$1,397
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4-6
2000's Ralph Lauren Cashmere Blend Tartan Plaid Strapless Evening Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Sheffield, GB
An archival 2000's Ralph Lauren Tartan Strapless Evening Dress. Crafted in a Cashmere / Lambswool blend the dress feels incredible agains the skin. Featuring a boned interior corset ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00704 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 Look 1 - Runway Mat...
Norma Walters Tartan Plaid Silk & Sequin Two Piece Dress, 1980's
By Norma Walters
Located in Atlanta, GA
We are mad for plaid! And it is especially fun when applied to a 1980's Norma Walter's strong shouldered silhouette and black sequins are added for a little flash of bling. This t...
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2018 red black tartan tweed front slit shift dress IT38 XS
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2018 red black tartan tweed front slit shift dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F00255 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2018 Material: Polyami...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 4 Rare Black + Red Tartan Plaid Silk Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and a true work of art by the brilliant American designer, Geoffrey Beene! Though Beene started his career in fashion mid century, some of his most celebrated pieces were create...
Louis Feraud red and tartan moiré evening dress, Circa 1980
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
This Louis Feraud dress is constructed from a silk-like moiré polyester material. Worn with a patten leather belt.Featuring a round neckline, long sleeves and fitted bodice. The ful...
1980s Bill Blass Black, Green and Navy Tartan Sequined Evening Dress
By Attributed to Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliant fully sequined dress featuring Black Watch tartan pattern! The label has been removed form this dress. The showstopper of a dress is is knee length, with long sleeves dis...
Comme des Garcons Red Tartan Halter Dress 2005
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comme des Garcons Red Tartan Halter Dress 2005
Geoffrey Beene Tartan Tafetta and Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, tartan, taffeta and tulle cocktail dress having a matching bolero jacket. Dress is composed of a tulle neck and shoulder with a flocking embellishment. The bodice and...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00704 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 Look 1 - ...
Oscar de la Renta FW 1991 Tartan Plaid Bead Sequin Embellished Velvet Dress US 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Tartan Plaid Embellished Belted Velvet Dress F/W 1991 Runway Collection US size 4 Black Velvet Top Contrasting with the Red Silk Pleated Fully Embellished with Colo...
1990s Escada Couture Tartan Plaid Fully Sequined Silk Vintage 90s Evening Gown
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s ESCADA COUTURE fully sequined tartan plaid silk evening gown! Features a vibrant hunter green, navy blue, yellow and red plaid pattern throughout the entire dre...
Ralph Lauren Cashmere Blend Tartan Plaid Evening Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ralph Lauren creates all-American good looks and a nod to a Scottish past with this tartan plaid strapless evening dress. The cashmere and lambswool blended fabric is much like a co...
Gucci Coveted Runway Tartan Plaid Hi Low Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci unveiled its resort 2017 collection with an eclectic collection that fused Alessandro Michele’s whimsical style with British inspired touches. The result was a highly imaginat...
COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical ruched tartan wool dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Tartan wool and floral printed cotton dress with rushing and asymmetrical raw hem designed by Comme Des Garcons dating to Fall 2006. Labeled a Japanese size 'M'. Approximate measure...
Rare 1970's Yves Saint Laurent Tartan Off the Shoulder Silk Blouse and Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare late 1970's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche tartan plaid silk blouse and skirt. Blouse features 3 large gold buttons and is off the shoulders. Skirt is high-waisted with a thick ruffl...
Vintage Byron Lars Tartan Plaid Tie Bow Shirt Dress
By Byron Lars
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Byron Lars tartan plaid shirt dress. Chic ties at each cuff. In great condition.m
Ralph Lauren Silk Sleeveless Shirt and Maxi Skirt Set Brown Tartan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ralph Lauren Silk Sleeveless Shirt and Maxi Skirt Set Brown Tartan. With a tie-neck accent serves as the focal point of this glamorous sleeveless shirt and maxi skirt set. Brown tart...
Y2k Avant Guard MOSCHINO Kilt Strapless Red Tartan Pleated Bustier Dress
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fun Vintage 2000's MOSCHINO 'Cheap & Chic' Label strapless avant guard Kilt Dress. This beautiful, Bustier style pleated Kilt Dress is crafted from Red Tartan Wool with Black leathe...
Chic 1950s Vintage Henri Bendel Pret a Porter Green Tartan Plaid Wool Dress
By Henri Bendel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s Henri Bendel "Pret-a-Porter" tartan plaid dress! Lightweight, super SOFT wool. Classic plaid, with hues of green, black, yellow and white. Intricate black silk embroidered...
1960s Galanos Emerald Green Tartan Gown with Beaded Bodice
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful evening gown from renowned American designer James Galanos.
1980s Emanuel Ungaro Velvet and Tartan Vintage Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Eye-catching Emanuel Ungaro black silk blend dress with contrasting tartan skirt. It features a deep V neckline with zip and tassel detail, long sleeves and a multicolor layered tart...
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1989 Isaac Mizrahi Vintage Tartan Plaid Strapless Cashmere Kilt Runway Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Portland, OR
When interviewed by Bomb Magazine, Isaac Mizrahi said this about using tartan plaid for an evening gown: "They’re classic symbols.
Simone Rocha Red Tartan Georgette Ribbon Detail Dress - Size US 8
By Simone Rocha
Located in London, GB
Simone Rocha Red Tartan Georgette Dress - Round neck - Sleeveless - Signature oversized bow trim - Concealed back zip - Side slip pockets Materials: - 100% Polyester Dry clean ...
Comme Des Garcons Deconstructed Tartan Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
Dress designed by Junya Watanabe for Comme Des Garcons 2011 collection. The outer layer is made of a red tartan wool fabric, and there is an inside layer of sheer polyester. Halter...
D&G Tartan Dress with Denim Pockets
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wool tartan dress by D&G. It features denim straps and two denim back pockets. Satin lined and features an attached satin bra.
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 always loved Victor Costa dresses and this one, from the 1980’s is really wonderful and...
A 1970s Vintage Lanvin Colourfull Tartan Wool Coat Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A colorful 1970s Lanvin bright pink and lime green tartan wool coat dress consisting of a fitted top and floor-length skirt. The dress has a full front button closure and a matching ...
1980s Byblos Black Velvet and Multicolor Tartan Dress
By Byblos
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Jaunty sleeveless off-the shoulders dress by Byblos with a black velvet V bodice, and a wide, soft tartan skirt in blue, green, black and red. The bodice is reinforced with flexible ...
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1989 Isaac Mizrahi Vintage Tartan Plaid Strapless Cashmere Kilt Runway Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Portland, OR
When interviewed by Bomb Magazine, Isaac Mizrahi said this about using tartan plaid for an evening gown: "They’re classic symbols.
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size M
Yellow Crochet 2-Piece Sun Suit w Strapless Bustier and Circle Skirt - M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Just the ticket for your summer in the South of France (along with espadrilles and a friend with a yacht). We love it with a cardigan slung over the shoulders, but try the skirt lay...
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005
By Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Marlborough, GB
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa navy silk gown, 2005 Worn by Natalia Vodianova to the launch party of CK’s Euphoria fragrance, which she was the face of. Sensual and minim...
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. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10 / 12
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Simple and stunning beautiful Geoffrey Beene 1960s gown. Sleeveless with curved seams at the waist that create a full skirt that with beautiful draping. Invisible zipper up the back ...
Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A show-stopping vintage Roberto Cavalli dress, featuring the designer’s iconic tiger print, as seen on Cindy Crawford on the early 2000s runway. Crafted from fluid silk, this maxi dr...
Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Ivory silk dress with gold and pink big flower appliqués, sequinned embroideries, and colored stones. No size nor composition label, it fits a ...
Christian Dior by Galliano Set Monogram Rose Y2K Rare Archive Set 2000s FR36
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
Rare early 2000s Christian Dior Boutique two-piece set from the iconic John Galliano era and the celebrated Dior Cherry Blossom theme. This ultra-girly matching ensemble features a f...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
$317
Size: Recommend Size; Large / UK 10-12
2000's Avant Guard Vintage Cream Knit & Crochet Corsage Corset - Tank Top
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000's Avant Guard Vintage Cream Knit & Crochet Corset top by Italian label Stefanel, featuring an adjustable lace tie fasten down the front, strappy band shoulders and fitted ...
90s Bill Blass Black Silk Halter Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Bill Blass BLack Ruffle Silk cocktail dress Bust 34" Waist 26" Hip 34"
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
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.