$596Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large - X Large
Rare 1950s Larger Plus Size Train + Horse + Carriage Novelty Print Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy horses, drums, clocks, flowers, ships, cannons, crests, etc.
Vintage Adele Simpson Plus Size 1960s Hot Pink + Silver + Blue Metallic Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s ADELE SIMPSON for I. MAGNIN hot pink fuchsia, blue, silver and black lurex knit metallic dress! Perfect A-Line fit that is so chic and flattering. Cut-out above...
Plus Size Vintage Mr. Blackwell Gorgeous 1970s Size 22 Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell, Mr Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1970s MR BLACKWELL plus size maxi dress / gown! Vibrant hues of purples, blues, yellows and greens in a floral tropical print.
1970s Liberty House Plus Size XL Colorful Neon Flower Print 70s Maxi Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible LIBERTY HOUSE 1970s plus size (current 16/18) colorful neon flower print cotton / rayon maxi dress!
Vintage Bill Blass Size 16 Blue + White Nautical Plus Size Linen Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BILL BLASS Size 16 blue and white nautical long sleeved linen dress! Features the finest of Irish linens that is super soft and flattering. Beautiful shade of blue looks...
1950s Alix of Miami Size 14 Plus Size Blue + Green Flower Vintage 50s Dress
By Alix of Miami
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s ALIX OF MIAMI rare larger size wiggle dress! Features cotton fabric, with velvet accents. Three royal blue velvet straps at each shoulder. Figure flattering fit, with ...
Chic 1960s Black Large Plus Size Beaded Vintage 60s Wool Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s plus size dress by legendary plus size fashion house Lane Bryant!
1990s Large Plus Size Burnt Orange Linen Dolman Sleeve Vintage 90s Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s large / plus size burnt orange Linen tunic dress ! Simply slips over the head.
$656Sale Price|25% Off
Size: XL
1960s Large Plus Size Gold Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger size gold and silver silk brocade belted shirt dress ! Features 5 fabric covered buttons up the front. Detachable matching tie sash belt. Flattering 3/4 sleeves. Pe...
1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Hand painted flowers in blue, turquois...
Chic 1960s Plus Size 16 / 18 Silver + Black 60s Vintage Bell Sleeve Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black and silver crepe rayon plus size dress! Features a tailored silver metallic lurex bodice, with a flattering and forgiving shift shape.
C.D Greene 1990s Plus Size 16 - 18 Black Rayon + Leather High Neck Evening Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 90s vintage CD GREENE black rayon and leather self belted evening gown! Features an attached black leather belt. Chic high neck. Hidden zipper up th eback with hook-and-eye ...
1960s Guy D. Plus Size 14 / 16 Demi Couture Black One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Demi Couture one rhinestone shoulder plus size cocktail dress! Features a forgiving body, with impeccably tailored seams.
$1,590
Size: Plus Size 20 / 22
1940s Plus Size 20 / 22 Black and White Crepe Rhinestone 40s Dress and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hard to find plus size 1940s black and white / ivory striped crepe silk dress and jacket ensemble!
Rose Taft CHIC! Couture Beaded and Blue Satin Evening Gown Plus Size 16/18
By ROSE TAFT
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Square neckline for a statement necklace (if desired)… and the most beautiful puff sleeves! These couture dresses are RARE in a plus size. No size tag in garment but we believe it is...
Vintage NIna Ricci Size 14 / 16 Red Black Flapper Style Flower Drop Waist Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Great belted or alone (as pictured). Fantastic, and rare plus size designer dress ! In great condition. Made in France Approximately Size US 14 - 16 Measurements: 42 inch bust 38 i...
$1,875
Size: 48 / US 12
Gucci by Tom Ford Larger Size 48 12 1990s Tan Camel Cage Back 90s Vintage Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s TOM FORD for GUCCI tan camel strapless larger plus size dress! Features interior boning on the bodice to hold everything in place.
Vintage Extra Large Beautiful I. Magnin Little Black Dress w/ Rhinestone Buttons
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, and extremely flattering I. MAGNIN plus size dress! A timeless beauty, this dress features so much detail!
$7,500
H 49.75 in W 37 in
BESSIE MAE Signed Lithograph Linocut 1995, Plus Size Singer on Stage Red Dress
By Jonathan Green
Located in Union City, NJ
BESSIE MAE is a visually striking contemporary portrait portraying a plus size female singer on stage, dressed in a vibrant red floor length dress standing in front of a 1930s style ...
Lithograph, Linocut
Intricately Beaded Silk Holiday Gown with Back Sash, Plus Size, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
80s Beaded Black & Gold Holiday Gown. Angled sleeves and intricate beading e with a floral emerald design center front. In good vintage condition. Back zipper and hook. Satin back sa...
Emanuel Ungaro Plus-Size Green Ombre Silk Velvet Maxi Dress Size XL
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous stretch silk velvet plus size maxi dress in gradient green. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 14/ 48 Color: Green/ Light Gray Fabric: Si...
Plus Size Vintage Judy Hornby Couture Hand Painted Gold Black Animal Print Dress
By Judy Hornby
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare hard to find plus size vintage JUDY HORNBY Couture gold and black hand painted zebra and leopard print bishop sleeve silk mermaid hem gown! Features a v-neckline. Handpainted me...
Vintage Bob Mackie Plus Size 1990s Black + Silver Rhinestone Long Sleeve Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage BOB MACKIE plus size black long sleeve dress! Features hand-sewn rhinestones and beads with silver threading.
Chic 1960s Large Plus Size Bubblegum Pink Beaded Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger plus size bubble gum pink beaded shift dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn silver and pink beads and rhinestones on the collar.
50s Ceil Chapman Plus Size Peanut Light Brown Silk Taffeta Vintage Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s CEIL CHAPMAN plus size light brown / peanut color silk taffeta wiggle dress!
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Size: Large / Extra Large
Plus Size Chic Vintage 1960s 60s I. Magnin Hot Pink + White A - Line Knit Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect vintage PLUS SIZE I MAGNIN hot pink A-Line dress! Vibrant hot pink color, with white piping at the collar, cuffs, and two front pockets.
Amazing Late 1970s Plus Size Kelly Green Sequined Vintage 70s Long Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1970s kelly green sequined and beaded long sleeve silk dress! Features a kelly green silk backdrop. Thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Vibrant colors o...
Gorgeous Vintage Bob Mackie Plus Size 14 Black Strapless 1990s 90s Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BOB MACKIE solid black plus size evening dress is a rare Size 14! Strapless silhouettes, with an extraordinary flattering fit!
D’Crenza Beverly Hills Vintage Custom Royal Blue Silk Evening Gown Plus Size
By D'Crenza
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Lea D’Crenza was a fashion designer to the stars of Hollywood and the rich and famous from 1960s to 1970s. His couture salon was on Beverly Blvd in Beverly Hills. This evening gown ...
Vintage Givenchy Hot Pink Size 18 Fuchsia Alexander McQueen Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1990s GIVENCHY, by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN linen and silk hot pink plus size 90s dress! Features three buttons up the bodice, and POCKETS at each side of the waist.
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H 49.75 in W 37 in
BESSIE MAE Signed Lithograph/Linocut, Plus Size Female Singer in Red Dress
By Jonathan Green
Located in Union City, NJ
BESSIE MAE is a visually striking contemporary portrait portraying a plus size female singer on stage, dressed in a vibrant red floor length dress standing in front of a 1930s style ...
Lithograph, Linocut
Sold
H 49.75 in W 37 in
BESSIE MAE Signed Lithograph/Linocut, Plus Size Female Singer in Red Dress
By Jonathan Green
Located in Union City, NJ
BESSIE MAE is a visually striking contemporary portrait portraying a plus size female singer on stage, dressed in a vibrant red floor length dress standing in front of a 1930s style ...
Lithograph, Linocut
Sold
H 49.75 in W 37 in
BESSIE MAE Signed Lithograph Linocut Plus Size Female Singer on Stage Red Dress
By Jonathan Green
Located in Union City, NJ
BESSIE MAE is a visually striking contemporary portrait portraying a plus size female singer on stage, dressed in a vibrant red floor length dress standing in front of a 1930s style ...
Lithograph, Linocut
$1,195
Size: Small / Medium
Incredible Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Hot Pink Fully Sequined 90s Mini Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage LILLIE RUBIN 1990s schocking hot pink fully sequined and beaded mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequin throughout. Pink seed beads line the sleeves and plung...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
1970s Pauline Trigere Fuchsia Silk Faille Evening Gown with Balloon Sleeves
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1970s Pauline Trigere fuchsia fine silk faille evening gown with deep "V" neckline, a Renaissance styled pointed waistline, full pleated skirt and large ballooned 3/4 leng...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
$18,337
Size: Approx. Fr 36 / 38 (EU)
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
$985
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Jay Morley for Fern Viollete Vintage Rose Print Pink + White Maxi Dress
By Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s JAY MORLEY FOR FERN VIOLLETE pink and white rosette cotton voile maxi dress! Features allover mini roses, with embroidered rosette waistband. Sizable bow should...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
Incredible 1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Purple Velvet Regal 70s Maxi Dress
By Jay Morley For Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 70s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE regal purple velvet and cotton boho chic Renaissance maxi dress / gown! Features a beautiful purple cotton velvet long sleeve bodi...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
$2990 New 2025 Oscar De La Renta "The Topaz" Calf Leather Tote Bag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New Pre-Spring 2025 "The Topaz" $2990 Deep Red Wine With Dust Cover & Tags Crafted from full-grain pebbled leather, this large tote seamlessly blends el...
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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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.