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Red Tulle Gown

Long evening bustier gown in red tulle ruffles
Long evening bustier gown in red tulle ruffles

Long evening bustier gown in red tulle ruffles

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long evening bustier gown in red tulle ruffle. SIZE S

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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Gowns

1980s Bernard Perris Red Satin Corset Tulle Mini Dress
1980s Bernard Perris Red Satin Corset Tulle Mini Dress

1980s Bernard Perris Red Satin Corset Tulle Mini Dress

By Bernard Perris Paris

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s Bernard Perris Red Satin Bustier off shoulder tulle mini dress or can be worn as a top. Dress

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

2019 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Documented Red Tulle Corset Midi Dress
2019 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Documented Red Tulle Corset Midi Dress

2019 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Documented Red Tulle Corset Midi Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

This red tulle dress debuted on the runway as Look 72 in Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2019 collection

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40
Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40

Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Montgomery, TX

An exquisite example of early 2000s couture, this dress is ideal for collectors, red carpet moments

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 Runway one shoulder red ombre tulle dress M
FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 Runway one shoulder red ombre tulle dress M

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 Runway one shoulder red ombre tulle dress M

By Maximilian, Ferragamo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

FERRAGAMO Maximilian Davis 2023 Runway one shoulder red ombre tulle dress M Reference: TGAS/F00533

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Red Rose Sheath Dress w 360-Degree Tulle Balloon Peplum - M, 1960s
Red Rose Sheath Dress w 360-Degree Tulle Balloon Peplum - M, 1960s

Red Rose Sheath Dress w 360-Degree Tulle Balloon Peplum - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

balloon peplum filled with tulle for extraordinary fullness around full body circumference. Rear metal

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA black red polka dot embroidered tulle flared dress IT40 S
DOLCE GABBANA black red polka dot embroidered tulle flared dress IT40 S

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

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI cream red lilac floral print tulle fit flare dress IT42 S
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI cream red lilac floral print tulle fit flare dress IT42 S

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI cream red lilac floral print tulle fit flare dress IT42 S

By Giambattista Valli

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI cream red lilac floral print tulle fit flare dress IT42 S Reference: LACG/A00396

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

NWT Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10
NWT Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10

NWT Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10

By Naeem Khan

Located in Montgomery, TX

Naeem Khan Fully Embroidered Coral Tulle Dress Size 10 Nude tulle, coral embroidery, nude silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

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Alexis Justina Tiered Tulle Halterneck Gown
Alexis Justina Tiered Tulle Halterneck Gown

Alexis Justina Tiered Tulle Halterneck Gown

Located in Brossard, QC

Fully tiered asymmetrical halter maxi dress Pleated tulle fabric with felt applique. Mini slip

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

RED VALENTINO teal blue ruffle tulle yellow floral lined gown dress IT38 XS
RED VALENTINO teal blue ruffle tulle yellow floral lined gown dress IT38 XS

RED VALENTINO teal blue ruffle tulle yellow floral lined gown dress IT38 XS

By REDValentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

RED VALENTINO teal blue ruffle tulle yellow floral lined gown dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00030

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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen Red Mikado Silk Dress with Tulle, 2007
Alexander McQueen Red Mikado Silk Dress with Tulle, 2007

Alexander McQueen Red Mikado Silk Dress with Tulle, 2007

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Marlborough, GB

Alexander McQueen red mikado silk dress, 2007 Structured high collar, cap sleeves, and a squared

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Dior Black and Red Tulle Bustier Dress 2019
Dior Black and Red Tulle Bustier Dress 2019

Dior Black and Red Tulle Bustier Dress 2019

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Black and red tulle bustier dress. Composition and size labels missing, it

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2010s French Maxi Dress

Oscar de la Renta Red & Gold Tulle, Mesh, & Applique Dress - 8
Oscar de la Renta Red & Gold Tulle, Mesh, & Applique Dress - 8

Oscar de la Renta Red & Gold Tulle, Mesh, & Applique Dress - 8

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta Red, Brown, & Pink Tulle, Mesh, & Applique Short Sleeve Dress - 8. This gorgeous

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Chantal Thomass Tulle and Velvet Set Fall-Winter Collection, 1990
Chantal Thomass Tulle and Velvet Set Fall-Winter Collection, 1990

Chantal Thomass Tulle and Velvet Set Fall-Winter Collection, 1990

By Chantal Thomass

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chantal Thomass - Bustier with puffy sleeves in brown velvet and a burgundy tulle skirt decorated

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1990s European Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Red Metallic Tulle Gown Sz: XS NWT
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Red Metallic Tulle Gown Sz: XS NWT

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Red Metallic Tulle Gown Sz: XS NWT

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hartford, CT

layers of vibrant red tulle interwoven with metallic gold threads, the gown features a fluid, body

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Couture Deep Red Velvet and Tulle Evening Dress
1950s Couture Deep Red Velvet and Tulle Evening Dress

1950s Couture Deep Red Velvet and Tulle Evening Dress

Located in London, GB

Original 1950s velvet burgundy red cocktail dress with balconette bustline. This is a such a

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1950s British Ballerina Dresses

1950s Red Velvet and Swiss Dot Tulle Dress
1950s Red Velvet and Swiss Dot Tulle Dress

1950s Red Velvet and Swiss Dot Tulle Dress

Located in London, GB

An exceptional red velvet and tulle evening dress in a classic 1950s silhouette. The main bodice is

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Jil Sander Tulle Tunic Dress
Jil Sander Tulle Tunic Dress

Jil Sander Tulle Tunic Dress

By Jil Sander

Located in Water Mill, NY

An absolutely fabulous red tulle tunic or mini dress. Layers of rectangular tulle are sewn on

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2010s German Day Dresses

Cavalli Feather Long Orange Tulle Dress
Cavalli Feather Long Orange Tulle Dress

Cavalli Feather Long Orange Tulle Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Cavalli - Long orange tulle dress embroidered with pearls, sequins, and golden threads. It is also

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2010s Maxi Dress

1950s Red Tulle Fishtail Gown
1950s Red Tulle Fishtail Gown

1950s Red Tulle Fishtail Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

50s red tulle fishtail gown. Tulle spaghetti straps. Pintucked tulle with fitted bodice down to the

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1950s Evening Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Red Pleated Tulle Halterneck Gown M
Tadashi Shoji Red Pleated Tulle Halterneck Gown M

Tadashi Shoji Red Pleated Tulle Halterneck Gown M

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Tadashi Shoji gown is a striking evening dress. Its vibrant red hue exudes elegance. The

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2010s Evening Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Red Pleated Tulle Halterneck Gown M
Tadashi Shoji Red Pleated Tulle Halterneck Gown M

Tadashi Shoji Red Pleated Tulle Halterneck Gown M

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Tadashi Shoji gown is a striking evening dress. Its vibrant red hue exudes elegance. The

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2010s Evening Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Red Sequin Tulle Halter Neck Tiered Gown M
Tadashi Shoji Red Sequin Tulle Halter Neck Tiered Gown M

Tadashi Shoji Red Sequin Tulle Halter Neck Tiered Gown M

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Resplendent elegant and gorgeous this gown defines it all. Flaunting a floor length silhouette

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Red Sequin Tulle Halter Neck Tiered Gown M
Tadashi Shoji Red Sequin Tulle Halter Neck Tiered Gown M

Tadashi Shoji Red Sequin Tulle Halter Neck Tiered Gown M

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Resplendent elegant and gorgeous this gown defines it all. Flaunting a floor length silhouette this

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Embroidered Tulle Gown
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Embroidered Tulle Gown

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Embroidered Tulle Gown

By Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini

Located in London, GB

Rendered in a variegated embroidered tulle, this Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini gown features a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

50s Lipstick Red Strapless Tulle Dress
50s Lipstick Red Strapless Tulle Dress

50s Lipstick Red Strapless Tulle Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The very best 1950s prom style dress we have ever had. Lipstick red tiers of tulle banded with red

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Naeem Khan Red Coral Beaded Tulle Dress
Naeem Khan Red Coral Beaded Tulle Dress

Naeem Khan Red Coral Beaded Tulle Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in Montgomery, TX

Naeem Khan embellished dress has a bespoke look and feel. Black tulle is hand beaded and then

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Red Ruched Stretch-tulle Midi Dress - Us size 8
Dolce & Gabbana Red Ruched Stretch-tulle Midi Dress - Us size 8

Dolce & Gabbana Red Ruched Stretch-tulle Midi Dress - Us size 8

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana Red Ruched Stretch-tulle Midi Dress - Slim sweetheart neckline - Ruched bodice

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

1950s Gothe Spiderweb Red Tulle Sequins Dress
1950s Gothe Spiderweb Red Tulle Sequins Dress

1950s Gothe Spiderweb Red Tulle Sequins Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * fire red/orange tulle * acetate lining * black sequin spider webs

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Red/Beige Lip Applique Tulle Dress S
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Red/Beige Lip Applique Tulle Dress S

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Red/Beige Lip Applique Tulle Dress S

By Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

red and beige creation is made of the finest materials and features an elegant silhouette.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

2007 Vintage Alexander McQueen Red Dress with Black Tulle Detail
2007 Vintage Alexander McQueen Red Dress with Black Tulle Detail

2007 Vintage Alexander McQueen Red Dress with Black Tulle Detail

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

2007 Alexander McQueen red cocktail dress, with pleated black tulle skirt Size: EU - 40

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red Satin Black Tulle Flocked Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950's Red Satin Black Tulle Flocked Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950's Red Satin Black Tulle Flocked Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * black tulle with flocked circles and white polka dots * red satin trim

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

TOM FORD RASPBERRY RED BACKLESS ROUCHED TULLE DRESS w/ BELT
TOM FORD RASPBERRY RED BACKLESS ROUCHED TULLE DRESS w/ BELT

TOM FORD RASPBERRY RED BACKLESS ROUCHED TULLE DRESS w/ BELT

Located in Montgomery, TX

TOM FORD RASPBERRY BACKLESS ROUCHED TULLE COCKTAIL DRESS WITH RUBY VELVET WAIST CINCHER

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail
Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail

Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail

By Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Christian Dior Embroidered Orange Long Dress with Black Tulle detail Sizes: FR - 36, US - 4 Length

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red Tulle Sequins Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950's Red Tulle Sequins Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950's Red Tulle Sequins Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * lipstick red tulle * soutache embroidery * sequins accents * acetate

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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By Alessandro Dell'Acqua

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1990s ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA tan / caramel wool beaded dress! Features a 'sunburst' pattern of amber brown beads on the left side. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye clo...

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1990s Italian Shift Dresses

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Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

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Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...

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Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...

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Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M

Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

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New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40

By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Runway Versace Mini Embellished Dress Designer size 40 This dress stands out for collectors due to its one-of-a-kind patchwork composition, where bold prints, textured fabrics, a...

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Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...

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Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Black Lace Gown Dress

Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Black Lace Gown Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

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Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford  White Cotton Tie Front Blouse

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Red Tulle Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary red tulle gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Red, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Brown and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect red tulle gown among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Ceil Chapman, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana are consistently popular. Finding a red tulle gown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Red Tulle Gown?

The price for a red tulle gown starts at $315 and tops out at $3,995, and on average, selling for $1,200.

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.

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