1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's Tulip or ball dress in black velvet and silver sequined dots. The skirt is lined with a black tulle petticoat edged with a plumetis tulle flounce.
ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00235 Brand: Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Black, Red Pattern: Geometric Closure: Zip...
$847Sale Price|25% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 Iris orange paint polka dot asymmetric dress IT38 XS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 Iris orange paint polka dot asymmetric dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01276 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Model: Iris Collection: 2022 Materi...
$197Sale Price|20% Off
PRABAL GURUNG Size M Black White Lycra Polka Dot Bodysuit Dress Top
By Prabal Gurung
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRABAL GURUNG dress top in a black and white lycra fabric featuring a polka dot pattern, bodysuit style with snap crotch, thumbholes in sleeves, and turtleneck. Made in USA.Very Good...
$339Sale Price|20% Off
MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black White Silk Polka Dot A-Line Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS RUNWAY dress in a black and white silk fabric featuring a polka dot pattern, A-line style, pleated bust details, bishop sleeves, and invisible back zipper closure.Excelle...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Runway purple polka dot puff shoulder wrapped dress FR34 XS
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Runway purple polka dot puff shoulder wrapped dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00183 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: 2018 - Runway Material: 100% Silk Color: P...
$760Sale Price|35% Off
DOLCE GABBANA black red polka dot embroidered tulle flared dress IT40 S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA black red polka dot embroidered tulle flared dress IT40 S Reference: KEDG/A00058 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Material: Tulle Color...
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Large Bow
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Large Bow
Bustier cocktail dress in Polka dots Lurex Victor COSTA for Neiman Marcus
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier cocktail dress in Polka dots Lurex. Main fabric composition: 70% rayon, 30% lurex. Acetate lining and black tulle petticoat. Boned. Zip closure in the middle back. Size XS ...
1980's Vintage Pastel Pink Taffeta Strapless Polka Dot Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Charming Vintage Pastel Pink Taffeta Cocktail Dress with a polka-dot print by 1980's Label 'Yessica'. Features; Strapless / Fitted waist line / Puff-ball Skirt and Concealed zip up...
1980's black and white polka dots draped cocktail dress with ruffles
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1980's black and white polka dots draped cocktail dress with ruffles on the left side. Zip on the left side as well. Boned. Snap under the left shoulder strap. Gros-grain waist-band....
ML Couture Italian Silk Polka Dot Dress in Emerald Green and Black
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the bold glamour of the 1980s with this eye-catching silk dress by ML Couture, made in Italy. Crafted from a luxurious black silk satin with oversized emerald green polka d...
Black and white silk chiffon Midi dress with Polka dot print ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white silk chiffon Midi dress with Polka dot print . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Belt in the same fabric attached on the waist. SAMPLE SIZE 36/ S
Christian Lacroix Luxe S/S 1988 runway polka dot pouff petticoat dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
An iconic dress from the S/S 1988 Luxe collection, this piece is a gorgeous example of Lacroix's extravagant aesthetic. Cut to create an hourglass figure, the bodice pushes up the br...
S/S 2000 Valentino Garavani Runway Red White Polka Dot Print Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Valentino Garavani cocktail dress from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a fitted, knee-length silhouette. It features a shallow V neckline, three-quarter-length sleev...
Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Angelo Tarlazzi blue silk taffeta strapless dress! Drop-waist, with ruched detail at waist to make for a very slimming effect. Vivid royal blue color, with black velv...
Cocktail dress and bolero in satin with black polka dots - France Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960-1965 France Cocktail or formal dress in polka-dot silk satin from an unidentified Couture studio, dating from the 1960s. The background is a stunning cream satin flocked w...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene 1990s Black and White Polka Dot Vintage Strapless Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite vintage GEOFFREY BEENE early 90s strapless dress! Features a black and white silk polka dotted bodice, and a flattering lightweight black wool skirt. Impeccable constructio...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Comme des Garçons 2000’s Black and Gold Polka Dot Sheer Long Dress-Size Small
By Comme des Garçons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Comme des Garçons Black and Gold Polka Dot Sheer Mesh Long Dress - Size Small This early 2000’s sheer black and gold polka dot long dress is a really showstopper. 20+ years later the...
$224Sale Price|20% Off
CAROLINE CONSTAS Size XS Black White Silk Blend Polka Dot Long Sleeve Dress
By Caroline Constas
Located in San Francisco, CA
CAROLINE CONSTAS dress in a black and white silk stretch blend fabric featuring a polka dot pattern, off shoulder style, buttoned cuffs and sides, and invisible side zipper closure. ...
White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads and black rhinestone. No fabric composition tag but the lining is made of silk. Zip ...
$165Sale Price|20% Off
CAROLINE CONSTAS Size S Black White Silk Blend Polka Dot Bell Sleeves Dress
By Caroline Constas
Located in San Francisco, CA
CAROLINE CONSTAS NEW YORK dress in a black and white silk stretch blend fabric featuring a drop waist style with drape details, extra long bell sleeves, and invisible back zipper clo...
A Polka Dots crepe cocktail dress by Chanel Haute Couture numbered 59644 C. 1975
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970-1980 France Chanel Haute Couture cocktail dress numbered 59644 dating from the 1970s. Short dress, long sleeves with small puffs, in ivory silk crepe printed with deep red...
Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Avant Garde 1980s gold and black polka dot fit n' flare corset cocktail dress! Features a muted gold nipped bustier type bodice with oversized chiffon puff sleeves. Flirty f...
$525Sale Price|22% Off
Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Polka Dot Origami Strapless Silk Dress Size 6
By Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage ALBERT NIPON 90s black strapless silk dress! Features black polka dots throughout, origami pleated side waist detail, and a pleated hem. Such a a flattering little black...
$766Sale Price|22% Off
Marc Jacobs Runway 1920s Flapper Style Taupe Size 2 Tiered Polka Dot Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic MARC JACOBS Runway collection 20s style flapper dress! Features a fitted taupe silk taffeta bodice with a soft lightweight tiered silk velvet skirt. Skirt features five tiers wi...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA Vintage S/S 1991 Black Polka Dot Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Alaïa’s iconic Spring/Summer 1991 collection, this body-hugging mini dress features the house’s signature sculpted silhouette and a tonal embroidered polka dot motif—a detail me...
$933Sale Price|25% Off
Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue 1980s Black and White Colorful Polka Dots 80s Dress
By Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue, Adolfo
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 80s Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue black and white colorful polka dot knit dress ! Features a black body with ivory bodice and sleeves. Colorful polka dots in purple, green, p...
Gucci F/W 2011 Silk Polka Dot Dress with Flutter Skirt & Sleeves Sz 44
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An iconic example of early 2010s Gucci under Frida Giannini, this authentic preowned silk chiffon dress was featured in the Fall/Winter 2011 runway show, created to celebrate Gucci’s...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 90s ESCADA SPORT flowers and polka dot novelty print sleeveless silk dress ! Features baby blue and white polka dot print along the front neck, the back, and front and back...
Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
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...
1960s Pierre Cardin Couture Vintage Space Age Red White Polka Dot Cut Out Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and super rare vintage 60s PIERRE CARDIN Couture red and white mod dress with sash belt! Heavy duty soft double cotton keeps shape nice, while flattering the body. Tiny polka...
AFTER FIVE I. MAGNIN Black Silk Polka Dot Mesh Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress 6
By I. Magnin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a black silk draped skirt and a polka dot mesh upper body with sequin lace bodice. There is a zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **...
Adele Simpson 1980s Size 4 Yellow White Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Vintage 80s Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty 1980s ADELE SIMPSON yellow and white silk chiffon polka dot dress ! Features a boned ruched bodice, with a slightly dropped waist. Multiple layers of chiffon on the skirt. Ful...
Chic Vintage Navy Blue and White Hand Painted Polka Dot Sleeveless Ruched Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage navy blue and white hand painted flirty spaghetti strap midi dress! Features a flattering ruched bodice and a forgiving full skirt. Layers of the skirt give the perfect ...
Fabulous Vintage 80s Black and White Daisy Polka Dot Print Sz 4 Strapless Dress
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 1980s black and white silk strapless Bodycon dress! Features daisy flowers printed throughout a sea of polka dots. Ruched boned fitted bodice, with a ruffle detail a...
Draped mini bustier dress in silk chiffon with Polka dot Vicky Tiel for N Marcus
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped mini bustier dress in silk chiffon with Polka dot.Rayon or acetate lining. Boned. Zip on the left side with hook&eye on the top. Inside waist band. Made for Neiman Marcus SI...
1970s Sirena of California Hot Pink Flowers and Polka Dots Jersey Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage SIRENA OF CALIFORNIA hot pink, orange, fuchsia, yellow, purple and navy blue boho maxi dress! Features a lace-up bodice that can adjust to fit an array of bust sizes....
Balmain Womens Polka Dot Mini Dress FR 42 Black White Gold Button Double Breast
By Balmain Paris, Balmain
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Tagged size 42 - Made of 86% viscose 10% polyamide 10% elastane Condition: The dress is in overall decent condition there are minor fabric discolorati...
Galanos Yellow and Black Polka Dot Crepe Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos vibrant, one piece polka dot crepe gown with flounced ruffle at neckline from the 1970's.
Vintage Evening Gown in Gold and Silver Spot Fabric
Located in London, GB
A fun take on polka dots , a vintage gown in a wonderful textured fabric with gold and silver dots.
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots.
1985 Ungaro Runway Fuchsia Pink Polka Dot Silk Satin Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
It is tailored from fluid Italian silk-satin in a vibrant fuchsia hue and detailed with tonal polka-dots. The gown has a high-neckline at the front and rear, and cut-out shoulders.
Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Polka Dot Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Black silk polkadots long sleeve maxi gown. Dress has nude lining. Size: small/ 4 Bust: 34 inches/ Waist : 26”/ hip 40/ shoulder 14” Sleeves length: Dress length: 56”
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.
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