Red and pale pink cotton cocktail dress Pascal Humbert
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and pale pink cotton cocktail dress. Zip in the middle back. Buttons covered with fabric and buttonhole. Rayon lining. NEW Size 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
Red and pale pink cotton cocktail dress Pascal Humbert
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and pale pink cotton cocktail dress. Zip in the middle back. Buttons covered with fabric and buttonhole. Rayon lining. NEW Size 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
$350Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4-6
The Prettiest Shocking Pink 100% Italian Silk Dress with Flared Skirt
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shock them wearing a Shocking Pink Silk timeless dress from the Taroni silks the illustrious mill in Como. A lovely scoop neckline for summer days and nights. The skirt fullness of t...
Asymmetrical red silky cocktail dress Lillie Rubin
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical red silky cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the top lay is probably in silk chiffon or polyester chiffon and the underlay in satin. Biais. SIZE S
Red wool and silk dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red wool and silk dress. Silk lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38/ M
Pink sleeveless cocktail dress with burgundy satin ruffle ALEXANDER McQUEEN
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink sleeveless cocktail dress with burgundy satin ruffle . Main fabric composition: 63% wool, 25% silk, 12% nylon. Satin composition: 60% cotton, 40% silk. Zip and hook&eye closure ...
Vintage Pauline Trigere Red Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Pauline Trigère Red Dress is a true testament to the elegant and refined craftsmanship of one of the 20th century's most influential fashion designers. Pauline Trigère, ...
1980s Gianfranco Ferre Red Cocktail Dress With Pink Fan Detail
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
This arresting 1980s crimson silk cocktail dress by Gianfranco Ferre is of excellent quality and features a show-stopping design. The piece combines stylish simplicity with flamboyan...
Red sleeveless jersey top-stitched cocktail dress Ferré NEW
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red sleeveless jersey top-stitched cocktail dress. NEW wit tag. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) 8 (Us)
Red satin cocktail dress ESCADA
By Escada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red satin cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 59% acetate, 39% cotton, 2% elastane. Lining composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the left side + hook&ey...
Red crepe cocktail dress UNGARO PARALLELE
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red crepe cocktail dress. Rayon lining. Pocket on both side. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. The shoulder strap are detachable on the back with button and buttonhole. S...
Red silk sleeveless cocktail dress with sunray pleats Miu Miu
By Miu Miu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk sleeveless cocktail dress with sunray pleats. Invisible zip on the left side. Belt in the same fabric with hook&eye closure ( we shoot it on the wrong side on our picture, t...
Pink damask bustier cocktail dress Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink damask bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Double-zip in the middle back, one to close the bustier undernieth, the other one to close the dress. Bow in the middle back. Tulle pettic...
Vintage Pichat Chaleard Rasberry Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Pichat Chaleard ( Paris and Lyon) . The dress is a pretty raspberry colour with sparkle effect. It is fully lined, with a v back line and ribbon ti...
Red satin cocktail dress VICTOR COSTA
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red satin cocktail dress with jewelery button and buttonhole on the middle front and on the cuffs. Main fabric composition: 35% silk, 65% rayon. Pocket on both side ( not under the f...
TED HEYMAN Red Silk Cocktail Dress with Lace Trim Size 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ted Heyman 'Zang Tou' design is composed of a red silk with scalloped lace trim. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition, hardly worn. **Please ...
Vintage Bright Pink Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress in a wonderful pink raw silk. This dress was made for Harrods. It has a deep boat neckline, a pretty tired skirt with 5 tiers, and large silk bow at the front....
Luisa Spagnoli Vintage Red Dress
By Luisa Spagnoli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage dress signed Luisa Spagnoli, red color background and small blue pois. The dress Luisa Spagnoli is 80s style, has a "V" neckline, three-quarter sleeves with applica...
Valentino New Vintage Silk Halter Gown with Waist Cut outs & Train 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...
New 1950s Suzy Perette Vintage 50s Black Velvet ' Wet Look ' Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
BRAND NEW (Never Worn) VINTAGE!!! Chic 1950s Suzy Perrette black silk velvet cocktail dress! Brand New deadstock vintage dress! Skirt features soft black silk velvet, with built i...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wrap dress with raised neckline
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic, black wrap style dress with raised neckline designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the late 1990's. Label a French size 36. Approximate measurements: bust 34", waist 28-2...
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
By Will Steinman
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
Pale yellow evening dress with tulle, beads and sequin inset Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow evening dress with tulle, beads and sequin inset. No fabric tag composition but probably rayon. Longer in the back than in the front ( front lenght: 170 cm and back leng...
$519
Size: 38 (German Vintage Size)
Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
1970S Ivory Silk Jersey Gown With Crystal & Pearl Beading
Located in New York, NY
1970S Ivory Silk Jersey Gown With Crystal & Pearl Beading
$450
Size: none; comparable to size small
Yellow Polynesian Print Tulip Skirt Swimsuit Play Suit Beach Romper – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Suitable for swim, beach or resort, this beautifully textured play suit features a feminine tulip skirt with elasticized bloomers beneath à la Claire McCardell. A print juicy enough...
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
F/W 1989 Oscar de La Renta Runway Cranberry Silk Satin Ruched Strapless Gown US6
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...
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.
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