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1930s Cream Bias Cut Sheer Silk Hand Embroidered & Appliqued Slip Dress Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s cream bias cut sheer silk hand embroidered & appliqued slip dress gown. Beautiful sheer silk
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1930s American Maxi Dress

F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Hot Pink Pleated Chiffon Floral Appliqué Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a large red flower appliqué at one side, this bold hot pink silk dress features a halterneck strap
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

1920S Black & Beige Silk Chiffon Sheer Dress With Lace Appliqués Xl
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black & Beige Silk Chiffon Sheer Dress With Lace Appliqués Xl
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1920s Casual Dresses

MORALES Sheer Pink Applique Cocktail Dress with Sequins Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Morales cocktail dress is composed of a nude sheer mesh with a pink pleated lace applique and
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Cocktail Dresses

TRAVILLA Stretch Daisy Applique Cocktail Dress with Sheer Size 6-8
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla lovely black cocktail dress with long sleeves by Travilla from the 1980's. The
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy Dress with Appliques
By Givenchy
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous sheer black organza shift dress with large gold beads encased in elaborate embroidery
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

BLUEMARINE Black Silk Chiffon Rose Applique Maxi Dress Size S/M
By Bluemarine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bluemarine gown is composed of a sheer black silk chiffon and features a beautiful side
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20th Century Italian Maxi Dress

Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture Black Organza Drop Waist Dress with Floral Applique
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
. The dress also features a drop waist, where the sheer skirt is sewn under the applique in small pleats
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20th Century French Day Dresses

Stylish Woven Applique Illusion Design Sheath Dress US Size 12
Located in University City, MO
Stylish woven applique illusion design sheath dress US Size 12 The high fashion sheath dress is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sheath Dresses

Vintage 1998 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Sheer Illusion Appliqué Net Lace Gown
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This sheer illusion showstopper from their 1998 spring/summer collection is a wonderful example of the
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930s Bias Silk & Lace Vintage Dress in Peach W Appliqués Butterfly Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous bias cut peach silk lace vintage 1930's dress has beautiful floral appliqués. This
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Black Silk Crepe and Net Evening Dress With Floral Appliqué Embellishment
Located in London, GB
condition with some beautiful design features. The dress has a plunging scoop neckline and sheer net fabric
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1930s British Evening Dresses

PAULINE TRIGERE 1970's Black Sequin Applique Full Length Dress Size 12
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pauline Trigere gown is composed of a crepe silk with patterned sequin applique. Features full
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black and Brown Sequin and Leather Applique Dress - M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inverted pleats on each side. The fabric is sheer with dark eggplant and black patent leather applique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

COUTURE 1930’s Sheer Sequin Lace Black Pleated Floor Length Evening Gown Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE 1930’s Sheer Nude Sequin Lace Bodice Black Pleated Floor Length Evening Gown Dress Circa
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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 Black Sheer Long Sleeve Sweet Heart Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
: Alexander McQueen A/W 2007 evening gown. Dress has a black sheer bodice, and exposes a sweetheart neckline
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

FRANK COMPOSTO Black Cocktail Dress with Sheer Beaded Sleeves Size 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Frank Composto cocktail dress is composed of a black silk and features sheer sleeves with
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

VICKY TIEL White Jersey Dress with Sheer Sequin Waist and Back Size 4
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel gown is composed of a draped jersey. Features a sheer lace bodice with sequin
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20th Century Chinese Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Cocktail Dress Dimensional Florals Corset Sheer Panels Vintage Sz 10
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned and vintage Bill Blass Black Cocktail Dress with sculptural floral appliqué
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 2001 John Galliano Feather Print Silk & Sheer Lace Bias-Cut Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
looped velvet appliqué work which really brings this slip dress to a new level. The sculpted bias-cut
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA red lace panel pink sheer silk fit flared cocktail dress IT36 XS
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Light pink sheer silk upper. Red floral lace applique. Slip silk dress lining. Made in: Italy
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
the shape. The dress is a classic princess cut with sheer wide set straps, a dainty waistline and a
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1950s British Ball Gowns

1930s Black Mesh Flower Print Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Mesh Flower Print Dress. Sheer mesh dress with cut-out flower appliqué, built-in caplet
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1930s Day Dresses

Moschino Color Block Silk and Lace Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
and a large appliqued panel of sheer black flower pattern lace on top of red scallop edge silk across
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
Located in New York, NY
this out as a dress if you don't mind a touch of sheerness (if you do just layer a slip or half-slip
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1930s American Maxi Dresses

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
Size: see description for sizing
Tulle Inserted Lingerie Dress with Rose
Located in New York, NY
Tulle Inserted Lingerie Dress with Rose applique. Lingerie as street wear, a great all season piece
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1980s Brazilian Casual Dresses

Vintage 1920's Gold Beaded Sequin Dress Flapper Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
is sheer, and may need to be worn with a dress slip to conceal ones modesty. Label: None
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1920s European Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1987 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Runway Sheer Embroidered Ruffle Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
constructed of light sheer black lace and features voluminous ruffles at the dress' plunging neckline, skirt
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Vintage Lillie Rubin Crochet Lace Column Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Lillie Rubin yellow guipure lace column dress was made in the 1970s, of the most
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1970s Maxi Dresses

Stephen Burrows Chartreuse Chiffon Abstract Shape Shift Dress
By Stephen Burrows
Located in Greenport, NY
, peek through curtains of sheer chartreuse silk chiffon with delicate ruffled edges. This dress features
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

JEAN CAROL 1930's Feather Bust Gown with Drape and Sheer Bodice Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Carol gown is composed of a silk crepe and features a sheer bodice with feather applique
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1910's Edwardian Couture Ivory Mixed-Lace Draped Layered Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silk satin and antique appliques. The exacting perfection of the layered skirting is beyond compare
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1910s American Wedding Dresses

1960s Black Organza Dress With Ribbon Work
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and very stylish vintage 1960s black organza dress with floral ribbon work applique
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Bonwit Teller Couture Black Scalloped Lace Appliqué Bias-Cut Gown
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Definitely looks like a dress that inspired John Galliano while he was at Christian Dior. The bodice has the
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Alberta Ferretti S/S 2002 floral silk double-layered dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Rome, IT
- 2 pieces dress (+ additional black under slip dress, not pictured) - Sheer black silk chiffon
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

MARCHESA One Shoulder Floral Dress
By Marchesa
Located in Brossard, QC
closed with a zipper at side seam. Sheer panelling Sequin detailing Appliqué detailing Flutter sleeves
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier 2007 Black Embroidered Hooded Jersey Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier 2007 Black Embroidered Hooded Jersey Maxi Dress Spring 2007 Ready-to-Wear
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s
By Rizkallah, Malcolm Starr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
elegant dresses that were a heady blend of demure femininity and commanding fashion. Egyptian-born
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rodarte Fall 2015 Lace Crystal Embellished Feather Trim Mini Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, the dress features several risqué elements and is embellished with hand appliqued beads and sequins
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 Runway Chloe Novelty Musical Instrument Dress
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and rare runway documented Chloe musical instrument dress. A showstopping piece
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Carolina Herrera New Silk Print Maxi Dress Gown
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Water Mill, NY
. The body of the dress is opaque silk to above the knees then matching semi sheer silk through the
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2010s American Day Dresses

1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s navy blue and white silk chiffon flower rhinestone applique gown ! Features a
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1960s American Evening Gowns

1970s Jean Varon Cream Georgette Tiered Maxi Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
a sheer layer of polyester georgette. An appliqué flower anchors the shoulder, drawing the eye
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1970s Wedding Dresses

NICOLE BARTI Black Stretch Jersey Evening Gown Mesh Cutout Rhinestones Size L
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nicole Barti gown is composed of a black jersey. Features a sheer mesh back with rhinestone
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20th Century American Maxi Dress

Bill Blass Pastel Cocktail Dress with Embroidered Cage
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Beautifully crafted Bill Blass two-layer dress, the main body a strapless sheath of repeating
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Ivory Sequin, Pearls & Nude Stretch Net Thigh High Slit Dress, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-appliqued beads and sequins in a pattern of flame-like curves, this dress is sexy and glamorous at once
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Black Beaded Wool Knit Cocktail Dress Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a black knit wool with beaded applique. Features a pullover style
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

FE ZANDI Black Lace Embellished Cocktail Dress Size 8
By Fe Zandi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features beaded applique with sequins and a scalloped edge. There are sheer sleeve, with a center back
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Custom Vintage Off White Cream Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and faux pearl bead applique. Features sheer sleeves and bodice.There is a center back zipper closure
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20th Century Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Emma Domb Red Roses Illusion Print Tulle Full-Skirt Party Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely sensational Emma Domb red roses floral tulle full-skirt party dress dating back to
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Caryle Light Pink + Silver Fit n' Flare Silk Dress and Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 50s CARYLE light pale pink and silver silk taffeta fit n' flare cocktail dress
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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1930's Fashion Originators Guild Floral Print Silk Chiffon Gown & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
floral print against the dove gray background on the semi-sheer silk chiffon has a timeless allure that I
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1930s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

BILL BLASS Black Lace Chiffon Gown with Nude Underlay Size 10 12
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black silk chiffon with lace applique and nude underlay
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20th Century American Evening Gowns

2002 Chanel Cruise Collection Midnight Blue Silk Chiffon Draped Bias-Cut Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stretch silk jersey mixed with 'light as a feather' sheer silk chiffon. I love the nod to 1930's fashion
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1990s Blumarine by Anna Molinari Light Pink Peach Chiffon Semi Sheer Blouse Top
By Anna Molinari
Located in San Diego, CA
oversized flower appliqué mimics Carrie Bradshaw in, "Sex and the City." Can easily be dressed up or down
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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

1990s Missoni Metallic Knit Blush Pink Dress and Cardigan
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, Ontario
open or tied at bust. Both dress and cardigan feature olive green lurex flower shaped appliques that
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Sometimes the Dress is Worth More Money than the Money (1 of 50 Hand Signed)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin Sometimes the Dress is Worth More Money than the Money, 2001 Limited edition offset
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

Art Deco Blush Pink Silk Crepe Chiffon and Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco blush pink silk crepe chiffon slip dress with pleated bodice and sheer hand made Alencon
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1930s French Lingerie

CommeDesGarcons 1997 AdultPunk Transparent EcruOrganza WhiteSilk Dinner Jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Chicago, IL
, whose bodice and lower long sleeves are color-blocked with white textured silk-blend appliques and lined
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1990s Japanese Dinner Jackets

1930s JeanneLavinParis ArtDeco TulleSilk CoutureAdaptation Black Evening Jacket
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Chicago, IL
-transparent tulle formal jacket featuring diagonally-striped topstitched silk-crepe appliques throughout the
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1930s French Swing Coats

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Sheer Applique Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary sheer applique dress for your needs in our varied inventory. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, gray, red and more in stock now. Finding the perfect sheer applique dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar De La Renta and Geoffrey Beene are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Sheer Applique Dress?

The price for a sheer applique dress starts at $126 and tops out at $58,000, and on average, selling for $1,100.

Finding the Right clothing for You

From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.

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