1958 Pauline Lake Coral Silk & Gold Lame Imported Fabric Strapless Sarong
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous custom made 1958 Pauline Lake coral silk and gold lame, imported fabric, strapless sarong-style sun dress. Boned strapless bodice with pleated silk detail at decolletage. S...
ESTEVEZ Black Silk Strapless Tiered Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 4
By Estevez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Estevez dress is composed of a Tiered black silk chiffon. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements fo...
Oscar de la Renta black silk textured strapless tie corset bustier midi dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Vintage Oscar de la Renta from 2008 Extremely elegant beautiful black strapless bustier dress with a rolled pleated bust and self tie closure at centre front Drape...
PRADA black silk asymmetric gathered drape corset lined strapless dress IT38 XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA black silk asymmetric gathered drape corset lined strapless dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01068 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid...
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum: A bold, unforgettable stripe with wonderful mitering of pattern in peplum and bodice. Boned and heavily con...
1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit décolletage and a structured scooped a...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2001 Black Silk Strapless Corset Bandage Runway Dress IT40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
A striking black evening Runway dress from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection for Gucci. The strapless, body-conscious silhouette is constructed from overlapping horizontal ban...
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Black Vintage Silk Sequined Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk strapless cocktail dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout. Flattering ruched boned bodice offers plen...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Pale Mauve Silk Strapless Evening Dress, SS 2003
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Strapless evening dress in pale mauve silk, constructed with diagonally placed inverted darts that contour the torso in precise, architectural lines. The bodice is supported by an in...
1990s Orange + Green + Gold Silk Shantung Vintage 90s Strapless Dress + Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s orange metallic strapless dress and matching reversible cropped bolero jacket! Strapless mini dress features a fitted bodice with a forgiving skirt. Gold embroidery a...
Jil Sander Bold Blue Fully Lined Silk Crepe Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Jil Sander
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant Jil Sander strapless cocktail dress in bold blue is enforced with an interior black elestaic band with hook and eye to help with the fit and appearance of th...
1980s Ungaro Silk Floral Print Crepe Strapless Cocktail Dress w Attached Foulard
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Ungaro Silk Floral Print Crepe Strapless Cocktail Dress w Attached Foulard: A charming stylized floral print in shades of jade green, magenta and yellow on a black dotted jacqu...
Giambattista Valli White Silk Strapless Cased Chain Bow Front Cocktail Dress 42
By Giambattista Valli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giambattista Valli strapless white silk/wool strapless cased chain, bow front cocktail dress. Ruffle bust strapless dress with a chain cased in sheer white chiffon under the bust, th...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA R17 raspberry pleated silk strapless midi dress US6 M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA R17 raspberry pleated silk strapless midi dress US6 M Reference: LACG/A00559 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Model: Ruched Applique Strapless Midi Dress Collection: Resort...
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy & Green Silk Taffeta Ruffle Tiered Strapless Cock
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy & Green Silk Taffeta Ruffle Tiered Strapless Cocktail Dress
1980s Tarquin Ebker Black + Bronze Silk Chiffon Batik Print Strapless 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Avant Garde vintage 80s TARQUIN EBKER black and metallic bronze batik print silk chiffon strapless dress! Ebker was known for his impeccable attention to detail, and his work wa...
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black & White Silk Chiffon Fully Beaded Bias Strapless Coc
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIORGIO ARMANI Black & White Silk Chiffon Fully Beaded Bias Strapless Cocktail Dress
Late 1970s Bob Mackie Rare Sequin + Ribbons Vintage 70s Strapless Silk Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic rare late 1970s BOB MACKIE black silk strapless cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and back bodice. Abstract stripe prints. Chic si...
1990s Holiday Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk Flower Vintage 90s Strapless Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Holiday Avant Garde lipstick red silk Size 4 / 6 dress! Features a boned bodice to keep everything in place. POCKETS at each side of the hip. Hidden zipper up the back with...
1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress With
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
As Seen on Linda Evangelista in the Spring 1991 Chanel ad campaign. Straps are added but easily removable. 1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress ...
Bill Blass Black Silk Satin Strapless Cocktail Dress with Tailored Ruffles 2
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass black silk satin strapless fitted cocktail dress with tailored ruffle at the bodice top. A classic and always in style, simple & elegant, this dress is perfect for any spe...
NWT Versace Patent Leather Embellished Silk Black Cocktail Strapless Dress It 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Embellished Cocktail Dress Italian size - 40 Black patent leather embellishment around the top, Strapless style, Corset insert, Fully lined in silk, Back zip closure. Mea...
1990s Michael Kors Collection Size 2 Black Silk Shantung Strapless Vintage Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION raw silk shantung strapless bodycon mini dress! Features a boned tailored bodice with a body hugging body. Super flattering fit with heavy attention ...
S/S 2008 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Taffeta White Trim Strapless Dress US6
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection, this strapless cocktail dress is tailored in black silk taffeta with white trim at the neckline and hem. The sculpted silhouette re...
Vintage Herve Leger 1990s Black Silk Lace Strapless Bandage 90s Sexy Mini Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 1990s HERVE LEGER black silk lace bandage bodycon strapless mini dress! A rare take on the classic bandage dress Leger is famed for, this one features panels of black silk ...
S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress It Size 40 - US 4 90% Silk, 10% Spandex Made in Italy Excellent condition If you want to complete the runway look the...
Black & Off White Organza & Slub Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress 1960s S.H. Hirsh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black & Off White slub silk & silk organza strapless cocktail dress from the 1960s by S.Howard Hirsh California. 100% slub silk strapless cocktail dress from the 1960s that is still ...
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Acid Green & Red Wool Silk Jersey Strapless Empire Waist D
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Never worn, Fully lined in silk with boned bodice. European tagged size 42 1990S GIANNI VERSACE Acid Green & Red Wool Silk Jersey Strapless Empire Waist Dress With Aqua Blue Details
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Botanical Print 80s Size 6 / 8 Silk Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE botanical print silk strapless dress! Features amazing prints in practically every color of the rainbow; vibrant colors of green, fuchsia, p...
$525Sale Price|22% Off
Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Polka Dot Origami Strapless Silk Dress Size 6
By Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage ALBERT NIPON 90s black strapless silk dress! Features black polka dots throughout, origami pleated side waist detail, and a pleated hem. Such a a flattering little black...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl.
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...
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...
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk & Swarovski Maxi Evening Dress Gown Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted from luxurious black silk, this strapless gown drapes beautifully, exuding a sense of timeless sophistication.
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Red Silk Geometric Strapless Sexy Mini Dress Size 40
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage Mid 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE red silk strapless mini cocktail dress! Features a vibrant lipstick red background, with purple, blue, yellow and green flowers through...
1990s Luca Luca Size 42 / 6 Snakeskin Silk Organza Strapless 90s Tan Brown Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s LUCA LUCA strapless snake skin print silk organza strapless dress ! The perfect alternative to the little black dress. Features an allover animal print....
1980s A.J. Bari Lord & Taylor Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By A.J. Bari, Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress ! This chic silk number was designed by AJ BARI for LORD AND TAYLOR ! Strapless boned bodice. Tulip car wash skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook...
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...
New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...
1992 S/S Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Striped Silk Gown No.67074
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1992 S/S Yves Saint Laurent haute couture no.67074 silk strapless evening gown with vertical/diagonal navy and white stripes and a mini-train at the back hem.
John Galliano Fall Winter 2006 tie dye multicolour maxi evening gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Designer : John Galliano Details : This is a strapless silk chiffon flowing floor-length gown, with deep purple, wine red, and dark plum tones blended in a painterly, almost watercol...
Rosie Assoulin Exotic Evening Asymmetric Colorblock Dress Gown New Condition!
By Rosie Assoulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosie Assoulin exotic high fashion gown. Strapless silk faille with interior corset and side zipper closure hugs the body in all the right places.
1970s Helena Barbieri Pastel Silk Strapless Silk Chiffon Gown
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Helena Barbieri Pastel water color print in green, pink and turquoise silk strapless gown with jacket. Fit size 2/4/ Small
1980S ODICINI COUTURE FOR FRED HAYMAN BEVERLY HILLS Black & White Silk Charmeus
Located in New York, NY
1980S ODICINI COUTURE FOR FRED HAYMAN BEVERLY HILLS Black & White Silk Charmeuse Strapless Gown
Dolce & Gabbana Orange Printed Silk Chiffon Tiered Strapless Maxi Gown - IT 44 /
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toronto, ON
Orange & Yellow multi-colored strapless gown featuring a floral motif throughout.
1950S Black Strapless Silk Jersey Gown With Pleated Organza & Lace Ruffled Swin
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Strapless Silk Jersey Gown With Pleated Organza & Lace Ruffled Swing Skirt
ELIE SAAB yellow silk 2022 FEATHER TRIMMED STRAPLESS GOWN Dress 36 XS
By Elie Saab
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Elie Saab gown in yellow silk exudes elegance and timeless sophistication.
Pamella Roland 15 strapless silk ivory cream jacquard cape layered gown dress 6
By Pamella Roland
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pamella Roland Spring Summer 2015 bridal wedding gown in ivory. The body of this dress is a strapless streamlined cut in jacquard fabric with beading embellishment to the bust - I ha...
$3,361Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.25 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Cascade Drop Earrings 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Designed for the refined, romantically inclined woman who elevates every occasion she graces — these earrings pair exquisitely with strapless bridal gowns, silk evening dresses, and ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
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.