$3,317Sale Price|20% Off
MONIQUE LHUILLIER Size 6 Mint Purple Strapless Evening Gown
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mark on hem inside of garment, which cannot be seen when worn. Marked: 6 Measurements: Bust: 38 inches Waist: 30 inches Hip: 54 inches Length: 74 inches Sui Generis...
CEIL CHAPMAN Black Beaded Two Piece Evening Gown Size 4 6
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ceil Chapman ensemble is composed of a beaded black silk. Features an outer shell top and interior dress with zipper closure. Excellent design. **Please cross-reference me...
Valentino 2000s Size 6 Black Silk Lace Cut-Out Sequin Evening Gown Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic early 2000s VALENTINO black silk and lace cut-out evening gown ! Features a tailored bodice with black lace sequin cut-out detail with rhinestone encrusted buckle a...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 4 / 6 Navy Blue Beaded Sequin Strapless Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage BOB MACKIE navy blue strapless beaded and sequinened Grecian inspired evening dress! Features hundreds of beads sewn onto navy a navy mesh, with a boned nude underla...
1990s Angel Sanchez Size 6 Vintage Lipstick Red Cut Out Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Angel Sanchez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sexy vintage 90s ANGEL SANCHEZ red silk and satin cut-out bias cut evening dress! Features a red silk body, with red satin bodice and side panels. Cut-outs at each side of ...
JOVANI Black & White Beaded Gown Size 6 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jovani gown is composed of a bias cut beaded fabric and features a white contrast neck. Features a v back. Pull over style. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-ref...
OLEG CASSINI 'Black Tie' Beaded Gown Size 6
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oleg Cassini gown is composed of a beaded and sequin silk. Features a center back zipper closure. Some beading missing, overall great condition. **Please cross-reference meas...
VICKY TIEL Ivory Draped Jersey Gown Size 42 6
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel gown is composed of a draped jersey. Features a ruched bodice, front slit, and sweetheart neckline. There is a center back zipper closure with interior boning. In g...
TONY WARD Silver Metallic Lace Gown Size 4-6
By TONY WARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gown by celebrated designer Tony Ward. The gown which is made of a silver metallic lace with three dimensional dangle lace and sequin details. The gown features an off th...
Alberta Ferretti Black Maxi Evening Dress, Size 6
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Long balloon sleeves with double button closure - Deep V neckline - Floor length - Concealed side zip closure
VICTORIA ROYAL Toffee Jersey Embellished Gown Size 6 8
By Victoria Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a toffee hue jersey with a beaded applique on the bust and sleeves. Features a draped design with a center back zipper closure, and hook & eyes at the sleev...
Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Evening Ensemble Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This evening ensemble is composed of a beaded silk. There arr center back , and side zipper closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for per...
BRUCE ARNOLD 1960's Black Hand-Beaded Gown Size 6
By BRUCE ARNOLD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Super Sexy Bruce Arnold gown is fully hand-beaded and composed of a black sequin on rayon and features a floral detail. There is a center back metal zipper closure. The gown is ...
VICTORIA ROYAL Silver and Black Beaded Gown Size 6 8
By Victoria Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victoria Royal gown is composed of a black silk draped skirt with an embellished upper bodice. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please...
STAVROPOULOS Black Chiffon Gown with Beaded Bust Size 4 6
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Stavropoulos gown is composed of a black silk chiffon and features a beaded bust with straps. There is a center back zipper closure. In great vintage condition, there a few miss...
$695Sale Price|36% Off
New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Cocktail Dress Brand New with Tags Size: 6 * 100% Silk • Black silk dress with bead and ruching detail • Approximately 40in from shoulder to hem • One-shoulder with s...
BALESTRA Nude Chiffon Gown with Beaded Design Size 6 8
By BALESTRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Balesto gown is composed of a beaded silk chiffon in a beige hue. There is a a side zipper closure with shoulder hook and eye closures. In excellent vintage condition. **P...
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
An extraordinary and rare Bob Mackie evening gown from his 1982 collection, showcasing the designer’s legendary mastery of beadwork and dramatic glamour.
$664Sale Price|20% Off
PORTS 1961 Size 6 Black Polyester Blend Sequined Column Gown Dress
By Ports 1961
Located in San Francisco, CA
PORTS 1961 dress comes in a black sequined polyester blend featuring long sleeves, v-neck, and a back zip up closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 42 Measurements: ...
GALANOS 1970's Brown Silk Chiffon Draped Gown Size 4 6
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos gown is composed of a brown silk chiffon. Features a side draped style. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference ...
IRENE SARGENT Gold Sequin Gown with Empire Bust Size 6-8
By IRENE SARGENT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Irene Sargent Couture gown is composed of a gold sequin fabric. Features an empire v-neck bust. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Ple...
FRANK TIGNINO Velvet and Silk Lame Black & Silver Gown Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Frank Tignino gown is composed of a velvet bodice with a draped silk lame skirt. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. Beautiful design. **Pl...
Gene Shelley's Yellow Floral Motif Iridescent Wool Knit Gown Size 6
By Gene Shelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gene Shelley's gown is composed a stretch sequined wool knit, adorned with sequins and beading in a floral motif. There are 3/4 length sleeves and a center back zipper. In excel...
1990s Silver Grey Mirrored Sequins Size 6 Strapless Silk Vintage Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s silver gray silk mirrored sequin couture strapless evening dress / gown! Features a fitted boned bodice, with a hidden zipper up the back and hook-and-eye clo...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
SAM CARLIN Black Silk Gown with White Sequin Lace Accents Size 6
By SAM CARLIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Sam Carlin gown is composed of a black silk with a white sequin lace accenting. Features a center back bow with cascading. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
VICTOR COSTA Black Satin Gown with Side Bow Detail Size 6 8
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of black satin and features a side bow. There is a draped style boned bustier with front slit. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent ...
FABRICE Silk Color Block Draped Gown with Rhinestone Applique Size 4-6
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Fabrice gown is composed of an off white and red silk. Features a full length skirt with slit and draped style sleeves. There is a side zipper closure and rhinestone applique. ...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Stephen Yearick Size 6 / 8 Silver Gunmetal Gray Beaded Silk Gown + Shawl
By Stephen Yearick
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 90 STEPHEN YEARICK silver / gunmetal silk lace beaded evening gown and large shawl World renowned celebrity dress maker!
Michael Kors Collection Pearl Open Back Size 4 / 6 Black Grecian Gown Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Made in Italy. Marked Size US 4, but can easily stretch to a Size 6 Measurements: (lots of stretch) 30-36 inch bust 26-30 inch waist 36-42 inch hips
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
In great condtion Marked Size US 6 Measurements: 34-36 inch bust 28 inch waist 36 inch hips 57 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem
Richard Tyler Celebrity Owned Sexy Satin Black Slither Gown Metallic Lace Size 6
By Richard Tyler
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wow. A custom made gown for a famous Hollywood actress. It is a spectacular gown. Black drapey satin with engineered European lace that appears see though at the hem and the bodice s...
1990s Zang Toi Size 6 Navy Blue Strapless Silk Vintage 90s Flamenco Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous late 90s ZANG TOI navy blue strapless silk flamenco style gown ! This dress is so fun, and designed with so much attention to details. The side features tiers of silk taffet...
Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout.
DAVID HAYES Two Piece Ruffled Gown and Pink Silk Jacket Size 4 6
By David Hayes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This David Hayes set features a pink silk jacket and a tiered printed chiffon gown. The gown features a zipper closure. The jacket features center front buttons. In excellent vintag...
ANTHONY MUTO Red Gown with Gathered Bodice and Waist Tie Size 4-6
By Anthony Muto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Anthony Muto gown is composed of a red silk with gathered bodice and full skirt. Features a tie at the waist and center back zipper. In excellent vintage condition. **Pleas...
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Black Beaded and Sequin Lace Gown Size 6
By HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International gown is composed of a black beaded and sequin lace. There is a side slit and center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Ple...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic timeless investment that is the perfect alternative to a black gown. In great condition. Made in Italy Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Size US 6 / 8 Measurem...
Vintage 1930's Black and Gold Rayon Gown with Tie Front Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black and gold fabric. Features a tie front which crosses the shoulders to create a flowing sleeve. There are side snap closures. In excellent vintage cond...
1970's VINTAGE Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Iridescent Sequins Size 4 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black silk chiffon with iridescent sequin applique.. The empire waist is accented by a billow sleeve and center front floral accent. In excellent vintage ...
SCAASI Pink Draped SILK Chiffon Gown with Criss-Cross Bodice Size 4-6
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Scaasi gown is composed of a pink chiffon. The bodice has a criss-cross design. The skirt features a drape style. There is a center back zipper closure with bow accent. In very...
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Ceil Chapman Size 6 Black Silk Chiffon Fully Sequined Long Sleeve Gown 50s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum quality early 50s vintage Ceil Chapman black silk chiffon sequin evening gown. Impeccable tailoring and fit one would expect from Chapman.
TRAVILLA Lace Gown with Nude Underlay Size 4 6
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla design of an off white lace with a nude underlay. Features structured shoulders with pads and godet inserts at the hem. There is a zipper closure and scalloped edges t...
1970s Halston Cerulean Blue Silk Chiffon Blue Size 6 / 8 70s Goddess Gown Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
*Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall* Gorgeous vintage 70s HALSTON Couture cerulean blue silk chiffon goddess gown ! Simply slips over the head. There are multiple layers ...
1980s Chris Kole Coral Pink Size 6 Off the Shoulder Silk Taffeta Vintage Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
In great condition. Made in USA Marked Size US 6 Measurements: 34-36 inch bust 26-27 inch waist Free hips 57.5 from top back shoulder seam to hem
NWT Michael Kors Collection Fall 2006 Runway Size 6-8 Black Crushed Velvet Gown
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with original tags MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Fall 2006 Runway black crushed velvet evening gown ! This was look # 66 on the Runway. Soft crushed velvet fabric is composed of ...
HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold and Black Beaded Gown with Opera Coat Size 6
By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture Int'l ensemble is composed of a beaded silk with floral motif in gold and black. The gown features a center back zipper and belt. The coat is a n open style with ...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Lillie Rubin Hot Pink Size 6 Fully Sequined Cage Neck Vintage 80s Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy mid 1980s LILLIE RUBIN hot pink fully sequined evening dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins. Cage style neck is encrusted with square silver sequins and pearls. Hidde...
TRAVILLA Black and Gold Lace Gown with Puffed Hem and Scallop Edge Size 6
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla gown is composed of a gold and black lace combination with puff taffeta hem. Features a scalloped edge, boning, and a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage ...
BILL BLASS Color Block Contrast Velvet Gown wth Sequin & Beaded Sleeves Size 6-8
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black velvet and features sequin sleeves with beading. There is a center back zipper closure, shoulder pads, and boat style neckline. In excell...
1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi Lo 80s Gown Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
In great unworn condition. Made in USA Marked Size US 6 Measurements: 17-18 inches from underarm to underarm (strapless) 28 inch waist 36 inch hips
NWT $9, 500 CD Greene Couture 2000s Size 4 / 6 Black Nude Silk Lace Vintage Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous Y2K C.D Greene couture black and nude gown! This gorgeous dress still retains the $9,500 price tag. Nude silk underlay with sheer black lace over. Hidden zipper up...
$4,125Sale Price|25% Off
Oscar de la Renta PF 2015 Floral Printed High-Low Corset Dress Gown US size 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Silk Floral Printed High-Low Dress Gown P/F 2015 Collection USA size - 6 Oscar de la Renta printed sateen mermaid gown with contrast reverse. Strapless neckline. Ni...
Badgley Mischka Fuchsia Bright Pink Draped Long Evening Dress Size 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is draped so beautifully designed by the American powerhouse duo of Badgley Mischka. The sleeveless bustier is boned inside and ruched to hug and curve the body. The pleat...
Mayela Haute Couture Italian Black & Crème Modern Evening Dress Size 6-8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is the dress to wear to an evening event if you want to look modern and be positive no one will be wearing the same dress. One of a kind Mayela Haute Couture black silk chemise ...
$1,616Sale Price|30% Off
Oscar de la Renta 2011 Couture Red Strapless Silk Taffeta Ball Gown, Size 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Kingston, NY
Turn heads in this Oscar de la Renta couture strapless ball gown from the 2011 collection, exquisitely crafted in vibrant scarlet silk taffeta. The ruched bodice sculpts the waist be...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.