1970s Loris Azzaro Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Jersey Long Sleeve 70s Mini Dress
By Loris Azzaro Couture, Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 70s vintage LORIS AZZARO Couture lipstick red silk chiffon and jersey long sleeve dress ! Flattering ruched bodice with interior support. Hidden zipper up the back with hoo...
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
Ports 1961 Fall 2012 Size 12 Brown Taupe Gray Ombré Flapper Style Silk Dress
By Ports 1961
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new PORTS 1961 Fall 2012 ombré flapper style silk dress ! Warm colors of brown, taupe and grey.
1960s Mollie Parnis Black Silk Chantilly Lace Dipped Hem Vintage Dress w/ Train
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 60s MOLLIE PARNIS black Silk Chantilly lace cocktail dress, with a dip hem (train) in the back! Striking silhouette is extremely flattering on. A definite go-to l...
Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...
1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe: Simple, drop-shoulder, straight silhouetee with deep side slit on left side. Micro sequins hand applie...
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 6 Lipstick Red One Shoulder 90s Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s BILL BLASS for Saks 5th Avenue lipstick red one shoulder silk dress! Features a flattering fit with a spaghetti strap on the left shoulder and a cap sleeve on the...
1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 1980s LOUIS FERAUD lipstick red silk chiffon sleeveless dress and large shawl! Features a flattering ruched bodice with thin spaghetti straps at each shoulder....
1990s Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Sequin Open Back Vintage 90s Dress Gatsby
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 90s royal blue silk chiffon beaded sequin long sleeve dress ! Thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout look phenomenal on, especially while dancing. Built in shoulder pa...
St John Couture Modern Silk Dress with 3D Shimmy Sexy Dangling Sequins Size 2.
By St. John
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Modern, slim looking evening dress from St John Couture. Celebrity owned.
NWT Versace Nude Crocheted Cotton and Silk-Cady One-Shoulder Dress Italian 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace's crocheted cotton and silk-cady one-shoulder dress in a wear-with-anything nude hue will make a striking addition to your party portfolio. Team this textural runway piece wi...
Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
By Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red silk. He is famous for among other things creating Marilyn Monroe's iconic subway ven...
$528Sale Price|20% Off
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Runway purple silk embroidery anglais fringe hem dress US6 M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Runway purple white silk embroidery anglais fringe hem dress US6 M Reference: CC/A00470 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: Spring Summ...
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Jill Richards, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...
$876Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 90s Sz 6 Silk Chiffon Black + Silver + Gold Sequin Beaded Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s vintage black silk chiffon beaded cocktail dress! Features layers of luxurious black silk chiffon, with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and rhinestones throughou...
$956Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Lipstick Red Silk Taffeta Rose Pocket Appliqué Fit n’ Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress ! Tailored bodice with a full skirt that features a black taffeta rose with green velvet ste...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Coral Silk Brocade Hand Beaded 1960s Mini Dress Royal Cathay Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s coral silk brocade, hand beaded 1960s mini dress by Royal Cathay, Hong Kong. Scoop neck, short sleeve princess seam dress with a jewel neckline and sleeve cuffs with pearls and...
Tom Ford for Gucci Olive + Khaki Zebra Safari Print Silk Off Shoulder Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
TOM FORD for GUCCI olive green and khaki zebra print silk chiffon and leather asymmetrical off the shoulder dress ! Features adjustable leather strap at top back left shoulder. Hidde...
1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Hot pink bow detail at left side. Matching pink fabric a...
Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Sz 36 Lipstick Red Silk Cape Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in San Diego, CA
Remarkable and rare vintage GIVENCHY COUTURE, by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN lipstick red plunging cape dress! From the A/W 1998 collection. Sexy, yet not overly, this gem is extremely well ma...
PIERRE BALMAIN c.1980's Bright Pink Silk Strapless Orange Belted Cocktail Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Pierre Balmain c.1980's bright pink silk strapless cocktail dress. Bright pink quilted animal print silk fabric. Orange rib detail belt with accent bow and velcro closure. Pl...
Oscar de la Renta Runway Teal Green Blue Silk Basket Weave Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta teal dress in a gorgeous woven silk with dramatic pleating and an unfinished hem (stitched but not folded) detail. Back zip and hook and eye. Look 29 on the Spring...
$288Sale Price|20% Off
J MENDEL 2014 Runway yellow black silk panelled scoop neck cocktail dress US4 S
By J Mendel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
J MENDEL 2014 Runway cream yellow black silk panelled scoop neck cocktail dress US4 S Reference: CC/A00451 Brand: J Mendel Collection: SS2014 - Runway Material: Silk, Blend Color: Cr...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2000 Black Silk Double Layered Dress & Gold Hardware IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined evening dress from Gucci under the creative direction of Tom Ford, dating to the Fall/Winter 2000 collection.
Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Devoured silk velvet set composed of a dress and trousers, in blue and red tones. Size 44FR for the dress - 42FR for the trousers. 1997 Fall-Winter Collecti...
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s OLEG CASSINI purple beaded silk chiffon drop waist handkerchief hem sequins dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads in pink, purple, blue and ...
Vintage James Purcell Size 2 1990s Couture Black Silk Lace 90s Strapless Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 90s JAMES PURCELL black silk velvet and lace strapless dress! Features some of the most beautiful black French lace I have ever seen on the overskirt! Black s...
1950s Black and White Crepe and Silk Fringe 50s Vintage Wiggle Flapper Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s black and white fringe flapper fringe dress, with a 1920s twist! Wonderful soft black crepe, with a body hugging wiggle fit. Fringe at bust and hem. Full metal zipper with...
1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s Adele Simpson black silk dress! The PERFECT 'little black dress!' Features three tiers of ruffles at hem, with matching ruffle at neck. Such a chic, classic dress. Lo...
Vintage Rena Lange Black Silk Avant Garde Strapless Overdress Cut Out Bow Dress
By Rena Lange
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage RENA LANGE black silk ' Avant Garde ' bow overdress! Dramatic bust line, with black silk bow adorned at waist. Cut-outs at back. Looks amazing on! Great with over simple...
90s Jean Claude Jitrois Black and White Leopard Print Leather + Silk Mini Dress
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1990s JEAN-CLAUDE JITROIS black, white and gray snow leopard print silk and leather suede wrap mini dress! Features a fabulous low cut silk bodice with attached wrap tie...
1950s Demi Couture Gunmetal Silver Grey Silk Taffeta Vintage Dress and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble ! Features a beautiful gunmetal color with just the right amount of slight sheen. Flowers pr...
1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin like collar in a raspberry red. The two saturated colors compliment each other per...
2000s John Galliano Sz 42 (US 6 / 8) Burgundy Silk Feather Brooch Babydoll Dress
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s JOHN GALLIANO burgundy / maroon / merlot silk sleeveless dress with removable feather brooch!
1960s Geoffrey Beene Black and White Vintage 60s Silk A Line Vintage 60s Dress
By Geoffrey Been Boutique, Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s GEOFFREY BEENE black and white silk polka dot long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice wit mock buttons up the front, with an ascot like attached scarf.
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Eyelet and Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Pab
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous demi couture 1950s black silk lace and eyelet wiggle cocktail dress designed by, "PAB" ! This beauty is not only extremely well made, but exudes class and fashion! ...
1970s Diane Von Furstenberg Vintage Shocking Hot Pink Silk Wrap Dress Size 2 / 4
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect versatile dress that can easily carry you from day to evening.
A.L.C. Size 4 Black Modal Silk Mesh Mixed Fabrics Short Sleeve Dress
By A.L.C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A.L.C. dress in a stretchy black modal with silk mesh panels featuring a short sleeve style, draping mesh design, and crew neck. Made in USA.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor hole...
$384Sale Price|20% Off
ROSARIO hot pink 100% silk shiny puff sleeves cinched waist midi dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ROSARIO hot pink 100% silk shiny puff sleeves cinched waist midi dress FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A01527 Brand: Rosario Material: Silk Color: Pink Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Pin...
Joseph Magnin 1960s Navy Blue + Red Linen Silk Nautical Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN navy blue and red linen and silk blend nautical shift dress! A dead ringer for Norman Norell, Pierre Cardin, or Louis Feraud. Features a regal Roman like sc...
$210Sale Price|25% Off
MARINA RINALDI 100% silk blue black brush print belted shirt dress Sz.15 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARINA RINALDI 100% silk blue black brush print belted shirt dress Sz.15 M Reference: CC/A00452 Brand: Marina Rinaldi Material: Silk Color: Blue, Black Pattern: Abstract Closure: But...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Full Length Ballgown Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Gathered Full Length Ballgown Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2007 Style: Ballgown Color(s): Shades of ivory ...
Geoffrey Beene Black Silk and Lace Cocktail Dress with Sash Belt Circa 1990
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous black silk cocktail dress by Geoffrey Beene, from 1990. It has white lace detail on the sleeve and the hem line, an elastic waist, and a 16" length sleeve. The bel...
S/S 1997 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Ad Navy Silk Backless Tie Flare Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a navy silk Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this dress debuted as look 50 on the season's runway on Amber ...
1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
The silk velvet on this amazing 1970s HALSTON midnight navy blue faux wrap dress is the most luxurious velvets that I have ever felt! I can only imagine how incredible it feels on (i...
1970s Holly’s Harp Rare Hand Tie Dyed Marble Silk Jersey Vintage 70s Boho Dress
By Holly Harp, Hollys Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 1970s HOLLY’S HARP hand tie dye silk jersey boho wrap dress ! Features warm colors of blue, cream, burgundy and brown throughout.
Gorgeous 1950s Black + Gold Silk Lace Fit and Flare Glitter Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace with a golden satin underlay, with sparkles of colorful glitter sporadically...
New Roberto Cavalli New Beaded Sequins Mini Corset Cocktail Silk Dress It 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress Designer size 40 - US 4 Corset style, Blue and Black Sequins and Beads at front, 100% Silk, Fully Lined, Back Side Zipper. Measurements...
1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress !
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Black Floral Print Vintage 80s Silk Dress Size 42
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche blue and black floral / rose print short sleeve silk dress ! Pockets at each side of the waist. Features a vibrant blue flowers and r...
1950's Pedro Rodriguez of Madrid Grey Silk Organza Cocktail Dress Size Small
By Pedro Rodriguez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Robert Rodriguez of Madrid dress is composed of a grey silk organza. There is a center front neck tie with mother of pearl style buttons. The skirt features a full tightly pleat...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA S15 green silk organza scalloped eyelet fir flared dress US6 M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA S15 light green silk organza scalloped eyelet fir flared dress US6 M Reference: LACG/A00490 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: S15 Mat...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Vibrant colored flowers in red, pink, orange, yellow, and tan. An easy dress for day or evening. Easy to pack, so would be great for a tropical vacation.
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Sz 10 12 Black White Houndstooth Butterfly Silk Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black and white houndstooth and butterfly print iridescent long sleeve belted dress! I have never seen a fabric quite like this-it is beautif...
Celine Ice Blue Silk V Neck Suplice Bodice Cocktail Dress with Rose Applique 42
By Celine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celine ice blue silk cocktail dress marked size 42, V-neck suplice bodice dress with a srmed waist, the skirt has a 14 inch side front hem vent. The bodice and the skirt have detaile...
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Holly's Harp Vintage Avant Garde Black and White Silk Jersey Cut Out Mini Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey dress! Features cut-out detail at top left bodice.
F/W 1989 Ralph Lauren Naomi Campbell Runway Black Bias Cut Silk Sleeveless Dress
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this black silk dress features a bias-cut silhouette that drapes elegantly over the body. The sleeveless design and high neckline cre...
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.
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