Comme des Garcons polka dot tulle deconstructed dress, fw 2008
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Comme des Garcons; black polka dot tulle and satin mini dress. Two signature lip shaped cut outs at
Comme des Garcons polka dot tulle deconstructed dress, fw 2008
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Comme des Garcons; black polka dot tulle and satin mini dress. Two signature lip shaped cut outs at
Vera Mont 1970s Prairie Navy Polka Dot Dress
By Vera Mont
Located in London, GB
example of this classic style. The lightweight crepe overlay is a deep navy with white micro dot formation
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Green + Black Polka Dot Strapless Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Geoffrey Beene green and black polka dot dress! Green silk bodice, with ruching
Yves Saint Laurent silk polka dot evening wrap dress, circa 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent silk polka dot evening wrap dress, circa 1970s.
1980s Black Sheer Tulle Trim Polka Dot Dress
Located in University City, MO
1980s Black sheer tulle trim polka dot cocktail dress The sheer mesh dress is designed with a
Saint Laurent Blue Polka Dot Off Shoulder Silk Dress YSL 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
prints and quirky color combinations ensured a jovial mood to his garments, with polka dots often making
Donald Brooks Vintage 1960s Black Silk Nude-Illusion Polka Dots Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage silk dress by Donald Brooks. Nude Illusion design with tiny swiss dots, bell
CHRISTIAN LACROIX silk polka dot dress with asymmetrical hemline
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Draped black and cream silk dress with cowl neckline and asymmetrical hemline from Christian Lacroix Luxe dating to the 1990's. Dress best fits a US 8 or 10 (29" waist). Dress measu...
Bill Blass Black Polka Dot and Lace Cocktail Dress with Over-Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dress is composed of a black polka dot print fabric with lace accents and features a large over skirt
Vintage Christian Lacroix Iconic SS 1988 Polka Dot Party Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Christian Lacroix cotton blend cocktail dress featuring a red and white polka dot print
1990s Carolyne Roehm White Polka Dot ' Feathered ' Strapless Wedding Dress
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in San Diego, CA
/ polka dots) at bust, with eyelash hems. Appears to never have been worn. Made in USA. Fully lined
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Ruffle Polka Dot Trapeze Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage YSL Rive Gauche polka dot trapeze dress! Chic all-over print, with ruffles at
Courregès Black Silk Polka Dot Sequin Trapeze Mini Dress, 1960s
By Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
silk organza and is embellished with reflective polka dot discs in black and gold throughout. At the
Radley 1970s Halter Neck Polka Dot Maxi Dress an Ossie Clark Design
By Ossie Clark for Radley
Located in London, GB
produce a diffusion line for nearly 2 decades. The crepe fabric in pale jade with black polka dot print is
Bill Blass Pink and Cream Polka Dot Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a light pink and cream polka dot silk cocktail dress by Bill Blass, from the 1980's. The
BALENCIAGA Hot Pink Strapless Polka dot Cocktail Dress by Josephus Thimister
By Josephus Thimister, Balenciaga
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful BALENCIAGA Hot pink Polka dot cocktail dress by Josephus Thimister. This strapless
C.1970 Rodrigues Red & White Polka Dot Striped Maxi Dress
By Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are so many great details to this Rodrigues dress from the 1970's. Start with the knit red and white print fabric with black threading, add a flattering cut and then finish wi...
Geoffrey Beene brown and grey silk polka dot dress, 1960s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Geoffrey Beene brown and grey silk polkadot mod cocktail dress with neck scarf (detachable) . Fit Medium size 6 Bust: 36"/ Waist: 28"/ Hip: 38"/ Dress length: 39"/ Sleeve le...
1980s St. John Vintage Black Knit Dress with Huge Polka Dot Silk Sleeves
By St. John
Located in Sparks, NV
Dramatic 1980s silhouette! This St. John knit dress features black and white polka dotted ruffled
1970s Geoffrey Beene Silk Cut - Out Velvet Polka Dot Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1970s GEOFFREY BEENE silk velvet cut-out maxi dress! Features vibrant large polka dots
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot and Bows Ruffle Collar Silk Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
polka-dotted silk day dress printed with a pretty flutter of sketched bows. The print is iconic. It was
MARC by MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black White Viscose Polka Dot Spaghetti Straps Dress
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC by MARC JACOBS dress comes in a black & white polka dot viscose featuring a ruffled style
Red and black polka-dots dress Circa 1980 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and black polka-dots dress
Avant Garde Vintage Barboglio Cristina + Jan Red Polka Dot Bustle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing Avant Garde vintage Barboglio Cristina + Jan dress! Features origami-like detail at bust, with a bustle skirt, that leads into a sexy pencil skirt. Very flattering and slimmi...
Vintage Joy Stevens Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Nautical Tie - Back Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Cutest vintage Joy Stevens navy blue and white polka dot tie-back dress! Enough said to describe
1970s Neon Chiffon Flowers + Polka Dots Ruffle Neck Vintage 70s Belted Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and fun 1970s neon colored flowers and polka dots printed chiffon belted dress ! Features
1970s Frederick's of Hollywood Black and White Polka Dot Vintage Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s FREDERICK'S OF HOLLYWOOD black and white polka dot jersey halter dress! Channel your inner
1960s George Halley Silk Chiffon Gold Flower Polka Dot Vintage 60s Dress
By George Halley
Located in San Diego, CA
with gold lurex polka dots throughout.Brightly colored flowers in purple, yellow, orange, pink, green
Black and white coton dress with polka-dots pattern Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white piqué de coton dress with polka-dots pattern. Larges black&white buttons and
Valentino Red and White Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a classic red and white strapless cocktail dress by Valentino, from the 1980's. The cocktail dress is chiffon with a structured bodice, ruffles, gathers, and and a zipper wit...
Amazing 1980s Avant Garde Black Colorful Silk Polka Dot Flutter Skirt 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Avant Garde black silk colorful polka dot flutter skirt dress! Features awesome
Mollie Parnis 1960s 60s Chic Black & White Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Vintage Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
on! Black and white polka dots, in a 'splatter paint' pattern. Beautiful full chiffon skirt
1970's Chiffon Maxi Dress with a Polka Dot and Flower Print
Located in New Hope, PA
This is such a fun maxi dress from the 1970's. The top black chiffon with white polka dots. It has
1960s Mollie Parnis Brown Tan Ivory Abstract Polka Dot Silk Chiffon 60s Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage MOLLIE PARNIS 1960s silk chiffon empire waist dress ! Features abstract dot prints in
Michelle Mason Polka Dot Long Max Evening Silk High Split Wrap Runway Dress US 0
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Dress 100% Silk BNWOT, Runway dress
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG red blue velvet polka dot robe black slip mini dress S
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG red blue velvet polka dot robe black slip mini dress S Reference: JACG
MARNI 2014 cream black oversize polka dot tie back casual maxi summer dress FR40
By Marni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARNI 2014 cream black oversize polka dot tie back casual maxi summer dress FR40 Reference: AEMA
1987 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Polka Dot Dress w/Back Drape No. 170469
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Studio City, CA
1987 Pierre Balmain haute couture black and white silk polka dot cocktail dress with patent leather
1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress
By Willi Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and fabulous 1980s WILLIWEAR / WILLI SMITH purple and green polka dot taffeta mini halter
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Silk 80s Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Tres chic 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche navy blue and white polka dot silk sleeveless
Oscar de la Renta for Swirl Black & White Abstract Polka Dot Silk Caftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
-size polka dot with kimono-style sleeves silk caftan-style pullover maxi dress can be worn free-form
1980s Victor Costa Sz 8 10 Red Black White Rose Polka Dot Off Shoulder 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s VICTOR COSTA red, black and white rose and polka dot print off the shoulder
Vintage A.J. Bari for Neiman Marcus Black and White Polka Dot Dress w/ Red Trim
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and sexy vintage A.J. Bari, for Neiman Marcus, 1990s / 90s black and white polka dot
Sold|$1,100
Geoffrey Beene Silk Halter Gown, 1970s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Austin, TX
1970s Geoffrey Beene red and white polka dot silk halter gown. Ruffles at neck. Condition: Very
Sold|$2,650
LANVIN cream ruched strapless gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cream polka dotted strapless gown with ruched bodice from Lanvin collection 'Blanche'. Fits a US
Hardy Amies Chiffon Polka Dot & Floral Printed Damask Gown
By Hardy Amies
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning 1970's Hardy Amies maxi gown in chiffon damask with floral and polka dot print throughout
1930'S Black Sheer Rayon & Cotton Tulle Gown Covered In Silk Velvet Polka Dots
Located in New York, NY
1930'S Black Sheer Rayon & Cotton Tulle Gown Covered In Silk Velvet Polka Dots From Paris
Beautiful white tulle lace polka dot lace up wedding dress gown with satin bag
Located in Milano, Lombardia
with a polka dot print. It features a plisse bust, a waist cinched via an attached ribbon and beautiful
Sold|$1,500
Unlabelled 1970s Blue Polka Dot Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unlabelled 1970s silk blue polka dot gown in retro 1930s style. Sweet and sexy with draped
Bill Blass festive arabesque and polka dot gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bill Blass festive arabesque and polka dot gown
Classic Oscar de la Renta glamour Polka Dot Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Signature Oscar de la Renta black and white polka dot gown. Silk taffeta corset straight style
Sold|$950
Lanvin Multi Colored Polka Dot Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lanvin multi-colored polka dot dress. Short dolman sleeves with V neckline. Waistband. Full length
Emanuel Ungaro Strapless Ivory Polka Dot Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
* This beautiful dress has such a stunning bodice that's pleated & boned to perfection.
* The bottom drapes in the front & wraps around to the back.
* It closes with a ...
VICTOR COSTA Polka Dot Gown with Bow Detail
By Victor Costa
Located in New York, NY
COSTA continues the love affair with this gown. The navy and white polka dot taffeta creates a clean
Geoffrey Beene Black and white Polka Dot Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
designers. Black and white polka dotted silk gown with jersey bodice, sheer banded waist
Arnold Scaasi Red Silk Polka Dot Gown w/ Jacket
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red on white polka dot strapless silk crepe gown with matching jacket from Arnold Scaasi. Dress is
1980s Lillie Rubin Lipstick Red Silk Polka Dot Gown with Wrap
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic white polka dots, and a matching wrap. Unlined. Side zip. Measurements-- Bust: up to 36 inches
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
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