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Poet Dresses

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

Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Dress Silk Poet Sleeve Bow Maxi 70s
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Berlin, BE
. Long maxi dress designed in the free spirit of the 1970s: Beautiful long cascading floaty shape with
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1970s French Wedding Dresses

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
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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1990 Yves Saint Laurent Green & Orange Plaid Silk 2 pc Dress w Poet Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 1990's Yves Saint Laurent 2 piece dress is in a gorgeous luxe green and orange red
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1990s European Day Dresses

Marc Jacobs Collection Fall 2017 Metallic Poet Sleeve Dress with Lace Trim
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Marc Jacobs Collection Fall 2017 Metallic Poet Sleeve Dress with Lace Trim This is so pretty
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coats

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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20th Century English Day Dresses

Chanel Cream Silk Poet Sleeved Tunic Dress With Structured Ruffle Front
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for 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
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
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
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

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
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
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

1990s Liz Jacobsson Paris Black Silk Velvet Poet Sleeve Tunic Top 90s Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect late 1990s LIZ JACOBSSON Paris black silk velvet poet sleeve tunic top / mini dress
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1990s French Tunics

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
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
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
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
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
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
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

1930's Stunning Black Silk & Ivory Lace Billow Poet-Sleeves Belted Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sleeves are so unique; a billow poet-style with long, lean cuffs. It is amazing that a dress with this
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1930s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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
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
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
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
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

Cardinali Elegant Ivory Floral Silk Belted Poet Sleeve Evening Dress
By Cardinali
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Cardinali Elegant Ivory Floral Silk Belted Poet Sleeve Evening Dress . Comes with original
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Black Silk Silver Flowered Cocktail Dress w Poet Sleeves
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Elegant Black Silk Silver Flowered Cocktail Dress with Sheer Poet Sleeves So sweet
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1920's Elegant Floral Embroidered Black Satin Poet-Sleeves Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the most amazing stand-up collar and poet-style sleeves. The most striking aspect of this exquisite
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

1930's Elegant Ruby Red Satin Sculpted Cowl-Neck Deco Poet-Sleeve Belted Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1930's custom-made sculpted deco dress fashioned in the a luxurious ruby-red silk satin
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme 1987 Plaid Top w Sheer Poet Sleeves Fringed Bow
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme 1987 Plaid Top with Sheer Poet Sleeves and Fringed Pussy Bow. This
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1990s French Day Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Green Sequin Pants & Keyhole Poet Blouse Evening Outfit
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
and a beautiful pleated blouse with keyhole bodice opening that ties and poet sleeves with pleated
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Free Shipping: Iconic Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Silk Poet Blouse & Skirt!
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
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

Iconic Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW2002 Silk Poet Runway Blouse & Skirt Set! FR40
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For YSL Rive Gauche Fall Winter 2002 Runway Collection Black Silk Poet
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Free Shipping: Iconic Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Poet Blouse & Skirt! FR36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For YSL Rive Gauche Fall Winter 2002 Black Silk Chiffon Poet Blouse &
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Free Shipping: Rare Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW2002 Silk Poet Blouse & Skirt! 40
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, AU
Poet Blouse & Silk Velvet Skirt Runway & Ad Campaign Set! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Rare Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2002 Black Silk Chiffon Poet Blouse & Skirt! 36
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
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 Gucci, Tom Ford
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
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By Thierry Mugler
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Thierry Mugler black shaped jacket. 80's does 40's style. Double breasted with hidden snap closures. Deep neckline. Slit pockets. Lined. No size tag. Bust: 38” Waist: 30" Le...
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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

UNWORN Chanel "Little Black Dress" Knit Dress with Zipper Detail 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
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1980s Canadian Coats and Outerwear

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By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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2010s Unknown Wedding Dresses

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By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
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Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Mini Green Graphite Drape Illusion Plunging Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Drape Illusion Mini Dress Designer size - 40 100% Silk, Fully Hand Beaded in Green and Graphite Beads in Drape Illusion Look, Deep Plunging, Fully Lined....
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Sheffield, GB
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By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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20th Century French Coats and Outerwear

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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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