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1960s Beaded Banff Dress with Sheer Sleeves
1960s Beaded Banff Dress with Sheer Sleeves

1960s Beaded Banff Dress with Sheer Sleeves

By Banff Ltd

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England

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1960s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Krizia Olive Green Sheer Mesh Beaded Body Con Dress, 2000s
Krizia Olive Green Sheer Mesh Beaded Body Con Dress, 2000s

Krizia Olive Green Sheer Mesh Beaded Body Con Dress, 2000s

By Krizia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

style dress. Avant garde splash of beads crawling up from the hem. Can be worn with a slip or maybe with

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

2011 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sheer Mocha All-Over Beaded Maxi-Dress
2011 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sheer Mocha All-Over Beaded Maxi-Dress

2011 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sheer Mocha All-Over Beaded Maxi-Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in London, GB

embellishments adorn the length of the dress; pewter metallic bugle beads are lined up horizontally, forming

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2010s American Evening Dresses

2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels
2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels

2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow

2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow

By Krizia

Located in Austin, TX

2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1960s Light Green Beaded Cocktail Dress
1960s Light Green Beaded Cocktail Dress

1960s Light Green Beaded Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960s Sheer light green sheer dress beaded in pearls . Dress comes with light green slip. perfect

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s
Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s

Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

glass beads the full length of the dress and the front bodice is accented with a silver beaded design

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT

Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT

By Renato Balestra

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Renato Balestra - Balestra Roma - Couture Black Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

FRANK USHER Black Lace Beaded Gown Sheer Sleeves Size 12
FRANK USHER Black Lace Beaded Gown Sheer Sleeves Size 12

FRANK USHER Black Lace Beaded Gown Sheer Sleeves Size 12

By Frank Usher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Frank Usher gown is composed of a beaded lace. Features sheer sleeves with a scallop edge

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Jeannie McQueeny Leopard Print Beaded Sheer Silk Chiffon Caftan OSFM
Jeannie McQueeny Leopard Print Beaded Sheer Silk Chiffon Caftan OSFM

Jeannie McQueeny Leopard Print Beaded Sheer Silk Chiffon Caftan OSFM

By Jeannie McQueeny

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jeannie McQueeny leopard print beaded sheer silk chiffon OSFM. Gorgeous copper beaded neckline and

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21st Century and Contemporary Bahamian Caftans

Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress
Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress

Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress

Located in New York, NY

iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip with sheer panels

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1920s French Chemises

Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s
Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s

Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s

Located in Tucson, AZ

be worn as a bathing suit cover up! Collarless sheer beaded kaftan with 2 ½’ slits both sides; 1

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1980s Indian Caftans

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1920's-Inspired beaded sheer dress
1920's-Inspired beaded sheer dress

1920's-Inspired beaded sheer dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1920's-inspired beaded sheer dress from the 1970's. This gorgeous, top

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1970s American Day Dresses

OLEG CASSINI SHEER BEADED COCKTAIL DRESS
OLEG CASSINI SHEER BEADED COCKTAIL DRESS

OLEG CASSINI SHEER BEADED COCKTAIL DRESS

By Oleg Cassini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a dress from French-born American designer Oleg Cassini. The upper bodice is

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress
1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress

1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress

Located in Houston, TX

1980's does the 1920's in this Gorgeous black velvet dress with sheer back beading on tulle

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Sheer Navy Beaded Chiffon Party Dress
1920s Sheer Navy Beaded Chiffon Party Dress

1920s Sheer Navy Beaded Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic, 1920s midnight blue chiffon dress is embellished with a twisted, braided ribbon and

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress
1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a black silk 1920's flapper dress. * It's covered in shiny black glass beads.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Long black sequin dress with sheer net inset and beads
Long black sequin dress with sheer net inset and beads

Long black sequin dress with sheer net inset and beads

Located in San Francisco, CA

Long black sequin dress with sheer net inset with beads. Size 4. By Cache'. Excellent condition

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Late 20th Century Sheath Dresses

2012 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Crystal Beaded Sheer Silver Gold Lace Dress
2012 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Crystal Beaded Sheer Silver Gold Lace Dress

2012 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Crystal Beaded Sheer Silver Gold Lace Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly chic and highly coveted Chanel crystal beaded sheer metallic silver and gold paisley

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2010s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr Sheer Beaded Silk Evening Gown
1960s Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr Sheer Beaded Silk Evening Gown

1960s Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr Sheer Beaded Silk Evening Gown

By Bill Tice, Malcolm Starr

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Beautiful vintage 1960s midnight blue sheer silk evening gown by Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr. This

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Sheer Beaded "Boyfriend" Shirt Dress
Bob Mackie Sheer Beaded "Boyfriend" Shirt Dress

Bob Mackie Sheer Beaded "Boyfriend" Shirt Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in New York, NY

Bob Mackie Sheer Beaded "Boyfriend" Shirt Dress

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress
1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress

1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress

By Chloé

Located in Toronto, Ontario

the 1920s. Stunning 3 piece black hand beaded creation . Features a black slip, under a sheer long

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

BLUMARINE multicolor silk SHEER FLORAL BEADED MINI Dress XS
BLUMARINE multicolor silk SHEER FLORAL BEADED MINI Dress XS

BLUMARINE multicolor silk SHEER FLORAL BEADED MINI Dress XS

By Blumarine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Blumarine short-sleeve dress in muticolor floral printed sheer silk (100% Missing

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2010s Casual Dresses

Sheer Blue Vintage Beaded Tunic Maxi Dress, 1960s
Sheer Blue Vintage Beaded Tunic Maxi Dress, 1960s

Sheer Blue Vintage Beaded Tunic Maxi Dress, 1960s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredible 1960s Sheer blue mesh tunic has floral designs created with blue and white beading

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Beaded Sheer Tulle Strapless Evening Dress
Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Beaded Sheer Tulle Strapless Evening Dress

Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Beaded Sheer Tulle Strapless Evening Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New Hope, PA

This stunning evening dress from Chanel Couture has tens of thousands of tiny white caviar beads

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses

Gucci F/W 2010 Runway Sheer Beaded Feather Embellished Dress
Gucci F/W 2010 Runway Sheer Beaded Feather Embellished Dress

Gucci F/W 2010 Runway Sheer Beaded Feather Embellished Dress

By Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Gucci F/W 2010 Runway Embellished Feather Sleeves Dress IT 40 Brown and black Gucci dress with

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Backless Dress in Sheer Victorian Lace with 1920s Beaded Details
Backless Dress in Sheer Victorian Lace with 1920s Beaded Details

Backless Dress in Sheer Victorian Lace with 1920s Beaded Details

Located in New York, NY

. Dress is sheer however we can line it either half or fully in a nude silk at an additional cost. Please

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard
Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning beaded and sequined overdress of sheer panels, with open sides. Seven large

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1920s French Day Dresses

1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown
1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown

1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

various occasions and settings. The 1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown is more than just a dress; it's a

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli lace sheer gown with beaded bodice
Roberto Cavalli lace sheer gown with beaded bodice

Roberto Cavalli lace sheer gown with beaded bodice

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Austin, TX

Roberto Cavalli lace sheer gown with beaded bodice 79% viscose, 14% nylon, 7% polyester size S / US

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

GIORGIO ARMANI Black Beaded Sheer Mesh Gown Size 42
GIORGIO ARMANI Black Beaded Sheer Mesh Gown Size 42

GIORGIO ARMANI Black Beaded Sheer Mesh Gown Size 42

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Giorgio Armani gown is composed of a beaded sheer mesh. There is a center back zipper closure

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20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Oscar De la Renta Sexy Beaded Butterfly Gown w/ Sheer Body
Oscar De la Renta Sexy Beaded Butterfly Gown w/ Sheer Body

Oscar De la Renta Sexy Beaded Butterfly Gown w/ Sheer Body

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Gresham, OR

A daring and sexy 1980s Oscar De la Renta gown with velvet skirt and sheer tulle upper body. A

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Etro Sheer Paisley Print Dress with Beaded Tie
Etro Sheer Paisley Print Dress with Beaded Tie

Etro Sheer Paisley Print Dress with Beaded Tie

By Etro

Located in Sparks, NV

Light weight sheer paisley print dress with a beaded drawstring tie by Etro. Details: Unlined

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

80s blue beaded sheer dress
80s blue beaded sheer dress

80s blue beaded sheer dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s blue beaded sheer dress. Size: 4/6 Bust: 36"/ Waist: 36"/ Hips: 38"/ Length: 48"/ sleeve

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Sheer Silk Chiffon 1920s Dress Beaded with Crystals
Sheer Silk Chiffon 1920s Dress Beaded with Crystals

Sheer Silk Chiffon 1920s Dress Beaded with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Pictures never really can capture the beautiful sparkle of antique crystals and beads. This Art

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla 1970s Blue Floaty Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress with Sheer Sleeves
Travilla 1970s Blue Floaty Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress with Sheer Sleeves

Travilla 1970s Blue Floaty Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress with Sheer Sleeves

By Travilla

Located in San Francisco, CA

William Travilla vintage cobalt blue dress (estimated 1970s) featuring sheer detailing and beaded

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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer White Chenille Beaded Dress
F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer White Chenille Beaded Dress

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer White Chenille Beaded Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this velvet chenille and sheer panel dress debuted on the

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

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1950s American Day Dresses

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1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons

1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons

By B. Altman & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a flattering neckline, and full sk...

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1940s Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress

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Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress! Features the perfect shade pink with a tailored bodice with intricate draping at the ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box

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By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...

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A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006

By Leonard

Located in Toulon, FR

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Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown

By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s American Evening Gowns

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By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...

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VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
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VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940

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By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

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Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

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By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...

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Sheer Beaded Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary sheer beaded dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. If you’re looking for a sheer beaded 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bob Mackie, Donatella Versace and Atelier Versace are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Sheer Beaded Dress?

The price for a sheer beaded dress starts at $215 and tops out at $78,000, and on average, selling for $1,742.

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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