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Striking Evening Gowns

John Galliano Spring 2001 Fuchsia and Gold Metallic Bias Cut Slip Gown
John Galliano Spring 2001 Fuchsia and Gold Metallic Bias Cut Slip Gown

John Galliano Spring 2001 Fuchsia and Gold Metallic Bias Cut Slip Gown

By John Galliano

Located in Paris, FR

Striking evening gown from John Galliano, Spring–Summer 2001 collection period. The dress is cut in

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Vintage Striking  Red Purple Green Metallic Maxi Dress
Vintage Striking  Red Purple Green Metallic Maxi Dress

Vintage Striking Red Purple Green Metallic Maxi Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The designer of this dress is unknown, but that makes it no less captivating. Done in a synthetic metallic knit, this beautiful maxi dress hits all the right notes. The dress feature...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1998 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Dress Gown
S/S 1998 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Dress Gown

S/S 1998 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Montgomery, TX

Versace Couture collection, this striking black evening gown exemplifies the designer’s mastery of

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

NWT F/W 2002 Valentino Garavani Runway Finale Red Silk Chiffon Train Gown
NWT F/W 2002 Valentino Garavani Runway Finale Red Silk Chiffon Train Gown

NWT F/W 2002 Valentino Garavani Runway Finale Red Silk Chiffon Train Gown

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a striking chiffon evening gown designed by Valentino Garavani for his Fall/Winter 2002

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Dress Striking Silver Rear Swarovski Zipper Pull 40 / 6
Dolce & Gabbana Dress Striking Silver Rear Swarovski Zipper Pull 40 / 6

Dolce & Gabbana Dress Striking Silver Rear Swarovski Zipper Pull 40 / 6

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Miami, FL

Dolce&Gabbana rare dress that was sold out in the stores. This treasure was worn one time only. Silver gray fabric with fabulous texture and a metallic finish. Front has a boat neck...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dior by Raf Simons S/S 2015 Deep Yellow Gilet Dress
Dior by Raf Simons S/S 2015 Deep Yellow Gilet Dress

Dior by Raf Simons S/S 2015 Deep Yellow Gilet Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Raf Simons for Dior: striking deep yellow evening gown with sleek, elegant design. Brand: Dior

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2010s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Victorian Evening Elegance: Opulent Fashion Lithograph Published in 1889
Victorian Evening Elegance: Opulent Fashion Lithograph Published in 1889

Victorian Evening Elegance: Opulent Fashion Lithograph Published in 1889

$197Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.13 in W 11.42 in D 0 in

Victorian Evening Elegance: Opulent Fashion Lithograph Published in 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

This lithograph presents a fashionable woman from 1889, dressed in a striking evening gown that

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Antique 1880s Prints

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Paper

Fine Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Semi Parure
Fine Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Semi Parure

Fine Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Semi Parure

Located in London, GB

. This set would look striking paired with a simple evening gown. Should you choose to make this

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Nicole Miller Striking Black & White Embroidered  Evening Gown
Nicole Miller Striking Black & White Embroidered  Evening Gown

Nicole Miller Striking Black & White Embroidered Evening Gown

By Nicole Miller

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a striking, black and white embroidered evening gown designed by Nicole Miller in 100% silk

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Dresses

Early 1940's, Striking Black & Magenta Taffeta Striped Gown
Early 1940's, Striking Black & Magenta Taffeta Striped Gown

Early 1940's, Striking Black & Magenta Taffeta Striped Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this early 1940's, dramatically stunning black and magenta taffeta striped gown

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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

Couture Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown With Fur Trim
Couture Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown With Fur Trim

Couture Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown With Fur Trim

Located in Portland, OR

This is a striking black velvet evening gown with the C.F. Coch Haute Couture label. It has a

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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns

Striking Alexander McQueen Silk Halter Dress, 2005
Striking Alexander McQueen Silk Halter Dress, 2005

Striking Alexander McQueen Silk Halter Dress, 2005

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Bethesda, MD

This stunning Alexander McQueen light green silk halter dress is embellished with hand-painted butterflies throughout. It has a side zipper closure and closer at the back of the halt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Striking Ruben Panis Beaded Starburst Bat Winged Gown Black Corduroy
Striking Ruben Panis Beaded Starburst Bat Winged Gown Black Corduroy

Striking Ruben Panis Beaded Starburst Bat Winged Gown Black Corduroy

By Ruben Panis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a striking Ruben Panis design. This dress features a wonderful star-burst sequin and beaded

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20th Century Unknown Evening Gowns

Striking Black Velvet Gown with Gold Beading around Bodice
Striking Black Velvet Gown with Gold Beading around Bodice

Striking Black Velvet Gown with Gold Beading around Bodice

Located in Port Hope, ON

This deep, black velvet gown is the perfect piece to wear to any evening affair. Glamourous in its

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20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress
Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress

Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

High style art deco beaded flapper dress from the 1920s France. Lovely and unusual chartreuse colored chiffon with beaded scale "motifs" in mother of pearl and antique gold bugles wi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Gown
Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Gown

Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene's easy charcoal wool jersey evening gown with striking architectural neckline and

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New
Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New

Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New

By Blumarine

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Blumarine dress features an exquisite profusion of roses in the pales shade of pink, with deepening shades to a creamy rose. Accentuated with rich brown - the ...

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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Evelyn Byrnes 1960s Black Appliqué and Ivory Pleated Empire Gown
Evelyn Byrnes 1960s Black Appliqué and Ivory Pleated Empire Gown

Evelyn Byrnes 1960s Black Appliqué and Ivory Pleated Empire Gown

By Evelyn Byrnes

Located in Kingston, NY

A striking 1960s evening gown by Evelyn Byrnes, exemplifying the era’s refined approach to evening

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress
1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress

1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress

By Jaques Heim, Jacques Heim

Located in London, GB

This striking 1950s New-Look style evening gown by Jacques Heim demonstrates some impeccable

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Valentino Abstract Panel Evening Gown 1990s
Valentino Abstract Panel Evening Gown 1990s

Valentino Abstract Panel Evening Gown 1990s

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Striking Valentino evening gown, from the period when Valentino Garavani himself was still

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20th Century Evening Gowns

Strikingly Sculptural Geoffrey Beene Satin and Velvet Dress
Strikingly Sculptural Geoffrey Beene Satin and Velvet Dress

Strikingly Sculptural Geoffrey Beene Satin and Velvet Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

This striking dress from Geoffrey Beene is made in masterfully constructed black and fuchia satin

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

TOM FORD Runway dress striking statement 42 / 8 nwt
TOM FORD Runway dress striking statement 42 / 8 nwt

TOM FORD Runway dress striking statement 42 / 8 nwt

By Tom Ford

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic TOM FORD striking runway rose silk and nude netting dress. Abstract cut out

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Striking 2014 F/W Roberto Cavalli Runway "Fire" Dress w/Beading 40 (Itl)
Striking 2014 F/W Roberto Cavalli Runway "Fire" Dress w/Beading 40 (Itl)

Striking 2014 F/W Roberto Cavalli Runway "Fire" Dress w/Beading 40 (Itl)

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Port Hope, ON

Jersey viscose and silk knee length dress with wonderful neckline with a flame design. There is also a peek-a-boo slit at the chest. The dominant colors are black and red with flashe...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jason Wu Cobalt Blue One Shoulder Evening Gown
Jason Wu Cobalt Blue One Shoulder Evening Gown

Jason Wu Cobalt Blue One Shoulder Evening Gown

By Jason Wu

Located in Toronto, ON

This striking Jason Wu evening gown features an incredibly rich blue color and gorgeous draping

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net
Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net

Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this striking 1920's vintage, black beaded and sequined dress on fine black net

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises

1967 Striking Silk Print Strapless Adolfo Gown
1967 Striking Silk Print Strapless Adolfo Gown

1967 Striking Silk Print Strapless Adolfo Gown

By Adolfo

Located in Rockwood, ON

This gown is so spectacular and so striking - it is really an amazing piece. I can date it exactly

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1960s Evening Dresses

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Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan

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By Missoni

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into the world of vintage fashion with this exquisite Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan. Crafted from the finest materials and adorned with Missoni's signature st...

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1980s Italian Cardigans

Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat

Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat

$9,900Sale Price|34% Off

Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.

Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat

Located in Tustin, CA

Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...

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Late 20th Century American Opera Coats

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Deep Red Velvet Strapless Evening Gown
F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Deep Red Velvet Strapless Evening Gown

F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Deep Red Velvet Strapless Evening Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This deep red strapless evening gown from Bill Blass's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, as worn by Elsa Benitez on the runway, is crafted from luxurious velvet. The gown features a fitte...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000

Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous iconic python print silk jersey dress from Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 collection in shades of grey. It has a leather cord closing with a Gucci inscribed silver metal cla...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

From its rare beads to its scalloped hem to its wearable size, this Jazz Age gem is a “unicorn” among flapper dresses. Quite literally dripping with silver-plate hollow beads and cry...

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

Vintage Black Leather coat with Fur
Vintage Black Leather coat with Fur

Vintage Black Leather coat with Fur

$1,231Sale Price|25% Off

L 49.22 in

Vintage Black Leather coat with Fur

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage coat is made from black leather with black yak fur details, has 2 pockets, 1 zipper, 3 closing hooks and narrow sleeves. Its in pre-loved vintage condition with some wea...

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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...

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1980s French Swimwear

Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s

Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s

By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in Water Mill, NY

A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...

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1990s American Cardigans

Artisinal Made Blue Fringe Beaded Bralette With Leather Trim & Ribbon Tie Back
Artisinal Made Blue Fringe Beaded Bralette With Leather Trim & Ribbon Tie Back

Artisinal Made Blue Fringe Beaded Bralette With Leather Trim & Ribbon Tie Back

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Artisinal made blue Carnival glass beaded fringe bralette is hand made from vintage beaded knit bags from the 1920's . Each cup is trimmed in black kid leather and black studs . Bral...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lingerie

Vivienne Westwood brown wool and velvet swing coat, fw 1990
Vivienne Westwood brown wool and velvet swing coat, fw 1990

Vivienne Westwood brown wool and velvet swing coat, fw 1990

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood brown wool swing coat with velvet. Oversized inverted lapels, large perspex Orb button and voluminous back panel. Portrait, Fall-Winter 1990

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1990s British Coats and Outerwear

NWT Tom Ford FW 2016 Collection Mink Fur Coat White Orange Pink Black M Oversize
NWT Tom Ford FW 2016 Collection Mink Fur Coat White Orange Pink Black M Oversize

NWT Tom Ford FW 2016 Collection Mink Fur Coat White Orange Pink Black M Oversize

By Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

TOM FORD triangle-pattern long fur coat. Designer size M ( oversize style, pit to pit up to 24" ) Dyed Mink (Italy) Fur and Dyed Nutria (Italy) Colors - White, Orange, Pink, Black. N...

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2010s Italian Coats

BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4

BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...

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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES FW 1988 Dramatic Black Suit Ensemble
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES FW 1988 Dramatic Black Suit Ensemble

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES FW 1988 Dramatic Black Suit Ensemble

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Showstopper! Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES Collection FW 1988/89 Absolutely extraordinary piece! The shape and tailoring is so remarkable and the Collar is spectacular! Sculptural ...

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Striking Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of striking evening gowns available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black striking evening gowns, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Striking evening gowns designed by Roberto Cavalli, Versace and Balmain — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Striking Evening Gowns?

Prices for striking evening gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $163 and can go as high as $150,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,495.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

Questions About Striking Evening Gowns
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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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