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90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown
90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown

90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Spring 1999 runway gown Fushcia silk floral applique gown. This gown

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

La Perla 1990s Black Lace Mermaid Gown with Sheer Tulle Hem
La Perla 1990s Black Lace Mermaid Gown with Sheer Tulle Hem

La Perla 1990s Black Lace Mermaid Gown with Sheer Tulle Hem

By La Perla

Located in Paris, FR

Long La Perla gown in black lace over a nude base, featuring thin straps, a sweetheart neckline

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD
Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD

Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD

By Tom Ford

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve. Silk lining inside the top part of the

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

1998 F/W GUCCI by Tom Ford Sheer Black Wrap Gown
1998 F/W GUCCI by Tom Ford Sheer Black Wrap Gown

1998 F/W GUCCI by Tom Ford Sheer Black Wrap Gown

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Austin, TX

F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford sheer black wrap gown with long sleeves Condition: Excellent 100% Silk

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel S/S 1999 Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress Gown
Chanel S/S 1999 Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress Gown

Chanel S/S 1999 Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress Gown

By Chanel

Located in Naples, FL

Chanel S/S 1999 Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress Gown FR 34 Black Chanel sheer stretchy dress with

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1993 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Sheer Mesh Cutout Gown
F/W 1993 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Sheer Mesh Cutout Gown

F/W 1993 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Sheer Mesh Cutout Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

framed by black velvet, creating a dramatic focal point. The sleeves are made of sheer mesh fabric

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Bustier Evening Dress with Semi Sheer Lace Blouse Size 8
Black Bustier Evening Dress with Semi Sheer Lace Blouse Size 8

Black Bustier Evening Dress with Semi Sheer Lace Blouse Size 8

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb 1980s black lace semi-sheer blouse and black satin bustier evening dress. The reversed black

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1980s French Evening Dresses

F/W 2001 Valentino Garavani Runway Satin Black Panther Sheer Rhinestone Gown
F/W 2001 Valentino Garavani Runway Satin Black Panther Sheer Rhinestone Gown

F/W 2001 Valentino Garavani Runway Satin Black Panther Sheer Rhinestone Gown

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This black one-shoulder gown from Valentino Garavani’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection features sheer

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown
Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown

Located in New York, NY

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown with dipping side hemline from the 1970's. Floaty silk

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1970s Unknown Maxi Dress

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet sheer panel mermaid gown
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet sheer panel mermaid gown

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet sheer panel mermaid gown

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet sheer panel mermaid gown Reference: TGAS/F00895 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Geoffrey Beene "Boutique" dramantic sheer sleeves cocktail gown
Geoffrey Beene "Boutique" dramantic sheer sleeves cocktail gown

Geoffrey Beene "Boutique" dramantic sheer sleeves cocktail gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene "Boutique" Black cocktail gown has a centered front slit measuring 23 1/". The

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Backless Sequin Gown
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Backless Sequin Gown

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Backless Sequin Gown

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gianni Versace gown from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection by Donatella Versace is crafted

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

CALVIN KLEIN 2006 Vintage Ivory Silk & Cream Cable Knit Semi-Sheer Maxi Gown
CALVIN KLEIN 2006 Vintage Ivory Silk & Cream Cable Knit Semi-Sheer Maxi Gown

CALVIN KLEIN 2006 Vintage Ivory Silk & Cream Cable Knit Semi-Sheer Maxi Gown

By Calvin Klein Collection

Located in Leonardo, NJ

silk and cream cable knit silk Sheer Voluminous Pullover Size Small but can fit XS to Medium Excellent

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Loris Azzaro for Azzaro Boutique Paris 1980s Vintage Black Evening Gown
Loris Azzaro for Azzaro Boutique Paris 1980s Vintage Black Evening Gown

Loris Azzaro for Azzaro Boutique Paris 1980s Vintage Black Evening Gown

By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Loris Azzaro Black Jersey & Sheer Crepe Evening Gown with Braided Trim The extra tag marked (REALE

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress

1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Baar, CH

Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino F/W 2003 black sheer beaded plunging backless silk train dress gown
Valentino F/W 2003 black sheer beaded plunging backless silk train dress gown

Valentino F/W 2003 black sheer beaded plunging backless silk train dress gown

By Valentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE Valentino Fall 2003 - Look 70 Black floor length dress in silk and tulle, embellished with black beads and sequins Sequin straps edged in beads that criss cross ov...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Gianfranco Ferré black gown with sheer sleeves, ca. 1970
Gianfranco Ferré black gown with sheer sleeves, ca. 1970

Gianfranco Ferré black gown with sheer sleeves, ca. 1970

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in New York, NY

Gianfranco Ferré black gown with sheer sleeves, ca. 1970 Long black wool dress with subtle shimmer

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1970s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Sheer Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary sheer evening gown 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, Beige and more. Finding the perfect sheer evening gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Tom Ford for Gucci — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Evening Gown?

The price for a sheer evening gown starts at $132 and tops out at $78,000, and on average, selling for $2,283.

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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