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NWT F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Sheer Black Chiffon Poets Dress F38
NWT F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Sheer Black Chiffon Poets Dress F38

NWT F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Sheer Black Chiffon Poets Dress F38

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, features a square neckline, sheer paneling, and voluminous sleeves with tie cuffs.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Black Lace Poet's Dress FR38
F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Black Lace Poet's Dress FR38

F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Black Lace Poet's Dress FR38

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 the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 3...

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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 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 Ford.

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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 with band collar and gathered yoke front and back. Self covered buttons on front p...

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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

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

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, 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 the Fall/Winter 2002 collection. It debuted on the runway as Look 33, modeled by Ama...

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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 plaid silk.

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Marc Jacobs Collection Fall 2017 Metallic Poet Sleeve Dress with Lace Trim
Marc Jacobs Collection Fall 2017 Metallic Poet Sleeve Dress with Lace Trim

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, please use the zoom feature to see the details.

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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 Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Zandra Rhodes pink rayon shirt dress featuring a romantic, oversized pleated and lace-up collar. Sleeves are extra long and be worn long or for a billowing effect, can be bu...

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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

Ruffle edges are frayed as per original design. Can be worn as dress or layered with pants!

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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

Heavily beaded cuffs that accentuate the dramatic shape of the voluminous poet sleeves. Flattering scoop neckline. Zip closure on the cuffs of the dress.

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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 - pointed collar - zip fastening

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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 - metal zip closure on the centre back c. 1970-1973

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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 Estevez, Luis Estévez

Located in Wallkill, NY

Poet Sleeves with an elastic ruffled cuff. Large V Collar.

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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.
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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 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

▪ Yves Saint Laurent black silk poet blouse and maxi skirt set ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off shoulder poet blouse with elastic shirring ▪ Shirred maxi crepe skirt with p...

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1990s Liz Jacobsson Paris Black Silk Velvet Poet Sleeve Tunic Top 90s Mini Dress

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! Features a tie at center bust with embroidery trim, which is also at sleeve cuffs and...

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1990s French Tunics

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LEONARD Paris Vintage Leopard Silk Jersey Poet Sleeve Dress

LEONARD Paris Vintage Leopard Silk Jersey Poet Sleeve Dress

By Leonard

Located in Cloverdale, CA

This is so charming, my photos don't begin to capture the charm of this dress. The body of the dress is classic Leonard Silk Jersey, and the poet sleeves are silk chiffon, all...

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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, featuring silk chiffon in a paisley pattern with billowing poet sleeves and a softly ...

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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 neckline.

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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

Crafted from luxurious satin and chiffon, dress has more than a little "oomph". Dress features beloved wrap styling, voluminous tie, and sheer chiffon poet sleeves with three-button...

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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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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

The sleeves are so unique; a flutter poet-style with little snaps on each cuff. It is amazing that a dress with this much presence can literally feel almost weightless but it does!

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Aesthetic Day Dresses

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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 romantic gathered poet sleeves and a gathered full circle skirt.

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1970's Joy Stevens Orange Slinky Dress with Poet Sleeves
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Located in London, GB

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

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The sleeves are so unique; a billow poet-style with long, lean cuffs. It is amazing that a dress with this much presence can literally feel almost weightless but it does!

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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" Length 40" This dress arrived with the necklace as shown on the runway photo.

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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.

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

70S YOUNG EDWARDIAN PUNK ROMANCE

Located in Miami Beach, FL

For the designers at Arpeja, it was clearly out with Rapunzel dresses and romantic poet sleeves, and in with high-gloss, dangerous glamour . . .

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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 front or back, I show it both ways.

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Cardinali Elegant Ivory Floral Silk Belted Poet Sleeve Evening Dress

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 Fashion shoot photo from the LA Times.

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1920's Elegant Floral Embroidered Black Satin Poet-Sleeves Deco Flapper Dress

1920's Elegant Floral Embroidered Black Satin Poet-Sleeves Deco Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice has the most amazing stand-up collar and poet-style sleeves. The most striking aspect of this exquisite "high society" dress is the quality.

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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 vintage midnight blue velvet dress has a lined skirt portion and elastic gathering at...

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Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme 1987 Plaid Top w Sheer Poet Sleeves Fringed Bow
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme 1987 Plaid Top w Sheer Poet Sleeves Fringed Bow

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 is so festive, the body is woven fine wol, and the sleeves are sheer silk chiffon. ...

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Oscar de la Renta Green Sequin Pants & Keyhole Poet Blouse Evening Outfit
Oscar de la Renta Green Sequin Pants & Keyhole Poet Blouse Evening Outfit

Oscar de la Renta Green Sequin Pants & Keyhole Poet Blouse Evening Outfit

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Portland, OR

This pretty vintage Oscar de la Renta 2 piece outfit includes a pair of high waisted sequin pants and a beautiful pleated blouse with keyhole bodice opening that ties and poet sleeve...

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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 Winter 2004 Plum Silk Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 an...

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Iconic Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW2002 Silk Poet Runway Blouse & Skirt Set! FR40
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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 Blouse & Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 show for Yves Saint...

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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 & Matching Ruched Taffeta & Velvet Runway Skirt From The Same Collection! Wh...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Melbourne, AU

That Incredibly Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For YSL Rive Gauche Fall Winter 2002 Black Silk Chiffon Poet Blouse & Silk Velvet Skirt Runway & Ad Campaign Set! Who could ever...

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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 Blouse & Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 show for Yves Saint...

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Chanel Vintage S/S 1998 Silver Crystal Chiclet Straps Black 98p Gown Dress

Chanel Vintage S/S 1998 Silver Crystal Chiclet Straps Black 98p Gown Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Meet this exquisite vintage Chanel dress from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, famously worn by the stunning Naomi Campbell. Crafted from luxurious black wool crepe, its sil...

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer

Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage white blazer featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. This blazer features : - Cropped length. - Notched lapels. - Gorgeous multicolored embroidered...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Blazers

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $2425 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 36.5 * Ye...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress
Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress

Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress from the 1920's. Easy, slightly flared shape with multiple insertions of French lace throughout the silk chiffon panels. A handmade cors...

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1920s Chemises

NWT 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather seamed 'PLATO'S ATLANTIS' runway jacket
NWT 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather seamed 'PLATO'S ATLANTIS' runway jacket

NWT 2010 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather seamed 'PLATO'S ATLANTIS' runway jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 leather jacket in jet black. Made from incredibly soft leather with a beautiful smooth finish that catches the light. The construction is exceptional, w...

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2010s Italian Jackets

New Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Green Gold Runway Heels Shoes Slide US 7.5 & 7
New Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Green Gold Runway Heels Shoes Slide US 7.5 & 7

New Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Green Gold Runway Heels Shoes Slide US 7.5 & 7

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Green / Gold Studded High Heels Mules US sizes Available - 7.5 B and 7 B ( Italian 37.5 and 37 ) Designer Color - Leaf Green Snake Skin, Studded Heel, O...

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Early 2000s Italian High Heels

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Royal Blue Gown Maxi Dress w. Attached Sash
JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Royal Blue Gown Maxi Dress w. Attached Sash

JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Royal Blue Gown Maxi Dress w. Attached Sash

By John Galliano

Located in Leonardo, NJ

John Galliano Vintage 2009 Royal Blue Attached sash can also be tied but I just let it hang Extra long length Invisible side zip Size IT44 NWT's, 2 small dots that you can only see u...

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Early 2000s Maxi Dress

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Phoenix
Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Phoenix

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Phoenix

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful vintage Japanese ceremonial brocade kimono embroidered with red and gold floral and Phoenix embroidery. Kimono comes with red rope belt. Kimono length: 74” length Note abou...

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20th Century Unknown Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress
Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress

Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk strapless dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It is fitted with flattering seaming and center back lacing, functional on the skirt portion with fine leather lac...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980’s Vintage Colourful Gem Black backless Rhinestone funnel neck Mini Dress
1980’s Vintage Colourful Gem Black backless Rhinestone funnel neck Mini Dress

1980’s Vintage Colourful Gem Black backless Rhinestone funnel neck Mini Dress

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Fun 1980’s stretchy body con Mini dress, featuring colourful Rhinestone shoulders and sleeves, figure hugging silhouette and backless keyhole reverse. The dress has statement padd...

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1980s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress
1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress

1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible 90s does 20s black and red / maroon burgundy lace beaded fringe short sleeve flapper dress! Features a black mesh lace with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins and beads ...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Black Gucci by Tom Ford 2001 Boned Leather Corset Bodycon Evening Dress 38
Black Gucci by Tom Ford 2001 Boned Leather Corset Bodycon Evening Dress 38

Black Gucci by Tom Ford 2001 Boned Leather Corset Bodycon Evening Dress 38

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful Black Bodycon Corset Dress From Tom Ford's Spring 2001 Collection For Gucci This Gucci Signature Piece Was Sold Out Immediately Featured In The Gucci Runway Show And Ma...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Majestic Multi Color "Floral Among Air and Sea" Japanese Silk Kimono
Majestic Multi Color "Floral Among Air and Sea" Japanese Silk Kimono

Majestic Multi Color "Floral Among Air and Sea" Japanese Silk Kimono

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful black silk kimono with multi-color "Floral Among Air and Sea" is beautifully detailed with metallic gold and metallic bronze, silk cords in colors of cream, cor...

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1970s Japanese 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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