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White asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone embellishment Mike Benet Formal
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone embellishment .
No fabric composition tag but
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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Silver sequin bustier evening dress on lurex jersey base Mike Benet Formals
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver sequin bustier evening dress on lurex jersey base and polyester lining. Black tulle
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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Galanos Evening Gown Formal Long Dress Black Silk Velvet Sculptural Collar
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a sophisticated evening gown from Galanos, likely created in the late 70s or early 1980s
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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Size: unmarked; fits like modern S
Ronald Amey Evening Gown Black Lace and Silk Taffeta Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This black lace and taffeta evening gown was made by Ronald Amey in the 1970s and is absolutely
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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Size: Unmarked; fits like M
Valentino Evening Gown 2pc Set Documented Formal Beaded Mosaic Vintage S/S 89
By Valentino
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredibly rare 2pc evening gown was made by Valentino for the 1989 Spring/Summer collection
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1980s Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage 1950's Cream Faille Bow and Ribbon Dress Original 1950 Evening Dress UK
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly breathtaking 1950's cream evening gown, accented by a pattern of bows and ribbons and
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1950s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress
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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Lilli Diamond Evening Gown Sequins Sexy Black Knit Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Sparkle alert! Here's a simple yet sexy evening gown by Lilli Diamond of California, likely made in
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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Exquisite 1970s Lipstick Red Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 70s Goddess Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 1970s lipstick red MIKE BENET chiffon gown! Grecian Goddess style, with asymmetrical
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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage Mike Benet Sz 0/2 1980s Black Strapless Rhinestone Strapless Bustle Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 80s MIKE BENET black taffeta strapless bustle gown! Features a ruched boned bodice
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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40 / 6
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you
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1990s Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver
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1960s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa
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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1930's Vintage Black Velvet Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drapes elegantly along the figure, offering both comfort and style. Perfect for formal events or evening
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1930s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress
▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996
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1990s French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Nylon and lurex crepe formal dress - France Circa 1972
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1972
France
Off-white nylon crepe long dress for ceremony or bridesmaid, with a bustier and cuffs made of shiny lurex in geometrical patterns. High-waisted dress with Claudin...
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1970s French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Fanya
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail.
Details:
Fully Lined
Back Zip and Hook Closure
Estimated Size: Small
Color: ...
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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Blue and Green Floral Vintage Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress from the 1960s. In a stunning green fabric with blue floral pattern, the dress has elbow length sleeves, blue and green ribbon detail under the bust , and a sco...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage Orange Formal Suit by Gianni Versace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage orange suit designed by Gianni Versace in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture.
Inside is the original label.
The suit consists of two pieces: jacket and skirt made entirel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Bright Gianni Versace Yellow Two Piece Formal Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Brilliant yellow dress designed by Gianni Versace in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture.
The original label is present inside.
The dress consists of two pieces: jacket and skirt....
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1970s Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit.
DETAILS
Zip + Snap Closure
Fully lined i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
La Triomphe Tear Drop Lapis and Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By La Triomphe
Located in New York, NY
design at its finest. It would be equally appropriate worn with jeans and a t shirt or a formal evening
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1970s French Modern Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
W 0.9 in D 0.4 in L 1.5 in
Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
outfit, whether it be a formal evening gown or a casual ensemble. It is the perfect choice for those who
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Late 20th Century German Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west. It is overall
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Materials
Silk
Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono with Pheonix Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west. It is overall
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Materials
Silk
Woman in Yellow Evening Dress, Mid Century Modern Pulp Art Figurative Portrait
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful pulp art figurative portrait of a brunette woman in formal yellow evening gown with
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1960s American Impressionist Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Red Velvet Overcoat
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
for wearing over a formal dress or evening gown. Pair it with elegant heels, statement jewelry, and a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Woman in Black Dress Pulp Art Portrait/Couple Dancing Figurative, 2 sided
Located in Soquel, CA
gown and formal gloves, and on verso couple dancing by unknown artist, circa 1960s. Unsigned. Acquired
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1960s American Impressionist Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic, Cardboard
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in
Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Francisco, CA
For your consideration is a fabulous Oleg Cassini Black formal gown. The double thick straps are
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage Richilene Elizabeth Arden Dress Black Lace & Taffeta Evening Gown
By Richilene for Elizabeth Arden
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely vintage Richilene black formal evening gown was purchased at Elizabeth Arden in the
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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Richilene
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exceptional Richilene New York vintage 1980's formal evening gown in a feather light
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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Harvey Berin Yellow Silk Chiffon Evening Gown
By Harvey Berin
Located in Topanga, CA
Pat Nixonâ??s inaugural gown in 1969.
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1960s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Bob Mackie Formal Long Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Birmingham, AL
swirling around the dress, circa mid-1980s. Very unusual, only worn once. Perfect summer gown for a formal
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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Scott Barrie Wistful Evening Formal
By Scott Barrie
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Three piece evening embellished with embroidered tulle, sequins and rusching both on the 3/4
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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1960s White Raw Silk Formal Gown
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s Raw silk formal gown by Modehuis Rigah.
Features a V neckline with structured bust and
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1960s Dutch Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Figure flattering Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion formal ball gown dress with ever so slight
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
Measurements taken laid flat, please double
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20th Century French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Malcolm Starr Grey Formal Maxi Dress with Embellished Sleeves, 1960s
By Malcolm Starr, Elinor Simmons
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Malcolm Starr grey wool dress designer by Elinor Simmons. Dress has a low scoop back. Empire waist. Three inch Grey wool belt and buckle. Sleeve are embellished from elbow d...
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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Elegant Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a very exciting Elegant 100% Silk strapless gown with black sequin bodice. The bodice has
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1930s Starlet Heavily Beaded & Rhinestone Encrusted Formal Gala Dress-LARGE!
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous 1930s Black Sheer Chiffon Heavily Beaded and rhinestone encrusted Gala Formal dress. A
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1930s Unknown Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train
By MIKE BENET
Located in San Francisco, CA
wedding..or evening formal party where wearing color is so lovely in the sea of black dresses...
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1970s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1960s Pierre Cardin Couture
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Long Island City, NY
1960s Pierre Cardin Couture. New York and Paris. Black Velvet Formal Full Length Gown or Evening
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1960s Mike Bennett Ivory Sequinned Evening Dress or Wedding Gown
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in London, GB
This is a superb mid 1960s sequinned gown labelled Mike Bennett Formals, a company founded in the
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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1960S Blue & Green Gold Lamé Rayon/Lurex Brocade Gown With Matching Evening Coat
Located in New York, NY
1960S Blue & Green Gold Lamé Rayon/Lurex Brocade Gown With Matching Evening Coat
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1960s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Dress - Yellow Silk Strapless Summer Gown Day / Evening Wear
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is the fantasy tropics vacation embodied into one garment. OSCAR DE LA RENTA makes a beautiful, romantic full length dress in a vibrant yellow with an ancient geometric pattern...
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1990s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
1960s/70s Pauline Trigere Black Silk Faille Evening Formal Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Pauline Trigere black silk faille evening gown. Dress is very much of the period with off
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20th Century American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage Elegant Evening Dress with Stones
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful, elegant evening dress made by an Italian designer is entirely of velvet, cotton and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
80s Bob Mackie Evening Gown Embellished Beaded Black Silk Formal Dress Size 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous evening gown was made by Bob Mackie in 1982, around the time he opened his ready-to
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1980s Chinese Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
A French Devoré Velvet fuschia evening dress in Crepe Silk Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950
France
Beautiful evening coat dress in devoré velvet and silk crepe Fuschia
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1940s French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Size: Equivalent french size 38/40
1980s Arnold Scaasi Garden Party Chic Formal Ruffled Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1980s Arnold Scaasi ruched silk chiffon garden party formal gown!. Ruffles at the neck
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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
50s Silk Satin Floral Formal Gown w/ Emerald Satin Bodice
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular, unlabeled 1950s gown made entirely of silk satin and velvet flocked floral print
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1950s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate bias cut vintage dress from the 1940's. Flattering asymmetrical cut with a sequin and beaded bodice. Waistband snaps and hooks in the back. Side zip closure. Unlined.
Bus...
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1940s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
CHANEL dress black lace satin formal to cocktail 8
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic CHANEL exquisite black lace dress.
Divine black floral lace dress with insets of black satin at bust, waist and hem.
Satin is edged in small lace ruffle. .
Li...
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Glamorous C.1970 Mike Benet Brown Chiffon Pearl Beaded Goddess Dress
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in Atlanta, GA
This dress by Mike Benet Formals is full of old school glamour and beautiful design details. It is
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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers
Located in Sparks, NV
The 1950's at their finest! Light pink tulle formal dress with a tiered sweetheart bust and back
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1950s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue + Black Silk Full Sweep Cocktail Formal Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning iridescent aqua blue and black jacquard silk vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's. Off-the-shoulder neckline, rear metal zip and hook closure and full sweep.
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1950s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
OSCAR de la RENTA skirt silk tafetta long formal remarkable 4 / 6 do peek
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic OSCAR de la RENTA exquisite formal black silk taffeta floor length skirt
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Early Oleg Cassini Couture Vintage 1950's 50s Black Formal Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare early Oleg Cassini vintage couture cocktail dress in burnout silk velvet. Hand stitched couture construction and hourglass silhouette. This dress is extremely well mad...
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1950s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Vintage 1940s 40s Brown Taffeta Formal Dress with Bakelite Buttons + Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning textured metallic 1940's cocktail dress with portrait collar, nipped, belted waist and a row of oversize Bakelite buttons.
DETAILS:
Partially lined
Front button closu...
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1940s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
Bill Blass Vintage 1990s 90s Metallic Gold + Silver Beaded Black Formal Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful black dress by Bill Blass with metallic silver and gold Baroque-inspired beadwork.
Details:
Fully Lined
Back Zip and Hook Closure
Marked Size: Not Marked
Color: Go...
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns
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Vintage Formal Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage formal evening gowns for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black vintage formal evening gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage formal evening gowns designed by Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET and Oscar De La Renta — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
How Much are Vintage Formal Evening Gowns?
On average, vintage formal evening gowns on 1stDibs sell for $795, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $15,425 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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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