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Strapless Tulle Gown

Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap
Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap

Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Water Mill, NY

A sunning gown from Arnold Scassi consisting of layers of sequin dotted black tulle. The bodice is

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vera Wang Nude/Champagne Tulle Strapless Pleated Torso Gown with Train 10
Vera Wang Nude/Champagne Tulle Strapless Pleated Torso Gown with Train 10

Vera Wang Nude/Champagne Tulle Strapless Pleated Torso Gown with Train 10

By Vera Wang

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vera Wang nude/champagne tulle, strapless, pleated torso, evening gown with train. Marked size 10

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

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Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown
Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

This strapless, full length gown features an accordion pleating detail throughout. Ruffle pleated

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown
Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Strapless. Full-length. Accordion pleating detail throughout. Ruffle pleated trim around bust

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Ball Gowns

1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet
1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet

1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. 1950s Black Tulle

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Bellville Sassoon Black Strapless Tulle Gown with Large Shawl
1980s Bellville Sassoon Black Strapless Tulle Gown with Large Shawl

1980s Bellville Sassoon Black Strapless Tulle Gown with Large Shawl

By BELVILLE SASSON

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late 80s Bellville Sassoon Black strapless drop waist tulle dress with cream lace at the hem. Dress

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1980s British Evening Gowns

Hattie 1960's Black StraplessTulle Jewelled Gown
Hattie 1960's Black StraplessTulle Jewelled Gown

Hattie 1960's Black StraplessTulle Jewelled Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning anonymous black strapless tulle gown from the 1960's dazzles with sparkles throughout

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Custom Made Vintage Tulle Strapless Gown
Custom Made Vintage Tulle Strapless Gown

Custom Made Vintage Tulle Strapless Gown

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Custom mad vintage tulle strapless gown with shawl. Empire waist.

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Zuhair Murad Salmon Rose Silk Tulle Strapless Evening Gown
Zuhair Murad Salmon Rose Silk Tulle Strapless Evening Gown

Zuhair Murad Salmon Rose Silk Tulle Strapless Evening Gown

By Zuhair Murad

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stunning strapless evening gown by Zuhair Murad. A gorgeous work of art, this piece comes in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Cream & Black Tulle Strapless Gown w/ Black Beading - 14
Oscar de la Renta Cream & Black Tulle Strapless Gown w/ Black Beading - 14

Oscar de la Renta Cream & Black Tulle Strapless Gown w/ Black Beading - 14

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta Cream & Black Tulle Strapless Gown w/ Black Beading - 14. This striking gown is

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied in a continuous string, but this piece is couture quality, meticulously made and de...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

1950's Strapless Black Lace & Tulle Dress
1950's Strapless Black Lace & Tulle Dress

1950's Strapless Black Lace & Tulle Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

A timeless look, this 1950's black lace short evening dress has pleated lace on the bodice. The pleats continue over the hips and then open up to a full skirt. There is a layer of sh...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Jason Wu Strapless Ruched Tulle Midi Cocktail Dress
Jason Wu Strapless Ruched Tulle Midi Cocktail Dress

Jason Wu Strapless Ruched Tulle Midi Cocktail Dress

By Jason Wu

Located in Brossard, QC

cocktail dress made from ruched tulle in a winsome pink hue. Pale pink floaty tulle Flowy midi skirt Back

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Murray Arbeid Eggplant Metallic Brocade Tulle Gown
Vintage Murray Arbeid Eggplant Metallic Brocade Tulle Gown

Vintage Murray Arbeid Eggplant Metallic Brocade Tulle Gown

By Murray Arbeid

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Murray Arbeid Eggplant Metallic Brocade Tulle Gown. Strapless off shoulder collar bustier

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied in a continuous string, but this piece is couture quality, meticulously made and dec...

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1950s French Ball Gowns

Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Beaded Sheer Tulle Strapless Evening Dress
Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Beaded Sheer Tulle Strapless Evening Dress

Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Beaded Sheer Tulle Strapless Evening Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New Hope, PA

sewn onto a double layer of midnight blue cotton tulle. The beads create an abstract pattern. The

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses

Jason Wu Strapless Ruched Tulle Midi Cocktail Dress US 4
Jason Wu Strapless Ruched Tulle Midi Cocktail Dress US 4

Jason Wu Strapless Ruched Tulle Midi Cocktail Dress US 4

By Jason Wu

Located in Brossard, QC

cocktail dress made from ruched tulle in a winsome pink hue. Pale pink floaty tulle Flowy midi skirt Back

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

1980s  Murray Arbeid Strapless Tulle Gown
1980s  Murray Arbeid Strapless Tulle Gown

1980s Murray Arbeid Strapless Tulle Gown

By Murray Arbeid

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1986 Murray Arbeid strapless tulle gown . Similar dress as worn by Lady Diana ( see image) . Gown

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1990s British Evening Gowns

Arnold Scassi Lace and Tulle Strapless Gown
Arnold Scassi Lace and Tulle Strapless Gown

Arnold Scassi Lace and Tulle Strapless Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous gown from Arnold Scaasi in coral and white. It is strapless with a fitted, boned, hip

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Runway Champagne Layered Tulle Strapless Gown 2007
Oscar de la Renta Runway Champagne Layered Tulle Strapless Gown 2007

Oscar de la Renta Runway Champagne Layered Tulle Strapless Gown 2007

By Oscar de la Renta Active

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta runway champagne layered tulle strapless gown 2007. A magical gown in shades of

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Victor Costa Velvet / Tulle Strapless Dress
Victor Costa Velvet / Tulle Strapless Dress

Victor Costa Velvet / Tulle Strapless Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

its velvet bodice and tulle skirt. The sweetheart strapless bodice is fitted through the waist and

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1980s American Evening Dresses

1960's Haute Couture Scherrer Strapless Black and White Tulle Dress
1960's Haute Couture Scherrer Strapless Black and White Tulle Dress

1960's Haute Couture Scherrer Strapless Black and White Tulle Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Toronto, Ontario

As seen on the beautiful actress Anne Hathaway. Simply exquisite 1960's black tulle pointe d'esprit

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1960s French Evening Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA 2008 Runway cotton barocco jacquard tulle strapless belted dress
DOLCE GABBANA 2008 Runway cotton barocco jacquard tulle strapless belted dress

DOLCE GABBANA 2008 Runway cotton barocco jacquard tulle strapless belted dress

By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA 2008 Runway beige cotton barocco jacquard tulle strapless belted dress Reference: CC

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950’s Ruffled Tulle Strapless Ball Gown
1950’s Ruffled Tulle Strapless Ball Gown

1950’s Ruffled Tulle Strapless Ball Gown

By Neiman Marcus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning strapless 1950’s ball gown features black net tulle layered over a white tulle and nylon

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Alice + Olivia Taupe Embellished Tulle Strapless Evening Gown S
Alice + Olivia Taupe Embellished Tulle Strapless Evening Gown S

Alice + Olivia Taupe Embellished Tulle Strapless Evening Gown S

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Look like an absolute diva in this Alice + Olivia evening gown! Made from tulle fabric in a taupe

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana White Floral Applique Tulle Strapless Gown M
Dolce & Gabbana White Floral Applique Tulle Strapless Gown M

Dolce & Gabbana White Floral Applique Tulle Strapless Gown M

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This adorable gown by Dolce & Gabbana is the perfect creation to match your elegant personality

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana White Floral Applique Tulle Strapless Gown M
Dolce & Gabbana White Floral Applique Tulle Strapless Gown M

Dolce & Gabbana White Floral Applique Tulle Strapless Gown M

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This adorable gown by Dolce & Gabbana is the perfect creation to match your elegant personality

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black Polka Dot Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown L
Dolce & Gabbana Black Polka Dot Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown L

Dolce & Gabbana Black Polka Dot Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown L

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

style. This masterpiece has embroidery detailing complimenting the polka dot strapless gown features a

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black Polka Dot Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown L
Dolce & Gabbana Black Polka Dot Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown L

Dolce & Gabbana Black Polka Dot Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown L

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

style. This masterpiece has embroidery detailing complimenting the polka dot strapless gown features a

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Green Tulle Embroidered Faux Feather Strapless Gown M
Tadashi Shoji Green Tulle Embroidered Faux Feather Strapless Gown M

Tadashi Shoji Green Tulle Embroidered Faux Feather Strapless Gown M

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

. The green strapless gown is made of a blend of fabrics and features an artistic silhouette. It flaunts

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2010s American Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Bicolor Floral Embroidered Tulle Strapless Corset Gown S
Dolce & Gabbana Bicolor Floral Embroidered Tulle Strapless Corset Gown S

Dolce & Gabbana Bicolor Floral Embroidered Tulle Strapless Corset Gown S

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

cotton and other quality materials and comes in lovely hues. This strapless gown has been styled to

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Green Tulle Embroidered Faux Feather Strapless Gown M
Tadashi Shoji Green Tulle Embroidered Faux Feather Strapless Gown M

Tadashi Shoji Green Tulle Embroidered Faux Feather Strapless Gown M

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Masterfully constructed in nylon, this dress will make a perfect piece for celebratory events. This green dress, featuring a fitted bodice and flowy feathered skirt, also comes with ...

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2010s Japanese Evening Gowns

Vera Wang Off White Lace and Tulle Strapless Wedding Gown L
Vera Wang Off White Lace and Tulle Strapless Wedding Gown L

Vera Wang Off White Lace and Tulle Strapless Wedding Gown L

By Vera Wang

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Vera Wang's bridal gown collection brings every bride's dream into reality. Because the wedding day

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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Tulle Party Strapless Dress
1950's Tulle Party Strapless Dress

1950's Tulle Party Strapless Dress

Located in Cincinnati, OH

1950's stapless tulle party dress with front and back opalescent sequins,prong set crystals and

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

50s Lipstick Red Strapless Tulle Dress
50s Lipstick Red Strapless Tulle Dress

50s Lipstick Red Strapless Tulle Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The very best 1950s prom style dress we have ever had. Lipstick red tiers of tulle banded with red

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Tulle and Metallic Strapless Dress
Vintage 1950's Tulle and Metallic Strapless Dress

Vintage 1950's Tulle and Metallic Strapless Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * pale blush pink tulle * metallic gold accents * acetate lining

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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Strapless Tulle Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary strapless tulle gown for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Purple and more. Finding the perfect strapless tulle gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Tadashi Shoji, Dolce & Gabbana and Arnold Scaasi are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a strapless tulle gown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Strapless Tulle Gown?

On average, a strapless tulle gown on 1stDibs sells for $988, while they’re typically $173 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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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