1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a
1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a
$900
Size: none; comparable to size M
Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
stand upright without a hanger! Sleeveless sequined taffeta party dress with 1” shoulder straps and
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Taffeta Ruffle Party Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk taffeta peasant dress
$3,000
Size: Size 4/6 See Measurements
Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer this vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano black taffeta hobo
1980's Vintage Pastel Pink Taffeta Strapless Polka Dot Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Charming Vintage Pastel Pink Taffeta Cocktail Dress with a polka-dot print by 1980's Label
Victor Costa Strapless Black Copper Polka Dot Taffeta Party Dress, Circa 1980's
By Victor Costa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Victor Costa, circa 1980's, strapless black with copper polka dots taffeta party dress, back zip
Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * red dot print taffeta * tulle lining * back bow tie accent * metal
1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a party dress from the early 1960s. Crisp black taffeta portrait collar with notched
1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black silk taffeta. Fit-n-flare silhouette. Lace trim. Ruched bodice. Full petticoat. Built-in
1950s Gorgeous Silk Taffeta w Hand Made Flowers (rare) Black Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous 1950s silk taffeta dress, button/zipper front. The low waist and hip trimmed in gorgeous
Unavailable
Bill Blass Black off the shoulder bow dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This iconic silk taffeta Bill Glass party dress is from the 1980s. It has a tight waist and a
Comme des Garcons Black Taffeta Party Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons black taffeta halter neck party dress with full skirt.
Oscar de la Renta 1980s Vintage Metallic Taffeta Party Dress Oversized Buttons
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic 1980s Oscar de la Renta metallic taffeta fit and flare party dress with oversized blue
Vintage Black and Gold Taffeta Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage black and gold taffeta party dress. The dress is in black with gold spots, and
Lanvin Black silk taffeta dress with blue + gold lame hem
Located in New York, NY
Black silk taffeta party dress with scoop neckline and thin strapes. Dress has a full skirt that
Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yves Saint Laurent Silver grey multi tiered taffeta party dress with velvet fitted body and
1950S Morphew Collection Reworked Silk Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress
Located in New York, NY
Reworked 1950s Silk Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress
50s Saks Fifth Avenue Keyhole Illusion Net Floral Party Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s silk taffeta and organza party dress with open key-hole back, organza over-skirt
Sweet & Sassy 1980's Arnold Scaasi Pink Taffeta Party Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cotton candy confection! This Scaasi Boutique party dress is all kinds of sweet with a good dose
1950s Vintage Blue Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning blue taffeta party dress from the 1950s featuring a unique asymmetric strapless cut with
COUTURE c.1950’s Black Gold Floral Beaded Rhinestone Fit n Flare Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
kind black hand embroidered taffeta party dress. Sleeveless dress with fitted bodice top; 3-piece
Vintage 1960s 60s Tiered Cut Out Eyelet Taffeta Black Lace Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage tiered eyelet lace party dress in medium weight taffeta. Spaghetti straps and scalloped
Vintage 1940s 40s Black + White Striped Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940s party dress in gray, white and black taffeta. Full skirt that swings when you walk
1950s Vintage Red Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress with Bubble Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage red taffeta strapless party dress with a full sweep, bubble hem and bow detail
1950s 50s Vintage Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950s velvet and taffeta part dress with embroidery and bows. Full skirt and sleeveless
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1950s party dress in black taffeta with a textural velvet cord grid design. Sleeveless
COUTURE c.1950’s Black Ivory Velvet Floral Pearl Beaded Belted Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
) Additional Details / Inclusions: Black velvet ivory taffeta pleated party dress. Fitted black velvet bodice
1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Red taffeta party dress featuring a ruffled and paneled bubble hem. The bodice is adorned
1980's Bill Blass Watercolor Floral Silk Taffeta Party Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pale pink silk taffeta party dress features a stunning watercolor floral with bouquets of
1950s Traina-Norell Silk Taffeta Party Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous late 1950s party dress in a patterned red silk taffeta. The dress has a scoop neckline
Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most perfect dress for a spring cocktail party, this Bill Blass confection is made from a
1952 Christian Dior Original Black Pleated Silk-Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, for the American market, before he passed away. The dress is fashioned is a stunning "light as a
1950s Watercolor Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pale green and ivory floral printed silk chiné taffeta party dress has a loosely pleated
1950's Don Miguel Navy Taffeta Strapless Ruffle Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Glamorous midnight-navy blue silk-taffeta party dress by the talented California designer "Don
1950's Elegant Golden-Yellow Watercolor Silk Full Party Dress & Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" Belgium designer silk-taffeta party dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The fabric
Victor Costa Vintage Strapless Dress in Black & White Tartan Plaid & Velvet
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a terrific black and white tartan plaid taffeta party dress from Victor Costa. I have
1950's Black Silk-Chiffon & Taffeta Heavily-Ruched Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is perhaps the most unique and flattering "little black dress" I have ever seen. Fashioned
1950's Ruby-Red Beaded Taffeta Strapless Draped Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's party dress fashioned from rich silk-taffeta. This garment is so fresh and
1950's Ceil Chapman Roses-Swirl Pink Taffeta Full Party Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and dramatic cocktail-length dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label
1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"new look" silhouette. This will be the party dress you reach for every time you want to look dynamite
1950's Pink & Black Flocked Taffeta Shelf-Bust Party Dress Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's party dress fashioned from sparkling glitter flocked-taffeta. This garment is
1950's Ceil Chapman Silk-Taffeta Mocha Ruched Full Party Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and dramatic cocktail-length dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label
1950's Ruby Red Beaded Metallic Applique Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a dramatic and romantic 1950's party dress from the Miss Smart American designer label
1950's Lorrie Deb Metallic Roses Print Red Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designer party dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The fabric alone is exquisite
80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt
1950's Champagne-Pink Taffeta & Tulle Petal-Bust Strapless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This party dress is so fresh and youthful with its vibrant color and pearl-drop beadwork! This beauty
1950's Suzy Perette Black Silk Ribbon-Weave Halter Full Cocktail Party Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning "Suzy Perette" silk-taffeta sculpted party dress in a not-so-basic black color! Suzy
50s Strapless Ruched Silver Taffeta Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Strapless Ruched Silver Taffeta Party Dress. Please see image with spot on bottom of dress.
Vintage 1950s Gunmetal Gray Shark Skin Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * gunmetal gray shark skin taffeta * lattice bodice * pleated skirt
Carven Vintage 1960s Black Faille & Taffeta Cocktail Party Evening Dress
By Carven
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- 15” / 38cm An incredible vintage womens dress from the early 1960s by luxury French fashion house
1950's Seductive Black Silk Taffeta Shelf-Bust Halter Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
be the party dress you reach for every time you want to look dynamite! Measurements Bust:34-35
Nina Ricci Vintage Strapless Polka Dot Taffeta & Linen Cocktail Party Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Nina Ricci Vintage Strapless Polka Dot Taffeta & Linen Cocktail Party Dress, 1980s Estimated Size
1950's Claudia Young Metallic Embroidered Silver Taffeta Halter Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dresses I have ever seen. Fashioned from gunmetal silver atomic swirl embroidered silk taffeta, this
Vintage 1950's Emma Domb Pink Floral Print Taffeta One-Shoulder Bow Party Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Domb dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The artisanship alone is so alluring. The
1950's Lillie Rubin Black & Pink Pintuck Silk Taffeta Illusion Full Party Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
off with a perfect "new look" silhouette. This will be the party dress you reach for every time you
Victor Costa Navy Blue Strapless Taffeta Bubble Party Dress, Circa 1980's
By Victor Costa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Victor Costa 1980's navy blue taffeta strapless dress,side zip and fully lined.
Victor Costa Fluorescent Pink Strapless Taffeta Bubble Party Dress, Circa 1980's
By Victor Costa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Victor Costa, circa 1980's fluorescent pink taffeta, strapless cocktail dress,side zip and fully
1950's Adair Ruby Red Taffeta Shelf-Bust Ruffle Full Circle-Skirt Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is perhaps the most darling and flattering 1950's party dress I have ever seen. Fashioned from
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made Buttons
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer White Sleeveless Ruffle Top
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Spring/Summer 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella sheer white sleeveless ruffle top debuted on the season's runway. The lightweight, semi-transparent fabric is adorned with delicat...
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
GunneSax by Jessica made in San Francisco, tulle shoulder angel sleeve calico prairie dress 1969. Early rare open tulle shoulder calico prairie dress with huge angel sleeves. The fab...
VICTOR COSTA Black Velvet Beaded Evening Jacket Size 4 6
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa jacket is composed of a black velvet. Features cascading beading throughout the neckline and sleeve ends. There is a center front zipper closure. In excellent vinta...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size L
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium / Large
Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
By MADEMOISELLE
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
1930S White Bias Cut Cotton Lace Dress With Caplet Sleeves, Peplum & Art-Deco B
Located in New York, NY
1930S White Bias Cut Cotton Lace Dress With Caplet Sleeves, Peplum & Art-Deco Belt
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backl
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in New York, NY
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backless Bias Gown
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau neckline, and a straight skirt. ...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
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.