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Vintage Stella McCartney embroidered organza mini dress with sheer black overlay
Vintage Stella McCartney embroidered organza mini dress with sheer black overlay

Vintage Stella McCartney embroidered organza mini dress with sheer black overlay

By Stella McCartney

Located in Montgomery, TX

Stella McCartney Dress Sheer black organza lends dark drama to Stella McCartney's delicately

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL
DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL

DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL Reference: CAKK/A00037 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960's JACQUES HEIM black silk dress with sheer mousseline overlay
1960's JACQUES HEIM black silk dress with sheer mousseline overlay

1960's JACQUES HEIM black silk dress with sheer mousseline overlay

By Jacques Heim

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black silk dress with sheer mousseline overlay designed by Jacques Heim made by Maria carine dating

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Chiffon White Purple Rose Print Overlay Gown
Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Chiffon White Purple Rose Print Overlay Gown

Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Chiffon White Purple Rose Print Overlay Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

lightweight semi-sheer rose print chiffon. The dress features a lavender satin inner slip and is made complete

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

F/W 1997 Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Sheer Knit Catsuit Overlay Bodycon Gown
F/W 1997 Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Sheer Knit Catsuit Overlay Bodycon Gown

F/W 1997 Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Sheer Knit Catsuit Overlay Bodycon Gown

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an incredible knit Salvatore Ferragamo bodysuit/gown. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this fabulous piece debuted on the season's runway. Constructed of a dark teal ...

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Lanvin Silk Dress
Lanvin Silk Dress

Lanvin Silk Dress

$600

Size: FR 36….US4 calculated

Lanvin Silk Dress

By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris

Located in Water Mill, NY

Lanvin Silk Sheer Flower Overlay Dress, slip with hand detail

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Black Chiffon and Satin Gown, 1990s
Gianni Versace Couture Black Chiffon and Satin Gown, 1990s

Gianni Versace Couture Black Chiffon and Satin Gown, 1990s

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Couture line. Double dresses - black satin over sheer chiffon. Satin overlay makes the dress a mini while

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20th Century Evening Gowns

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Chanel Silk and Boucle Dress w/ Sheer Overlay
Chanel Silk and Boucle Dress w/ Sheer Overlay

Chanel Silk and Boucle Dress w/ Sheer Overlay

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

underlying dress and the sheer nylon overlay that is worn outside the other dress. The underlying dress is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce and Gabbana Black Column dress with Sheer Effect
Dolce and Gabbana Black Column dress with Sheer Effect

Dolce and Gabbana Black Column dress with Sheer Effect

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Port Hope, ON

but also soft with the sheer overlay dress, this piece will delicately move as you walk. The train is

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Maison Margiela Sheer Overlay Shirt Dress
Maison Margiela Sheer Overlay Shirt Dress

Maison Margiela Sheer Overlay Shirt Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Glasgow, GB

White long sleeved cotton classic style shirt dress by Maison Margiela. Oversized fit with front

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2010s Italian Chemise Dresses

CHANEL silk printed dress with sheer net overlay - runway fall 2005
CHANEL silk printed dress with sheer net overlay - runway fall 2005

CHANEL silk printed dress with sheer net overlay - runway fall 2005

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare black and cream printed silk dress with sheer net overlay from Chanel exactly as seen on

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

JUNYA WATANABE tie dyed velvet dress with sheer black overlay - unworn with tags
JUNYA WATANABE tie dyed velvet dress with sheer black overlay - unworn with tags

JUNYA WATANABE tie dyed velvet dress with sheer black overlay - unworn with tags

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unique tie dyed velvet dress with sheer draped black overlay from Junya Watanabe from fall of

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

BY MALENE BIRGER blue sequins overlay black sheer evening gown dress M
BY MALENE BIRGER blue sequins overlay black sheer evening gown dress M

BY MALENE BIRGER blue sequins overlay black sheer evening gown dress M

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BY MALENE BIRGER blue sequins overlay black sheer evening gown dress M Reference: YNWG/A00134 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Green & Black Silk Layered Dress Size XS
Dolce & Gabbana Green & Black Silk Layered Dress Size XS

Dolce & Gabbana Green & Black Silk Layered Dress Size XS

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

resale item. Details Multicolour- green, black Silk Dress Sheer black overlay Sleeveless

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Zac Posen Spring 2017 Strapless Shell Embroidered Dress
Zac Posen Spring 2017 Strapless Shell Embroidered Dress

Zac Posen Spring 2017 Strapless Shell Embroidered Dress

By Zac Posen

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

level of craftsmanship and artistic expression. The voluminous sheer overlay of the dress is adorned

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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada Periwinkle Blue Sheer Overlay Embroidered Dress
Prada Periwinkle Blue Sheer Overlay Embroidered Dress

Prada Periwinkle Blue Sheer Overlay Embroidered Dress

By Prada

Located in Toronto, ON

Prada light periwinkle blue sheer overlay embroidered dress. Excellent condition - worn only once

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Ethereal Watercolor Florals Maxi Dress
Ethereal Watercolor Florals Maxi Dress

Ethereal Watercolor Florals Maxi Dress

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ethereal Watercolor Florals Maxi Dress Spaghetti strap dress with sheer overlay

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Chanel Beaded Digital Print Black Cocktail Dress
Chanel Beaded Digital Print Black Cocktail Dress

Chanel Beaded Digital Print Black Cocktail Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Chanel Vintage A' 97 Sheer Overlay Mini Dress Beaded Floral Details. Darkly romantic sheer black

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Anne Fogarty 1960's Green Sequin Gown
Anne Fogarty 1960's Green Sequin Gown

Anne Fogarty 1960's Green Sequin Gown

By Anne Fogarty

Located in Toronto, ON

sheer silk overlay. Dress has empire waist, short sheer cap sleeves, and zippers up center back

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Loris Azzaro

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By Ronald Kolodzie

Located in San Diego, CA

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2000s DOLCE & GABBANA Black Mohair sheer Cream lace trim mini slip dress

2000s DOLCE & GABBANA Black Mohair sheer Cream lace trim mini slip dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Sheffield, GB

Delicate 2000s DOLCE & GABBANA Black Mohair and Cream lace trimmed mini slip dress, featuring fully adjustable shoulder straps and pretty bow detail at the front. The mohair is semi...

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Early 2000s Italian Slips

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Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s

Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and...

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Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel

A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...

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THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40
THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This THIERRY MUGLER skirt suit is composed of a black polyester and lace fabric. Features a classic Mugler silhouette with nipped waist and curved bust-line to neckline design. The j...

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S/S 1991 MOSCHINO Redwall Documented Black Blossoms Appliquéd Leather Backpack
S/S 1991 MOSCHINO Redwall Documented Black Blossoms Appliquéd Leather Backpack

S/S 1991 MOSCHINO Redwall Documented Black Blossoms Appliquéd Leather Backpack

By Franco Moschino, Moschino

Located in Munich, DE

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1990s Italian Backpacks

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Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in San Diego, CA

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Black worsted wool skirt suit THIERRY MUGLER

Black worsted wool skirt suit THIERRY MUGLER

$3,127

Size: 38 (Fr) Jacket 32 (Fr) skirt

Black worsted wool skirt suit THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black worsted wool skirt suit. No fabric composition tag for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate. Shoulder pad. Raglan. Cut-work and top-stitching. Snap closure on the mid...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

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Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

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Vintage 1950s Black Evening Gown with Iridescent Green & Blue Leaf Pattern

Vintage 1950s Black Evening Gown with Iridescent Green & Blue Leaf Pattern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse 1976 Collection "Russian Collection" YSL

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse 1976 Collection "Russian Collection" YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wallkill, NY

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1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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Sheer Overlay Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary sheer overlay 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 brown, beige and more. If you’re looking for a sheer overlay 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bill Blass, Givenchy and Roberto Cavalli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 Overlay Dress?

Prices for a sheer overlay dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $253 and can go as high as $18,000, while, on average they fetch $1,225.

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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