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1980's Givenchy Sequined Cocktail Dress
1980's Givenchy Sequined Cocktail Dress

1980's Givenchy Sequined Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980's party dress from Givenchy is made of red silk chiffon with a leopard-like pattern in black and gold sequins.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Bob Mackie Red Silk Dress With A V Shaped Waistline & Beads and Sequins
Vintage Bob Mackie Red Silk Dress With A V Shaped Waistline & Beads and Sequins

Vintage Bob Mackie Red Silk Dress With A V Shaped Waistline & Beads and Sequins

By Bob Mackie

Located in Portland, OR

The dress has a solid red silk crepe skirt and the bodice is mesh over crepe that is finely beaded with sparkling bugle beads and embellished with red sequins and rhinestones.

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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rodarte Wrap-Effect Ruched Sequined Dress
Rodarte Wrap-Effect Ruched Sequined Dress

Rodarte Wrap-Effect Ruched Sequined Dress

By Rodarte

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful ruched sequined dress is designed in a mermaid silhouette with a V-neckline and cinched short sleeves.

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Trevise Sequin Dress
1960s Trevise Sequin Dress

1960s Trevise Sequin Dress

Unavailable|$1,625

1960s Trevise Sequin Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning 1960's short sleeve, v-neck black silk with red, blue, black and silver sequins dress by Trevise, Paris.

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Ann Lawrence Strapless Beaded Black Red & White Vintage Dress W Sequins
1980s Ann Lawrence Strapless Beaded Black Red & White Vintage Dress W Sequins

1980s Ann Lawrence Strapless Beaded Black Red & White Vintage Dress W Sequins

By Ann Lawrence

Located in Portland, OR

The dress has an asymmetrical bodice that is covered with red, black and red sequins in an abstract design, and it is trimmed with black and white bugle and round beads.

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Loris Azzaro Red Sequin and Silk Strapless Gown
Loris Azzaro Red Sequin and Silk Strapless Gown

Loris Azzaro Red Sequin and Silk Strapless Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Topanga, CA

Stunning Loris Azzaro Strapless Sequin and silk gown, featuring a slit up the leg to the hip and a Sequin bow attached to the red sequin bodice.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin Sequin & Lace Evening Dress
1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin Sequin & Lace Evening Dress

1980's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin Sequin & Lace Evening Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1980's, GEOFFREY BEENE, satin, sequin, and lace evening dress. Red satin base fabric with black triangle printed artwork.

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1980s American Evening Dresses

1970's Mr. Blackwell Red Sequined Illusion Gown
1970's Mr. Blackwell Red Sequined Illusion Gown

1970's Mr. Blackwell Red Sequined Illusion Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage gown from Mr. Blackwell dates to the 1970's. The bodice is made of sheer nude netting that has red sequins that are sewn in an inverted v-shape. They are accented with pron...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla for Saks Fifth Avenue 1970's Plunging Coral Sequin Evening Dress
Travilla for Saks Fifth Avenue 1970's Plunging Coral Sequin Evening Dress

Travilla for Saks Fifth Avenue 1970's Plunging Coral Sequin Evening Dress

By Travilla

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Travilla for Saks Fifth Avenue Plunging Vintage Seventies Sequin Evening Dress Appx Size 8-10 Bust 36" Waist 34" Hips 44" Length 60" In great pre owned condition, minor snags

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Geoffrey Beene Burgundy and Green Satin Sequined Cocktail Dress
1990s Geoffrey Beene Burgundy and Green Satin Sequined Cocktail Dress

1990s Geoffrey Beene Burgundy and Green Satin Sequined Cocktail Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Houston, TX

This full length, long sleeved sequined bodice dress seems to have it all! A masterful display of red bead work accompanied by burgundy and black sequins on the bodice of the dress.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

LILLIE DIAMOND Red Sequin Knit Gown with Slit Detail
LILLIE DIAMOND Red Sequin Knit Gown with Slit Detail

LILLIE DIAMOND Red Sequin Knit Gown with Slit Detail

By Lilli Diamond

Located in New York, NY

This LILLIE DIAMOND calls to mind silver screen vixens such as Jessica Rabbit; it must be the sequins. The knit fabric has a fair amount of stretch, allowing the fabric to cling to e...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Fabulous Iridescent and Ombré Sequin Halter Gown
1990s Fabulous Iridescent and Ombré Sequin Halter Gown

1990s Fabulous Iridescent and Ombré Sequin Halter Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1990s evening gown is stunning on more than one level: it features gorgeous red and orange iridescent sequins throughout; the bodice is embellished with gorgeous, alternating co...

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1990s Evening Gowns

Atelier Versace Red Sequin Evening Gown, Melanie Griffith
Atelier Versace Red Sequin Evening Gown, Melanie Griffith

Atelier Versace Red Sequin Evening Gown, Melanie Griffith

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an amazing three tier red sequin dress by Atelier Versace, and is attributed to Donatella Versace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Chanel Red Wool and Sequins Dress
Chanel Red Wool and Sequins Dress

Chanel Red Wool and Sequins Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Red wool and sequins dress. Silk lining. Spring-Summer 2008 collection.

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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Chanel Red Wool and Sequins Dress
Chanel Red Wool and Sequins Dress

Chanel Red Wool and Sequins Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Red wool and sequins dress. Silk lining. Spring-Summer 2008 collection.

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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

1984 Fabrice Red Silk Sequin & Beaded Cocktail Dress
1984 Fabrice Red Silk Sequin & Beaded Cocktail Dress

1984 Fabrice Red Silk Sequin & Beaded Cocktail Dress

By Fabrice

Located in Studio City, CA

1984 Fabrice red silk cocktail dress with asymmetric pattern of shapes made from black and silver beads and sequins.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

MARC JACOBS Size 4 Red Purple Polyester Sequined Shift Dress
MARC JACOBS Size 4 Red Purple Polyester Sequined Shift Dress

MARC JACOBS Size 4 Red Purple Polyester Sequined Shift Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS dress comes in a red & purple sequin polyester featuring a shift style, large flower details, sleeveless, and a back zip up closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Red Sequin Cocktail Dress owned by Vivienne Della Chiesa
1950s Red Sequin Cocktail Dress owned by Vivienne Della Chiesa

1950s Red Sequin Cocktail Dress owned by Vivienne Della Chiesa

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous gown from Vivienne Della Chiesa who sang in Vegas with the Rat-Pack. Fully sequined in a luxe ruby red. This gown is for a curvier woman than our model and she doesn't do it...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Red Sequin Embellished Logo Strap Dress
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Red Sequin Embellished Logo Strap Dress

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Red Sequin Embellished Logo Strap Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a bright red Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Donatella Versace.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Andre Laug Haute Couture Sequin Bodice and Red Crepe Dress
1970s Andre Laug Haute Couture Sequin Bodice and Red Crepe Dress

1970s Andre Laug Haute Couture Sequin Bodice and Red Crepe Dress

By André Laug

Located in London, GB

Fabulous vintage haute couture 1970s red dress by Italian designer Andre Laug. This dress features a sequinned bodice with pretty embroidered red flowers and a wrap over fine crepe ...

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses

Oleg Cassini 1980s Red Sequin Evening Dress
Oleg Cassini 1980s Red Sequin Evening Dress

Oleg Cassini 1980s Red Sequin Evening Dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Oleg Cassini red sequin evening dress with keyhole back. Condition: Very good, two sequins have come loose.

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Saint Laurent Red Sequin Mini Dress - Size S
Saint Laurent Red Sequin Mini Dress - Size S

Saint Laurent Red Sequin Mini Dress - Size S

By Saint Laurent

Located in Krakow, PL

Absolutely stunning Saint Laurent red sequin mini dress, size S. This dress is in pristine, like-new condition and ready to turn heads!

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1970s black silk sequin dress
1970s black silk sequin dress

1970s black silk sequin dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s black silk red, green and silver sequin dress. Bust: 34/ Waist: stretch to 34/ hip 36" Fit size 2/4/6

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1970s Unknown Casual Dresses

Incredible Lipstick Red Silk Sequin Beaded Flapper Style Vintage Cocktail Dress
Incredible Lipstick Red Silk Sequin Beaded Flapper Style Vintage Cocktail Dress

Incredible Lipstick Red Silk Sequin Beaded Flapper Style Vintage Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing late 1980s / early 1990s lipstick cherry red silk flapper inspired dress! Beautiful red color, with hundreds of hand sewn sequins and beads throughout.

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1990s Indian Cocktail Dresses

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S

By Calvin Klein

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S Reference: NKLL/A00028 Brand: Calvin Klein Designer: Raf Simons Collection: 205W39NYC Material: Polyester, Blend ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S

By Calvin Klein, Raf Simons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S Reference: NKLL/A00028 Brand: Calvin Klein Designer: Raf Simons Collection: 205W39NYC Material: Polyester, Blend ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chanel  Orange Sequin-Detailing Tweed Sleeveless Dress
Chanel  Orange Sequin-Detailing Tweed Sleeveless Dress

Chanel Orange Sequin-Detailing Tweed Sleeveless Dress

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel orange sequin-detailing tweed sleeveless dress featuring sequin detailing, concealed rear zip fastening, a round neck, cap sleeves, two front patch pockets and a thigh-length....

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Gino Charles by Malcolm Starr Madras Seersucker Sequin Dress, 1960's
Gino Charles by Malcolm Starr Madras Seersucker Sequin Dress, 1960's

Gino Charles by Malcolm Starr Madras Seersucker Sequin Dress, 1960's

By Malcolm Starr, Gino Charles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gino Charles was actually a label created by Teal Traina and Malcolm Starr in the mid 1960's. This adorable dress combines a casual fabric in shades of pink, red, orange, yellow and...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Vintage F/W 1983 Red Black Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Chanel Vintage F/W 1983 Red Black Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown

Chanel Vintage F/W 1983 Red Black Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Experience the epitome of vintage luxury with this extraordinary evening gown from the first Fall/Winter 1983 collection by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. This evening gow...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Alice + Olivia Sequined Mini Dress
Alice + Olivia Sequined Mini Dress

Alice + Olivia Sequined Mini Dress

By Alice + Olivia

Located in London, GB

Alice + Olivia Sequined Mini Dress Red 'Brenna' dress fully embellished with sparkling sequins.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1980's Yellow & Red Shantung Silk Sequin Dress & Trench Coat Set
1980's Yellow & Red Shantung Silk Sequin Dress & Trench Coat Set

1980's Yellow & Red Shantung Silk Sequin Dress & Trench Coat Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1980's cocktail ensemble is channeling the 1960's complete with a sequined mini dress and a coordinating jacket. Both pieces are designed with a bright yellow and a cardinal re...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S

By Raf Simons, Calvin Klein

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Raf Simons red sequins draped hem dress US4 S Reference: NKLL/A00028 Brand: Calvin Klein Designer: Raf Simons Collection: 205W39NYC Material: Polyester, Blend ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label Size 6 Silver Brocade Sequin Bustier Cocktail Dress
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label Size 6 Silver Brocade Sequin Bustier Cocktail Dress

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label Size 6 Silver Brocade Sequin Bustier Cocktail Dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sleeveless fitted cocktail dress by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL. This slinky number comes in a gorgeous silver brocade print stretch fabric and features a draped pencil silhouette, h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black tulle sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin and beads Red Valentino
Black tulle sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin and beads Red Valentino

Black tulle sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin and beads Red Valentino

By REDValentino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black tulle sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin and beads. Zip closure on the middle back. Main fabric composition: 100% polyamide. Lining: 67% acetate, 33% polyester. Gros-g...

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2010s Indian Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Couture Shop Stop Sign Dress Black with Red and White Sequins
Moschino Couture Shop Stop Sign Dress Black with Red and White Sequins

Moschino Couture Shop Stop Sign Dress Black with Red and White Sequins

By Moschino

Located in San Francisco, CA

New with tags Moschino black satiny wiggle dress with sequin embellished 'SHOP sign' detail at top. Bows on each shoulder. Side zip and hidden buttons at front straps. 97% rayon, 3...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

DE LA VALI silver sequins red Chinese butterfly buttons mini dress UK8 S
DE LA VALI silver sequins red Chinese butterfly buttons mini dress UK8 S

DE LA VALI silver sequins red Chinese butterfly buttons mini dress UK8 S

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DE LA VALI silver sequins red Chinese butterfly buttons mini dress UK8 S Reference: JACG/A00018 Brand: De La Vali Material: Polyester Color: Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip ...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown
1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown

1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy Vintage 70s BILL BLASS Red, Purple and stone brown clea sequin V neck Halter gown with exposed bare back. Perfect for holiday event. Judith Lieber Star belt available for purcha...

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1970s American Day Dresses

1930s Black Embroidered Sequin Crepe Cocktail Dress
1930s Black Embroidered Sequin Crepe Cocktail Dress

1930s Black Embroidered Sequin Crepe Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 30s crepe dress embroidered with red and green sequins. Dress is fragile.

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1930s American Cocktail Dresses

ELIE SAAB red bead sequins embellished bust floral lace applique gown XS
ELIE SAAB red bead sequins embellished bust floral lace applique gown XS

ELIE SAAB red bead sequins embellished bust floral lace applique gown XS

By Elie Saab

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ELIE SAAB red bead sequins embellished bust floral lace applique gown XS Reference: LNKO/A01685 Brand: Elie Saab Material: Acrylic Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Detail...

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2010s Ball Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Tomato Red Sequin Mini w/ Detachable Collar
Geoffrey Beene Tomato Red Sequin Mini w/ Detachable Collar

Geoffrey Beene Tomato Red Sequin Mini w/ Detachable Collar

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Gresham, OR

Geoffrey Beene tomato red mini dress from the 80s with sheets of sequins on the back, bust and arms.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

90s BILL BLASS red and black sequin strapless gown
90s BILL BLASS red and black sequin strapless gown

90s BILL BLASS red and black sequin strapless gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fun Bill blass red and black sequin strapless gown. Gown has high slit on the side 33" slit.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

PRABAL GURUNG Size 2 Red Polyester Sequined Draped Dress Top
PRABAL GURUNG Size 2 Red Polyester Sequined Draped Dress Top

PRABAL GURUNG Size 2 Red Polyester Sequined Draped Dress Top

By Prabal Gurung

Located in San Francisco, CA

PRABAL GURUNG dress top comes in a red sequined polyester featuring a long draped strap design, side slits, and spaghetti straps.

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops

PRABAL GURUNG Size 2 Red Polyester Sequined Draped Dress Top
PRABAL GURUNG Size 2 Red Polyester Sequined Draped Dress Top

PRABAL GURUNG Size 2 Red Polyester Sequined Draped Dress Top

By Prabal Gurung

Located in San Francisco, CA

PRABAL GURUNG dress top comes in a red sequined polyester featuring a long draped strap design, side slits, and spaghetti straps.

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses

1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE red sequined dress
1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE red sequined dress

1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE red sequined dress

By Stephen Sprouse

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, red sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to spring of 1988.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Della Roufogali Vintage Sexy 1990s Red Sequin Dress Jessica Rabbit Evening Gown
Della Roufogali Vintage Sexy 1990s Red Sequin Dress Jessica Rabbit Evening Gown

Della Roufogali Vintage Sexy 1990s Red Sequin Dress Jessica Rabbit Evening Gown

By Della Roufogali

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 90s DELLA ROUFOGALI cherry lipstick red sequin evening gown! Channel your inner Jessica Rabbit in this bombshell number! Features thousands of hand-sewn red sequins. Fou...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Couture 1990s Does 1950s Semi Sheer Sz 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Sequin Dress
Vintage Couture 1990s Does 1950s Semi Sheer Sz 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Sequin Dress

Vintage Couture 1990s Does 1950s Semi Sheer Sz 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Sequin Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 90s does 50s couture quality Size 10 / 12 fit n' flare long sleeve cocktail dress. Features a semi sheer mesh bodice with red silk appliqués with rhinestones throughout. ...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild 90s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Off Shoulder Dress Vtg
Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild 90s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Off Shoulder Dress Vtg

Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild 90s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Off Shoulder Dress Vtg

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

This 1990s Lillie Rubin red sequin off-the-shoulder cocktail dress is a dazzling, high-quality vintage piece crafted with remarkable attention to detail.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage YSL Rive Gauche beaded sequin maxi dress, Red crepe silk
Vintage YSL Rive Gauche beaded sequin maxi dress, Red crepe silk

Vintage YSL Rive Gauche beaded sequin maxi dress, Red crepe silk

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in NEWARK, GB

The dress is beaded and sequined all over with an abstract almost butterfly like design in rich inky black on a deep red crepe silk ground, the dress is fully lined and it is very he...

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Late 20th Century French Maxi Dress

Comme Des Garcons Red Sequin Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress 2000
Comme Des Garcons Red Sequin Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress 2000

Comme Des Garcons Red Sequin Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress 2000

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons red sequin cocktail dress featuring a V-neckline, asymmetrical sleeves and hem, an easy body, and below-the-knee ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Red Sequin Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary red sequin dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Red is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a red sequin dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Oleg Cassini, Oscar De La Renta and Geoffrey Beene — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 is a Red Sequin Dress?

On average, a red sequin dress on 1stDibs sells for $898, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $8,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Red Sequin Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Whether you wear a necklace with a sequin dress is up to you. A necklace can put an attractive finishing touch on a dress that features sequin embellishments. However, you may wish to choose a simple piece, such as a chain necklace, a small pendant or a single string of pearls, in order to keep attention focused on the dress. Consider the shape and depth of the neckline when selecting a necklace to pair with your dress. Find a diverse assortment of necklaces on 1stDibs.

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