gown XS - S
Oscar de la Renta S/S 2010 red strapless bustier silk dress ball gown XS - S

Oscar de la Renta S/S 2010 red strapless bustier silk dress ball gown XS - S

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE Oscar de la Renta S/S 2010 strapless red ball gown Features an inner boned corset with underwire cups - the corset zips up separately inside the dress to keep it f...

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2010s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta F/W06 strapless floral blue teal fit and flare dress gown XS
Oscar de la Renta F/W06 strapless floral blue teal fit and flare dress gown XS

Oscar de la Renta F/W06 strapless floral blue teal fit and flare dress gown XS

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI Vintage Oscar de la Renta Fall 2006 Strapless floral print gown in a blue toned teal with a sweetheart neckline Beautiful fit and flare cut that has gorgeous movement to i...

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Early 2000s Central American Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Summer Late Day Evening Party Dress
Oscar de la Renta Summer Late Day Evening Party Dress

Oscar de la Renta Summer Late Day Evening Party Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous Oscar de la Renta crisp white organza party pouf from the designer's runway collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Hi Fashion Red Carpet Ballgown
Oscar de la Renta Hi Fashion Red Carpet Ballgown

Oscar de la Renta Hi Fashion Red Carpet Ballgown

By Valentino, Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar de la Renta grand strapless ball gown with emphasis on high drama.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Museum Exhibit Hand Painted Floral Crepe de Chine Caftan 1980s
Oscar De La Renta Museum Exhibit Hand Painted Floral Crepe de Chine Caftan 1980s

Oscar De La Renta Museum Exhibit Hand Painted Floral Crepe de Chine Caftan 1980s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) for his S/S 1982 collection created a number of styles of bold vibrant uniquely handpainted crepe-de-chine caftans that helped define his five-decade fa...

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1980s American Caftans

Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10
Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10

Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Oscar de la Renta black taffeta dress is strapless with a drop waist and two bottom ruffles.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta F/W Black "Paint Strokes" Black Ball Gown, 2009
Oscar de la Renta F/W Black "Paint Strokes" Black Ball Gown, 2009

Oscar de la Renta F/W Black "Paint Strokes" Black Ball Gown, 2009

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown from the Fall '09 Ready to Wear collection is sure to make a statement at any wedding or red carpet event.

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

OSCAR DE LA RENTA PS24 black Gardenia Guipure lace top skirt dress set US0 XS
OSCAR DE LA RENTA PS24 black Gardenia Guipure lace top skirt dress set US0 XS

OSCAR DE LA RENTA PS24 black Gardenia Guipure lace top skirt dress set US0 XS

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OSCAR DE LA RENTA PS24 black Gardenia Guipure lace crop top midi skirt dress set US0 XS Reference: LNKO/A02658 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: Pre-Sp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Skirt Suits

Oscar De La Renta 2009 Runway Taffeta Silk Flower Print Corset Dress Gown US 6
Oscar De La Renta 2009 Runway Taffeta Silk Flower Print Corset Dress Gown US 6

Oscar De La Renta 2009 Runway Taffeta Silk Flower Print Corset Dress Gown US 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

Oscar De La Renta Flower Print Corset Strapless Maxi Dress Gown Resort 2009 Collection US size - 6 Crafted from luminous silk floral printed taffeta, this strapless dress structured ...

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta PF 2015 Floral Printed High-Low Corset Dress Gown US size 6
Oscar de la Renta PF 2015 Floral Printed High-Low Corset Dress Gown US size 6

Oscar de la Renta PF 2015 Floral Printed High-Low Corset Dress Gown US size 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

Oscar de la Renta Silk Floral Printed High-Low Dress Gown P/F 2015 Collection USA size - 6 Oscar de la Renta printed sateen mermaid gown with contrast reverse.

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2010s American Evening Dresses

NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10

NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

NWT Oscar de la Renta Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress Gown This Strapless Gown Embodies the Facets of Timeless Fashion and Grace Effortlessly.

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

Bergdorf Goodman Corseted Strapless Victor Costa Little Black Dress 1980s
Bergdorf Goodman Corseted Strapless Victor Costa Little Black Dress 1980s

Bergdorf Goodman Corseted Strapless Victor Costa Little Black Dress 1980s

By Victor Costa, Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Chicago, IL

Now 88 years old, Victor Costa (b.1935) became widely known by the 1980s in The States for perfecting affordable luxurious gowns that could be mistaken for one-of-a-kind flamboyant d...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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Unique Oscar de la Renta Strapless Floral Print Bubble Skirt Dress
Unique Oscar de la Renta Strapless Floral Print Bubble Skirt Dress

Unique Oscar de la Renta Strapless Floral Print Bubble Skirt Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Unique Oscar de la Renta Strapless Floral Print Bubble Skirt Silk Dress

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Printed Oscar De La Renta
Vintage Printed Oscar De La Renta

Vintage Printed Oscar De La Renta

Located in Aspen, CO

Vintage Oscar de la Renta strapless silk dress 1980's. - Bust 15" - Length of Body 30"

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21st Century and Contemporary American Informal Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Sequin Strapless Evening Gown
Oscar de la Renta Sequin Strapless Evening Gown

Oscar de la Renta Sequin Strapless Evening Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Henrico, VA

Hand sewn black and gold sequins with beading embellishment creating a floral cadence. Built in corset for formal slim fitting fit. This dress is great for creating a grand entrance ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Blk Taffeta Strapless Tiered Mini Dress
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Blk Taffeta Strapless Tiered Mini Dress

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Blk Taffeta Strapless Tiered Mini Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A sexy dress for any occasion. * It has a drop waist design with a detachable flower detail. * It's lightly boned on each side with a tiered, flirty hemline. * It's fully lined ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de La Renta Runway Linen Silk Embroidered Strapless Dress, Spring 2003
Oscar de La Renta Runway Linen Silk Embroidered Strapless Dress, Spring 2003

Oscar de La Renta Runway Linen Silk Embroidered Strapless Dress, Spring 2003

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Oscar De la Renta, Runway Spring 2003 linen and floral embroidered strapless dress, built in brasiere, side zip and fully lined in silk.

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Early 2000s American Day Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold and Silver Silk Pleated Strapless Gown
Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold and Silver Silk Pleated Strapless Gown

Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold and Silver Silk Pleated Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

An ancient Greek inspired goddess gown from late designer Oscar de la Renta 2012 S/S collection. Ruched and boned bodice with a gold and silver braid. Zip fastening at back. Fully l...

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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous Oscar de la Renta Gown
Gorgeous Oscar de la Renta Gown

Gorgeous Oscar de la Renta Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Layers and layers of tulle! The outside layer of this strapless gown features white lace ribbon with a contrasting black fabric center stitched all over. Lines of lace contour the bo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown
Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Strapless. Full-length. Accordion pleating detail throughout. Ruffle pleated trim around bust. Layred tiered pleating down skirt. Tulle inserts in between skirt layers. Hidden side z...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown
Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

This strapless, full length gown features an accordion pleating detail throughout. Ruffle pleated trim around bust. Layred tiered pleating down skirt. Tulle inserts in between skirt ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Mint Green Silk Paillette Ruched Strapless Gown SZ 6
Oscar de la Renta Mint Green Silk Paillette Ruched Strapless Gown SZ 6

Oscar de la Renta Mint Green Silk Paillette Ruched Strapless Gown SZ 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

This strapless, full length gown features a ruched body with a sweetheart neckline and keyhole detail under bust. Light padding on bust. Corset boning inside bust with zip closure an...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Bright Red Silk Strapless Long Gown SZ 10
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Bright Red Silk Strapless Long Gown SZ 10

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Bright Red Silk Strapless Long Gown SZ 10

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Be the 'lady in red' at your next event in this elegant, strapless gown. Constructed of light, ethereal silk. Tailored bodice features a built-in bustier with vertical boning and lig...

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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses

2013 Oscar de la Renta Dove-Grey Silk Strapless Bustier Tiered Tulle Gown w/Tags
2013 Oscar de la Renta Dove-Grey Silk Strapless Bustier Tiered Tulle Gown w/Tags

2013 Oscar de la Renta Dove-Grey Silk Strapless Bustier Tiered Tulle Gown w/Tags

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly magnificent, unworn with tags Oscar de la Renta dove-grey silk and tulle bustier strapless tiered ballgown dating back to his 2013 resort collection.

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2010s American Wedding Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Runway SS04 Fuchsia Tiered Petal Strapless Full Dress SZ 4
Oscar de la Renta Runway SS04 Fuchsia Tiered Petal Strapless Full Dress SZ 4

Oscar de la Renta Runway SS04 Fuchsia Tiered Petal Strapless Full Dress SZ 4

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

As seen on the Spring 2004 Runway Collection and Sarah Jessica Parker red carpet! Comes with sash, extra fabric, and petals This sold fuchsia, full strapless dress features a sweet...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta S15 Green Silk Sequined Eyelet High Low Strapless Gown SZ 2
Oscar de la Renta S15 Green Silk Sequined Eyelet High Low Strapless Gown SZ 2

Oscar de la Renta S15 Green Silk Sequined Eyelet High Low Strapless Gown SZ 2

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Silk Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a strapless bodice, boning, sequined eyelet detailing, a high-low hem, scalloped edges, and a center back zip closure.

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2010s American Ball Gowns

Oscar de La Renta 1960s Silver and Gold Metallic Gown
Oscar de La Renta 1960s Silver and Gold Metallic Gown

Oscar de La Renta 1960s Silver and Gold Metallic Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver and gold metallic lace. Strapless, with gold braid trim with matching, extra long wrap. Zips down front with snap. Fully lined with boned corset.

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1960s American Evening Gowns

2014 Floral & Plaid Taffeta Oscar de la Renta Evening Gown
2014 Floral & Plaid Taffeta Oscar de la Renta Evening Gown

2014 Floral & Plaid Taffeta Oscar de la Renta Evening Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Dallas, TX

Resort, 2014 runway collection. Stunning strapless evening gown in white with a black plaid pattern and adorned in multi color floral printed appliqués. The dress is dart fitted wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

2000s Oscar de la Renta Gown with Tiered Ruffled Chiffon Skirt
2000s Oscar de la Renta Gown with Tiered Ruffled Chiffon Skirt

2000s Oscar de la Renta Gown with Tiered Ruffled Chiffon Skirt

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sweet yet sexy strapless gown from the 2000s by Oscar de La Renta.

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

2005 Oscar de la Renta Runway Navy Sheer-Tulle Hourglass Feather Mermaid Gown
2005 Oscar de la Renta Runway Navy Sheer-Tulle Hourglass Feather Mermaid Gown

2005 Oscar de la Renta Runway Navy Sheer-Tulle Hourglass Feather Mermaid Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking creation from Oscar De La Renta himself is not only rare but so incredibly timeless.

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Early 2000s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Tulle & Velvet Glitter & Bow Embellished Gown SZ 8
Oscar de la Renta Black Tulle & Velvet Glitter & Bow Embellished Gown SZ 8

Oscar de la Renta Black Tulle & Velvet Glitter & Bow Embellished Gown SZ 8

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning evening gown featuring an allover clustered glitter embellishment, velvet trim with bows at the back, an elegant mermaid silhouette, ruching, a strapless bodice, and a cente...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Ball Gowns

Donna Karan Cotton Smocked Strapless Dress, 1990s
Donna Karan Cotton Smocked Strapless Dress, 1990s

Donna Karan Cotton Smocked Strapless Dress, 1990s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Strapless cream colored knee length casual summer dress. Gathered at the back/sides with elastic. Rolled hem. Could be dressed up with a pair of heeled sandals for a summer wedding g...

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1990s American Casual Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Gown
Oscar de la Renta Strapless Gown

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta, strapless, beaded and ruffled, "flamenco", style evening gown.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress
Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Austin, TX

Oscar de la Renta black silk strapless dress. Built in bustier, with crinoline on sides.

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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress
Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Austin, TX

Oscar de la Renta red silk strapless dress. Built in bustier. 33" bust, 27" waist, 35" length.

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Yellow & Black Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress
Yellow & Black Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress

Yellow & Black Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Yellow strapless cocktail dress by Oscar de la Renta. From the 2016 Resort collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Sequin Floral Embroidered Mini Dress Size US 6
Oscar de la Renta Strapless Sequin Floral Embroidered Mini Dress Size US 6

Oscar de la Renta Strapless Sequin Floral Embroidered Mini Dress Size US 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Brossard, QC

Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this dress features delicate floral appliqués and shimmering sequins that add a touch of glamour to any occasion. The asymmetric hemline...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage  Oscar De La Renta Lime Green and Black Velvet Stripe Strapless Gown
Vintage  Oscar De La Renta Lime Green and Black Velvet Stripe Strapless Gown

Vintage Oscar De La Renta Lime Green and Black Velvet Stripe Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious fabric and couture details with a sense of youth and fun - this is Oscar De La Renta's speciality! This late 80s or early 1990s vintage oscar de la renta strapless gown is...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black and White Polka Dot Strapless Dress - 8
Oscar de la Renta Black and White Polka Dot Strapless Dress - 8

Oscar de la Renta Black and White Polka Dot Strapless Dress - 8

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Oscar de la Renta strapless dress is a polka dot silk taffeta fabric.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Tangerine Red Silk Embroidery Gown
Oscar De La Renta Tangerine Red Silk Embroidery Gown

Oscar De La Renta Tangerine Red Silk Embroidery Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2015 Oscar De La Renta Strapless Tangerine Red Silk Peplum Gown with metallic silk embroidery.

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2010s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Dress - Black and Blue Tulle Bustier Cocktail
Oscar de la Renta Dress - Black and Blue Tulle Bustier Cocktail

Oscar de la Renta Dress - Black and Blue Tulle Bustier Cocktail

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oscar de la Renta strapless cocktail dress comes in black & blue diagonal striped gathered tulle over silk and features a strapless bustier bodice with a fit flair silhouette.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Yellow & Multicolor Strapless Dress
Oscar de la Renta Yellow & Multicolor Strapless Dress

Oscar de la Renta Yellow & Multicolor Strapless Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Yellow, white and green strapless floral print evening dress by Oscar de la Renta.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black 2009 Silk Strapless Dress
Oscar de la Renta Black 2009 Silk Strapless Dress

Oscar de la Renta Black 2009 Silk Strapless Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Black strapless silk ruffled tiered dress by Oscar de la Renta.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Oscar De la Renta White Eyelet Lace Strapless Gown
Oscar De la Renta White Eyelet Lace Strapless Gown

Oscar De la Renta White Eyelet Lace Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous Oscar De la Renta gown sold at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Gold  Beaded Embroidered Strapless Gown
Oscar de la Renta Gold  Beaded Embroidered Strapless Gown

Oscar de la Renta Gold Beaded Embroidered Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an exquisite evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is strapless and has a full skirt.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Oscar De La Renta polka dot Strapless Gown with Ruffles
Oscar De La Renta polka dot Strapless Gown with Ruffles

Oscar De La Renta polka dot Strapless Gown with Ruffles

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Oscar De La Renta Polka dot Silk strapless Gown cascading ruffles.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Cream, Green Silk Floral Strapless Gown
Oscar de la Renta Cream, Green Silk Floral Strapless Gown

Oscar de la Renta Cream, Green Silk Floral Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a charming evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is strapless with a fitted, smocked bodice with 2 big bows on the front and a back zipper.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Organza Strapless Cocktail Dress
Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Organza Strapless Cocktail Dress

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Organza Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta wonderfully detailed fully lined black silk organza strapless cocktail dress with optional removable large silk floral brooch.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta blue taffeta and black lace strapless dress
Oscar de la Renta blue taffeta and black lace strapless dress

Oscar de la Renta blue taffeta and black lace strapless dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Austin, TX

Oscar de la Renta blue taffeta and black lace strapless dress. 35" bust, 26" waist, 34" hips, 27" length.

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Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Strapless Bow Cocktail Dress, 2011
Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Strapless Bow Cocktail Dress, 2011

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Strapless Bow Cocktail Dress, 2011

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Oscar de la Renta Vintage Dress/ 80s Red Silk Strapless Gown

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By Oscar De La Renta

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Oscar de la Renta Beige Silk Strapless Gown w/ Beading, Sequins

By Oscar De La Renta

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Fall 2009 Oscar de la Renta Red and Black Strapless Cocktail Dress

Fall 2009 Oscar de la Renta Red and Black Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

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Time for a very pretty and unique Oscar de la Renta party/cocktail dress. Strapless with a sweetheart neckline and a fitted & boned bodice.

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By Oscar De La Renta

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By Oscar De La Renta

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By Oscar De La Renta

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2014 blue lace trim overlay strapless cocktail dress US4 S Reference: LACG/A00457 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: SS 2014 Material:...

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Oscar De La Renta Strapless For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary oscar de la renta strapless for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Brown and more. Finding the perfect oscar de la renta strapless 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. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Oscar De La Renta Strapless?

The price for a oscar de la renta strapless starts at $162 and tops out at $8,800, and on average, selling for $1,185.

Oscar De La Renta for sale on 1stDibs

The name Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with enduring originality in fashion, and his work deeply influenced other designers throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and gowns — which often feature ruffles, dazzling prints, vibrant colors and dramatic silhouettes — exude elegant sophistication and femininity, while his exquisite scarves and shoes rounded out his sought-after collections.

De la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic in 1932. He was the youngest of seven children, the rest of whom were girls. At the age of 18, he left home for Madrid and studied painting at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. A natural talent for illustration earned him an apprenticeship with the legendary Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.

In 1961, de la Renta visited Paris, where he was hired as a couture assistant at Lanvin. Less than two years later, he moved to New York City. He designed a ready-to-wear collection for Elizabeth Arden and partnered with Jane Derby. He also began designing dresses for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. When Derby died in 1965, the label was named after de la Renta (he took full control in the 1970s). Shortly after, he married an editor-in-chief of French Vogue, Françoise de Langlade, whose own career in fashion began at Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashion house.

De la Renta served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 1973–76, and again from 1986–88. In 1981, the tradition of de la Renta dressing First Ladies continued. He quickly became one of Nancy Reagan’s favorite designers (as well as her lifelong friend).

De la Renta expanded his clothing lines throughout the 1990s but kept true to his feminine, polished style. He also continued to design for the First Ladies of the United States, and his pieces were worn by both Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. At Balmain, de la Renta was the first Dominican to design for a French couture house.

Over the course of his career, de la Renta earned the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Coty Award and the Fragrance Foundation’s Perennial Success Award. He passed away in 2014.

In 2015, the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Fashion + Film showcased more than 80 of de la Renta's gowns at its inaugural exhibit.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Oscar de la Renta suits, blouses, accessories and handbags.

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.