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Poet Dresses

NWT F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Sheer Black Chiffon Poets Dress
NWT F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Sheer Black Chiffon Poets Dress

NWT F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Sheer Black Chiffon Poets Dress

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Yves Saint Laurent black sheer chiffon poet dress from Fall/Winter 2002, designed by Tom Ford

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Black Lace Poet's Dress
F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Black Lace Poet's Dress

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Black Lace Poet's Dress

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a gorgeous black lace Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Tom Ford. From

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Sheer Poet Sleeve Ribbon Dress
F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Sheer Poet Sleeve Ribbon Dress

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Sheer Poet Sleeve Ribbon Dress

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a gorgeous black sheer poet sleeve Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Tom

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Silk Jacquard Logo Poet Blouse/Tunic
Valentino Silk Jacquard Logo Poet Blouse/Tunic

Valentino Silk Jacquard Logo Poet Blouse/Tunic

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Salmon-peach Valentino silk jacquard logo tunic/blouse with self sash/tie. Poet style shirt

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1970s Italian Mini Dresses

GIVENCHY Couture Blue Velvet Off Shoulder Gown with Sheer Chiffon Poet Sleeves
GIVENCHY Couture Blue Velvet Off Shoulder Gown with Sheer Chiffon Poet Sleeves

GIVENCHY Couture Blue Velvet Off Shoulder Gown with Sheer Chiffon Poet Sleeves

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an amazing blue velvet gown by Givenchy, from the 1980's. The gown has an off the shoulder neckline, chiffon lined bodice, sheer blouson sleeves, a taffeta under skirt and a ...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1970s Ted Lapidus Muslin Hooded Swiss-Dot Dress
1970s Ted Lapidus Muslin Hooded Swiss-Dot Dress

1970s Ted Lapidus Muslin Hooded Swiss-Dot Dress

By Ted Lapidus Boutique

Located in London, GB

reaches to the floor. The dress features romantic, poet style, three-quarter length sleeves. To give

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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1970s Zandra Rhodes Cactus Print Poet Shirt Dress
1970s Zandra Rhodes Cactus Print Poet Shirt Dress

1970s Zandra Rhodes Cactus Print Poet Shirt Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Zandra Rhodes pink rayon shirt dress featuring a romantic, oversized pleated and lace-up

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1970s English Day Dresses

Chanel Cream Silk Poet Sleeved Tunic Dress With Structured Ruffle Front
Chanel Cream Silk Poet Sleeved Tunic Dress With Structured Ruffle Front

Chanel Cream Silk Poet Sleeved Tunic Dress With Structured Ruffle Front

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredible Chanel cream silk blouse with banded collar and extravagant multi-layered poet-style

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Metallic Beaded Silk Dress with Poet Sleeves
Vintage Metallic Beaded Silk Dress with Poet Sleeves

Vintage Metallic Beaded Silk Dress with Poet Sleeves

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous black silk dress with heavy 1920's-inspired metallic gold, black, and silver. Heavily

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Alice Pollock 1970 moss crepe striped mauve and black evening dress
Alice Pollock 1970 moss crepe striped mauve and black evening dress

Alice Pollock 1970 moss crepe striped mauve and black evening dress

By Alice Pollock

Located in London, GB

Alice Pollock 1970 moss crepe striped mauve and black evening dress - billowing poet sleeves

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ossie Clark red moss crepe and satin keyhole maxi dress, c. 1970-1973
Ossie Clark red moss crepe and satin keyhole maxi dress, c. 1970-1973

Ossie Clark red moss crepe and satin keyhole maxi dress, c. 1970-1973

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

Ossie Clark red moss crepe and satin keyhole maxi dress - drawstring fastening - poet sleeves

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Semi Sheer Black Lace Poet Dress
F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Semi Sheer Black Lace Poet Dress

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Semi Sheer Black Lace Poet Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This gorgeous black lace dress from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford, is from

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Estevez Floral Maxi Dress Poet Sleeves - Vintage 1970s
Estevez Floral Maxi Dress Poet Sleeves - Vintage 1970s

Estevez Floral Maxi Dress Poet Sleeves - Vintage 1970s

By Luis Estévez, Estevez

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Estevez Pink Floral Maxi Dress. Velvet Pink Belt with Bow/ chiffon Bodice. Poet Sleeves

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Valentino Silk Jacquard Logo Poet Blouse/Tunic
Valentino Silk Jacquard Logo Poet Blouse/Tunic

Valentino Silk Jacquard Logo Poet Blouse/Tunic

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Black Valentino silk jacquard logo tunic/blouse with self sash/tie. Poet style shirt with

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1970s Italian Mini Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black silk poet blouse and maxi skirt, fw 2001
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black silk poet blouse and maxi skirt, fw 2001

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black silk poet blouse and maxi skirt, fw 2001

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

▪ Yves Saint Laurent black silk poet blouse and maxi skirt set ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ 100% Silk

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

LEONARD Paris Vintage Leopard Silk Jersey Poet Sleeve Dress
LEONARD Paris Vintage Leopard Silk Jersey Poet Sleeve Dress

LEONARD Paris Vintage Leopard Silk Jersey Poet Sleeve Dress

By Leonard

Located in Cloverdale, CA

/> The body of the dress is classic Leonard Silk Jersey, and the poet sleeves are silk chiffon, all in a

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1980s French Day Dresses

YSL Rive Guache 1976 Ruffled Poet Sleeve Peasant Dress
YSL Rive Guache 1976 Ruffled Poet Sleeve Peasant Dress

YSL Rive Guache 1976 Ruffled Poet Sleeve Peasant Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Cloverdale, CA

The original Hippy Chic, YSL Peasant collection paisley dress, circa 1976. This is so romantic

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1970s French Day Dresses

Hanae Mori Sheer Silk Poet Sleeve Butterfly Dress
Hanae Mori Sheer Silk Poet Sleeve Butterfly Dress

Hanae Mori Sheer Silk Poet Sleeve Butterfly Dress

By Hanae Mori

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Hanae Mori Sheer Silk Poet Sleeve Butterfly Dress. This has poet sleeves and smocking around the

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1960s Japanese Kaftans

Cynthia Rose Leopard Print Satin Wrap Dress With Poet Sleeves
Cynthia Rose Leopard Print Satin Wrap Dress With Poet Sleeves

Cynthia Rose Leopard Print Satin Wrap Dress With Poet Sleeves

Located in Palm Beach, FL

, voluminous tie, and sheer chiffon poet sleeves with three-button satin cuffs. Cut on the bias, dress is

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Ossie Clark romantic black crepe dress with poet sleeves
Ossie Clark romantic black crepe dress with poet sleeves

Ossie Clark romantic black crepe dress with poet sleeves

By Ossie Clark

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Ossie Clark romantic black crepe dress with poet sleeves

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Elegant Black Silk & Ivory Satin Poet-Sleeves Day Dress
1930's Elegant Black Silk & Ivory Satin Poet-Sleeves Day Dress

1930's Elegant Black Silk & Ivory Satin Poet-Sleeves Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

unique; a flutter poet-style with little snaps on each cuff. It is amazing that a dress with this much

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Aesthetic Day Dresses

Elegant silk jersey poet sleeve dress from  Norman Norell
Elegant silk jersey poet sleeve dress from  Norman Norell

Elegant silk jersey poet sleeve dress from Norman Norell

By Norman Norell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderfull silk jersey poet sleeve dress from Norman Norell. Simple mock turtleneck top with

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Joy Stevens Orange Slinky Dress with Poet Sleeves
1970's Joy Stevens Orange Slinky Dress with Poet Sleeves

1970's Joy Stevens Orange Slinky Dress with Poet Sleeves

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous 1970's jersey dress featuring a plunging V neckline and poet sleeves. The dress has a

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Poet sleeve dress sz 42
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Poet sleeve dress sz 42

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Poet sleeve dress sz 42

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Poet sleeve dress sz 42 Bust 40" Waist 38" Hips 40

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Yoke Smock 1980s Dress Wool Velvet
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Yoke Smock 1980s Dress Wool Velvet

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Yoke Smock 1980s Dress Wool Velvet

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

YSL wool button front, poet sleeve early 1980s dress, with velvet yoke and cuffs. Lined and has

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1980s French Casual Dresses

70S YOUNG EDWARDIAN PUNK ROMANCE
70S YOUNG EDWARDIAN PUNK ROMANCE

70S YOUNG EDWARDIAN PUNK ROMANCE

Located in Miami Beach, FL

dresses and romantic poet sleeves, and in with high-gloss, dangerous glamour . . . It kind of blows our

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cardinali Dramatic Black Ruffled Poet Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress
Cardinali Dramatic Black Ruffled Poet Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress

Cardinali Dramatic Black Ruffled Poet Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress

By Cardinali

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Cardinali Dramatic Black Ruffled Poet Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress. I haven't a clue which is the

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Vintage Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves
Vintage Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves

Vintage Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves

By Norma Kamali

Located in Portland, OR

This is an extraordinary 1980's vintage dress from Norma Kamali. This avant garde rayon and silk

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1980s American Empire Waist Dresses

Free Shipping: Iconic Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Silk Poet Blouse & Skirt!
Free Shipping: Iconic Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Silk Poet Blouse & Skirt!

Free Shipping: Iconic Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Silk Poet Blouse & Skirt!

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford

Located in Melbourne, AU

Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For YSL Rive Gauche Fall Winter 2002 Plum Silk Poet Blouse & Matching Fall

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Rare Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Black Silk Chiffon Poet Blouse & Skirt! 36
Rare Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Black Silk Chiffon Poet Blouse & Skirt! 36

Rare Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Black Silk Chiffon Poet Blouse & Skirt! 36

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford

Located in Melbourne, AU

Uber rare & Iconic Tom Ford For YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Black Silk Chiffon Poet Sleeve Runway

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

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By Roberto Cavalli

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1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Thiensville, WI

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

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By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

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By Comme des Garçons

Located in University City, MO

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Poet Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of poet dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of poet dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. 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. Finding appealing poet dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Cardinali and Valentino each produced popular versions that are worth a look. 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 are Poet Dresses?

The prices for poet dresses start at $398 and top out at $8,882 with these items, on average, selling for $750.

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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