Giambattista Vali Sheer Overlay Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in London, GB
Giambattista Vali Sheer Overlay Dress Bright red dress with sheer sleeves and full overlay skirt.
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Sheer Overlay Dress
Vintage Stella McCartney embroidered organza mini dress with sheer black overlay
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38, 40
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 embroidered 'Bolsena' dress.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress
DOLCE GABBANA purple floral sheer lace overlay cocktail dress IT46 XL
$288Sale Price|20% Off
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: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Material: Lace Color: P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
ALICE OLIVIA Landi Gathered navy tulle sheer overlay silk trimmed babydoll dress
$120Sale Price|25% Off
ALICE OLIVIA Landi Gathered navy tulle sheer overlay silk trimmed babydoll dress
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALICE OLIVIA Landi Gathered navy tulle sheer overlay silk trimmed babydoll dress Reference: CC/A00469 Brand: Alice Olivia Model: Landi Gathered Material: Nylon, Silk, Blend Color: Na...
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2010s Chinese Cocktail Dresses
JIL SANDER black floral cloque applique sheer overlay bias dress FR38 M
$384Sale Price|20% Off
JIL SANDER black floral cloque applique sheer overlay bias dress FR38 M
By Jil Sander
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JIL SANDER black floral cloque applique sheer overlay bias dress FR38 M Reference: CC/A00484 Brand: Jil Sander Material: Rayon, Linen Color: Black Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Lining...
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2010s German Cocktail Dresses
Lolita Lempicka FW 1995 Black white sheer crochet lace overlay bustier dress 40
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Contact me for FREE SHIPPING A wonderful vintage dress from Lolita Lempicka Couture Fall 1995 This stretch dress has three layers. The under layer is an ivory stre...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
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: Malene Birger Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Blue, Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage nude black sheer overlay A-line dress S Cindy Sherman
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage nude black sheer overlay A-line dress S Cindy Sherman Reference: PYCN/A00098 Brand: Comme Des Garcons As seen on: Cindy Sherman Material: Cotton, Blend Colo...
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1990s Japanese Cocktail Dresses
ALICE MCCALL Honeymoon orange lace nude sheer overlay lined romper US6 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALICE MCCALL Honeymoon orange lace nude sheer overlay lined romper US6 M Reference: AAWC/A00568 Brand: Alice McCall Model: Honeymoon Collection: AW19 Material: Nylon Color: Orange, N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses
F/W 1997 Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Sheer Knit Catsuit Overlay Bodycon Gown
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Salvatore Ferragamo floor-length gown from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection features a sleeveless bodycon construction. Dark teal open-knit mesh flows over a fitted catsuit under...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
VALENTINO black white wool silk crepe polka dot lace overlay pleat dress IT40 S
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black white wool silk crepe polka dot sheer lace overlay pleated dress IT40 S Reference: MELK/A00455 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Virgin Wool, S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses
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
Chanel SS 1993 Haute Couture Black Silk Jersey Bias-Cut Dress w/ Wool Crepe Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The dress’s layered high-low hemline and sheer overlay add movement and depth, while the coat anchors the silhouette with quiet authority.
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1990s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles
Gianni Versace Couture Black Chiffon and Satin Gown, 1990s
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the wonderful Gianni Versace in his Couture line. Double dresses - black satin over sheer chiffon. Satin overlay makes the dress a mini while the the rear sports a low low back.
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20th Century Evening Gowns
Chanel 98 Iridescent Dragonfly Logo Print Silk Chiffon Sheer Overlay Maxi Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Spring 1998 Chanel long dress in layered silk chiffon. Constructed with a semi-sheer iridescent purple silk chiffon overlay printed with a dragonfly motif, layered over a coordinati...
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1990s French Maxi Dresses
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Chanel Silk and Boucle Dress w/ Sheer Overlay
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a fabulous dress from Chanel. This fabulous dress is comprised of two layers: the underlying dress and the sheer nylon overlay that is worn outside the other dress.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dolce and Gabbana Black Column dress with Sheer Effect
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Port Hope, ON
Close-to-the body but also soft with the sheer overlay dress, this piece will delicately move as you walk.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns
Maison Margiela Sheer Overlay Shirt Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Glasgow, GB
Knee length. The panelled sheer tulle overlay turns the classic style into something unique and different.
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2010s Italian Chemise Dresses
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 the runway for fall of 2005.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses
JUNYA WATANABE tie dyed velvet dress with sheer black overlay - unworn with tags
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unique tie dyed velvet dress with sheer draped black overlay from Junya Watanabe from fall of 2012.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses
Bill Blass Red Silk Sheer Striped Maxi Column Dress Draped Overlay, 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
American designer, Bill Blass helped define the relaxed, pared-down elegance that epitomized late 20h century American fashion. After attending Parsons School of Design in New York C...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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: Malene Birger Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Blue, Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses
1960s Mod Lace Trimmed Gown with Sheer Chiffon Overlay
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mod Lace Trimmed Gown with Sheer Chiffon Overlay
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage nude sheer overlay A-line bias dress S Cindy Sherman
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage nude black sheer overlay A-line bias dress S Cindy Sherman Reference: PYCN/A00098 Brand: Comme Des Garcons As seen on: Cindy Sherman Material: Cotton, Blend...
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1990s Japanese Cocktail Dresses
ALICE MCCALL Honeymoon orange lace nude sheer overlay lined romper US6 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALICE MCCALL Honeymoon orange lace nude sheer overlay lined romper US6 M Reference: AAWC/A00568 Brand: Alice McCall Model: Honeymoon Collection: AW19 Material: Nylon Color: Orange, N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses
Vintage 1930's Yellow Satin Gown and Sheer Floral Overlay Size 0 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of 2 pieces, a sheer outer layer made of a floral patterned fabric with ruffle trim, as well as a yellow satin slip. Features a pullover style. In excellent vi...
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1930s American Evening Gowns
Zac Posen Spring 2017 Strapless Shell Embroidered Dress
By Zac Posen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It exemplifies the highest level of craftsmanship and artistic expression. The voluminous sheer overlay of the dress is adorned with a plethora of white shell embellishments, creatin...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Rifat Ozbek Sheer Black Mesh Overlay Sequin Backless Halter Bodycon Dress
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Size: IT38, D34, F34,GB6, US4
1990s Rifat Ozbek Sheer Black Mesh Overlay Sequin Backless Halter Bodycon Dress
By Rifat Özbek
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this Rifat Ozbek black bodycon dress features a sheer mesh overlay adorned with shimmering sequins.
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Black Vintage 50s Dress w/ Sheer Feather Overlay
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous 1950s demi couture black dress, with an attached feather trimmed sheer chiffon overlay.
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
1990s Crop Top with Sequin Black Lace Long Sheer Overlay Vintage 90s Vest Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 90s black crop top with sequined sheer lace overlay. Simply ties at center back. Very well made, with lots of attention to detail.
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1990s Crop Tops
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
Jean Varon 1970s Vintage Blue Chiffon Evening Dress With Sheer Overlay
By Jean Varon
Located in Portland, OR
This dreamy vintage Jean Varon evening dress has a sleeveless shape with a chiffon overlay cape that covers the shoulders and creates a sheer sleeve.
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1970s English Evening Gowns
Ethereal Watercolor Florals Maxi Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ethereal Watercolor Florals Maxi Dress Spaghetti strap dress with sheer overlay sleeves, as pictured.
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20th Century French Day Dresses
Chanel Beaded Digital Print Black Cocktail Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Vintage A' 97 Sheer Overlay Mini Dress Beaded Floral Details.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Anne Fogarty 1960's Green Sequin Gown
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1960's dress by Anne Fogarty. Full green sequin strappy column dress with blue/black/green sheer silk overlay.
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Bodycon Dress W/ Sheer Black Overlay
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1990s Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Bodycon Dress W/ Sheer Black Overlay
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Portland, OR
This dramatic vintage 1990's Dolce & Gabbana bodycon mini dress has a tight fitting stretch leopard print under dress with a unique sheer black overlay.
Category
1990s Italian Mini Dress
Vintage Galanos Blue Brown Multicolor Silky Sheer Overlay Floral Print LS Dress
By Galanos
Located in Chicago, IL
Fitted dress. Comes with sheer chiffon maxi skirt overlay with zip and hook-and-eye closure.
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1980s Unknown Casual Dresses
1970s Mike Benet Vintage Dress in Lipstick Red With Sequins & Sheer Overlay
By MIKE BENET
Located in Portland, OR
The bodice has an overlay of sheer red chiffon and a sequin covered collar.
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Evening Dress in Bold Chiffon Print W Sheer Overlay & Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
This beauty zips up back and the bodice has a sheer overlay that creates dramatic sleeves that are to die for.
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1980s American Evening Dresses
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Lace Overlay Sheer Little Black Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cloverdale, CA
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Lace Overlay Sheer Little Black Cocktail Dress. New with tags.
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1950's Vintage White w/Black Floral Print & Sheer Overlay & Cape Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
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1950's Vintage White w/Black Floral Print & Sheer Overlay & Cape Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage 1950's cocktail dress is presented in white with a black floral print with a sheer black overlay and sheer black attached cape.
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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By Gucci, Tom Ford
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
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1970s American Evening Gowns
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$1,675
Size: Extra Small
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Located in San Diego, CA
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1960s Evening Gowns
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$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
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
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
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Early 2000s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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1990s Evening Dresses
New Marchesa Ombré Fringed Bow Mini Silk Dress US 6 as seen on Eva Longoria
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
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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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